Connection to the power grid: you want to obtain the ATR to access a financing program other than “Casa Verde”

Stages for connecting to the power grid
Connecting to the power grid involves several steps, which we have outlined below in stages to make the process easier to follow.
Submitting the connection to the power grid request and required documentation
Responsible:
prosumerEstimated duration:
1 calendar dayThe connection to the power grid process begins when you submit a connection request (Appendix 4) to us, the distribution operator. Create an online account on our website here and upload the completed request to your account.
Reviewing the request and verifying the documentation
Responsible:
distribuitorRegulated duration:
5 working daysOnce you submit the documentation, we will respond within a maximum of five working days via your online account. If the documents are complete and correct, you will receive an invoice for the ATR. After paying the invoice, you will receive the ATR. Information about costs related to issuing the ATR and connection can be found here. Payment instructions are included in the issued invoice. If the documents are incomplete or incorrect, you will receive a response with clarifications or required modifications.
Determining the connection to the power grid solution and issuing the ATR
Responsible:
distributorRegulated duration:
15 working daysThe distribution operator determines the technical connection solution (route and necessary materials) within a maximum of 15 working days. These details will be included in the ATR, which you will receive after paying the invoice. If you are not satisfied with the proposed technical solution, you can contest the ATR via your account within 30 calendar days. We will respond within a maximum of 30 calendar days.
Submitting the request for signing the connection to the power grid contract
Responsible:
prosumerEstimated duration:
1 calendar dayTo start the connection to the power grid works, you must choose whether to proceed with the distribution operator or an ANRE-certified company. After selecting your option, ensure you have paid the ATR invoice if you haven’t already. Once you obtain the ATR, download the request for signing the connection contract, complete it, and submit it via your account.
Reviewing the request and sending the proposed connection to the power grid contract
Responsible:
distributorRegulated duration:
3 working daysAfter reviewing the request, if all information is correct and complete, we will send the connection contract within a maximum of three working days.
Signing the connection to the power grid contract
Responsible:
prosumerEstimated duration:
1 calendar dayYou sign the connection to the power grid contract received from us.
Paying the connection to the power grid fee
Responsible:
prosumerEstimated duration:
15 calendar daysYou pay the connection to the power grid costs as specified in the connection contract.
Designing and executing the connection to the power grid installation
Responsible:
distributor or a firmEstimated duration:
90 calendar daysThe distribution operator or an ANRE-certified company will design and execute the connection works. At this stage, additional documents or approvals may be required, which will be obtained by the contractor. The documents will be submitted online. After obtaining all approvals, the execution of your connection must be completed within a maximum of 90 calendar days.
Submitting the usage installation file
Responsible:
prosumerEstimated duration:
1 calendar dayAn ANRE-certified company of your choice will prepare the usage installation file, which contains the necessary documents to continue the process. Additional information about the usage installation file can be found here. The complete file can be submitted via your online account, by email, or uploaded directly here.
Inspection and commissioning of the connection to the power grid installation
Responsible:
distributorRegulated duration:
5 working daysWe inspect the executed works, and if everything is in compliance, the connection installation (the infrastructure outside your property up to the meter) will be commissioned.
Issuing the connection to the power grid certificate
Responsible:
distributorRegulated duration:
3 working daysWithin three days of completing the works and performing operational tests, we will issue the connection certificate, which confirms that your new consumption and generation point is connected to the network.
Signing the supply contract
Responsible:
prosumerEstimated duration:
1 calendar dayTo use and inject electricity into the network, you must sign a contract with an electricity supplier. After signing the contract, we will install the meter at your home.
Energizing the usage installation and installing the meter
Responsible:
distributorRegulated duration:
5 working daysAfter signing the contract with the supplier, we will energize the usage installation within a maximum of five working days.
Reimbursement of costs for the design and execution of wiring
Responsible:
distributorEstimated duration:
30 calendar daysAt the end of the connection process, we will adjust the costs based on the documents and expenses outlined in the ATR. If applicable, you will receive a partial refund according to the calculation formulas established by ANRE that we apply.
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