Grid issues in Slovakia
Updated: 10.01.2019
Provisions in detail
Summary of grid issues
Connection to the grid | The plant operators are contractually entitled against the grid operator to the connection of renewable energy plants to the grid. The grid operator is obliged to enter into connection agreements with the generators of electricity from renewable energy sources. Renewable energy plants shall be given priority connection. |
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Use of the grid | Access to the grid is granted based on either a transmission and access agreement or a distribution and access agreement. Thus, the grid users (e.g. plant operators) are entitled to the transmission and distribution of electricity by the grid operator. The competent transmission or distribution grid operator is obliged to enter into these agreements. Electricity from renewable sources shall be given priority transmission and distribution. |
Grid development | The grid operator is obliged to expand the grid upon the request of an electricity producer. Renewable energy is not given priority. |
Statutory provisions |
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