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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Title and Commencement ................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 5

2. DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................................6
3. SCOPE AND APPLICATION .........................................................................................................................8
4. GENERAL PRINCIPLES ................................................................................................................................9
5. ELIGIBLE CONSUMER AND INDIVIDUAL PROJECT CAPACITY ......................................................... 10
6. METERING SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................. 11
7. ANNUAL APPLICATION AND GENERATION CAP ................................................................................... 12

7.1 The Small Scale PV Generation Aggregate Capacity Limit .............................................................. 12

7.2 Capacity of Transformer .................................................................................................................. 12

7.3 Distribution System Connectivity ................................................................................................... 12

7.4 General Connection Requirements ................................................................................................ 13

8. SMALL SCALE SOLAR PV SYSTEM CONNECTION PROCESS ............................................................. 14
8.1 Step 1:Selction of Solar PV Contractor/Consultant ................................................................................ 14
8.2 Step 2:Solar PV Initial Enquiry .............................................................................................................. 14
8.3 Step 3: Municipal Permits Application .................................................................................................. 15
8.2 Step 4: Design Approval ...................................................................................................................... 15
8.2 Step 5: Inspection and Energization ..................................................................................................... 17
9. CERTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATION .................................................................................................... 18
9.1 Certification of Solar PV Contractors/Consultants ................................................................................ 18
9.2 Certification of solar PV components ................................................................................................... 18
10. METERING AND BILLING ......................................................................................................................... 19
11. PROMOTING SMALL-SCALE SOLAR PV INSTALLATIONS .................................................................. 20
12. NET METERING ARRANGEMENT............................................................................................................ 21
13. REPORTING ............................................................................................................................................... 22
14. MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................................... 23
15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION ............................................................................................................................ 24

ANNEX 1 – SMALL-SCALE SOLAR PV SYSTEM INTIAL ENQUIRY APPLICATION FORM

ANNEX 2 – SMALL-SCALE SOLAR PV SYSTEM CONNECTION AGREEMENT FORM
ANNEX 3 – FEES AND CHARGES
ANNEX 4 – APPLICATION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT AS SMALL-SCALE PV CONSULATNT/CONTRACTOR

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In exercise of powers conferred under Article (4), (5) and clause (7) of Article (13) of
Electricity Law, Article (4) and (5) of ECRA's Charter and the relevant Articles of
Distribution Code, the Electricity and Co-generation Regulatory Authority (ECRA) hereby
issued the following Regulations:

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Title and Commencement
1.1.1. These Regulations shall be cited as Small-Scale Solar PV Systems Regulations.
1.1.2. These Regulations shall come into force on [ Insert date]
1.2. Purpose
1.2.1. These Regulations set out the regulatory framework for the connection of a small-
scale solar PV systems to the Distribution System.
1.2.2. The Regulations aim to achieve the following:
a) specify the terms, conditions, regulatory requirements, processes, and
charges pertaining to promoting Distribution System connected small-scale
solar PV systems in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA);
b) establish a framework for Net Metering arrangements of surplus energy
exported to the Distribution System; and
c) ensure the efficient and safe construction, installation, maintenance and
operation of small-scale solar PV systems in all Premises in KSA.

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2. DEFINITIONS
2.1. The following words and expressions shall have the following meanings in these
Regulations unless the context otherwise requires:
The Law – Electricity Law.
The Charter – Charter of the Electricity and Co-generation Regulatory Authority.
Business Day – Any day on which Government offices are officially open for
business in KSA.
Distribution Code – The Distribution Code issued by the Board and any
amendments thereafter.
Consumer – Any Person supplied with electricity services for his own consumption.
Distribution Service Provider (DSP) – The legal entity that is licensed by ECRA to
own and maintain a network on the Distribution System.

Eligible Consumer – A person who has an Exit Point that meets the requirements
of these Regulations and the Connection Conditions between the Distribution
System and the Consumer’s Premises as defined in the Distribution Code.

Connected Load – The sum of the nameplate ratings of all present and future
electrical equipment installed by a Consumer.

Distribution System – A system consisting of cables, overhead lines and electrical

apparatus having such design voltage(s) used for the distribution of electricity from
connection points with the transmission system or with Generating stations to points
of delivery to Consumers or another Distribution Network and includes any electrical
installations and meters owned or operated in connection with the distribution of
electricity, but shall not include any part of a Transmission System.
Electrical Installation – An Electrical Installation comprises any fixed cable,
switchgear or other electrical equipment or apparatus within a Consumer’s Premises
or other place where there is an electricity supply.
Net Metering – The electricity exchange and clearing arrangements between an
Eligible Consumer and a Distribution Service Provider linked to a single Exit Point in
a Premises where the Eligible Consumer pays for the supplied electricity by the
Distribution Service Provider and is entitled to receive energy credit on the supplied
electricity by the Distribution Service Provider for any surplus generation that is
exported to the Distribution System.

Licence – An authorization granted by ECRA to carry out an Electricity activity

pursuant to the Law and ECRA's Charter.

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Low Voltage (LV) – A voltage used for the supply of electricity, the upper limit of the
nominal RMS value not exceeding 1kV.
Maximum Connected Capacity – The Eligible Consumer maximum PV installed
generation capacity which the DSP allows to operate in parallel to the Distribution
System.
Medium Voltage (MV) – A voltage used for the supply of electricity, the nominal
value of which is from 11kV to 36kV.
Municipal Permits – Those compulsory permits to be obtained from the relevant
Municipality in connection with the installation of small-scale solar PV systems.

Person – Any natural or corporate person.

Premises – Any occupied or unoccupied land, building, enclosure or other place
with an exit point of connection to the Distribution System.
Small-Scale Solar PV System: a solar PV installation of not more than 1 MW
capacity that is installed in one Premises and connected in parallel to the Distribution
System.

