Frequently asked questions concerning the licensing of solar stations between 20KW - 150KW.

• Where do I apply the request for an exemption from the requirement of a production license?

The request for exemption submitted to the Energy Regulatory Authority in printed and electronic form (University 69, 105 64, Athens)

• Who can apply for exemption?

Application for exemption may submit individuals or companies formed at the time of application. Note that if the parties intend to include the provisions of the Development Act, it requested the body be a legal entity registered in the application to the RAE.

• Can the same person (natural or legal) submit more than one application for the granting of exemptions in different (non-contiguous) property?

According to Article 4 of Law 3468/2006 the same natural or legal person may submit more than one application for an exemption if the requirements of this article.

• May apply for exemption under establishment companies?

Companies in the recommendation not to apply for an exemption.

• What information must include an exception?

There is no standard application form for completion. The application submitted in accordance with the formula set out in Annex 2 to No. D6/F1/oik Ref. 5707 decision of the Minister of Development (Government Gazette V448/3-4-2007) "Regulation of Production License from RES and CHP» (link to the site of the RAE on Rules in *. pdf format) and must include all items specified in this Annex.

• There is a charge for the exception?

Although the charge indicated in the Annex to this day has not been determined. Once the fee fixed, there will be communication and public information.

• Preliminary agreements are eligible purchase or lease?

In accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 4 of Law 3468/2006, a prerequisite for application for exemption is legal possession or ownership of the property which will be installed in the plant. Therefore, it is accepted, the debt - the preliminary promissory contract, but only a definitive contract or private agreement, certain date, which is shown legal possession or ownership of property. If the lease must be produced and title to the property.

• Number of applications for exemption from the requirement to license production has been so far?

The RAE website posted at regular intervals, complete lists of license files procurement, production, exclusions, withdrawals, positive and negative opinions of the RAE and aggregates applications for PV power plants.

• Can a site that has a title to apply for an exemption, the total power which is more than 150kW?

In accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 4 of Law 3468/2006 in each individual property may be submitted only one application for an exemption decision on the total solar power station which will not exceed 150kW.
For example, in a plot of several acres:

• It is possible to submit only one application of PV station to 150kW.
• It is possible to realize those solar power stations like (and of course if they can locate), if the strength of each is greater than 150kW, following the planned production for marketing planning process.

• When a person has more than one exemption for solar charging stations will be made for each individual or based on the sum total installed capacity of these exceptions?

Under the current legislative framework for each project (an exemption decision) signed a sales contract between the producer and the Transmission System or the Network. Therefore, the pricing will be made separately for each project. (GG V1442/2006, Gov. V148/2007)

• Who is responsible for the procurement of electricity. For how long is this contract?

The sales contract is concluded:

• Among the producer and the System Operator (TSO SA) where the PV system connected to the station.
• Among the producer and the Network Operator (PPC) if the PV plant is connected to non-interconnected islands.

Regarding the duration of the contract: In accordance with Article 12 of Law 3468/2006 "the power sales contract is valid for ten years and may be extended for another ten years ... unilaterally.

• Which department is responsible for the investment grants electricity from PV power plants.

The Energy Regulatory Authority has no jurisdiction over matters relating to investment subsidies from power plants solar power stations. For information about these programs should contact either the Ministry of Finance (Development Act) by the Ministry of Development (if any grant program for energy investment).