[Solar: El Salvador begins implementing renewable self-consumption framework]

Published: Aug 18, 2026 13:48

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El Salvador has begun implementing its new regulatory framework for renewable energy self-consumption. The General Directorate of Energy, Hydrocarbons, and Mines has launched official procedures for authorizing providers and installing renewable self-consumption systems, initially applying to solar PV systems. The framework implements the Law for the Promotion of Renewable Energy Use, approved in October 2025, together with special regulations published in April 2026. It covers requirements for the import, sale, design, installation, approval, grid connection, operation, maintenance and supervision of renewable self-consumption systems. The rules allow users to inject surplus electricity into the distribution grid and receive compensation, while also extending incentives to storage systems linked to renewable generation. Tax benefits related to income tax, VAT and import tariffs will be available for 10 years.

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