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The requirement to notify at least 10 working days in advance when installing self-produced, self-consumed rooftop solar power connected to the national power system is necessary to assess the possibility of causing overload and ensure safe operation of the power grid. According to Mr. Nhat Hoa (An Giang), the 10-day notice period for new solar power systems creates many commercial risks when the investor requests the construction unit. Complete the notification procedure before signing the contract. This leads to the risk of unfair competition such as: The investor changes the construction unit or purchases materials himself after the consulting unit has assisted in completing the procedure; risk of revealing customer registration information while waiting for a response from the application receiving agency; The phenomenon of harassment arises, suggesting a change in equipment supplier or construction unit. Regarding this issue, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has the following opinion: For self-produced and self-consumed rooftop solar power sources connected to the national power system, the regulation that sending a notice must be done at least 10 working days before the power source installation date is consistent with practice, ensuring time for the power unit to assess the possibility of overloading the power grid in the power source development area. electricity connected to the grid. This regulation is necessary to manage the development of power sources to ensure compliance with the ability to connect, safely operate the power grid and dispatch the power system. In addition, the procedures and components of power source development notification documents specified in Decree No. 58/2025/ND-CP (consolidated in Consolidated Document No. 52/VBHN-BCT dated June 30, 2026) have been maximally simplified to create favorable conditions. for organizations and individuals to implement. The arising of commercial risks and unfair competition between organizations and individuals is within the scope of civil, commercial and other relevant laws, not within the scope of electricity law. It is recommended that organizations and individuals study civil and commercial legal regulations to agree and sign service provision contracts, ensuring the rights, obligations and legitimate interests of the parties in accordance with the law. luat.Chinhphu.vn See moreWhat are the penalties for installing rooftop solar power without notice? See moreRooftop solar power production and self-consumption: Not allowed to be resold See moreDo you need a permit to install rooftop solar power for self-consumption?See moreIs doing a solar power project on agricultural land subject to penalties?
