Regulatory Framework for Renewable Energy Generation

REG System Connection Agreement When the Eligible Consumer has been granted all the necessary permits and licenses for the construction of their REG System: a- They shall sign a REG System Connection Agreement with the Service Provider. The REG System Connection Agreement shall set out the terms and conditions for the Self-Consumption Billing arrangement and for the future operation of the REG System in accordance with this regulatory framework. b- The Service Provider shall provide the applicant with the REG System Connection Agreement. c- The applicant shall submit two signed copies of the REG System Connection Agreement to the Service Provider. d- The applicant shall also pay the REG System Connection fees as calculated and indicated in the notification of approval of the REG System Connection Application. e- After receipt of the REG System Connection fees and the two signed copies of the REG System Connection Agreement, the Service Provider shall countersign the two copies and shall send one copy back to the applicant within ten (10) Business Days. Public Regulatory Framework for Renewable Energy Generation for Self-Consumption 5.2 Construction and Installation of REG System Once the REG System Connection Agreement is signed by the parties and the REG System Connection Fee is paid, a- The Service Provider shall start, if applicable, the procurement, construction and installation of any transmission or distribution upgrades and/or interconnection facilities necessary for the connection of the REG system. b- The Eligible Consumer can proceed with the construction of the REG System. The REG System shall be designed, built, installed and cold commissioned in accordance with the terms of the REG system Connection Agreement, the national codes and standards as well as with international standards and best practices. National codes and standards shall always prevail.