Net-metering
Updated: 18.01.2019
Author: Ilze Upatniece
Net-metering applies to clients who are producers of electricity, which are at the same time connected to the electricity grid through a connection smaller than or equal to 3*16A. Clients have to apply for an offer from the responsible grid operator for injecting electricity to the grid. For small-scale clients, energy costs apply to the net electricity consumption only, defined as the difference between electricity obtained from and fed-in to the grid. Furthermore, clients are required to pay a grid-use charge (§ 30 par. 1, 2, 3, 4 Electricity Market Law).
Eligible technologies
Net-metering applies to all technologies connected to the electricity grid through a small-scale connection (≤3*16A). Generally, all RES-E technologies are eligible, however, in practice the net-metering applies mainly to photovoltaic installations.
| Wind energy | Eligible |
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| Solar energy | Eligible |
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| Geothermal energy | Eligible |
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| Biogas | Eligible |
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| Hydro-power | Eligible |
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| Biomass | Eligible |
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Amount
There is no direct financial compensation for the injected electricity, but the financial equivalent of the injected kW is deducted from the overall electricity bill. If an installation feeds more electricity into the grid than it has taken from the grid during a billing period, this amount is transferred to the next billing period (§ 30 par. 1 Electricity Market Law)
Addressees
Operators of renewable energy installations connected to the electricity grid through a small-scale connection (≤3*16A).
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