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There are a few things to consider before installing solar panels in your home. The biggest advantage is that solar panels can save you money from your energy bill. Photovoltaic panels also have a positive impact on the environment, as they produce clean, renewable energy. Another advantage is that solar panel systems can increase the value of your home.

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Before you decide to install solar panels, be sure to carefully weigh the pros and cons. Photovoltaic panels can save you money and help the environment, but there are some disadvantages to consider.

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News 2022-2023 Photovoltaics on the roof - Questions-answers HEDNO: QUESTIONS - ANSWERS UNDER THE SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS ΥΠΕΝ / ΔΑΠΕΕΚ / 121501/5015 Ministerial Decision (Government Gazette / 6351 / Β / 30.12.2021). From the DIRECTORATE OF NETWORK USERS / DEPARTMENT OF REGULATORY ISSUES HEDNO.

1 Where is the Special Program implemented?

The Special Program concerns the whole territory. The maximum power of PV systems per installation is set for the mainland, the Islands Interconnected with the mainland and Crete at 6 kWp and for the other Non-Interconnected Islands at 3 kWp.

2. Where can the PV system be installed?

According to ΥΑ ΥΠΕ / ΔΑΠΕΕΚ / 121501/5015 it is possible to install fixed PV systems in building installations used for housing, ie on the roof or roof of a building, including terraces, facades and awnings, as defined in articles 16 and 19 of Law 4067/12, as in force, as well as auxiliary spaces of the building, such as warehouses and parking spaces, as defined in par. 96 of article 2 of the same law.

The above installation of PV systems is allowed as long as it does not contradict the provisions of the New Building Regulation (NOK) and more specific building conditions that apply to the area.

The auxiliary spaces must be located within the same plot, where the main building is, otherwise they cannot be characterized as such. It is clarified that for the installation of the PV system any of the above spaces or a combination of them can be selected.

In addition, it is allowed to install a PV system on the ground (eg in an uncovered plot area) which is placed on fixed bases or in solar tracking systems (trackers).

3. Who can install a PV system?

The right to join the program of PV systems have natural persons who are not owners, who have the ownership or legal use (eg through lease, free concession, etc.) as well as the written consent of the owner of the space in which the PV system is installed and who use the building as their residence.

In the case of a PV system in a common or shared area of ​​the building, the installation of one or more PV systems is allowed. The right to join the Program in this case have the owners of the horizontal properties represented by the administrator or one of the owners of the horizontal properties after the concession of the use of the common or shared space by the other co-owners. A necessary condition is the consent of all the co-owners of the building, which is proved by the minutes of the unanimous decision of the general meeting or by their written agreement, under the responsibility of the interested parties.

4. What are the basic conditions for installing a PV system?

A necessary condition is the existence of an active Low Voltage power supply for domestic use in the name of the owner of the PV system (natural person) in the building where it is installed. In addition, a necessary condition according to the HR is, part of the thermal needs of the building in hot water to be covered by the use of renewable energy sources (eg the presence of solar water heaters, solar panels, etc.). Also, the project of installing the PV system should not have been included in any financing program (eg in the context of the NSRF OP).

5. How is HEDNO informed about the intention to install the PV system and what is attached?

The interested party informs about his intention to install the PV system, electronically through an appropriate information system of HEDNO, submitting a request accompanied by the required supporting documents according to the HEDNO application form. It is a condition that the interested party has chosen the type of equipment that will be installed and that the relevant technical study has been prepared.

6. What procedure is followed after the notification of the intention to install PV by the interested party?

The competent HEDNO Area within fifteen (15) days from the date of submission of the request examines the possibility of connecting the PV system and sends to the interested party electronically, in case of acceptance of the connection the Connection Contract, which states the connection cost, the required connection projects and the time of their implementation, while in case of rejection of the connection written notification of the reasons for rejection.

In case of acceptance of the request by HEDNO, the commitment of the electrical space starts from the date of sending the Connection Agreement.

7. When is the Connection Agreement for the PV system signed?

The interested party must within sixty (60) days from the date of sending the Connection Agreement pay the relevant fee, sign the Connection Agreement and send it to the competent HEDNO Area electronically, otherwise after sixty (60) days it is revoked the electrical space commitment and the proposed Connection Agreement do not apply.

From the date of signing the Connection Agreement, the Producer is obliged to activate the connection of the PV system to the Network within twelve (12) months if no work is required at HV / MT Substations or within twenty-four (24) months if work is required at HV / Substations MT.

