Types of authorisations required and associated thresholds( if applicable) |
Granting modalities( decree, order …) |
Applicable Law( s) |
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Self-production |
Self-generation is not a public service but private property. Depending on the level of installed capacity, one must either install freely, file a declaration of self-generation, or obtain a delf-generation authorization.
The establishment and operation of self-generation facilities with an installed capacity between 50 kW and 250 kW are subject to a selfgeneration declaration. These thresholds may be too small in practice for captive power projects.
Authorisation required for electricity projects with an installed capacity above 250 kW( no maximum installed capacity threshold identified).
Possibility of selling surplus electricity to a licensee or a production, transmission or distribution concession holder, subject to the strict condition that more than 50 % of the electricity produced annually is consumed for the licensee ' s own needs.
Possibility of selling surplus electricity to nearby users, subject to the strict condition that at least 70 % of the electricity produced annually is consumed for their own needs, and only in the event of a shortage or insufficiency of electricity provided by the public supply in the area concerned.
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Authorisations granted by the Minister for energy upon application by an interested party.
However, the examination of applications may involve consultation with other ministries concerned, as well as with representatives of the local authorities on whose territory the electricity installations are developed and operated.
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Ordinance No. 00-019 / p- rm of 15 March 2000( Electricity Code)
Decree No. 00-184 / p-rm of 14 April 2000
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