Small-Scale PV System Connection Agreement – The connection application,

approvals and connection agreement between the Eligible Consumer and the DSP
which sets the terms and conditions for the solar PV connection and generation to
the Distribution Network and the Net Metering arrangement.
PV – Photovoltaic.
Certified Consultant/Contractor – An entity that is registered with the DSP to carry
out Electrical Installations work specific to solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Exit Point– The joint point of delivery of electricity supply by the DSP and export of
surplus generation by the Eligible Consumer linked to one single meter in a
Premises.
Year – A calendar year according to the Gregorian calendar.
2.2. The terms defined in the Charter, Implementing Regulations or Distribution Code
shall have the same meaning in these Regulations, unless the context otherwise
requires.

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3. SCOPE AND APPLICATION

3.1.1. These Regulations shall apply to the DSP, Eligible Consumer, Certified
Consultant/Contractor, and any other Persons involved in the connection of small-
scale solar PV systems to the Distribution System and/or entering into a Net
Metering arrangements with the DSP.
3.1.2. The Eligible Consumer may install the small-scale solar PV system under Net
Metering arrangement which:
a) shall be within the permissible rated capacity as defined under these
Regulations;
b) shall be located in the Premises of the Consumer;
c) shall not exceed a capacity of 1 MW in one Premises;
d) shall not exceed an aggregate capacity of 5 MW in the area of supply at any
Electricity Department; and
e) shall not be less than 1 kW.
f) shall connect and operate safely with the Distribution System.
3.1.3. These Regulations do not apply to solar PV systems greater than 1 MW capacity or
smaller than 1 kW capacity or to Solar PV system that do not operate in parallel with
the Distribution System.
3.1.4. These Regulations do not preclude the right of the Investors to undertake solar PV
projects of more than 1 MW capacity where there are alternative mechanisms
prepared by the Principle Buyer for such projects.
3.1.5. These Regulations may be amended by ECRA at any time.

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4. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
4.1. The DSP shall provide the Net Metering arrangements to the Eligible Consumer on a
non-discriminatory and first come first served basis.
4.2. The Eligible Consumer can install a small-scale solar PV System connected to the
Distribution System in the DSP area of supply provided that:
a) its connection complies with the Distribution Code requirements, as amended
from time to time.
b) the small-scale solar PV system is of the rated capacity as specified under
these Regulations;
4.3. These Regulations shall be applicable to all categories of Consumers.
4.4. The DSP shall prioritize the availability of Net Metering arrangements to Residential,
Commercial, Government, and Agriculture categories of Consumer.
4.5. Net Metering arrangements shall be done via one Exit Point linked to one single
meter in a Premises. The Eligible Consumer cannot benefit from a Net Metering
arrangement for several consumption accounts in the same Premises regardless of
whether the other consumption accounts are supplying electricity to the same
Premises and/or under the same Consumer’s account with the Distribution Service
Provider.

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5. ELIGIBLE CONSUMER AND INDIVIDUAL PROJECT CAPACITY

5.1. In addition to the general eligibility defined in clause (3.1.2) of these Regulations, the
Eligible Consumer for the small-scale solar PV Systems with Net Metering
arrangement shall:
a) Be a Consumer of the DSP;
b) Have in place the necessary municipal permit(s) and agreements relating to
the small-scale solar PV systems;
c) Own or be in legal possession of the Premises on which the small-scale solar
PV system is proposed to be installed; and
d) Connect the proposed small-scale solar PV system to the Distribution System
of the DSP.
5.2. For new Premises, the maximum small-scale solar PV system capacity to be
installed at any Eligible Consumer's Premises should not exceed the sum of
Connected Load for the consumption account.
5.3. For existing Premises, the maximum small-scale solar PV system capacity should
not exceed average monthly load in the previous year from the date of application
for connecting the small-scale solar PV system.

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6. METERS
To measure the electricity generated by the small-scale solar PV system and
electricity consumed by the Eligible Consumer, the metering system as defined
below shall be applied:
a) The first meter supplied and installed by the DSP at the Exit Point must be a
bidirectional meter that measures the energy injected to the Distribution System
and the energy consumed from the Distribution System (“Main Meter”). The
DSP shall bear the cost of such meter.
b) The second meter will be supplied and installed by the DSP in case of the small
-scale solar PV capacity exceeds 100kW. It measures the electricity generated
by the PV system (Solar PV System Meter). During the connection process, the
Solar PV system will be inspected by the DSP/Certified
Consultant(s)/Contactor(s) before the meters system can be installed. The
inspection aims to ensure that the Solar PV system complies with the
Standards and safety rules. The Eligible Consumer shall bear the cost of such
meter.

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7. ANNUAL APPLICATION AND GENERATION CAP

7.1. The Small-Scale Solar PV Aggregate Capacity Limit
7.1.1. The DSP shall provide the Net Metering arrangement to all Eligible Consumers
provided that the small-scale solar PV aggregated capacity to be allowed in parallel
with the Distribution System shall not exceed 3% of the preceding year peak load of
the power system within the distribution operating area;
7.1.2. Should the Annual Connection and Generation Cap be reached for a certain
calendar year, the DSP may continue to receive, process, and approve connection
requests for new small-scale solar PV installations. However, approved connection
requests shall be placed on hold by the DSP for connection in the following calendar
year on a prioritised basis, starting with those that received approval first (i.e. the
connection queue will be managed on a ‘first approved first connected’ basis).
7.2. Capacity of Transformer
7.2.1. The DSP shall provide information on its website regarding capacity available on
distribution transformer(s) feeding the loads of Eligible Consumers at different
locations for connecting small-scale solar PV system. This information shall be made
available within three months from the date of commencement of these Regulations,
and shall be updated within one month of the start of the subsequent financial year
with notification to ECRA.
7.2.2. The installed small-scale solar PV system capacity shall not exceed 15% of the
rated capacity of the distribution transformer from which the load of the Eligible
Consumer is fed.
7.3. Distribution System Connectivity
7.3.1. The small-scale solar PV system shall be connected to the Low Voltage (LV)
Distribution System. Each system shall be approved individually by the relevant
DSP.
7.3.2. Should an application be received for a small-scale solar PV system connected to
the Medium Voltage (MV) Distribution System, then the DSP shall review it
separately to determine its viability.
7.4. General Connection Requirements
7.4.1. The Eligible Consumer shall comply with the following provisions:

