Slovenia is set to implement a new electricity sharing model aimed at optimizing the use of surplus solar energy generated by private installations, particularly rooftop solar systems. This initiative allows owners to transfer excess electricity directly to other users, moving away from the traditional practice of exporting unused energy to the grid, which often yields minimal financial or practical returns.
The forthcoming system will enable households and small producers to designate their surplus electricity to one or more recipients through contractual agreements. Notably, participants do not need to be geographically proximate; electricity produced in one region can be allocated to consumers across Slovenia. This framework is designed to enhance the utilization of renewable energy resources while minimizing waste during periods when solar generation exceeds local consumption.
This innovative approach will not involve physical transfers of electricity between users. Instead, it will rely on an accounting-based system that tracks injected electricity within the power network and assigns it administratively to designated consumers. This method ensures that shared electricity is accounted for accurately without necessitating a physical exchange.
Consumers receiving this shared electricity will benefit from reduced energy costs on their bills; however, standard network fees and other regulated charges will still apply based on actual grid consumption. The settlement process for these transactions will occur in 15-minute intervals, with any unutilized allocation being automatically redirected back to the respective electricity supplier if not consumed within that timeframe.
<pProducers participating in this scheme will have the flexibility to sell their surplus energy at mutually agreed prices or share it under non-commercial terms with friends or family members. To engage in this new model, participants must undergo formal registration and notify both distribution system operators and electricity suppliers. Registration is slated to open in June, with full operational capabilities expected by July.
It is important to note that not all entities will have equal access under this framework. Large companies involved in commercial electricity sharing will face specific limitations, and those already enrolled in Slovenia’s annual net-metering program will only be permitted to act as energy providers without eligibility for receiving shared electricity.
