The legislature voted in the second reading in favor of a legislative initiative aimed at simplifying administrative procedures related to the installation of photovoltaic systems and energy storage systems, as well as to amend the regulatory framework related to the National Fund for the Development of Regulatory Documentation in Construction.
The bill aims to remove administrative barriers that slow the development of renewable energy generation capacity and energy storage infrastructure. According to the bill’s authors, the new provisions will accelerate investment in this sector and facilitate the implementation of renewable energy projects.
Thus, the legislation will clearly define that electricity storage facilities fall under the category of work carried out under the simplified procedure. As a result, individuals who install photovoltaic panels and/or heat pumps in single-family homes, including duplexes or townhouses, in multi-unit residential buildings, or on roofs and facades, will only be required to provide design documentation for the electrical compartment.
The bill also simplifies the installation of energy storage systems and related infrastructure within photovoltaic parks or other energy, commercial, agricultural, or industrial facilities. The document establishes the minimum scope of technical documentation required for this category of structures. If such systems are installed in protected areas or in areas designated for the protection of historical monuments, an opinion from the competent authority in the field of cultural heritage protection will be required.
The provisions of the legislative initiative also ensure that secondary regulations comply with the legal framework applicable to the authorization of construction work, thereby helping to eliminate legislative gaps and discrepancies in interpretation.
The new provisions take effect on the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
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