Connection for small producers (under 500 kW)
Small producers with electricity production capacity below 500 kW are welcome to join our electricity network. In addition to consuming high-quality electricity the excess electricity can be sold to a suitable electricity seller.
Connection application with documentation
In order to receive an electricity producer's connection offer, a connection application must be submitted together with additional documents. This can be done via self-service, e-mail or regular mail. To submit the application by e-mail, send the necessary documents and the completed form to the address [email protected].
The application can be easily and conveniently submitted in self-service
See the video guide for filling the application
Connection process
Submit a connection application
We can use the connection application to prepare a quote.
Signing a connection contract
We will sign a connection contract and begin the construction work required for the connection once the first instalment has been paid.
Commissioning small production equipment
To be able to start using your production equipment, send us a report on how the safety settings of the production equipment are set and a copy of the conformity audit report.
Signing a network contract
You need a network contract to be able to use the network connection.
Buying and selling electricity
To buy and sell electricity, you will have to sign an electricity contract with an electricity seller
How much does connection cost for a small producer?
If the transmission capacity of the electricity network is sufficient, the following investments will be required:
If the transmission capacity of the electricity network is not sufficient and needs to be increased, you will also have to pay for the necessary work and equipment and materials.
The connection fee is determined during the preparation of the connection offer.
How long does connection take?
If no additional work needs to be done in the electricity network, then connection can take
up to 2 months
If additional work needs to be done in the electricity network, then connection can take
up to a year
What equipment is suitable?
See what equipment is compatible with our network.
If your selected equipment is not on our list, you should submit the appropriate documents concerning the model.
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Forms and conditions
Help and information
Steps to connection
We can use the connection application to prepare a quote.
To receive a connection quotation, submit a connection application (doc). After receiving your connection application, we will send you a cost-based contract offer. The connection fee is indicative.
When preparing a contract offer for an electric power station over 15 kW, Elektrilevi might discover that the throughput into Elering's network has to be increased. In such case, you have to pay Elering's processing fee (1600 euros + VAT) according to the transmission network price list to receive a contract offer. The costs specified in Elering's contract offer will be added to your contract offer.
The connection costs might increase or decrease in comparison to the original offer during the connection work. The connection fee will be offset with the last instalment after the construction has been completed.
The forms for letters of authorisation and approvals are available under Conditions and forms »
We will sign a connection contract and begin the construction work required for the connection once the first instalment has been paid.
You have 60 days to review the connection offer. If you accept the terms we will start the construction work after the first instalment of the connection fee has been paid. The size of the first instalment is:
To be able to start using your production equipment, send us a report on how the safety settings of the production equipment are set and a copy of the conformity audit report.
To be able to start using your production equipment, send us the following documents:
You need a network contract to be able to use the network connection.
We will sign the network contract after you have submitted all the necessary documents and paid the bills. You need a network contract to be able to use the network connection, including to transmit electricity and measure its consumption.
To buy and sell electricity, you will have to sign an electricity contract with an electricity seller. You will find information on electricity sellers on our website.
Frequently asked questions
As an electricity producer, you can join on your property if you submit the producer's connection application together with additional documents to us.
List of required documents:
Based on the request, we will make you a price offer, which we will send:
The issuance of tenders has prolonged due to the increased number of electricity producers' connection applications.
When preparing the offer, we immediately take into account that it would be possible to make changes in the electricity network of the distribution network company and/or the transmission network company. The development and coordination of such technical solutions will take time.
We issue electricity producer offers:
To change the terms of the subscription agreement, an application must be sent to [email protected]
Electricity generation equipment may only be connected to the electricity grid after the electricity or micro producer's network contract has been signed bilaterally.
Renewable energy subsidies are handled by the transmission system operator Elering AS. See detailed information at homepage of Elering.
Only direct property damage is subject to compensation. Loss of income is not subject to compensation.
The principles of compensation are set out in the standard terms and conditions of the network contract:
The faulty interruption starts from the moment when Elektrilevi becomes aware of it and ends when the electricity supply at the place of consumption is restored.
Due to the standard terms and conditions of the electricity distribution network contract (low voltage up to 63 A; low voltage above 63 A and medium voltage), the duration of an interruption due to a fault shall be taken into account if the network operator became aware or should have become aware of the interruption.
a) through customer notifications;
b) automatic fault information from the substation.
Network charges shall be reduced in the event of a breach of security of electricity supply requirements.
According to the standard terms and conditions of the electricity distribution network contract (low voltage up to 63 A; low voltage above 63 A and medium voltage), the network operator shall reduce network charges in the relevant calendar month in accordance with the procedure and to the extent of the quality requirements regulation.
The quality requirements for network services and the conditions for reduction of network charges in the event of violation of these requirements are provided in a regulation of the Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications Quality requirements for network services and conditions for reduction of network charges in case of violation of quality requirements.
