Small -Scale Solar PV  System s 
Regulation s 
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المستند النظامي 
قرار معالي رئيس مجلس إدارة هيئة تنظيم الكهرباء والإنتاج المزدوج رقم 182 وتاريخ04/11/1438هـ 
 
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حقوق النسخ والنشر محفوظة لهيئة تنظيم الكهرباء والإنتاج المزدوج  Small -Scale Solar PV System s 
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TABLE OF CONTENT S 
1. INTRODUCTION  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 5 
1.1 Title and Commencement  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 5 
1.2 Purpose  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................  5 
2. DEFIN ITIONS  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ................. 6 
3. SCOPE AND APPLICATIO N ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 8 
4. GENERAL PROVISION S ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................... 9 
5. ELIGIBLE CONSUMER AN D INDIVIDUAL PROJECT  CAPACITY   ................................ .........................  10 
6. METER S   ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  11 
7. ANNUAL APPLICATION A ND 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:Sel ection of Solar PV Contractor/Consultant   ................................ ................................ ..............  14 
8.2 Step 2: Solar PV Initial  Enquiry  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  14 
8.3 Step 3: Design  Approval…………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………………….  15 
8.4 Step 4: Inspection  and Energization  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 17 
9. CERTIFICATION AND QU ALIFICATION  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 18 
9.1 Certification of Solar PV Contractors/Consultants  ................................ ................................ ................  18 
9.2 Certification  of Solar PV C omponents  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 18 
10. METERING AND BILLING  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........................  19 
11. PROMOTING SMALL -SCALE SOLAR PV INSTA LLATIONS  ................................ ................................ .. 20 
12. NET METERING ARRANGEMENT  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  21 
13. REPORTING  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  22 
14. MAINTENANCE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  23 
15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................  24 
 
 
ANNEX 1 – SMALL -SCALE SOLAR PV SYSTE MS INITIAL ENQUIRY APPLICATION FORM  
ANNEX 2 – SMALL -SCALE  SOLAR PV SYSTEM S CONNECTION  AGREEMENT FORM  
ANNEX 3 – FEES AND CHARGES  
ANNEX 4 – APPLICATION AND REQU IREMENTS FOR ENROLLM ENT AS SMALL -SCALE PV CONSULATNT/ CONTRACTOR   Small -Scale Solar PV System s 
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The Electricity and Co-generation Regulatory Authority (ECRA ) in exercise of its powers 
conferred under Article (4) of Electricity Law, Article (4) and (5) of ECRA's  Charter and  the 
relevant clauses  of Distribution Code , ECRA  hereby issued  the following Regulations:   Small -Scale Solar PV System s 
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1. INTRODUCTION  
1.1. Title and Commencement  
1.1.1 . These Regulations shall be cited  as Small -Scale Solar PV  System s Regul ation s. 
1.1.2 . These Regulation s shall come into force on  17/10/1439 AH ( July 1, 2018 ). 
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.   Small -Scale Solar PV System s 
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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 Autho rity. 
 
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 Premise s as defined in the Distribution Code.  
 
Connected Load – The sum of the nameplate ratings of all electrical equipment 
installed by a Consumer  or the contracted load . 
  
 
Electricity Department  – An administrative entity within a Licensed utility that is 
responsible for supplying a specific geographical area.   
 
 
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 comprise s any fixed cable, 
switchgear  or other electrical equipment or apparatus with in a Consumer ’s Premises 
or other place where there is an electricity supply.  
 
Net Metering  – The e nergy  exchange and clearing arr angement s between an 
Eligible Consumer  and a Distribution Service Provider  linked to a single Exit Point i n 
a Premises where the Eligible Consumer  pays for the supplied energy  by the 
Distribution Service Provider  and is entitled to re ceive energy credit on the supplied 
energy  by the Distribution Service Provider  for any surplus generation that is 
export ed to the Distribution System .  
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Low Voltage (LV)  – A voltage used for the supply of electricity, the upper limit of the 
nominal RMS value not exceed ing 1kV. 
 
Maximum Connected Capacity  – The Eligible Consumer  maximum P V 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 13.8kV and 33kV. 
 
Person  – Any natural or corporate person . 
 
