The energy ministry is preparing a legislative revision to secure tariff levels for solar and wind energy projects at the time of their certified readiness – by distribution network operator DEDDIE/HEDNO – not electrification, as is the case at present.

Energy ministry officials are convinced of this revision’s necessity as, in many cases, RES investors have completed the development of their projects but DEDDIE/HEDNO, for various reasons, cannot promptly offer grid connections for these projects, meaning tariff-related opportunities can be missed.

DEDDIE/HEDNO has expressed its support for the energy ministry’s planned revision. As part of the new procedure, the operator will conduct on-site inspections to confirm whether projects are ready for electrification before providing related certificates.

The overall revisions are expected to take two months to complete and be ready for implementation ahead of reference price changes scheduled for November 26. The energy ministry is expected to submit a legislative revision to Parliament within September.