Electricity Sharing in an Apartment Building
Did you know that you can now generate and share electricity with others, as well as consume it? If you have your own generation equipment, such as photovoltaic panels, it is currently possible to share the electricity produced within an apartment building.
Electricity from photovoltaic panels can be shared within an apartment building through a lead point of consumption connected to a shared generation source. Surplus electricity that is not used in the building can also be exported through it. Alongside the lead point of consumption, the building has associated points of consumption—the individual apartments. If they join the sharing arrangement, residents can still choose their own electricity supplier.
At present, you can apply to share electricity only within a single connected building. An amendment to the Energy Act was expected to make community energy sharing possible in 2024. At the time this article was written, the final form of the rules, due to take effect on 1 July, was still pending.
Choosing an allocation key and installing interval meters
If residents decide to install a shared generation source, they need to choose an allocation key—the percentage share allocated from the shared source. The generated electricity is then divided among the individual households according to this key. The electricity supplier subsequently issues a bill for total consumption and deducts the amount of electricity supplied through sharing.
A shared electricity generation source can also be installed if some apartment owners do not agree with the project. Not everyone needs to participate for the project to be used. The only condition for proceeding is approval of the source installation by the homeowners’ association or housing cooperative.
Once approved, the next step is to install advanced electricity meters—type B interval meters. Installation is free of charge, but customers must prepare the electricity meter enclosure for the new meters at their own expense. Our range includes meter enclosures for photovoltaic systems, as well as models with generation control.
More sustainable and cost-effective living
Sharing electricity in an apartment building supports more sustainable and cost-effective living by making it possible to use renewable energy from photovoltaic panels and reducing dependence on the traditional energy system.
Photovoltaic panels reduce greenhouse gas emissions and a building’s environmental footprint, supporting a more energy-efficient lifestyle. At the time this article was written, the average price of electricity was around CZK 3.58 per kWh. Photovoltaic panels generate electricity locally, avoiding high transmission charges and potentially saving you money over the long term.
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