8. How much does it cost to connect the PV system to the Network?

The cost of the connection projects is:

• to 400 € plus VAT, for PV up to 5 kWp
• to 500 € plus VAT, for PV over 5 kWp and up to 6 kWp, if the replacement of the supply cable is not required
• to 800 € plus VAT, for PV over 5 kWp and up to 6 kWp, if replacement of the supply cable is required.

The above costs are the standard connection costs, since no new network projects are required, apart from the replacement of the supply cable.

9. In how much time are the connection projects completed?

HEDNO completes the construction of the connection projects within thirty (30) days, if no new Network projects are required or within four (4) months if new Network projects are required, from the date of signing the Connection Agreement by the applicant,

10. When is a Offset Agreement signed for the PV system?

After the signing of the Connection Agreement, an application is submitted for the signing of a Netting Agreement by the owner of the PV system to the Supplier with whom he has a Supply Contract as a consumer. The process is completed within 15 days of receipt of the application.

11 When is the PV system connection activated?

The activation of the PV system connection is carried out by the competent Area of ​​HEDNO within fifteen (15) days from the date of submission of the Declaration of Readiness / Request for Activation with attached the relevant supporting documents provided for this stage once the work required by HEDNO, such as construction of any connection project and carrying out the required controls of the installation for the secure connection to the Network.

The interested party can submit a Readiness Statement of article 4A of law 4414/2016 (Government Gazette A'149) as in force, provided he has completed all the installation work of his PV system by submitting the required documents at this stage, in order to ensure the price reference of Table 1 of case b 'of par. 1 of article 4 of law 4414/2016, as in force.

The Readiness Statement can be submitted either simultaneously with the Activation Application or at a time prior to the Activation Application.

12. How is the PV system connected to the Network?

The PV system is connected to the Low Voltage network using the same supply cable through which the consumption of the building is supplied, according to the following diagram. An electronic meter is installed for the connection of the PV system, while in the existing consumption supply, if there is an electromechanical meter, it is replaced with an electronic one.

In this way the measurement of the energy system produced by the PV system and the measurement of the energy consumed by the installation are correlated and essentially constitute a single whole and for this reason the connection corresponds to an existing supply number of the property of the PV system owner. .

13. When is the counting done and when is the payment of the energy produced by the PV system made?

The counting of the energy produced by the PV system is performed simultaneously with the counting of the energy consumed, ie the same counting cycle is applied as that of the consumed energy. However, the payment of the produced energy is made in the electricity bill (and not in the opposite bill). In the event that for any reason it is not possible to obtain the indications on the date of the scheduled count, the offset will be made as soon as the next regular count is performed.

14. How is the accounting offset of the value of the energy produced by the PV system done?

The credit from the PV system energy produced is displayed in the current account of the PV system owner. In essence, the electricity bill is a purchase invoice.

This amount of credit is offset against the charges arising from the Electricity Supply Contract. In case the total electricity bill is credit, then the amount is credited to the bank account of the owner of the PV system on the expiration date of the electricity bill.

15. What is the duration of the Offsetting Agreement of the PV system?

The Clearing Agreement signed between the Supplier and the owner of the PV system is valid for twenty (20) years, with effect from the date of activation of the connection of the PV system.

16. When is the Netting Agreement terminated?

The Clearing Agreement is terminated:

- automatically after the expiration of the period of 20 years.

- automatically in case of change of Supplier. In this case, a new Offset Agreement is concluded for the remaining period of 20 years, with the new Supplier.

- automatically after the termination of the Supply Contract or the Association Agreement.

- upon termination of the Supplier, in case of incorrect fulfillment of the terms of the Clearing Agreement by the owner of the PV system, upon written notice, in order for the counterparty to comply with its obligations (recovery period) and non-expiration of 15 days.

- after the complaint of the owner of the PV system without invoking any important reason, after the submission of a relevant document and within a period of 15 days from the service of the document.

-after a complaint of the owner of the PV system, in case of permanent cessation of the operation of the PV system.

17. In case of change of the owner of the property in which a PV system has been installed and a Netting Agreement has been signed, what is provided?

In case of change in the person of the owner of the PV system due to the transfer of his relevant property to the building where the PV system is installed, the new owner, if he meets the conditions of integration, enters into the rights and obligations of the transferor arising from the Clearing Agreement.

