Regulatory Framework for Renewable Energy Generation

The Eligible Consumer ensures that a Consultant/Contractor undertakes regular and routine maintenance of the REG System. 4.12 In case of existence of a complaint or dispute in any matter relating to this regulatory framework, any entity may file his complaint with the Service Provider in accordance with the procedures for handling Consumers’ complaints approved by SERA. If no resolution for this complaint or dispute is reached amicably or if is not resolved by the service provider through these procedures, the Person shall have the right to file his complaint to SERA for resolution thereof. Public Regulatory Framework for Renewable Energy Generation for Self-Consumption 5. ELIGIBLE CONSUMER AND REG SYSTEM CAPACITY 5.1 Any consumer wishing to install a REG System for Self-Consumption on their Premises must satisfy the following requirements to be an Eligible Consumer: a) The Consumer must own or have legal right of possession of the Premises on which the REG System is proposed to be installed. The legal right of possession needs include a statement of eligibility to use the Premises for the purposes of constructing and installing a REG System. b) The Maximum Capacity in one Premises shall not exceed 30MW. c) For the grid-connected Premises, the maximum connected capacity of the renewable energy system to be installed in this Premises must not exceed its Contracted Load. d) Obtain a study authorisation from SERA in accordance with the provisions of the Electricity Law and its Implementing Regulations. 5.2 If the Consultant/Contractor is responsible for owning, maintaining and operating the REG System under a service agreement with the Eligible Consumer to meet the load demand, the Consultant/Contractor must obtain licenses required to engage in the activity of electricity generation, and the generation and consumption be in the same Premises. Public Regulatory Framework for Renewable Energy Generation for Self-Consumption 6. PROCEDURE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A REG SYSTEM 6.1 Those wishing to install REG systems must apply to SERA to obtain the necessary licenses and permits for their systems in accordance to paragraphs 4-4 and 4-5 of this Regulatory Framework. 6.2 For grid-connected REG Systems, the Service Provider is responsible for receiving the REG Connection Application of the Eligible Consumer and for verifying that the REG System is designed and installed in accordance with the provisions of this regulatory framework. 6.3 Each Service Provider shall setup a REG System Connection Process designed in accordance with the provisions of this Regulatory Framework and the framework guidelines stipulated in Annex 3 of this regulatory framework; the REG System Connection Process shall clearly define the following. a) The roles and duties of the Parties in the process. b) All required documents, data and forms and how they shall be submitted. c) The maximum time for the completion of the different activities defined in the process. d) The template of the Connection Agreement. e) The Saudi Standards, International Standards and all applicable codes for the design, construction, connection and operation of the REG Systems and all studies or certificates necessary for proving compliance. f) The analysis required to be performed by the Service Provider during the application review stage and the applicable acceptance criteria conducted to ensure there is no impact on the network, and it includes the studies of planning and operation stipulated in relevant Codes. g) A change procedure for a REG System for which the REG System Connection Process has already been completed. h) A change procedure for a REG System already in operation.