This new regulation introduces a transmission fee of 0,5€/MWh, which should be paid by all producers of energy, including the photovoltaic one, starting from January 1, 2010 (up to this moment the producers were exempt from having to provide financial support to the electrical networks).
On the other hand, it establishes a general limit on the hours of operation, which are entitled to a retribution provided to the photovoltaic plants, in accordance with the climate zone where the facilities are located:
Technology |
Operation hours entitled to the retribution per year |
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Zone I |
Zone II |
Zone III |
Zone IV |
Zone V |
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Permanent installation |
1.232 |
1.362 |
1.492 |
1.632 |
1.753 |
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Installation with 1-axis follower |
1.602 |
1.770 |
1.940 |
2.122 |
2.279 |
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Installation with 2-axis follower |
1.664 |
1.838 |
2.015 |
2.204 |
2.367 |
Additionally, it provides a special limitation on the photovoltaic installation listed under the economic regime of the Royal Decree 661/2007 during three years (from 2011-2013). In exchange, the affected plants will have a right to the retribution during three more years, which will be extended from the current term of 25 years to 28 years:
Technology |
Operation hours entitled to the retribution per year |
Permanent installation |
1.250 |
Installation with 1-axis follower |
1.644 |
Installation with 2-axis follower |
1.707 |
The referred climate zones are as follows: see attached pdf-file
The Royal Decree Law should be ratified by the Spanish Parliament in a 30-days term.
For further information please contact Antonio Jiménez: [email protected]