Contract-based allocation of surplus generation
Slovenia is preparing to introduce a new electricity sharing model that would let owners of private generation systems, particularly rooftop solar, transfer surplus electricity to other users rather than exporting unused power to the grid without direct financial or practical benefit. Under the proposed framework, households and small producers would be able to allocate excess electricity to one or more recipients through contractual arrangements. Participants would not need to be located in the same area, so electricity generated in one part of Slovenia could be assigned administratively to consumers anywhere in the country. The scheme’s stated aim is to improve the use of surplus renewable energy and reduce waste from excess solar production during periods of low self-consumption.
Accounting settlement without physical power transfers
The mechanism would not involve physical transfer of electricity between users. Instead, it would run through an accounting-based system within the power network, where injected electricity is tracked and assigned to selected consumers. Recipients would be able to reduce the energy portion of their electricity bills, while network charges and other regulated fees would still apply based on actual electricity drawn from the grid.
15-minute intervals and rules for unused allocations
Settlement would take place in 15-minute intervals. If a recipient does not consume the full allocated amount within an interval, any unused portion would automatically be transferred to the electricity supplier. Producers participating in the scheme would be allowed to sell surplus electricity at freely agreed prices or transfer it under non-commercial arrangements to relatives, friends, or other users.
Registration requirements and participation limits
Participation in the system would require formal registration and notification of both distribution system operators and electricity suppliers. Authorities plan to open registration in June, with full implementation expected to begin in July. The framework would include restrictions for market participants: large companies and entities engaging in electricity sharing as a commercial activity would face certain limitations. Producers already enrolled in Slovenia’s annual net-metering scheme would only be allowed to act as energy providers and would not be eligible to receive shared electricity.