18. Are changes in the PV system equipment accepted?

The change of the type and / or the manufacturer of the frames and the inverters is accepted, after a written notification in the competent Area of ​​HEDNO with the attachment of the respective technical manuals and certificates, provided that from the new dimensioning of the equipment on the one hand the different (kWp) of the system beyond 3% of the initially declared and on the other hand does not exceed the maximum power limit set by the HR.

19. Are applications for power increase of PV systems accepted?

• Applications for power increase for PV system before the signing of the Connection Contract for the initial requested power are considered as new requests and are examined in the time order of submitting the request for increase and a new Connection Contract is sent for the new total power, if available space.
• Applications for power increase for PV system after the signing of the Connection Agreement, are considered as new requests and are considered in the order of submission of the request for increase and the Connection Contract is resubmitted for total power if available space, otherwise the original subcontract remains valid. Connection Agreement.
• Requests for power increase for PV system after the activation of the connection are possible after the submission of a new request and the re-signing of the Connection Contract, if there is available electrical space.

20. How many PV systems can the beneficiaries of the Special Program install?

Individuals who are not entrepreneurs are allowed to join the program whenever they wish, as long as they own or legally use the property in which the PV system will be installed and as long as the conditions mentioned in the answer no. 4.

21. In case of co-ownership in a property, who can install a PV system?

In case the property is owned by more than one co-owner (ie there is co-ownership), the inclusion in the Special Program can be requested by one of the co-owners, but he must present the written consent of the other co-owners.

22. In case a minor child owns or owns a property, can he install a PV system?

The minor child can not, but the exercisers of parental care of the minor can, presenting a Court decision, which gives them special permission to request in the name and on behalf of their minor child, the installation of a PV system, provided that the other conditions are met.

23. Can a PV system be installed by one of the co-owners of an apartment building in a part of the roof of which it has the exclusive use?

In a shared terrace that has been granted with a notarized document the exclusive use of part of the terrace to one or more owners of horizontal properties can be installed a PV system, after the consent of the co-owners.

24. Does the Special Program apply to off-plan building installations?

The Special Program concerns the installation of PV systems in building installations located in areas within the plan and settlements, but also in areas outside the plan, as long as the other conditions are met in each case.

25. For the installation of a PV system in an auxiliary space of a building such as a warehouse or a parking space, is it a condition that this space is electrified?

Since the warehouse or the parking lot are auxiliary spaces of the main building, in which there is an active power supply (with the supply number of which the PV system is related), the installation of the PV system is independent of the electrification or not of this space

26. Can a PV system be installed in a rural warehouse?

The scope of the Special Program is the building facilities used for housing. Therefore, systems can not be included in the PV Program in spaces used for other purposes.

27. Can a PV system be installed in an arbitrary building?

The installation of PV systems on buildings is allowed if it is done on the roof or roof of a legally existing building. The installation of the above systems is also allowed in buildings in which arbitrary constructions or arbitrary changes of use have been performed, for the period of their maintenance and the relevant procedure has been completed. It is pointed out that the existence of a connection between the building and the public networks does not in any case constitute a criterion or evidence of legality.

28. Can a PV system be installed in an old building before 1955 for which there is no building permit?

According to the provisions of article 23 of the NOK, a building or part of it is considered legally existing, if it presupposes the royal decrees of 9.8.1955. The inclusion of a building or part of a building in the above provision is certified with a certificate issued by the relevant Building Office, for the issuance of which a certificate of age may be required from the competent Municipality / Agency.

29. Can a PV program of the Special Program be installed on a property that is operating or is going to operate a production station with energy offset or virtual energy offset?

In the same property is prohibited the coexistence of PV system of the Special Program and production station with energy offset or virtual energy offset that correspond to the same consumption installation, ie to the same supply number.

30. Who is entitled to sign the Responsible Declaration of Electrician Installer (PSD) for the electrical installation of the PV system?

The Responsible Declaration of Electrician Installer, which is required for the activation of the PV system, as well as the relevant documentation that accompanies it (drawings, description of method of avoiding islanding, protection settings, etc.), is signed by Certified Electrical Engineers or Graduates with the corresponding professional rights, such as Mechanical Engineers, Engineers etc.

31. What obligations does the owner of the PV system undertake after the operation?

The owner of the PV system, undertakes the following obligations:

- To have concluded and maintain the Association Agreement and the Supply Agreement in his name.

- Do not make changes to the power of the PV system, without prior notification to the Network Administrator and the Supplier.

- Do not interfere in its installation and operation PV system, except for necessary maintenance and repair work.

- To immediately and diligently inform the Supplier for any interruption of the operation of the PV system for a period of more than five (5) days, which is not due to a force majeure event.

