Possibility of installing photovoltaic systems to cover one’s own needs

A ministerial decision signed today by Deputy Minister of Environment Makis Papageorgiou provides for the installation of photovoltaic systems by self-producers to cover their own needs, with the application of energy offsetting.

This refers to the net metering system that is being established in our country in accordance with the law with the aim of as with the aim of as indicated by the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change energy security, efficiency, energy savings and economic benefits for self-producers. self-producers of electricity.

Energy offsetting is defined as the offsetting of the energy produced by the photovoltaic system against the energy consumed at the self-producer’s premises. A new meter is installed at the facility, which will measure not only the energy consumed by the producer but also the energy fed into the grid.

Each time a settlement account is issued (i.e., every four months for domestic installations), energy inflows and outflows will be offset. If the self-producer has consumed more energy than they produced, they will pay the difference.

If there is a surplus, it will be carried over to the next four-month period. Settlement will take place every year, so if there is a surplus, it will not be carried over to the next period.

The maximum permitted power of the systems is 20 KW, or if it exceeds 20 KW, the power may be up to 50% of the agreed consumption power of the supply. The limits vary for the Non-Interconnected System, with a maximum power of 20 kW for the Non-Interconnected Islands and 50 kW for Crete.

Anyone can install a self-production facility in locations permitted by law. (i.e., it is not limited to rooftops). Self-producers will pay ETMEAR (“RES fee”) only for the total electricity they absorb from the Grid or the System.

Referring to the issue, Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change Yannis Maniatis pointed out: “We are creating new jobs in the renewable energy sector and contributing decisively to reducing energy costs for every Greek household.

At the same time, we are supporting tourism, the driving force behind our country’s growth, by drastically reducing energy costs, which can now be achieved in all hotels and rental rooms throughout the country.”

Deputy Minister Makis Papageorgiou stated, among other things: “The introduction of net metering gives many consumers, both small and large, residential and medium-sized or large businesses, the opportunity to significantly reduce their energy costs.

At the same time, local economies are given a boost with this immediate solution for the development of small photovoltaic systems with great benefits, without burdening other consumers.