Transition To Hourly Offsetting For Unlicensed Electricity Generation

The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Unlicensed Electricity Generation in the Electricity Market (“Regulation“), drafted by the Energy Market Regulatory Authority (“EMRA“), was published in the Official Gazette dated 2 April 2026 and numbered 33212.

1. Offsetting Procedures Will Be Conducted on an Hourly Basis Instead of Monthly

Pursuant to the Regulation, as of 1 May 2026, the monthly offsetting system currently applicable under the Regulation on Unlicensed Electricity Generation in the Electricity Market (“Unlicensed Electricity Generation Regulation“) will be abolished and replaced with an hourly offsetting system. Accordingly, offsetting for unlicensed renewable energy generation facilities that became eligible to receive a connection agreement invitation letter after 12 May 2019 will now be conducted on an hourly basis. Residential accounts, however, are not covered by this new regulation; offsetting for such facilities will continue to be conducted on a monthly basis.