- To immediately and diligently inform the Supplier of any issue that affects the smooth fulfillment of obligations under the Clearing Agreement.

32. Is it possible to install a PV system of the Special Program in a) designated traditional settlements, historical parts of cities, listed buildings and b) areas of special natural beauty?

The installation of Photovoltaic systems of the Special Program: a) in traditional settlements, historic parts of cities and listed buildings is allowed only in uncovered areas

b) in areas of special natural beauty is allowed as long as their installation is not prohibited by the relevant protection legislation and the installations are harmonized as much as possible with the surrounding area.

For the above cases, approval is granted after the consent of the competent Committee for Urban Planning and Architectural Control (EPAE).

33. What is required to install a PV system in an uncovered plot of land?

For the installation of PV system in an uncovered area of ​​a plot of land, approval of small-scale construction works and a certificate for the exemption of the PV system from the obligation to issue AEPO and a document from the competent service or Responsible Statement of an engineer are required, according to the provisions of RIS. DAPEEK / 74123/2971 (Government Gazette 3149 / Β / 30.7.2020) ΥΑ, where the characterization of the land will occur (agricultural land of high productivity or agricultural land of low productivity or land of other form except agricultural).

34. In case of cancellation of the PV system installation request, is the amount paid refunded?

In cases of requests for cancellation of connection of PV systems installations by the interested parties, if the request for cancellation of the connection is submitted after the signing of the Connection Agreement and before the construction works in the supply, part of the amount is refunded to recover the expenses incurred by HEDNO. cancellation stage.

In cases where the cancellation request is submitted after the construction of the supply (regardless of whether or not the meter has been installed) the amount paid will not be refunded.

35. How is the process processed after the electronic submission of the PV system connection application?

After the electronic submission of the PV system connection application, the communication (submission / sending of required documents) between HEDNO and the interested party will be done electronically.

News 2022-2023 Photovoltaics on the roof - Questions-answers HEDNO: 5 Reasons Why You Should Install Solar Panels In Your Home

1. Solar panels can help you save money on energy bills.

2. Solar panels can increase the value of your home.

3. Photovoltaic panels can help you reduce your carbon footprint.

4. Photovoltaic panels can offer you a renewable energy source.

5. Photovoltaic panels can be used to power your home in the event of a power outage.

News 2022-2023 Photovoltaics on the roof - Questions-answers HEDNO: Why are photovoltaics important?

There are many reasons why you should consider installing photovoltaic panels in your home. First of all, photovoltaics (PV) can help reduce carbon footprint. Solar energy is a renewable resource, which means it does not produce greenhouse gases or other pollutants. This is in contrast to fossil fuels, which release harmful emissions into the atmosphere when burned.

News 2022-2023 Photovoltaics on the roof - Questions-answers HEDNO: Installing photovoltaic panels can also save you money on energy bills. Solar energy is free after you install the initial investment of PV panels. This means that you can offset the cost of your photovoltaic system with the amount of money you save on energy bills. In addition, many utilities offer incentives to customers who install photovoltaic systems. These incentives can further reduce the cost of solar energy.

Finally, installing solar panels can increase the value of your home. Homes with PV systems tend to sell for more than homes without them. This is because solar panels are becoming more popular and desirable as more and more people realize the benefits of solar energy.

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There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing solar panels for your home. The first is the size of the panel. You will need to choose a panel that is large enough to meet your energy needs. The second is the performance of the panel. Photovoltaic panels are available in different efficiency levels. The higher the efficiency, the more power the panel will produce. The third is the guarantee. Be sure to choose a panel with a good warranty, so that you are covered if something goes wrong.

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1. Only certified solar photovoltaic installers should install your photovoltaic panel.

You want to make sure that the company that installs your photovoltaic panel is certified and certified. This way you can be sure that they will do a good job and that your photovoltaic panel will be installed correctly.

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Paragraphs: 3. The installation cost will vary depending on the company you choose and the size of your home.

Photovoltaic panels can be expensive, so it is important to get offers from many companies before deciding which one to use. You also want to make sure that the company you choose offers financing options so that you can afford the initial installation costs.

Conclusion - News 2022-2023 Photovoltaics on the roof - Questions-answers HEDNO:

Photovoltaic panels are a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and save money on your energy bill. If you are thinking of solar energy for your home, Greece is a great place to install them. With its sunny climate, the installation of photovoltaic panels in Greece can help you maximize their potential and make the most of your investment.