Premises  – Any occupied or unoccupied land,  building, enclosure or other place 
with a n exit point of connection to the Distribution System .  
 
Small  Scale Solar PV  System : a solar PV installation of not more than  2 MW and 
not less than 1kW capacity that is installed in one Premises and connected in 
parallel to the Distribution System.  
 
 
Small -Scale PV System  Connection Agreement  – The connection applic ation, 
approvals and connection agreeme nt between the Eligible Consumer  and the DSP 
which sets the terms and conditions for the solar PV connection and generat ion to 
the Distribution Network and the Net Metering  arrangement.  
 
PV – Photovoltaic  of relating to or utilizing the generation of a voltage or current 
when radiant energy falls on  the boundary between dissimilar substances .  
 
Certified  Consultant/ Contractor  – An entity that is registered with the DSP to carry 
out design and Electrical Installation s 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 
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3. SCOPE AND APPLICATION  
3.1. 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 arrangement s with the DSP. 
3.2. 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 clause (5. 2) 
of these Regulation s; 
b) shall be located in the Premises of the Eligible Consumer;  
c) shall not exceed a capacity of 2 MW in one Premise s; 
d) shall not exceed an aggregate capacity of 5 MW  installed in different 
Premises owned by  the same Eligible Consumer in the area of supply at one 
Electricity Department ;  
e) shall not be less than 1 kW; and 
f) shall connect and operate safely with the Distribution System .  
3.3. These Regulations do not apply to solar PV system s greater than  2 MW capacity or 
smaller than 1  kW capacity or to Solar PV system that do not operat e in parallel  with 
the Distribution System . 
3.4. These Regulations do not preclude th e right of the investors  to undertake  solar  PV 
projects  of more than  2 MW capacity  where there are  alternative mechanisms  
prepared by the Principle  Buyer  for such projects . 
3.5. These Regulations may be amended   by ECRA at any time.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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4. GENERAL PR OVISIONS  
4.1. The Eligible Consumer shall  comply with  all applicable regulations and  other 
relevant requirements  within KSA .     
4.2. The DSP shall provide the Net M etering arrangement s to the Eligible C onsumer  on a 
non-discriminatory and first come first served basis . 
4.3. The Eligible Consumer can  install a Small-Scale Solar PV System connected to the 
Distribution  System  in the DSP  area of supply provided that  its connection complies 
with the Distribution Code requirements, as amended from time to time.  
4.4. These Regulations shall be applicable to all categories of Consumers  (Residential, 
Commercial, Industrial,  Agricultural, Government ). 
4.5. The DSP shall prioritize  the availability of Net Metering arrangements to Residential , 
Commercial , Government,  and Agriculture  categories of Consumer.  
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5. ELIGIBLE CONSUMER AND INDIVID UAL PROJECT CAPACITY  
5.1. In addition to the general requirements  defined in clause ( 3.2) of these Regulations, 
the Eligible Consumer for the Small-Scale Solar PV System s with N et Metering 
arrangement shall:  
a) be a Consumer of the DSP; 
b) own or be entitled by owner via a lease contract or similar agreement to  build 
and operate  or be in legal possession of the P remises on which the Small-
Scale Solar PV System is proposed to be installed;  and 
c) connect  the proposed small -scale  solar PV system to the Distribution System  
of the DSP. 
5.2. The Maximum  Connected  Capacity  of Small -Scale Solar PV S ystem  to be installed 
at any Eligible Consumer's P remises shall not exceed the Connected  Load for the 
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6. METER S  
To measure the e nergy  generated by the Small-Scale Solar PV  System  and energy  
consumed by the Eligible Consumer , the meter ing system as defined below shall be 
applied :  
a) The first meter sup plied 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 consume d 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  System  capacity exceed s 100kW. It measures the energy  
generated by the PV system (Solar PV System Meter).  The Eligible Consumer 
shall bear the cost of such meter.  
c) During the connection process, the Solar PV system  will be inspected by the 
DSP/Certified Consultant(s)/ Contactor(s)  before the meter s system can be 
installed. The inspection aims to ensure that the Solar PV system  complies with 
the Distribution Code  and safety rules.  The Eligible Consumer shall bear the 
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7. ANNUAL APPL ICATION AND  GENERATION CAP   
7.1. The Small -Scale Solar PV Aggregate Capacity Limit  
7.1.1 . The DSP shall provide the Net M etering arrangement to all Eligible Consumers 
provided that the Small-Scale Solar PV Systems aggregate d 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  (the service 
territory of MARAFIQ and Central, Western, Eastern, Southern Operating Area of 
Saudi Ele ctricity Company).   
7.1.2 . Should the Annual Connection and Generation Cap , as specified under  clause 
(7.1.1),  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 connect ion 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  
transformer(s) feeding the loads of Eligible C onsumer s at different locations for 
connecting Small-Scale Solar PV System . This information shall be made available 
within three months prior the date of commencement of these Regulations, and shall 
be update d 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  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 
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7.3.2 . Should an application be received for a Small-Scale Solar PV System connected to 
the Distribution System  on Medium Voltage (MV) , then the DSP shall review it 
separately to determine its viability.  
 
