Definition

What Is GES Netting?

What is GES netting? GES netting is the process of offsetting electricity generated by an unlicensed solar power plant (GES) against consumption at the same connection point. From 1 May 2026, unlicensed generation moves from monthly total netting to hourly netting; each hour's production is matched with consumption in that same hour. Energy that is netted is not double-billed; net consumption is reflected on the invoice.

Why it matters

The return on rooftop and ground-mounted GES investment depends largely on the netting ratio. An industrial facility that produces at midday and consumes in the evening draws energy from the grid during night hours under the hourly system; profile differences invisible under monthly total netting appear on the invoice as net consumption. Hourly netting is administered through the EPİAŞ Unlicensed Generation Module (LÜM); production–consumption matching must be monitored on an hourly basis. The paid generation limit (twice the previous year's consumption) affects sales planning. Facilities in the residential subscriber group continue monthly netting regardless of installed capacity.

Impact on the bill

For netted kWh, the consumer invoice does not show separate "you produced" and "you consumed" double billing; energy offset on an hourly basis is deducted from the net consumption calculation. In hours when production does not cover consumption, grid purchases are billed under the supply contract, SKTT, or regulated supplier tariff. Surplus production (excess energy) is subject to separate sales and limit rules. After the switch to hourly netting, unit cost should be calculated on net consumption rather than gross consumption; profile shift must be considered when comparing with the pre-GES period.

How ENOPTIMAL tracks it

The ENOPTIMAL production management module combines inverter and OSOS data to display the hourly production–consumption profile. Netting scenario analysis tracks which hours generate net consumption and the self-consumption ratio. Multi-site portfolio and inverter brand integrations are supported on the GES production monitoring landing page. Production and consumption are maintained in the same data model for reporting aligned with EPDK rules in our Hourly Netting 2026 guide.

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about electricity invoices and consumption management.

When did hourly netting start?

Under EPDK regulation, hourly netting applies to unlicensed generation facilities from 1 May 2026. Facilities in the residential subscriber group continue with monthly netting.

Are two invoices issued for netted energy?

No. Netted kWh is offset against consumption on an hourly basis; the consumer invoice reflects a single consumption bill based on net consumption. Monetary settlement runs through the EPİAŞ–regulated supplier–supplier chain.

Is GES netting different from self-consumption?

Self-consumption is the use of generated energy within the facility; netting is the official offsetting step for that match. Under the hourly system, the self-consumption ratio depends on profile alignment.

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