Law No. 4001/2011

Updated: 07.01.2019

Name (orig)

Νόμος 4001/2011

Name (English)

Law No. 4001-2011. Regulation of Electricity and Natural Gas Markets. Research on, and Production and Distribution of Hydrocarbons

Full name

Νόμος 4001/2011 Για τη λειτουργία Ενεργειακών Αγορών Ηλεκτρισμού και Φυσικού Αερίου, για Έρευνα, Παραγωγή και δίκτυα μεταφοράς Υδρογονανθράκων και άλλες ρυθμίσεις.

Entry into force

22.08.2011

Last amended on

03.08.2018

Purpose

The law regulates the “unbundling” of electricity and natural gas networks.

Relevance for renewable energy

Defines the distribution mechanism for the FiT and the authorities in charge of setting the special tax rate for renewable energy sources, connecting RES plants to the grid and concluding electricity purchase agreements with plant operators.

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