HOME Log In To My Account 242-225-5275 Small Scale Renewable Energy Under the Electricity Act and Regulations amendments made in 2015, the option was made available for customers to have Grid Tied Renewable Energy (RE) systems. However, these modifications also require that systems be subject to an application, inspection and approval process. This approach has been established to ensure, amongst other factors, public safety for both the customer and the general public. Therefore, all systems existing and planned must obtain approval in accordance with this process. Operating a grid-tied system without following the registration, application and inspection process required, can result in fines, disconnection from the grid or both. Additionally, as all electrical wiring installations are required to be inspected and approved by the Ministry of Works Electrical Inspection Section and all Off Grid Systems must also go through a similar application, inspection and approval process. Residential Program Stages Starting March 2017, those persons will be invited to apply for inclusion in the SSRG program. Prerequisites are  Completion of the SSRG application form  BPL account in good standing  An electrical schematic showing the configuration of the system.  Signed Interconnection Agreement.  A copy of the owner’s manual for the inverter installed with the system  Proof of payment of the associated application fee. Commercial and Government and off Grid Residential Installations Commercial and Non-Grid Tied Residential customers should apply to URCA in accordance with URCA’s application process for SSRG systems, which will be available from URCA’s website at www.urcabahamas.bs from 8 May 2017. Interconnection Agreement All grid-tied customers will be required to sign a grid interconnection agreement outlining the terms and conditions of the arrangement. Additionally, all approved systems will be issued an SSRG Certificate indicating that the system has obtained all the required approvals. For more information, please see our frequently asked questions below. Additionally, the Electricity Act and Regulation changes, Requirements for grid interconnection and a sample of the Interconnection Agreement are available at www.bplco.com. Effective March 1, 2017, you can apply to join this program through any BPL office. Use the links below to find the SSRG Program details and download the application and interconnection agreement. FAQs | SSRG Program Ragged Island Microgrid - First Solar on the Ground 2019 Bahamas Power and Light © 2021. All rights reserved.