Order No. 21 on the supply and sale of surplus electricity from renewable energy plants.

Subject

Energy

Keyword

Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Internal trade Authorization/permit

Geographical area

Americas, Arctic, Atlantic Ocean Islands, European Union Countries, North America, North Atlantic

Entry into force notes

1 January 2014.

Abstract

This Order sets rules on the regulation for connecting and transferring surplus electricity sold from renewable energy and not owned by a utility company. The Order does NOT apply to renewable energy plants trading with the public, nor to plants producing heat. The Order does not regulate technical regulations and /or permits for the construction, installation and connection of a renewable energy. Renewable energy plants with a nominal capacity exceeding 6 kW/household or business, or less than 6 kW/100 m2 residential or business area, may be authorized for own energy supply. The Government may authorize the supply and sale of surplus electricity to utilities from renewable energy plants with a nominal capacity exceeding: 1) 50 kW of photovoltaic and hydropower. 2) 25 kW wind turbine. 3) 11 kW of renewable energy plants not listed in articles 1 (not owned by utility companies) or 2 (renewable energy plants trading with the public, or producing heat).

Full text

Danish

Website

www.nanoq.gl

References - Legislation

Implements

Order No. 14 on Energy Supply.

Legislation | Greenland (Denmark) | 1997

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Transport/storage, Internal trade, Oil, Natural gas, Renewable energy, Environmental planning, Hydropower generation, Royalties/fees, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX