Connection of an electricity producer
Read about the facts, parties and activities involved in becoming an electricity producer.
As an electricity producer, you can:
Solar power plants as of April 2023
Opportunities for an electricity producer
Electricity producers are divided according to the capacity of their production equipment and the amount they can transmit to the grid. The connection process, fee and terms depend on this.
On the map of available capacities you can check areas with higher,
more than 200 kW of available capacity.
Nano-producer
Production capacity
Up to 0.79 kW
Capacity supplied to the grid
Up to 0.79 kW
Connection offer
In 4 business days
Connection fee
€0 *
* If you want to transmit energy to the grid: meter replacement fee
Production for personal use
Production capacity
Up to 15 kW
Capacity supplied to the grid
0 kW
Connection offer
In 30 days
Connection fee
€542.40
If necessary, the fee for the installation of a junction box is added.
Micro-producer
Production capacity
Up to 15 kW
Capacity supplied to the grid
Up to 15 kW
Connection offer
In 30 days
Connection fee
Actual cost or €542,40
If necessary, the fee for the installation of a junction box and reinforcement of the electricity network is added.
Electricity producer
Production capacity
Over 15 kW
Capacity supplied to the grid
Over 15 kW
Connection offer
In up to 340 days
Connection fee
Actual cost + possible cost of Elering
If necessary, reinforcement of the electricity network, reinforcement of Elering's network including a processing fee of €1600, a handling fee of €3300 and the cost of Elering's construction works will be added.
Read more about production over 500 kW here »
Prices include VAT.
See the price list
The steps of the connection process of a nano-producer
The steps of the connection process for self-consumption
The steps of the connection process of a micro-producer
The steps of the connection process of an electricity producer
Possible costs and benefits of an electricity producer connection
Becoming an electricity producer is a long-term investment. What to consider when becoming an electricity producer?
Cost of production equipment
The price depends on the equipment chosen and the cost of its delivery and installation.
Cost of connecting
The price depends on the works to be carried out on both the Elektrilevi and Elering networks.
Benefits of electricity production
By producing for your personal use, you reduce your electricity bills. You will earn extra revenue by transmitting the excess electricity to the grid. To sell electricity, sign an electricity contract.
Parties involved in the connection process of an electricity producer and their roles
How has the number of electricity producers connected the grid changed?
Over the years the number of electricity producers has increased. In 2019 around 3,000 electricity producers with a capacity of 210 MW were connected.
By the end of 2022 Elektrilevi's network already had more than 15,500 electricity producers with a total capacity of 607 MW.
The capacity of solar power plants increased from 110 MW to 506 MW in three years. The number of solar power plants has risen from 2,857 to 15,438 in three years.
Applications
and contracts (csv)* of electricity producers in operation on our network as of 17.03.2023*
*The particulars of connection applications and connection contracts have been published in accordance
with subsection 12 of § 65 of the Electricity Market Act.
Forms and Conditions
Help and Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Elektrilevi's map of available capacities gives an overview of the unused capacity of medium-voltage power lines.
The map is based on calculations of medium-voltage lines and shows which lines do not need costly distribution network works to create a new connection with the displayed capacity. The map only shows electricity lines with at least 200 kW of available capacity.
For information on the available capacity in the transmission grid, see Elering's map application e-Gridmap.
A lack of transmission capacity in the distribution and/or transmission network does not mean that new electricity producers cannot be connected to the grid. This mostly means that the integration of additional production capacity will require additional grid reinforcement works in the distribution and/or transmission network, or changes to the capacity of the distribution network's connections to the transmission network.
It is possible to avoid reinforcement work of Elering's transmission network by connecting as a micro-producer (up to 15 kW).
Reinforcements of the distribution and transmission networks can also be avoided if all the electricity produced is used locally and not transmitted to the grid. Even when consuming all the electricity locally, an electricity producer connection request must still be submitted with the capacity to be transmitted to the grid as 0 kW.
Only direct proprietary damage is compensated. Loss of revenue is not subject to compensation.
You can learn more about the compensation principles in the standard terms of the network contract.
The interruption starts the moment Elektrilevi becomes aware of it and ends when the electricity supply has been restored to the place of consumption.