7.4. General Connection R equirements  
7.4.1 . The Eligible Consumer shall comply with the following provisions:  
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 o f 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 appointe d to carry out any design 
and Electrical Installation s works and to liaise with the DSP on the submittals, 
drawing approvals and inspection process.  
 
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 fr om a Net 
Metering arrangement is connected to one Exit Point only in a single Premise s. 
 
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8. SMALL -SCALE SOLAR PV SYSTEM S 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 four main steps , namely:  
 
Step  1: Selection of Solar PV Contractor/Consultant . 
Step  2: Solar PV Initial Enquiry . 
Step  3: Design Approval . 
Step  4: 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 
a certified  Solar PV Contractor/Consultant  to carry out the solar PV system design 
and Electrical Installation w ork. 
8.1.2 . The Solar PV Contractor/Consultant  must be approved by the DSP as a Certified 
Consultant/ Contractor  to carry out the design and Elect rical Installation s 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  of Small Scale S olar PV System with capacities 
over 50 kW : 
a) To enable the DSP to carry out the required impact studi es, 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 
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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 start ing 
construction activities at site.   
c) The acceptance of the Solar PV Initial Enquiry may have (180) days  validity 
from the date of issue.   
8.3. Step 3: Design Approval  
  
 
8.3.1 . 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.  
8.3.2 . Validation of the Documentation (formal check)  
The DSP shall verify  the completeness and correctn ess 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.  
8.3.3 . Solar PV Design Approval and Notification to the Eligible Consumer.  
The small -scale solar PV system Design will be approved if the Impact  study as per 
clause (8.2.2)  yield positive results and the connection can be carried out, while 
maintaining the parame ters and variables acc ording to the Standards of the 
Distribution N etwork. In that case, the DSP approves the design and provides 
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8.3.4 . Eligible Consumer P ays 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. 
8.3.5 . Small -Scale S olar 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 R egulations.  
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 .  
 
 
8.3.6 . The Small -Scale Solar PV System s Construction  
Once the Conne ction Agreement  is fully signed by the parties , the Eligible 
Consumer  can comm ence  the co nstruction of the small -scale solar PV system .  
8.4. Step 4:  Inspection and Energization   
8.4.1 . Inspection  Notification   
When the small -scale solar PV system  is installed and all civil and electrical works 
have been completed, the Eligible Consumer  submits a n Inspection Application  to 
the DSP . This A pplicat ion has to be submitted for all small -scale PV system s. Prior 
to submitting the Inspection A pplication, 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 instruct ions applicable to the Eligible Consumer 's 
Equipment  at the Exit Point.  
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- Proposed Maintenance Program  for a  small -scale solar PV System s with 
capacity exceed ing 100kW.  
- Commission Test Procedures for the Exit Point and the Premises . 
- Site Test Reports, clearance and Readiness for Energisation of the pro posed 
Exit Point  and Equipment .  
- Any further information required by the DSP.  
8.4.2 . Inspection  and Installation of the Meter(s)   
In the case of a n 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 manufacture r accept able to the DSP. After the commissioning 
tests  have been completed and passed , the Solar PV system can be energized . 
 
