Overview of grid
Grid operators are required by law to provide a grid connection to consumers and plant operators. They are entitled to monitor and regulate the feed-in of plants in case of bottlenecks in the grid. Grid operators are obliged to develop the grid that the transmission of electricity from renewable sources is ensured at any time.
Connection to the grid
Grid operators are required by law to provide a grid connection to consumers and plant operators. The economically best connection point must be proposed within a given deadline. Plants generating electricity from renewable energies are prioritized.
Use of the grid
Grid operators are entitled to monitor and regulate the feed-in of plants in case of bottlenecks in the grid. Plants generating electricity from renewable energies are prioritized.
Grid development
Grid operators are obliged to develop the grid that the transmission of electricity from renewable sources is ensured at any time.
Competent authorities
BNA
Number of DSOs
Number of DSOs: 883
Number of legally unbundled DSOs: 80
Source: 2020 DSO facts and figures Eurelectric; Distribution System Operator Observatory 2020
Smart Meter Penetration Rate
N/A
Source: 2020 DSO facts and figures Eurelectric
Active electricity suppliers
Total number of active electricity nationwide suppliers: 91
Switching rates for electricity household customers in 2018: 10.2%
Source: Monitoring Report on the Performance of European Retail Markets in 2018. CEER Report