According to the standard terms of Elektrilevi's network contract (low voltage up to 63 A, low voltage over 63 A, and medium voltage), calculation of the duration of the interruption caused by failure starts when the network operator became aware or should have become aware of the interruption in their network and ends when the electricity supply at the connection point of the buyer's place of consumption is restored.
a) through customer communications;
b) through automatic failure information from substations
Network charges will be reduced in the event of a breach of the electricity supply security requirements.
According to the standard terms of Elektrilevi's network contract (low voltage up to 63 A, low voltage over 63 A and medium voltage), the network operator will reduce the network charges of the buyer for the relevant calendar month in case of a breach of the electricity supply security requirements, in accordance with the procedure and to the extent laid down in the quality requirements regulation.
Quality requirements for network services and conditions for the reduction of network charges in the case of a breach of these requirements are set out in the Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications Regulation ‘Quality Requirements for Network Services and the Conditions for Reducing Network Charges in case of Breaches of Those Requirements'.
The steps of the connection process for an electricity producer:
Submit a connection application through self-service or to [email protected].
Starting from 17 May 2023, a deposit must be paid upon the submission of the connection application. All electricity producers over 15 kW are obliged to pay the deposit, except for apartment buildings.
To receive indicative fee information, you must also submit a request using the connection application form either through the e-service or by sending it to [email protected].. After you have submitted your application, we will send you an email with the indicative price class. The indicative price class is a preliminary indication of the cost of the works, which is an estimated amount known at the time of preparation.
If based on the indicative fee information a binding connection offer is requested, a deposit must be paid or a letter of guarantee provided.
After paying the deposit or submitting the letter of guarantee, Elektrilevi will issue a binding connection contract offer, which includes a price calculation with the expected connection fee and technical conditions. The connection fee of an electricity producer is formed based on the actual construction costs.
If the capacity of the power station exceeds 15 kW, it may become evident in the course of compiling the connection offer that Elektrilevi needs to increase the transmission capacity in the direction of the Elering network. In this case, in order to receive a connection offer a processing fee (1600 € + VAT) must be paid to Elering. We will inform the client in advance of the need to connect to Elering and wait an agreement to pay the handling fee.
The costs in Elering's connection offer are added to the Elektrilevi connection offer.
In some cases, it is necessary to submit additional documents along with the connection application. Examples:
- If the person submitting the connection application is not the owner of the registered immovable, they must attach a power of attorney of the owner of the registered immovable to the application;
- If the registered immovable has several owners, ie it is under co-ownership, the written consent of the co-owners is required;
- If an apartment building or terraced house wishes to join, the written consent of the apartment association or all co-owners must be annexed to the application.
You can find the power of attorney templates and consent forms on our terms and conditions and forms page »
The connection application form is available on the terms and conditions and forms page connection application (doc).
Calculations and analysis of the electricity network are carried out in the offer preparation stage, revealing which works are required in the network for the connection. The connection offer includes a price calculation with the expected connection fee and technical conditions.
If it becomes evident in the course of preparing the offer that the transmission capacity between the distribution network operator and transmission network operator needs to be increased in the direction of production for the connection of the electricity producer, the connection fee will also include the transmission network connection fee.
Connection offers for electricity producers with a capacity of over 15 kW are issued within 30 to 70 days.
If the preparation of the offer is related to the increase of transmission capacity between the distribution network operator and the transmission network operator in the production direction, it may take 150 to 340 days to issue the offer.
The connection offer is valid for 60 days, during which time the connection contract should be signed, if it is found to be acceptable.
After the expiry of the connection contract, the connection procedure will start over from the beginning.
If the conditions are acceptable, a connection contract will be concluded and the works required will begin after the contract is concluded and the first instalment of the connection fee is paid.
The amount of the first instalment is:
50% of the connection fee if the total cost of the connection fee is up to EUR 6,000;
10% of the connection fee if the total cost of the connection fee is over EUR 6,000.
It can take up to 300 days to establish a network connection, in some cases more, depending on the complexity and scope of the work.
If the construction of the network connection can be carried out as small-scale work, ie a design for the power grid is not required to carry out the construction work, the network connection will be completed within 60 days. Examples of small-scale works include the installation of a junction box on an overhead line mast, replacement of a meter with a bi-directional meter and installation of hazard markings, replacement of a main fuse.
