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Checked 2026-09-30

🏘️ Can I share solar power with neighbours or join an energy community in Bulgaria?

The short answer

Energy sharing lets households use power produced by a shared installation, a neighbour or a community project. Whether and how it works depends on the national rules.

📜 The rules in Bulgaria

Energy sharing and communities

Under the Renewable Energy Act (ЗЕВИ), self-consumers in the same building, including a block of flats, may act jointly and share among themselves electricity from the building's renewable installation. Households may also join a renewable energy community, which can share energy from its own installations among members.

  • As a self-consumer you may store your power and sell surplus through suppliers or peer-to-peer trading agreements. The grid company may not charge network fees for power you produce and use on your own premises. (me.government.bg)
Official source: me.government.bg · Checked 2026-09-30

🪜 Step by step

  1. See what the rules allowThe options in Bulgaria are listed below: sharing in one building, within a local area, or through an energy community.
  2. Find a project or partnersAsk your municipality, housing association or building owners whether a project exists or is planned.
  3. Check the meter and the contractSharing usually needs a smart meter and registration with the grid operator. Your normal supply contract continues for the rest of your use.
  4. Read the terms before you joinCheck the cost, how shared power is divided, and how you can leave.

📇 Who to contact

Комисия за енергийно и водно регулиране (КЕВР)Supervises energy companies and explains your rightsFor information, and to report a company that breaks the rules📞 (+3592) 988 24 98🔗 www.dker.bg
Електроразпределителни мрежи Запад (ЕРМ Запад) — Западна България (вкл. София)Runs the local grid, meters and connectionsPower cut, meter problem, new connection📞 0700 10 010🔗 ermzapad.bg/bg/contacts
Електроразпределение Юг (EVN) — Югоизточна БългарияRuns the local grid, meters and connectionsPower cut, meter problem, new connection📞 0700 1 0007🔗 www.elyug.bg/SpecialPages/ND_FAQ.aspx
Електроразпределение Север (Energo-Pro) — Североизточна БългарияRuns the local grid, meters and connectionsPower cut, meter problem, new connection📞 0700 161 61🔗 www.erpsever.bg/bg/kontakti

❓ Questions

Do I have to own solar panels?

No. In many schemes you can take part as a member or user without owning an installation.

Does my supplier stay the same?

Usually yes. The shared power is counted first and your supplier provides the rest.

Who registers the sharing?

Normally the grid operator or the body named on this page. Ask them before you start.

📎 Sources

Checked: 2026-09-30

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