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a) Submit a complete application for the connection of the small-scale solar PV

system.
b) Pay the relevant fees and charges for connection and inspection which are set
by the DSP and approved by ECRA.
c) Submit to the DSP an evidence of material compliance with the Saudi or
equivalent International standards (PV modules, inverters etc.)
d) Only a certified Solar PV Contractor/Consultant shall carry out the design and
specification of the small-scale solar PV system.
e) A Certified Contractor/Consultant may also be appointed to carry out any
Electrical Installations works and to liaise with the DSP on the submittals,
drawing approvals and inspection process.
f) The Eligible Consumer shall obtain the necessary Municipal Permits prior to
connection and energisation of the small-scale solar PV installation in
accordance with any applicable legislation.
7.4.2. The DSP shall review and approve design drawings and then carry out an inspection
to verify compliance with the Electricity Wiring Regulations and these Regulations
before final commissioning.
7.4.3. The DSP must ensure that any small-scale solar PV system benefiting from a Net
Metering arrangement is connected to one Exit Point only in a single Premises.

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8. SMALL-SCALE SOLAR PV SYSTEMS CONNECTION PROCESS

This section outlines the different steps leading to the connection of a small-scale
solar PV system to either the MV or the LV Distribution System. The process is
similar for the two cases, so that the main steps described hereinafter apply for both.
The overall process is divided into five main steps, namely:

Step 1: Selection of Solar PV Contractor/Consultant.

Step 2: Solar PV Initial Enquiry.
Step 3: Municipal Permits Application.
Step 4: Design Approval.
Step 5: Inspection and Energization.

8.1. Step 1: Selection of Solar PV Consultant/Contractor

8.1.1. The Eligible Consumer wishing to install a small-scale solar PV system shall select
an approved Solar PV Contractor/Consultant to carry out the solar PV system
Electrical Installation work.
8.1.2. The Solar PV Contractor/Consultant must be approved by the DSP as a Certified
Consultant/Contractor to carry out Electrical Installations work.
8.2. Step 2: Solar PV Initial Enquiry
8.2.1. Small-Scale Solar PV Initial Enquiry Application:
a) The Eligible Consumer has to submit an Application Form as per Annex-1 for a
small-scale solar PV system connection.
b) The Eligible Consumer shall pay a small-scale solar PV Application Fee as per
Annex-3.
c) The Eligible Consumer should provide all necessary information and documents
regarding the proposed geographical location for the small-scale solar PV
system.
8.2.2. Distribution System Impact Study
a) To enable the DSP to carry out the required impact studies, the Eligible
Consumer may be requested to provide the Detailed Planning data listed in the
Planning Code of the Distribution Code.
b) The DSP may disapprove an application only if the impact studies indicate that
the proposed connection will result in degradation of the Distribution System

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Performance. If the DSP does not approve an application, he must inform the
Eligible Consumer of the reasons for non-approval.
8.2.3. Application Validation
The DSP should inform the Eligible Consumer within Twenty (20) Business Days
from the submission of the Initial Enquiry Application and settlement of admissible
application fees whether the application is acceptable to be processed or not.
a) If the application is acceptable, the DSP shall approve and sign the Solar PV
Initial Enquiry Form.
b) The acceptance of the Solar PV Initial Enquiry is mandatory prior to obtaining
a permit from the Municipality and prior to starting construction activities at
site.
c) The acceptance of the Solar PV Initial Enquiry may have a (180) days validity
from the date of issue.

8.3. Step 3: Municipal Permits Application

8.3.1. Per to the procedures developed by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, the
Eligible Consumer must obtain the necessary Municipal Permits of the small-scale
solar PV system installation.
8.3.2. Municipal permits shall include, as a minimum:
a) People safety;
b) Building safety;
c) Small-scale solar PV installation aesthetics to the surrounding area.
8.3.3. The permit can be made through any of the Certified Consultants or Contractors.

8.4. Step 4: Design Approval

8.4.1. Design Approval Application Form

a) A Design Approval Application Form, as specified by the DSP, shall be
submitted to the DSP by the Eligible Consumer. The Eligible Consumer will
also be required to submit a comprehensive set of documents and information.
b) The main purpose and objective of obtaining the Design Approval is to carry out
the electrical installation work complying with the Standards and Regulations
for Electrical Installations.

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8.4.2. Validation of the Documentation (formal check)

The DSP shall verify the completeness and correctness of the application for the
connection of the small-scale solar PV system. If inconsistencies are detected, the
application may be rejected. If the application is complete, the Solar PV Design
Review stage follows.
8.4.3. Solar PV Design Approval and Notification to the Eligible Consumer.
The small-scale solar PV system Design will be approved if the Integration
Capability studies yield positive results and the connection can be carried out, while
maintaining the parameters and variables according to the Standards of the
Distribution Network. In that case, the DSP approves the design and provides
notification of approval to the Eligible Consumer.
8.4.4. Eligible Consumer Pays Solar PV Connection Fee
Based on the approved drawings, the DSP calculates the connection fees that will
be charged to the Eligible Consumer for the connection of the small-scale solar PV
system to the Distribution System. The Connection Fee will be estimated as per
Annex-3.

8.4.5. Small-Scale Solar PV Connection Agreement

a) The payment of the connection fees by the Eligible Consumer shall lead to the
signing of a Small-Scale Solar PV Agreement as per Annex-2.
b) The Connection Agreement specifies the Terms and Conditions, in accordance
with these Regulations.
c) The DSP signs two copies within ten (10) Business Days from the date of
payment of the connection fee and returns them to the Eligible Consumer. The
Eligible Consumer returns one signed copy which is filed by the Distribution
Service Provider.

8.4.6. The Small-Scale Solar PV Systems Construction

Once the Connection Agreement is fully signed by the parties, the Eligible
Consumer can commence the construction of the small-scale solar PV system.

