Connection to the grid
Updated: 10.01.2019
The grid operator is obliged to connect to his system any producer of electricity in compliance with the general rules and conditions (Law on Electricity, Art. 7 Par. 2.2 and Art. 50). Renewable energy producers have the same obligations as other producers concerning the use of the grid, generation planning and nomination (Law on Electricity, Art. 8 Par. 10). The Rule on Support Scheme stipulates that TSO and DSO shall give priority to the grid connection applications submitted by the producers generating electricity from renewable energy sources (Rule on Support Scheme, Art. 16 Par. 3).
Procedure
| Process flow | To be connected to the grid, a plant operator has to sign a written agreement with the grid operator, fulfil technical conditions and have paid all amounts due in the agreement for the connection (Law on Electricity, Art. 50 Par. 2). If the plant does not meet the technical norms or other conditions prescribed in the technical codes, the grid operator may refuse the connection. In this case, the plant operator must be informed in writing of such a decision and of the reasons for this refusal. The plant operator has a right to appeal against such decision to the Energy Regulatory Office. If the Energy Regulatory Office decides on an appeal in favour of plant operator, the grid operator shall connect the plant without delay or by any date specified by the Energy Regulatory Office (Law on Electricity, Art. 45). |
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