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Independent producers
For off-grid production , a concession is required for projects with a total cumulative capacity of over 500 kVA 2 . An authorisation is required for the production to be sold to Eligible Clients . The terms and conditions of such sale shall be further investigated with the administration .
For off-grid projects , concessions and authorisations are granted by the ARE following the procedure set by decree No . 2022-474 dated 3 August 2022 .
Electricity Code
Decree No . 2022-474 of 3 August 2022
Declaration required for thermal power generation facilities for the operator ' s own use , with installed capacity between 50 kVA and 500 kVA . These thresholds may be too small in practice for captive power projects .
An authorization is required for off-grid production facilities with a combined total output of 500 kVA or less .
A concession agreement for off-grid electrification is required when , due to increased demand and to meet public service requirements , the holder of the off-grid electrification authorization is required to increase its installed capacity beyond 500 kVA .
An off-grid electrification agreement is required for projects with a total cumulative capacity in excess of 500 kVA .
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“ Eligible Clients ” are defined as categories of consumers authorized according to their power consumption and electricity thresholds over a given period to conclude electricity purchase agreements directly with specific producers or resellers ( Article 5 of the Electricity Code )
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