 
8.4.3 . 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 installation s is 
compliant with rules and that the e lectricity production can start.   Small -Scale Solar PV System s 
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9. CERTIFICATION AND QU ALIFICATION  
9.1. Certification of Solar PV Contractors/Consultant s  
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 S olar 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 availa ble 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 p urposes under 
the Net Metering  arrangement . 
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 
expo rted 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 INST ALLATION S  
11.1. In coordination with ECRA, t he DSP shall promote the availability and accessibility of 
Small-Scale Solar PV  Systems  installations t o the Eligible Consumers . 
11.2. The DSP shall make available t o the Eligible Consumers  the relevant information 
and guidance on Small-Scale Solar PV  Systems  installations. This shall  include:  
a) information on the process to apply for connecting Small-Scale Solar PV  
Systems  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  Systems  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  Systems . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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12. NET METERING  ARRANGEMENT  
12.1. The Net Metering  arrangement  is a mandatory arrangement for energy  exchange 
and clearing between the Eligible Consumer and the DSP. 
12.2. Surplus energy  generated from the small -scale solar PV system will be exported to 
the Distribution System  and recorded in the Billing system . 
12.3. Surplus energy  shall be carried  forward from one billing cycle to the next  and shall 
be offset against future energy  consumption at an Exit Point . 
12.4. Net Metering arrangements shall be done via one Exit Point linked to one single 
meter in a Premises. The Eligible Consumer can benefit from a Net Metering 
arrangement for several consumption accounts un der the same Eligible Consumer 
in the area  of supply at one Electricity Department of the Distribution Service 
Provider . 
12.5. The DSP is required to bill the Eligible Consumer  for the remaining e nergy  supplied 
(if any) after deducting any exported  energy generated from the small -scale solar PV 
system  into Distribution System .  
12.6. Surplus units  will be rolled over for a period of  one year. 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 e nergy  shall be  paid upon Termination  of the 
Connection Agreeme nt 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 sma ll-scale solar PV installations by the type of Eligible 
Consumers (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural, Government ); 
b. the total energy units credited monthly and yearly;  
c. the aggregate d peak capacity of small -scale solar PV connected  and 
disconnected during  the year and since the commencement  of these 
Regulations;  
d. the number of small -scale solar PV installations approved and connected;  
e. the number of small -scale solar PV installations appro ved 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 ge neration 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 responsi bility of the Eligible Consumer  to ensure that regular and  routine 
maintenanc e of the Small-Scale Solar PV  Systems  and its corresponding  
components i s undertaken  
14.2. It is the responsi bility 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 his complaint with the DSP in accordance with the 
procedures for handling Consumers’ complaints approved by ECRA . If no resolution 
is reached am icably between the DSP and the Person for the complaint or dispute 
through these procedures, the Person shall have the right to file his complaint to 
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ANNEX – 1  
 
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رقم الطلب  التاريخ  
بيانات مقدم الطلب 
الاسم الأول اسم الأب اسم الجد اسم العائلة رقم الهوية الوطنية 
     
الجنسية  
رقم الجواز          رقم الإقامة  
الاسم رقم الخطاب / السجل تاريخه مصدره 
    
بيانات الموقع بيانات الاتصال 
المدينة  صندوق البريد  
الحي  الرمز البريدي  
الشارع  الهاتف المحمول  
نوع الوحدة   هاتف المنزل  
رقم الوحدة   هاتف العمل  
رقم العداد  الفاكس  
رقم الاشتراك 
الذي سيتم 
استخدامه للربط 
بموجب نظام 
صافي القياس  البريد الالكتروني  
المرفقات المطلوبة 
1. صورة منالهوية الوطنية أو الإقامة والجواز لغير السعوديين.   
2. خطاب تعريف من جهة العمل  
3. التفويض (في حال كان مقدم الطلب غير المستهلك المؤهل) .  
4. وصل مالي (تُعاد هذه المبالغ ذات العلاقة بالاستفسار المبدئي  من خلال استقطاعها من رسوم التوصيل 
لأنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة)  .......... ريال سعودي 
5. إثبات الشخصية الطبيعية أو الاعتبارية  
6. المخطط الأحاديلأنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة  
بياناتتنظيمات أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة 
معلومات محول العكس (Inverter Data) 
1. اسم المصنعManufacture)/ رقم الموديلModel Number. ) / 
2. الرقم التسلسلي (إن وُجد  
3. البيانات الإسميةNameplate Rating)  القدرة ( ك.و/ك.ف.أ 
الجهد – تيار متناوب (فولت) : 
البيانات الفنية لتنظيمات أنظمة  الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة 
1. قدرة النظام التصميميةك.و/ك.ف.أ)  
2. هل معداتالأنظمة تتوافق مع مواصفات ومعايير هيئة المواصفات والمقاييس والجودة  
قائمة بمكونات عناصر النظام والجهة التي اعتمدتها 
العنصر  الجهة المعتمدة 
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تاريخ التركيب والتشغيل المتوقع في الموقع 
 
