Use of the grid
Updated: 05.02.2019
Author: Jörn Banasiak
Plant operators are statutory entitled against the grid operator to use the grid. Moreover, electricity from renewable energy sources shall be granted priority transmission.
Procedure
| Process flow | Plant operators are statutory entitled against the grid operator to use the grid (Art. 13 SL 545.13). |
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| Competent authority | Enemalta plc (DSO), Regulator for Energy & Water Services (REWS) |
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| Deadlines | The regulations do not specify any deadlines with regard to grid use. |
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Priority to renewable energy
- Priority to renewable energy
- Non-discrimination
Electricity from renewable energy sources shall be granted priority transmission (Art. 13(4) SL 545.13).
Curtailment
The grid operator is not obliged to grant priority dispatch where the security and reliability of the grid is at risk (Art. 13(4) SL 545.13). Where the grid operator has to shut down power stations due to capacity shortage, he has to avoid shutting down renewable energy plants wherever possible (Art. 13(4) SL 545.13).
Distribution of costs
| Grid operator | The costs of use of the grid are borne by the grid operator. |
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| Distribution mechanism | Statutory law does not provide for a cost distribution mechanism. |
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