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8.5. Step 5: Inspection and Energization

8.5.1. Inspection Notification
When the small-scale solar PV system is installed and all civil and electrical works
have been completed, the Eligible Consumer submits an Inspection Application to
the DSP. This Application has to be submitted for all small-scale PV systems. Prior
to submitting the Inspection Application, the Eligible Consumer needs to prepare a
number of documents, including:
- Specification of Major Equipment.
- Details of the protection arrangement and settings referred to in the Distribution
Code.
- Copies of all Safety Rules and instructions applicable to the Eligible Consumer's
Equipment at the Exit Point.
- Electrical Diagram of the Eligible Consumer's Equipment at the Exit Point.
- Proposed Maintenance Program for a small-scale solar PV Systems with
capacity exceeding 100kW.
- Commission Test Procedures for the Exit Point and the Premises.
- Site Test Reports, clearance and Readiness for Energisation of the proposed
Exit Point and Equipment.
- Any further information required by the DSP.
8.5.2. Inspection and Installation of the Meter(s)
In the case of an acceptable site inspection, the DSP installs the meter(s). The DSP
may witness the commissioning tests [of the small-scale solar PV installation] made
by a Test Engineer appointed by the Certified Contractor. The Commissioning Tests
procedures will be performed as specified in the Distribution Code and as
recommended by the manufacturer acceptable to the DSP. After the commissioning
tests have been completed and passed, the Solar PV system can be energized.

8.5.3. Final Inspection Report

Following successful completion of all inspections and tests as stated above the
DSP issues the Final Inspection Report, which certifies that the installations is
compliant with rules and that the electricity production can start.

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9. CERTIFICATION AND QUALIFICATION

9.1. Certification of Solar PV Contractors/Consultants
9.1.1. In coordination with King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable, the DSP shall be
responsible for certification of Solar PV Contractor/Consultant in line with a
designated registration scheme as per Annex-4.
9.1.2. A register of certified Solar PV Contractors/Consultants shall be kept up-to-date by
the DSP, published on its website, and provided upon request to any Person.
9.2. Certification of Solar PV Components
9.2.1. The DSP shall liaise with Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization
(SASO) to ensure certification of small-scale solar PV components where applicable.
9.2.2. The DSP and SASO shall make available to the Eligible Consumer an up to-date list
of certified solar PV components and their suppliers.

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10. METERING AND BILLING

10.1. The DSP may utilise the existing metering infrastructure for billing purposes under
the Net Metering scheme.
10.2. The DSP shall develop, submit for ECRA’s approval and implement the appropriate
consumption bill to ensure effective communication of the Net Metering scheme to
the Eligible Consumer.
The bill shall include as a minimum the following information:
a) the number of energy units exported;
b) the number of energy units imported;
c) accumulated credit energy units due to surplus energy generated and
exported to the Distribution System;
d) Net energy units due to credit energy units within the current billing cycle; and
e) carried forward credit energy units for future billing cycles.

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11. PROMOTING SMALL-SCALE PV SYSTEM INSTALLATIONS

11.1. In coordination with ECRA, the DSP shall promote the availability and accessibility of
small-scale solar PV installations to the Eligible Consumers.
11.2. The DSP shall make available to the Eligible Consumers the relevant information
and guidance on small-scale solar PV installations. This shall include:
a) information on the process to apply for connecting small-scale solar PV
installations to the Distribution System;
b) information on economic and environmental benefits to the Consumers through
Net Metering; and
c) increasing public awareness about small-scale solar PV installations through a
media campaign on its website.
11.3. The DSP shall conduct awareness programmes for potential Consumers and Solar
PV Contractors and Consultants.
11.4. The DSP shall develop and implement advisory services to support the Eligible
Consumers wishing to install a small-scale solar PV installation.

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12. NET METERING ARRANGEMENT

12.1. The Net Metering arrangement is a mandatory arrangement for electricity exchange
and clearing between the Eligible Consumer and the DSP.
12.2. Surplus electricity generated from the small-scale solar PV system will be exported
to the Distribution System and recorded in the Billing system.
12.3. Surplus electricity shall be carried forward from one billing cycle to the next and shall
be offset against future electricity consumption at an Exit Point.
12.4. Surplus electricity carried forward shall not be transferred for offsetting against
electricity consumption of any other person, consumption account, or transferred for
offsetting against electricity consumption of the Eligible Consumer under
consumption account in the same Premises or different Premises.
12.5. The DSP is required to bill the Eligible Consumer for the remaining electricity
supplied (if any) after deducting any exported electricity generated from the small-
scale solar PV system into Distribution System.
12.6. Surplus units will be rolled over for a period of three (3) years. At the period-end the
DSP shall pay to the Eligible Consumer at a Tariff prepared by the DSP and
submitted for ECRA's approval.
12.7. Any accrued credit amount of surplus electricity shall be paid upon Termination of
the Connection Agreement with the DSP.

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13. REPORTING
The DSP shall monitor and report, as a minimum, the following information to ECRA
on 31 January of each calendar year:
a. the uptake of small-scale solar PV installations;
b. the total energy units credited monthly and yearly;
c. the aggregated peak capacity of small-scale solar PV connected and
disconnected during the year and since the inception of these Regulations;
d. the number of small-scale solar PV installations approved and connected;
e. the number of small-scale solar PV installations approved but not yet
connected;
f. the minimum/maximum/average duration for connecting to the Distribution
System from the time an application is submitted;
g. the minimum/maximum/average peak generation from small-scale solar PV
installations; and
h. monthly and yearly generation from small-scale solar PV installations.

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14. MAINTENANCE
14.1. It is the responsibility of the Eligible Consumer to ensure that regular and routine
maintenance of the small-scale solar PV installation and its corresponding
components is undertaken
14.2. It is the responsibility of the Eligible Consumer to ensure that the frequency of the
required maintenance and corresponding tests are conducted.

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15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

In case of existence of a complaint or dispute in any matter relating to these
Regulations, any Person may file its complaint with the DSP in accordance with the
procedures for handling Consumers’ complaints approved by ECRA. If no resolution
is reached amicably between the DSP and the Person for the complaint or dispute
through these procedures, the Person shall have the right to file its complaint to
ECRA for resolution thereof.