 
إقرار مقدم الطلب 
أقر بأن المعلومات الواردة في هذا الطلب صحيحة وأوافق على الالتزام ببنود وشروط اتفاقية ربط تنظيمات أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة  على 
الصفحات التالية 
الاسم  
التوقيع  
التاريخ  
الموافقة المبدئية من مقدم خدمة التوزيع  
يوافق مقدم خدمة التوزيع  على ربط أنظمة  الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة بشكل مبدئي شريطة الالتزام ببنود وشروط اتفاقية ربط تنظيمات أنظمة الطاقة 
الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة المدرجة على الصفحات التالية: 
اسم الموظف  
الوظيفة   
التاريخ  
رقم طلب الربط  
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تمهيد 
1. يكون للألفاظ والعبارات المعرفةتنظيمات أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة المعاني نفسها لغـر  تطبيـق هـذه    
الاتفاقية ما لم يتطلب السياق خلاف ذلك. 
2. هذه الاتفاقية تحدد الشروط والأحكام المتفق عليها بمقدم خدمة التوزيع ومقدم الطلـب  وتشـمل الاتفاقيـة الطلـب المقـدم مـن       
مقدم الطلب وكافة البيانات الأساسية المطلوبة منه.  
3. تمـــت الإشـــارة في هـــذه الاتفاقيـــة إلى عـــدد مـــن المراجـــع ميـــل كـــود التوزيـــع الســـعوديوتنظيمـــات أنظمـــة  الطاقـــة الشمســـية 
الكهروضوئية الصغيرة   وإجراءات معالجة شكاوي المستهلكين والتي يمكن الحصول عليها مـن خـلال موقـع مقـدم الخدمـة      
على الانترنت  (................) أو زيارة أحد فروع مقدم خدمة التوزيع  أو موقع هيئة تنظيم الكهرباء والإنتاج المـزدوج ( الهيئـة ) علـى    
الانترنت www.ecra.gov.sa . 
 
أولاًيعتبر التمهيد السابق جزءاً لا يتجزأ من هذه  الاتفاقية  ويجوز للمستهلك المؤهل تركيب أنظمة  الطاقة الشمسية 
الكهروضوئية الصغيرة وإجراء الفحوصات التشغيلية اللازمة لربط الأنظمة بعد توقيع مقدم خدمة التوزيع على نموذج الطلب وهذه 
الاتفاقية.  
 
ثانياً : إجراءات ربط وتشغيل أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة :  
يجــوز للمســتهلك المؤهــل تشــغيل  أنظمــة الطاقــة الشمســية الكهروضــوئية الصــغيرة وربطهــا مــع نظــام التوزيــع وفــق الإجــراءات    
المنصوص عليها في كود التوزيع  وتنظيمات أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة المعتمد من الهيئة وذلك بعـد إتمـام   
الإجراءات التالية: 
2-1: قيـام مقـدم خدمـة التوزيـع    بفحـ   أنظمـة  الطاقـة  الشمسـية الكهروضـوئية الصـغيرة    والتأكـد مـن مطابقـة النظـام     
لمتطلبات تنظيمات أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة والمتطلبات الواردة في كود التوزيع. 
2-2: تنازل مقدم خدمة التوزيع عن مهمة إجراء الفح  في الحالات التي يعتقد أنها تستدعي ذلك.  
 
