German DSO cuts residential solar grid connection approval time to 5 minutes

T2Covered by 1 source · first reported by Utility Dive / pv magazine / Energy-Storage.news at 20 Oct, 09:50 UTC

German distribution system operator Netze BW has introduced an automated grid assessment process for rooftop PV systems up to 15 kW. The new system can issue binding grid connection approvals in five minutes, down from an average of 12 days, provided sufficient grid capacity is available. The post…