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ANNEX – 1

Small-Scale Solar PV Systems

Application Form

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‫التاريخ‬ ‫رقم الطلب‬

‫بيانات مقدم الطلب‬
‫رقم اهلوية الوطنية‬ ‫اسم العائلة‬ ‫اسم اجلد‬ ‫اسم األب‬ ‫االسم األول‬

‫اجلنسية‬
‫رقم اإلقامة‬ ‫رقم اجلواز‬
‫مصدره‬ ‫تارخيه‬ ‫رقم اخلطاب ‪ /‬السجل‬ ‫االسم‬

‫بيانات االتصال‬ ‫بيانات املوقع‬

‫صندوق الربيد‬ ‫املدينة‬
‫الرمز الربيدي‬ ‫احلي‬
‫اهلاتف احملمول‬ ‫الشارع‬
‫هاتف املنزل‬ ‫نوع الوحدة‬
‫هاتف العمل‬ ‫رقم الوحدة‬
‫الفاكس‬ ‫رقم العداد‬
‫رقم االشرتاك‬
‫الذي سيتم‬
‫الربيد االلكرتوني‬ ‫استخدامه للربط‬
‫مبوجب نظام‬
‫صايف القياس‬
‫املرفقات املطلوبة‬
‫‪‬‬ ‫‪ .1‬صورة من اهلوية الوطنية أو اإلقامة واجلواز لغري السعوديني‪.‬‬
‫‪‬‬ ‫‪ .2‬خطاب تعريف من جهة العمل‪.‬‬
‫‪‬‬ ‫‪ .3‬التفويض (يف حال كان مقدم الطلب غري املستهلك املؤهل)‪.‬‬
‫‪ .4‬وصل مالي (تُعاد هذه املبالغ من خالل استقطاعها من رسوم التوصيل ألنظمة الطاقة الشمسية‬
‫‪ .......... ‬ريال سعودي‬
‫الكهروضوئية الصغرية)‬
‫‪‬‬ ‫‪ .5‬إثبات الشخصية الطبيعية أو االعتبارية‬
‫‪‬‬ ‫‪ .6‬املخطط األحادي ألنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية‬
‫بيانات تنظيمات أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية‬
‫معلومات حمول العكس (‪)Inverter Data‬‬
‫‪/‬‬ ‫‪ .1‬اسم املصنع (‪ /)Manufacture‬رقم املوديل (‪. )Model Number‬‬
‫‪‬‬ ‫‪ .2‬الرقم التسلسلي (إن وُجد)‬
‫القدرة ( ك‪.‬و‪/‬ك‪.‬ف‪.‬أ) ‪:‬‬
‫‪ .3‬البيانات اإلمسية (‪)Nameplate Rating‬‬
‫اجلهد – تيار متناوب (فولت) ‪:‬‬
‫البيانات الفنية لتنظيمات أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية‬
‫‪‬‬ ‫قدرة النظام التصميمية (ك‪.‬و‪/‬ك‪.‬ف‪.‬أ)‬ ‫‪.1‬‬
‫‪‬‬ ‫‪ .2‬هل معدات األنظمة تتوافق مع مواصفات ومعايري هيئة املواصفات واملقاييس واجلودة‬
‫قائمة مبكونات عناصر النظام واجلهة اليت اعتمدتها‬
‫اجلهة املعتمدة‬ ‫العنصر‬

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‫تاريخ الرتكيب والتشغيل املتوقع يف املوقع ‪:‬‬

‫إقرار مقدم الطلب‬

‫أقر بأن املعلومات الواردة يف هذا الطلب صحيحة وأوافق على االلتزام ببنود وشروط اتفاقية ربط تنظيمات أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية على‬
‫الصفحات التالية‬
‫االسم‬
‫التوقيع‬
‫التاريخ‬
‫املوافقة املبدئية من مقدم خدمة التوزيع )‬
‫يوافق مقدم خدمة التوزيع ع على ربط أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية بشكل مبدئي شريطة االلتزام ببنود وشروط اتفاقية ربط تنظيمات أنظمة الطاقة‬
‫الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية املدرجة على الصفحات التالية‪:‬‬
‫اسم املوظف‬
‫الوظيفة‬
‫التاريخ‬
‫رقم طلب الربط‬
‫التوقيع‬

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Connection Agreement Form

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‫متهيد‪:‬‬
‫تطبيـق هـذه‬ ‫‪ .1‬يكون لأللفاظ والعبارات املعرفة يف تنظيمات أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية املعاني نفسها لغـر‬
‫االتفاقية ما مل يتطلب السياق خالف ذلك‪.‬‬
‫‪ .2‬هذه االتفاقية حتدد الشروط واألحكام املتفق عليها بني مقدم خدمة التوزيع ومقـدم الطلـبو وتشـمل االتفاقيـة الطلـب املقـدم مـن‬
‫مقدم الطلب وكافة البيانات األساسية املطلوبة منه‪.‬‬
‫‪ .3‬متـــت اإلشـــارة يف هـــذه االتفاقيـــة إىل عـــدد مـــن املراجـــع ميـــل كـــود التوزيـــع الســـعوديو وتنظيمـــات أنظمـــة الطاقـــة الشمســـية‬
‫الكهروضوئية الصغرية و وإجراءات معاجلة شكاوي املستهلكني واليت ميكن احلصول عليها مـن خـالل موقـع مقـدم اخلدمـة‬
‫على االنرتنت (‪ )................‬أو زيارة أحد فروع مقدم خدمة التوزيع أو موقع هيئة تنظيم الكهرباء واإلنتاج املـزدوج ( اهليئـة ) علـى‬
‫االنرتنت ‪. www.ecra.gov.sa‬‬

‫أوالً ‪ :‬يعترب التمهيد السابق جزءاً ال يتجزأ من هذه االتفاقيةو وجيوز للمستهلك املؤهل تركيب أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية‬
‫الكهروضوئية الصغرية وإجراء الفحوصات التشغيلية الالزمة لربط األنظمة بعد توقيع مقدم خدمة التوزيع على منوذج الطلب وهذه‬
‫االتفاقية‪.‬‬

