Unlicensed Solar Limits in 2025 and the Rooftop Opportunity
Unlicensed solar is capped at 5 MW, with 25 kW for homes and non-commercial buildings. In the era of hourly netting, why does rooftop solar stand out?
What is unlicensed generation?
Unlicensed generation lets you build solar (GES) to cover your own consumption, within set capacity limits and without a generation license. It is governed by EPDK's Unlicensed Electricity Generation Regulation.
Current limits in 2025
- Maximum installed power for unlicensed systems: 5 MW.
- Homes and non-commercial buildings (apartments, complexes, villas, mosques): 25 kW (raised from 10 kW by the 10 March 2022 decision).
- Businesses: installed power up to the connection-agreement power.
Why rooftop stands out
With hourly netting, value shifted to consuming generation in the hour it is produced (self-consumption). Rooftop solar generates at the point of consumption, fitting this logic exactly; its self-consumption rate is naturally high. Adding storage strengthens the case for evening loads.
For investors
- Check your roof area and connection power; set the right capacity.
- Size for self-consumption; evaluate storage if needed.
- Run an hourly generation–consumption and payback analysis before investing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum unlicensed installed power?
Under the current regulation, the maximum installed power for unlicensed systems is 5 MW.
What is the limit for homes/rooftops?
For homes and non-commercial buildings it was raised to 25 kW by the 10 March 2022 decision.
What is the limit for a business?
For businesses, unlicensed installed power can be up to the connection-agreement power.
Is rooftop solar worthwhile under hourly netting?
Yes. Rooftop solar generates at the consumption point, so its self-consumption rate is high — the most advantageous setup after hourly netting.