ثالياً : إجراءات السلامة والصيانة الدورية:    
3-1: يلتزمالمستهلك المؤهل بإجراءات التشغيل والصيانة الدورية والمحافظة على أنظمـة  الطاقـة  الشمسـية الكهروضـوئية   
الصغيرة لضمان التقيد المستمر بمتطلبات كود التوزيع السعودي وأي متطلبات يفرضها مقدم خدمة التوزيع. 
3-2: يلتزم المستهلك المؤهل تأمين ممر آمن وسهل الوصول إلى موقع الأنظمة لأغرا  السلامة التي قد تستدعي  ذلك.     
 
رابعاً : الكشف على معدات القياس لأنظمة  الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة:  
4-1: بــدون الإخــلال بمــا وردتنظيمــات أنظمــة الطاقــة الشمســية الكهروضــوئية الصــغيرة  يحــق لمقــدم خدمــة التوزيــع 
الكشف على معدات القياس وأنظمة  الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصـغيرة  في الوقـت الـذي يـراه مناسـباً بـأي      
وسيلة يراها على أن يقوم بإشعار المستهلك  المؤهل قبـل يـومي عمـل علـى الأقـل مـن موعـد الكشـف وعلـى          المسـتهلك  
المؤهل تمكينه من إجراء هذا الكشف بدون عوائق. 
4-2: في حــال فصــل أنظمــة الطاقــة الشمســية الكهروضــوئية الصــغيرة نتيجــة الإخــلال بــالبنود الــواردة في هــذه الاتفاقيــة  
فللمستهلك المؤهل أن يقوم بتقديم طلب إعـادة كشـف علـى هـذه     أنظمـة  بعـد إجـراء التعـديلات المطلوبـة أو إزالـة أي      
ملاحظات لدى مقدم خدمة التوزيع على أن يتحمل المستهلك المؤهل أجور إعـادة الكشـف حسـبما ورد في    تنظيمـات   Small -Scale Solar PV System s 
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أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضـوئية الصـغيرة   كمـا يـتم الاتفـاق علـى موعـد الكشـف مـا بـين         المسـتهلك المؤهـل    
مقدم خدمة التوزيع وذلك خلال 5 أيام عمل من تاريخ طلب إعادة الكشف 
 
 
خامساً : فصل أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة:   
يحق لمقدم خدمة التوزيع القيام بالفصل المؤقت لأنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة لدى المستهلك المؤهل وفقاً 
للحالات التالية: 
5-1: في حالة الانقطاع المخطط لنظام التوزيع 
5-2: في حال الانقطاع غير المخطط لنظام التوزيع 
5-3: في حال ظهر لمقدم خدمة التوزيع أن تشغيل أنظمة  الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصـغيرة  لا يتوافـق  مـع  شـرو ط  
وأحكام اتفاقية الربط وكود التوزيع.  
 
سادساً : حدود مسؤولية التعويض : 
 
6-1: تقتصر مسؤولية كل طرف على الطرف الآخر في التعويض عن أي ضرر مادي على مقدار الأضـرار  المباشـرة  الـتي  
تلحق فعلا  ولا يجوز بأي حال لأي من الطرفين أن يكون مسؤولا تجاه الطرف الآخر عن أي ضرر غير مباشر. 
6-2: يُعتــبر المســتهلك المؤهــل مســؤولا مســؤولية كاملــة عــن التمديــدات الداخليــة الخاصــة بــه لأنظمــة الطاقــة الشمســية 
الكهروضوئية الصغيرة بعد قاطع مقدم خدمة التوزيع من جهة المستهلك المؤهل وعليه فإن مقدم خدمة التوزيع  لا يتحمل 
أي مسؤولية قانونية أو مالية عما يقع من أضرار نتيجة حـدو   أي خلـل  أو خطـأ  أو تغـيير  بمعـدات  الـربط  بأنظمـة  الطاقـة  
الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة. 
 