‫ثاني ًا ‪ :‬إجراءات ربط وتشغيل أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية ‪:‬‬
‫جيــوز للمســتهلك املؤهــل تشــغيل أنظم ـة الطاقــة الشمســية الكهروضــوئية الصــغرية وربطهــا مــع نظــام التوزيــع وفــق اإلجــراءات‬
‫املنصوص عليها يف كود التوزيعو وتنظيمات أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية املعتمد من اهليئة وذلك بعـد إمتـام‬
‫اإلجراءات التالية‪:‬‬
‫أنظمـة الطاقـة الشمسـية الكهروضـوئية الصـغرية والتأكـد مـن مطابقـة النظـام‬ ‫قيـام مقـدم خدمـة التوزيـع بفحـ‬ ‫‪:1- 2‬‬
‫ملتطلبات تنظيمات أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية واملتطلبات الواردة يف كود التوزيع‪.‬‬
‫يف احلاالت اليت يعتقد أنها تستدعي ذلك‪.‬‬ ‫تنازل مقدم خدمة التوزيع عن مهمة إجراء الفح‬ ‫‪:2- 2‬‬
‫ثالي ًا ‪ :‬إجراءات السالمة والصيانة الدورية‪:‬‬
‫يلتــزم املســتهلك املؤهــل بــإجراءات التشــغيل والصــيانة الدوريــة واحملافظــة علــى أنظمــة الطاقــة الشمســية‬ ‫‪:1- 3‬‬
‫الكهروضوئية الصـغرية لضـمان التقيـد املسـتمر مبتطلبـات كـود التوزيـع السـعودي وأي متطلبـات يفرضـها مقـدم‬
‫خدمة التوزيع‪.‬‬
‫الســالمة الــيت قــد‬ ‫يلتــزم املســتهلك املؤهــل تــأمني ســر لمــن وســهل الوصــول إىل موقــع األنظمــة ألغــرا‬ ‫‪:2- 3‬‬
‫تستدعي ذلك‪.‬‬

‫رابع ًا ‪ :‬الكشف على معدات القياس ألنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية‪:‬‬
‫بــدون اإلخــالل مبــا ورد يف تنظيمــات أنظمــة الطاقــة الشمســية الكهروضــوئية الصــغريةو حيــق ملــدم خدمــة التوزيــع‬ ‫‪:1- 4‬‬
‫الكشف على معدات القياس وأنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصـغرية يف الوقـت الـذي يـراه مناسـباً بـأي‬
‫وسيلة يراها على أن يقوم بإشعار املستهلك املؤهل قبـل يـومي عمـل علـى األقـل مـن موعـد الكشـف وعلـى املسـتهلك‬
‫املؤهل متكينه من إجراء هذا الكشف بدون عوائق‪.‬‬

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‫يف حــال فصــل أنظمــة الطاقــة الشمســية الكهروضــوئية الصــغرية نتيجــة اإلخــالل بــالبنود الــواردة يف هــذه االتفاقيــة‬ ‫‪:2- 4‬‬
‫فللمستهلك املؤهل أن يقوم بتقديم طلب إعـادة كشـف علـى هـذه أنظمـة بعـد إجـراء التعـديالت املطلوبـة أو إزالـة أي‬
‫مالحظات لدى مقدم خدمة التوزيع على أن يتحمل املستهلك املؤهل أجور إعـادة الكشـف حسـبما ورد يف تنظيمـات‬
‫أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضـوئية الصـغرية كمـا يـتم االتفـاق علـى موعـد الكشـف مـا بـني املسـتهلك املؤهـل‬
‫مقدم خدمة التوزيع وذلك خالل ‪ 5‬أيام عمل من تاريخ طلب إعادة الكشف‪.‬‬

‫خامس ًا ‪ :‬فصل أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية‪:‬‬

‫حيق ملقدم خدمة التوزيع القيام بالفصل املؤقت ألنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية لدى املستهلك املؤهل وفقاً‬
‫للحاالت التالية‪:‬‬
‫يف حالة االنقطاع املخطط لنظام التوزيع‬ ‫‪:1- 5‬‬
‫يف حال االنقطاع غري املخطط لنظام التوزيع‬ ‫‪:2- 5‬‬
‫يف حال ظهر ملقدم خدمة التوزيع أن تشغيل أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصـغرية ال يتوافـق مـع شـروط‬ ‫‪:3- 5‬‬
‫وأحكام اتفاقية الربط وكود التوزيع‪.‬‬

‫سادساً ‪ :‬حدود مسؤولية التعويض ‪:‬‬

‫تقتصر مسؤولية كل طرف على الطرف اآلخر يف التعويض عن أي ضرر مادي على مقدار األضـرار املباشـرة الـيت‬ ‫‪:1- 6‬‬
‫تلحق فعالو وال جيوز بأي حال ألي من الطرفني أن يكون مسؤوال جتاه الطرف اآلخر عن أي ضرر غري مباشر‪.‬‬
‫يُعتــرب املســتهلك املؤهــل مســؤوال مســؤولية كاملــة عــن التمديــدات الداخليــة اخلاصــة بــه ألنظمــة الطاقــة الشمســية‬ ‫‪:2- 6‬‬
‫الكهروضوئية الصغرية بعد قاطعمقدم خدمة التوزيع من جهة املستهلك املؤهل وعليه فإن مقدم خدمة التوزيع ال يتحمـل‬
‫أي مسؤولية قانونية أو مالية عما يقع من أضرار نتيجة حـدو أي خلـل أو خطـأ أو تغـيري مبعـدات الـربط بأنظمـة الطاقـة‬
‫الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية‪.‬‬

