Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority Annual Report 2021

44 Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority Transmission and Distribution Rules Pursuant to the Electricity Law, the Transmission and Distribution Rules: • Govern the technical requirements and restrictions applied by licensees whenever they want to connect to the transmission and/or distribution system or use the transmission or distribution system for the transmission of electricity. • Ensure that the technical terms applicable to licensees who wish to connect or use the transmission or distribution system do not discriminate against licensees. • Promote efficiency, reliability and economy in the use and development of the transmission and distribution system. The provisions of the Transmission and Distribution Rules shall be complied by all licensees or by persons to whom exemptions have been granted, to the extent required by their licenses or exemptions, respectively. During the year in question, with CERA Decision 386/2021, dated 30 December 2021, version 5.3.0 of the TDRs as proposed by the TSOC, which concern the introduction of provisions regarding the Energy Storage Facilities, were approved. Given the time required by the TSOC for the supply of the relevant software for the implementation of the new revised approved TSRs, CERA will decide at a later stage the date on which it will publish the new revised approved TDRs in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Cyprus.

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