سابعاً: احتساب فواتير عدادات صافي القياس:  
7-1: لغايـــات احتســـاب صـــافي كميـــة الطاقـــة  يـــتم اعتمـــاد كميـــة الطاقـــة المصـــدرة مـــن أنظمـــة الطاقـــة الشمســـية 
الكهروضوئية الصغيرة اعتباراً من تاريخ اشعار مقدم خدمة التوزيع  للمستهلك المؤهل بإمكانية التشغيل الفعلي لهذه 
الأنظمة وربطها مع نظام التوزيع. 
7-2: في حــال وجــد مقــدم خدمــة التوزيــع أن كميــة الطاقــة الكهربائيــة المســتوردة مــن قبــل المســتهلك المؤهــل أكــبر مــن 
كميــة الطاقــة الكهربائيــة المصــدرة مــن أنظمــة الطاقــة الشمســية الكهروضــوئية  الصــغيرة إلى نظــام التوزيــع  علــى 
المستهلك المؤهل أن يقوم بتسديد قيمـة  صـافي  كميـة  الطاقـة  المترتبـة  عليـه  لمقـدم خدمـة التوزيـع     شـهرياً  وفقـاً  للتعريفـة  
المعتمدة .  
7-3: في حال كانت كمية الطاقة الكهربائية المصدرة من أنظمة الطاقة الشمسـية الكهروضـوئية   الصـغيرة  إلى نظـام  
التوزيـع  أكـبر  مـن  كميـة  الطاقـة  الكهربائيـة  المسـتوردة  مـن  قبـل  المسـتهلك المؤهـل    علـى  مقـدم خدمـة التوزيـع    تـدوير  
فــائض الطاقــة (كيلــوواط ســاعة) إلى حســاب الشــهر الــذي يليــه  وعلــى أن تــتم التســوية بموجــب مــا ورد في تنظيمــات 
أنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة. 
7-4: في حال تخلف المستهلك المؤهل عن دفع فاتورة الاستهلاك المستحقة عليه  يحق لمقدم خدمة التوزيع أن يقوم بفصل 
الكهرباء عن المستهلك المؤهل حسب التعليمات المنظمة لحالات فصل الطاقة الكهربائية عن المستهلكين الـواردة في  
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ثامناً : الشكاوى أو النزاعات 
في حالــة وجــود شــكوى أو نــزاع في أي موضــوع يتعلــق بهــذه الاتفاقيــة أو تنفيــذها أو أي جوانــب تتعلــق   بتنظيمــات أنظمــة الطاقــة 
الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة  يحق للمستهلك المؤهل تقديم شكواه لمقدم خدمة التوزيع وفقـاً لإجـراءات معالجـة شـكاوى     
المستهلكين المعتمدة من الهيئة وإذا لم يتم التوصل إلى حل مر ِ بين مقدم خدمة التوزيع والمستهلك المؤهل بالنسبة للشكوى أو 
النزاع من خلال هذه الإجراءات  فيحق للمستهلك المؤهل أن يتقدم بشكواه إلى الهيئة للبت فيها. 
 
تاسعا: إنهاء الاتفاقية 
 
لا يجوز لأي من الطرفين إنهاء هذه الاتفاقية إلا بموجب الحالات التالية:  
9-1: يمكن للمستهلك المؤهل إنهاء الاتفاقية في أي وقت عن طريـق إعطـاء   مقـدم خدمـة التوزيـع    (30) يـوم عمـل  كإشـعار  
مسبق على أن يقوم المستهلك المؤهل بتوضيح المبررات لإنهاء الاتفاقية. 
9-2: يحق لمقدم خدمة التوزيع إنهاء الاتفاقية شريطة أن يشعر المستهلك خطياً بـ (30) يوم عمل قبل الإنهاء  وذلك في حـال  
مخالفة المستهلك المؤهل لأي من أحكـام هـذ  ه الاتفاقيـة وعـدم معالجـة    المسـتهلك المؤهـل   لهـذه المخالفـة خـلال    15 يـوم
عمل من استلام الاشعار الخطي 
9-3: يحق لمقدم خدمة التوزيع إنهاء الاتفاقية في حال قام المستهلك المؤهل بـ إجراء أي تعـديل علـى   أنظمـة  الطاقـة الشمسـية   
الكهروضوئية  الصغيرة يؤثر على علاقته التعاقدية مع مقدم خدمة التوزيع  أو الشبكة دون اخذ موافقة خطيـة مـن   
مقدم خدمة التوزيع على ذلك. 
9-4: في حال إنهاء الاتفاقية  يجب فصلأنظمة الطاقة الشمسية الكهروضوئية الصغيرة عن نظام التوزيع. 
 