‫سابعاً‪ :‬احتساب فواتري عدادات صايف القياس‪:‬‬

‫‪ :1- 7‬لغايـــات احتســـاب صـــايف كميـــة الطاقـــةو يـــتم اعتمـــاد كميـــة الطاقـــة املصـــدرة مـــن أنظمـــة الطاقـــة الشمســـية‬
‫الكهروضوئية الصغرية اعتبارا من تاريخ اشعار مقدم خدمة التوزيع للمستهلك املؤهل بإمكانية التشغيل الفعلي هلذه‬
‫األنظمة وربطها مع نظام التوزيع‪.‬‬
‫‪ :2- 7‬يف حــال وجــد مقــدم خدمــة التوزيــع أن كميــة الطاقــة الكهربائيــة املســتوردة مــن قبــل املســتهلك املؤهــل أكــرب مــن‬
‫كميــة الطاقــة الكهربائيــة املصــدرة مــن أنظمــة الطاقــة الشمســية الكهروضــوئية الصــغرية إىل نظــام التوزيــعو علــى‬
‫املستهلك املؤهل أن يقوم بتسديد قيمـة صـايف كميـة الطاقـة املرتتبـة عليـه ملقـدم خدمـة التوزيـع شـهريا وفقـاً للتعريفـة‬
‫املعتمدة ‪.‬‬
‫‪ :3- 7‬يف حال كانت كمية الطاقة الكهربائية املصدرة من أنظمة الطاقة الشمسـية الكهروضـوئية الصـغرية إىل نظـام‬
‫التوزيـع أكـرب مـن كميـة الطاقـة الكهربائيـة املسـتوردة مـن قبـل املسـتهلك املؤهـلو علـى مقـدم خدمـة التوزيـع تـدوير‬
‫فائض الطاقة (كيلواط ساعة) إىل حساب الشهر الذي يليهو وعلى أن تتم التسوية مبوجب ما ورد يف تنظيمات أنظمـة‬
‫الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية‪.‬‬

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‫‪ :4- 7‬يف حال ختلف املستهلك املؤهل عن دفع فاتورة االستهالك املستحقة عليهو حيق ملقدم خدمة التوزيع أن يقوم بفصل‬
‫الكهرباء عن املستهلك املؤهل حسب التعليمات املنظمة حلاالت فصل الطاقة الكهربائية عن املستهلكني الـواردة يف‬
‫دليل تقديم اخلدمة الكهربائية املعتمد من اهليئة‪.‬‬
‫ثامن ًا ‪ :‬الشكاوى أو النزاعات ‪:‬‬
‫يف حالــة وجــود شــكوى أو نــزاع يف أي موضــوع يتعلــق بهــذه االتفاقيــة أو تنفيــذها أو أي جوانــب تتعلــق بتنظيمــات أنظمــة الطاقــة‬
‫الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغريةو حيق للمستهلك املؤهل تقديم شكواهلمقدم خدمة التوزيع وفقاً إلجراءات معاجلـة شـكاوى‬
‫له بالتوزيع واملستهلك املؤهل بالنسبة للشكوى أو‬ ‫املستهلكني املعتمدة من اهليئة وإذا مل يتم التوصل إىل حل مر ِ بني املرخ‬
‫النزاع من خالل هذه اإلجراءاتو فيحق للمستهلك املؤهل أن يتقدم بشكواه إىل اهليئة للبت فيها‪.‬‬

‫تاسعا‪ :‬إنهاء االتفاقية‬

‫ال جيوز ألي من الطرفني إنهاء هذه االتفاقية إال مبوجب احلاالت التالية‪:‬‬
‫ميكن للمستهلك املؤهل إنهاء االتفاقية يف أي وقت عن طريـق إعطـاء مقـدم خدمـة التوزيـع (‪ )30‬يـوم عمـل كإشـعار‬ ‫‪:1- 9‬‬
‫مسبق على أن يقوم املستهلك املؤهل بتوضيح املربرات إلنهاء االتفاقية‪.‬‬
‫حيق ملقدم خدمة التوزيع إنهاء االتفاقية شريطة أن يشعر املستهلك خطياً بـ (‪ )30‬يوم عمل قبل اإلنهاءو وذلك يف حـال‬ ‫‪:2- 9‬‬
‫خمالفة املستهلك املؤهل ألي من أحكـام هـذه االتفاقيـة وعـدم معاجلـة املسـتهلك املؤهـل هلـذه املخالفـة خـالل ‪ 15‬يـوم‬
‫عمل من استالم االشعار اخلطي‬
‫حيق ملقدم خدمة التوزيع إنهاء االتفاقية يف حال قام املستهلك املؤهل بـإجراء أي تعـديل علـى أنظمـة الطاقـة الشمسـية‬ ‫‪:3- 9‬‬
‫الكهروضوئية الصغرية يؤثر على عالقته التعاقدية مع مقدم خدمة التوزيع أو الشبكة دون اخذ موافقة خطيـة مـن‬
‫مقدم خدمة التوزيع على ذلك‪.‬‬
‫يف حال إنهاء االتفاقيةو جيب فصل أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغرية عن نظام التوزيع‪.‬‬ ‫‪:4- 9‬‬

‫عاشراً‪ :‬مدة االتفاقية‬

‫تكون مدة سريان هـذه االتفاقيـة (‪ )20‬عامـ ًا تبـدأ مـن تـاريخ توقيـع هـذه االتفاقيـة مـن قبـل الطـرفيني مـا مل يـتم إنهاؤهـا مسـبقاً وفقـاً‬
‫ألحكام هذه االتفاقية‪.‬‬

‫أحدى عشر‪ :‬حررت هذه االتفاقية من نسختني أصليتني باللغة العربية تسلم كل طرف نسخة منها للعمل مبوجبها‪.‬‬

‫واهلل املوفقووو‬

‫املستهلك املؤهل‬
‫االسم‬
‫التوقيع‬
‫التاريخ‬
‫مقدم خدمة التوزيع‬
‫اسم املوظف‬
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‫رقم طلب الربط‬

‫التوقيع‬

ANNEX – 3

Fees and Charges

The Distribution Service Provider shall develop, submit for ECRA’s

approval and implement a list of fees and charges to be levied on the
Eligible Consumers for the services relevant to the connection and Net
Metering arrangement of small-scale PV System.

