The Energy Market Regulatory Authority Decision on the Electricity Generation in Free Zones
25.07.2023
Melis Uslu
The Energy Market Regulatory Authority’s (EMRA) Decision (Decision) dated 20.07.2023 and numbered 11960 was published in the Official Gazette dated 25.07.2023 and numbered 32259. With the Decision, some issues regarding electricity generation in free zones have been clarified:
- Those legal entities who wish to engage in electricity generation activities in free zones solely for self-consumption may obtain a pre-license or generation license, provided that the Ministry of Trade has given its approval.
- If electricity is generated in excess of the need by the plants licensed as described above, such electricity cannot be sold.
- The Regulation on Unlicensed Electricity Generation in the Electricity Market shall apply to unlicensed electricity generation facilities established in free zones.
- The procedures regarding the license amendment requests for existing power plants located in free zones will continue.
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