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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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