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Service Fees/Charges
Initial Enquiry Application Saudi Riyals (……..)
Small-scale Solar PV Connection Saudi Riyals (…….)
Inspection Saudi Riyals (…….)
Consultant/Contractor Certification /Accreditation Saudi Riyals (…….)

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ANNEX – 4

Application and Requirements for

Enrolment as Small-Scale Solar PV
Consultant/Contractor

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A. Enrolment Application
Contractors/Consultants applying for a certificate specific to Small-Scale Solar PV System
are required to submit the following information and documents for evaluation of their
certification/accreditation request by the relevant Distribution Service Provider:
1. Prequalification forms prepared by Distribution Service Provider should be filled and
submitted to the relevant Department of Distribution Service Provider.
2. The Contractors/Consultants must submit the documents required by the Distribution
Service Provider as part of the Enrolment Application including, but not limited to,
the following:
a. Registration Certificates/licenses from Government Departments e.g.
Chamber of Commercial and Industry, Labour Department, and Taxation
Department etc. (Abroad and inside KSA)
b. Legal and financial information
c. Copy of sponsor’s or national partner’s passport.
d. If the Contractors/Consultants are not legally registered in KSA, you can
contact the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA).
e. Copy of a valid lease contract in the name of the Contractor.
f. Copy of a valid Staff’s Registration Certificate for the person named as such in
the application.
g. For each technical staff member named in the application:
i. a copy of passport and a valid residence visa page showing
sponsorship of the Contractor.
ii. Experience record or curriculum vitae along with references
3. Enrolment Application must be signed and dated by the Contractor’s authorised
signatory and sealed by the Contractor.
4. Originals of all documents required to make a new Certification/Accreditation
Application must be presented at the relevant Department of the Distribution Service
Provider.

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5. Specific experience in small-scale PV system Installations (provide brief details on

each project):
 List of projects within KSA
 List of projects elsewhere
6. Contractor’s Solar PV related experience
7. Certification and Training
 List of any Solar Installer training programme by an authorised trainer attended
by the company (provide copies of the certificates).
 List of staff with Health and Safety certification

8. Customer Service
 Provide company website to which customers can reach you in case of service
requests.
 Provide company contact centre and case tracking system for customer support
in KSA if available.
 Provide details of the company’s project management system in place.
B. Requirements for enrolment as small-scale Solar PV Consultant/Contractor:
1. The company shall have a minimum of one Graduate Electrical Engineer in their
sponsorship with at least one year experience in supervising electrical
works/Design in compliance with Distribution Service Provider requirements.
2. Have a certain number of employees certified by the Distribution Service
Provider as Solar PV Experts, as described in the table below:

Minimum requirements
Subject MV connected systems /
System capacity System capacity
50 kW < System
≤ 20 kW ≤ 50 kW
capacity
Consultant 1(Junior) 1(Senior) 1 (Senior) + 1 (Junior)
Contractor 1(Junior) 1 (Senior) + 1 (Junior) 1 (Senior) + 2 (Junior)

3. Solar PV Expert Certificates issued by the Distribution Service Provider to

employees having successfully completed the Solar PV Expert Training (or copy

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of the communication received from Distribution Service Provider notifying that

the employee has successfully completed the training and passed the test).
4. A dated and signed self-declaration as per the form prepared by the Distribution
Service Provider.

C. Solar PV certification scheme

1. The objectives of Solar PV certification scheme is to make sure that Solar
PV systems connected to Distribution System are designed and constructed
by professionals with adequate training and skills. This serves multiple
purposes, helping to ensure:
 High standards of safety.
 Compliance with required technical standards.
 Quality of the design and installation for customers.
 Protection for the public and Distribution System.

2. The requirements to obtain the Solar PV certification are for the nominated
applicants to attend the full training program (which lasts for at least10 days)
organized by one of the following entities:

a. SEC Training centres

b. Technical and Vocational Training Corporation
c. Aramco Training Centre
d. SABIC Training Centre

3. Applicants that pass the final test will be provided with a Solar PV Expert
certification (Junior or Senior).
4. The final test (Written and Practical) shall be taken through the Distribution
Service Provider.
5. It should be noted that the Consultants and Contractors companies need to
nominate and submit application on behalf of their employees.

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D. Solar PV experts: Junior and Senior

1. To become a certified “Senior” Solar PV Expert, applicants shall

demonstrate, as a minimum, that in the last two (2) years they have gained
experience working on minimum three (3) Solar PV system in the respective
role (designing, building and verification).
2. Applicants may have none or insufficient experience working on Solar PV
systems. As such, after the training they can obtain the title of “Junior” Solar
PV Experts. Later, when they gain the needed experience in installing Solar
PV systems, they will receive the qualification of “Senior” Solar PV Experts.

3. The table below summarize the requirements for both accreditations namely
“Junior” and “Senior” in case the applicant is a Consultant or Contractor.

Additional requirements
Requirements for Solar PV Expert “Junior” for Solar PV Expert
“Senior”
Subject Education* Work Experience Work Experience

Minimum 3 years as
Technical degree in professional with Experience of two (2) years and
Electrical or documented experience at least three (3) Solar PV system
Consultants Electrical & in Design and Installation in:
Electronics issued of electrical systems (e.g.
by recognized system designer,  Designing
institution Forman, Electrician,  Building
System Engineer  Verification/Testing

Technical degree Experience of two (2) years and

Electrical or Minimum 3 years of at least three (3) Solar PV system
Electrical & Electrical Installation and in:
Contractors
Electronics issued construction related work.
by recognized  Designing
institution  Building
 Verification/Testing

E. Distribution Service Providers Roles

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In coordination with King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy, the
Distribution Service Provider shall take the following roles :
1. develops a Manual for installation, maintenance and inspection of small-scale
solar PV system.
2. develops a Program Training for installation, maintenance and inspection of
small-scale solar PV system.
3. coordinates with the training entities where the applicants can attend the full
training program
4. prepares a Final Test for the applicants of the Certified
Contractor(s)/Consultant(s).
5. monitors and audits the Certified Consultant(s)/Contractor(s)

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