عاشراً: مدة الاتفاقية  
تكون مدة سريان هـذه الاتفاقيـة   (20) عامـاً تبـدأ مـن تـاريخ توقيـع هـذه الاتفاقيـة مـن قبـل الطـرفيين مـا لم يـتمإنهاؤهـا  مسـبقاً وفقـاً   
لأحكام هذه الاتفاقية. 
 
أحدى عشر:  حررت هذه الاتفاقية من نسختين أصليتين باللغة العربية تسلم كل طرف نسخة منها للعمل بموجبها. 
 
والله الموفق    
 
 
المستهلك المؤهل 
الاسم  
التوقيع  
التاريخ  
مقدم خدمة التوزيع 
اسم الموظف  
التاريخ  
رقم طلب الربط  
التوقيع  
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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 Solar  PV System . 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 Solar  PV Sys tem. 
 
Service  Fees/Charges  
Initial Enquiry Application  Saudi Riyals  (…….. ) 
Small -scale Solar PV Connection  Saudi Riyals ( ……. ) 
Inspection  Saudi Riyals (…….)  
Consultant/Contractor Certification / Accreditation  
( To be paid by the Consultant/Contractor)   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 Distributio n Service Provider  should  be filled and 
submitted to the relevant Department of Distribution Service Provider . 
2. The Contractor s/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 financi al information  
c. Copy of sponsor’s or national partner’s passport.  
d. If the Contra ctors/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 Ce rtificate 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 vali d residence visa page showing 
sponsorship of the Contractor . 
ii. Experience record or curriculum vitae along with references  
3. Enrolment  Appli cation must be signed and dated by the Contractor’s authori sed 
signatory and sealed by the Contractor.  
4. Originals of all documents re quired to make a new Certification/Accreditation  
Application must be prese nted at the relevant Department of the Distribution Service 
Provider .  Small -Scale Solar PV System s 
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5. Specific experience in small -scale PV system Installa tions (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 compan y’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 / Mechanical  
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 : 
 
Subject  Minimum requirements  
System capacity  
≤ 20 kW System capacity  
≤ 50 kW MV connected systems /  
50 kW < System 
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  Small -Scale Solar PV System s 
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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 t he form prepared by the Distribution 
Service Provider . 
 
C. Solar PV Certification S cheme  
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 s tandards 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 least  5 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 n oted that the Consultants and Contractors companies need to 
nominate and submit applicatio n on behalf of their employees.  
 
 
 
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D. Solar PV E xperts: 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 respe ctive 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 “Seni or” in case the applicant is a Consultant or C ontractor.  
Requirements for Solar PV Expert “Junior”  Additional 
requirements for Solar 
PV Expert “Senior”  
Subject  Education*  Work Experience  Work Experience  
Consultants  
 Technical degree 
in Electrical or 
Electrical & 
Electronics issued 
by recognized 
institution  Minimum 3 years as 
professional with  
documented experience 
in Design and 
Installation of electrical 
systems (e.g. system 
designer, Forman, 
Electrician, System 
Engineer   
Experience of two (2) years 
and at least three (3) Solar PV 
system  in: 
 Designing  
 Building  
 Verification/Testing  
Contractors  Technical degree 
Electrical or 
Electrical & 
Electronics issued 
by recognized 
institution  Minimum 3 years of 
Electrical Installation , 
design  and construction 
related work.  
  
Experience of two (2) years 
and at least three (3) Solar PV 
system  in: 
 Designing  
 Building  
 Verification/Testing  
 
E. Distribution Service Providers Role s 
In coordination with King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy , the 
Distribution Service Provider shall take the following roles :   Small -Scale Solar PV System s 
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1. develop s a Manual for installation, maintenance and inspection of small -scale 
solar PV system.  
2. develop s 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)