Legal sources on renewable energy

Belgium: Overview of legal framework

Overview of promotion system

In Belgium, electricity from renewable sources is mainly promoted through a quota system. Electricity suppliers shall present certificates that furnish proof of the fact that a certain quota of the electricity supplied by them was generated from renewable energy sources. The quota varies from region to region. Furthermore, the grid operator is obliged to purchase certificates at a statutory minimum price. In Belgium, the support system for renewable energy is based on a national framework but differs for every region (Wallonia, Flanders, Brussels City). This overview focuses on the national framework and the regional legislation of Flanders.

Overview of access to the grid

In Belgium, access of electricity from renewable energy sources is basically regulated by the general provisions of energy law. Priority for electricity from renewable energy sources is given both for the connection to the grid and for the usage of the grid. The grid users are not entitled to the expansion of the grid.