VIRTUAL NET-METERING
Virtual Net-Metering is defined as the method by which the difference is calculated between the energy between the energy imported from the grid to cover the needs of a property and the electricity exported to the distribution grid from a PV system installed in a different location from the property.
This category, generally refers to the installation of photovoltaic systems connected to the distribution grid for the purpose of covering the own energy needs of residential units, agricultural premises/activities, and wineries.
Who is eligible for the Virtual Net-Metering category?
Eligible beneficiaries for this category may be:
Where can Virtual Net-Metering PV systems be installed?
In this category, PV systems are installed at a different location from the property they are intended to serve.
Installation of Virtual Net-Metering PV systems may take place:
A separate meter must be installed for each PV system corresponding to the electricity account of the premises it will serve. The applicant for each PV system must be the person in whose name the electricity bill of the served premises is issued. Each applicant must also obtain the consent of the owner(s) of the plot where the PV system will be installed.
What is the maximum power power that can be installed?
The maximum power of each PV system that may be installed under this category is:
Additionally, the maximum permitted power of each PV system is subject to limitations based on the annual electricity consumption of the premises it will serve.
Wat is the method of electricity netting?
The electricity netting will be carried out by the electricity supplier with whom the consumer has contracted, either on a bimonthly or monthly basis (depending on the consumer category), for a period of exactly 36 months, in accordance with the procedure described in the Net-Metering Category.
The electricity generated by a photovoltaic system will be offset against the imported electricity from the grid (consumption/account) of a single residential unit or premises, which is located at a different site from the photovoltaic system.
What is the duration of the contract with the supplier?
The beneficiary will sign a Virtual Net-Metering Production/Consumption Agreement with their respective electricity supplier for a duration of 15 years for residential consumers and 10 years for professional farmers and winemaking businesses. The contract may be renewed upon expiration, in accordance with the applicable legal framework at the time.
What is the licensing/approval and operation process for the PV system?
We undertake the entire licensing/approval process for PV systems installed on the roofs of legally existing premises and on ground areas up to 20 m² where a legally existing building is present. Initially, an application is submitted to EOA (District Self-Government Organization) of each district to secure the exemption from a building permit (if required), and once this document is obtained, we proceed with the application to the EAC. Upon receiving approval from the DSO, the connection terms are issued. Once these are paid by the client, the net metering contract form is signed, and the project can move forward to implementation.
Can electricity consumption from storage heaters be offset?
For consumers who use storage heaters, it is clarified that the offsetting can be done in the same way as described in the net-metering category.
Additionally, in this category, PV systems can be installed solely to cover the electricity consumption from storage heaters operating in residential homes.