If an operational design is required for the establishment of the network connection, it must be taken into account that the work may take up to 300 days to complete. In some cases, if works are required at regional power stations for the connection of an electricity producer, establishment of the network connection may take as long as 900 days.
If the construction of the network connection is related to the increasing of the transmission capacity between the distribution network operator and transmission network operator, the works depend on the deadline for carrying out works in the transmission network. The construction of the network connection in the distribution network is carried out in parallel with the works carried out in the transmission network, but the network connection cannot be put into operation until work in the transmission network has been completed.
In order to use the power generating module, the following documents must be submitted to Elektrilevi:
- Report on the safety settings of the power-generating module;
- A declaration of conformity of the electrical installation (issued by the builder) or a copy of the conformity audit report verifying the conformity of the electrical installation.
The obligation and requirements for submitting an audit can be found here.
An audit of an electrical installation is required to ensure that electrical systems are safe.
The production equipment may only be used once a new network contract has been concluded (parallel operation with the network and/or supply of electricity to the grid is not allowed).
In order to use the network connection, a network contract will be concluded. Once all the necessary documents have been submitted and invoices paid, the network contract will be signed. In order to use the network connection, including transmission and metering of electricity, a network contract is required.
Production for personal use:
Submit a connection application through self-service.
Although production for personal use will not produce electricity in the grid, we still want to know which equipment is connected to the power grid in order to ensure safety in the power grid, have an overview of the production equipment used in the network and ensure that the quantities produced are measured correctly. A connection contract offer is issued based on the connection application, which includes a price calculation with the expected connection fee and technical conditions.
The preparation of a connection contract takes up to 30 days. In the course of the preparation of the connection offer, the project manager of small-scale works will check whether the existing meter is bi-directional or if the meter needs to be replaced.
When connecting for personal production, a connection contract will be concluded and the works required will begin after the contract is concluded and the first instalment of the connection fee is paid.
If necessary, the existing meter will be replaced with a bi-directional meter and hazard markings will be installed for connecting for personal production.
An audit of an electrical installation is required to ensure that electrical systems are safe.
In order to use the network connection, a network contract will be concluded. Once all the necessary documents have been submitted and invoices paid, the network contract will be signed. In order to use the network connection, including transmission and metering of electricity, a network contract is required.
The steps of the connection process for a micro-producer:
Submit a connection application through self-service.
A connection contract offer is issued based on the connection application, which includes a price calculation with the expected connection fee and technical conditions. The connection fee of a micro-producer is formed based on the actual construction costs or fixed price.
In some cases, it is necessary to submit additional documents along with the connection application. Examples:
- If the person submitting the connection application is not the owner of the registered immovable, they must attach a power of attorney of the owner of the registered immovable to the application;
- If the registered immovable has several owners, ie it is under co-ownership, the written consent of the co-owners is required;
- If an apartment building or terraced house wishes to join, the written consent of the apartment association or all co-owners must be annexed to the application.
A connection contract offer is issued based on the connection application, which includes a price calculation with the expected connection fee and technical conditions.
The preparation of a connection contract takes up to 30 days. Calculations and analysis of the electricity network are carried out in the offer preparation stage, revealing which works are required in the network for the connection. The connection offer includes a price calculation with the expected connection fee and technical conditions.
If the contract offer is acceptable, a connection contract will be concluded and the works required will begin after the contract is concluded and the first instalment of the connection fee is paid.
In order to join as a micro-producer, if the construction of the network connection can be carried out as small-scale work, ie a design for the power grid is not required to carry out the construction work, the network connection will be completed within 60 days. Examples of small-scale works include the installation of a junction box on an overhead line mast, replacement of a meter with a bi-directional meter and installation of hazard markings, replacement of a main fuse.
If major reconstruction works are required in the network, for which an operational design is required, the work may take much longer to complete.
An audit of an electrical installation is required to ensure that electrical systems are safe.
In order to use the network connection, a network contract will be concluded. Once all the necessary documents have been submitted and invoices paid, the network contract will be signed. In order to use the network connection, including transmission and metering of electricity, a network contract is required.
