You are required to submit an application together with required documents to CLP Power. After your technical assessment, system test and installation of your renewable energy system, CLP will install a smart meter. Once the system* is successfully connected to the CLP grid, you can earn FiT payments.
The progress of technical assessment for some applications may be affected due to the following reasons:
- The systems under application are located outside the existing network (such as uncultivated land);
- There are only basic power supply facilities (such as overhead electricity lines) in the areas where the systems under application are located and the capacity for supplying electricity of the network concerned cannot support the capacity of the systems under application; or
- Connecting RE system with a larger capacity or connecting many smaller RE systems densely within the same area to a CLP’s network will increase the supply voltage and may even exceed the allowable voltage limit of the existing power supply facilities within the area. This may result in voltage instability, and may ultimately affect the stability of power supply to other customers of the same area.
To further demonstrate CLP’s support towards our customers and renewable energy development, we will consider whether and if so how to reinforce network according to customers’ application, given that it will not affect our supply safety and reliability. However, there may be circumstances which affect the progress or the completion date. The reinforcement works may also be affected due to restrictions on the power supply facilities or/and geography, e.g. permission from the relevant Government departments and private land owners is required. As the works and applications involved will be complicated and time-consuming, the network reinforcement will not be completed within a short time frame. Our Account Managers will follow up with you and suggest different technical solutions with a view to resolving the matter, so as to encourage more customers to take part in the renewable energy development.
Please be reminded that the design, installation, operation and maintenance of your renewable energy system should comply with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and safety and technical requirements. This includes compliance with the requirements set out under the Technical Guidelines on Grid Connection of Renewable Energy Power Systems and the Guidance Notes for Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Installation, both issued by the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (“EMSD”).