Legal sources on renewable energy

Slovakia: Overview of legal framework

Overview of promotion system

In the Slovak Republic, renewable-energy-sourced electricity is promoted through a price regulation in terms of an obligation to purchase electricity at special prices and use it to compensate for power losses in the distribution grid. Further promotion instruments are exemption from consumption tax and several subsidies.

Overview of access to the grid

In the Republic of Slovakia, access and connection of electricity generated from renewable energy sources to the grid as well as the expansion of the grid are subject to the general provisions of energy law. Connection to the grid shall be granted without discriminating against certain plant operators. In contrast to this, in transmission and distribution of electricity, RES electricity shall be given priority.