4 FAQs about Community uses Portuguese photovoltaic outdoor cabinet DC

Who is DC-PV decentralized photovoltaics?

DC-PVDecentralized Photovoltaics is an engineering company specialized in solar photovoltaic energy. With national and international photovoltaic projects, this Portuguese company has become a reference in the sector. DC-PV offers EPC service (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) for the implementation of solar photovoltaic projects.

Does Portugal have a solar potential?

While Portugal's revised National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) and Long-Term Strategy for Carbon Neutrality (LTS) have raised targets for decentralised solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, they remain below the country's solar potential.

Why is energy sharing a problem in Portugal?

Energy sharing initiatives allow for collective self-consumption (CSC) and renewable energy communities (RECs), but licensing delays hinder implementation. Portugal's legal framework accommodates energy community definitions, yet lacks comprehensive enabling structures, raising concerns over oversight and abuse.

Does Portugal impose VAT on surplus electricity?

At the end of 2022, Portugal published the Decree Law 85/2022, exempting natural or legal persons from the payment of VAT and taxes associated with the sale of surplus electricity from self-consumption electricity production units with an installed capacity equal to or less than 1000 euros per year.

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