Secretariat publishes policy guidelines on grid integration of prosumers
Secretariat publishes policy guidelines on grid integration of prosumers 8 February 2018 Renewable energy technologies are transforming the way we produce and use energy. The share of distributed energy sources is rapidly increasing, thereby requiring all stakeholders to revisit the approach to network planning and operation of the electricity system. Due to increasing retail electricity prices and decreasing technology costs, distributed generation is becoming more and more attractive for consumers, which can now choose to produce part of the electricity for their own needs instead of purchasing it from a supplier. Moreover, self-consumption is an additional tool to meet renewable energy targets, reduce network losses and peak loads, increase energy efficiency, improve demand response and contribute to CO2 emissions reduction. Nevertheless, most countries lack comprehensive legislation in relation to small…
