Network charge for the electricity network
Electricity network charges
A network charge is a fee payable by user for the use of the electricity system. The Energy Agency sets network charge tariffs in accordance with the network charging methodology. These rates apply to the transmission system, the distribution system, excess reactive energy and others services, as well as connection capacity. The methodology is designed to encourage efficient operation by electricity network operators and efficient use of the system.
When establishing the network charging methodology, the Energy Agency defines the categories of system users and the relationship between their respective tariff rates in such a way that they reflect the costs users impose on the electricty system through their use of the network.
Network charge tariffs
Network charge tariff rates are set for the following categories:
- Network charge for the transmission system
- Network charge for the distribution system
- Network charge for the connected load
- Network charge for excessive reactive power
Transmission system charges cover the TSO's costs related to the maintenace, operation and development of the system. They also cover the costs of system services intended to balancing within the system, regulate voltage and reactive power, and activate generating units capacle of starting without an external power supply.
Distribution system charges cover the distribution system operator's costs related to to the maintenance, operation and development of the system. They also cover the costs of measures to alleviate congestion in the distribution system and other system services for the distribution system.
Charges for excess reactive energy cover the electricity network operator's cost of maintaining appropriate voltage conditions in the network. They also provide an incentive for system users to take measures to reduce their reactive energy consumption.
Connection capacity charges cover the electricity network operator's costs related to the maintenance, operation, and development of the system.
