small-scale solar pv systems regulations erd - ta 012 v01 17 and the additional requirements for saudi arabia this regulation apply to the distribution service provider qualified consumer contractor and any other persons involved in connecting the small pv solar systems to the distribution system and or associated with the net measurement arrangements with the distribution service provider. the capacity of the system must be within the specified and permitted capacity. the system must be located in a qualified consumer facility. the capacity in the facility should not exceed 2 mw. the combined capacity shall not exceed 5 mw and the vehicle shall be in different facilities owned by the same qualified consumer in a supply area of one electricity department. the capacity should not be less than 1 kw. the system must be connected and operated safely with the distribution system. this regulation do not apply to solar photovoltaic systems with a capacity exceeding 2 mw or less than 1 kw or pv solar systems that do not operate in parallel with the distribution system. this regulation do not prevent investors from the right to implement pv projects with a capacity exceeding 2 megawatts where there are alternative mechanisms prepared for such projects by the main buyer. the authority shall be entitled to amend these regulations as this is required. content in this regulation specifies the following introduction 1.1 address and time of application 1.2 objective definitions scope and application general provisions qualified consumer and single project capacity counters maximum annual ceiling for application and generation 7.1 combined power limit for small photovoltaic solar systems 7.2 adapter capacity 7.3 delivery to the distribution system general requirements for delivery the process of connecting small photovoltaic solar systems 8-1 ste 1 selection of contractor consultant solar pv systems 8-2 ste 2 initial inquiry for photovoltaic solar systems ste 3 adopt the design ste 4 examination and operation accreditation and qualification 9.1 accreditation of consultants contractors solar photovoltaic systems 9.2 adoption of photovoltaic solar devices measurement and billing encouraging the installation of small photovoltaic solar systems net measurement arrangements reports maintenance conflict management