Amendment to the Unlicensed Electricity Generation Regulation (remote control, metering, emergency instructions, connection agreements)

Deadline: 30 Apr 2027
Type: Regulation
Published: 19 Oct 2026

EPDK amends the Unlicensed Electricity Generation Regulation: distribution companies may remotely control unlicensed plants in emergencies, internal consumption at co-located plants is billed to the producer at specified tariffs, and unlicensed producers that do not follow emergency load-shedding instructions receive no payment for the non-complied portion and may be charged for it. Unlicensed producers subject to the balancing market must apply within 60 days to revise their connection agreements, and contractual penalties under certain clauses are suspended until 30/04/2027. Affects unlicensed generators, distribution companies and operators with solar or other small plants; effective on publication.

Original title: Elektrik Piyasasında Lisanssız Elektrik Üretim Yönetmeliğinde Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Yönetmelik

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