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Feed-in Tariff (FiT)

Application Procedures for Grid Connection and FiT

While the requirements applicable to a particular renewable energy (RE) system would depend on individual circumstances, the following gives an overview of the key application procedures involved in setting up a RE system and applying for Feed-in Tariff (FiT) in general.

Technical Assessment by the Power Companies
System Installation
On-site Check, FiT Meter Installation, Grid Connection by the Power Companies
Please refer to the power companies’ websites or contact them for further information:
: 2678 0322
: 2510 2701
Other Requirements
Requirements in relation to Electricity Safety
Requirements in relation to Building Safety
Requirements / advices in relation to Fire Safety
  • For small-scale of solar energy generation systems installation, e.g. minor works, it is recommended to provide a dry powder type fire extinguisher.
  • For installation requiring submission of general building plans, requirements for fire service installations and equipment will be formulated on a case-by-case basis by the Fire Services Department.
  • Installation of solar energy generation systems on building refuge floor/roof or designated means of escape is not permitted.
  • For Installation of solar energy generation systems on other building roofs, space for temporary shelter from fire / emergencies, and access to all means of escape / exits should be maintained.
Requirements in relation to Land and Planning Matters
  • Installation of solar energy generation system for generating electricity for a permitted use is regarded as an ancillary use and no planning permission from the Town Planning Board (the Board) is required.
  • Installation of stand-alone solar energy generation system on vacant land for the FiT Scheme is regarded as “Public Utility Installation” and planning permission from the Board may be required subject to the provisions of the statutory plan concerned. The Board has promulgated a set of This link will open in a new windowassessment criteria for considering planning applications for solar energy generation system made under Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance (Cap. 131).
  • Applicable requirements will also depend on the provisions of the land lease in respect of the site.
Requirements in relation to Business Registration

Individuals (not in the course of any other business) installing RE systems at their residential premises are exempted from the payment of profits tax in respect of the FiT payments received through participation in the FiT Scheme, and also exempt them from the requirement to apply for business registration.

If you are not sure about the requirements applicable to installation of RE systems at your premises, you are encouraged to seek advice from a professional.

In order to further encourage the development of distributed RE , individuals (not in the course of any other business) installing RE systems at their residential premises are exempted from the payment of profits tax in respect of the FiT payments received through participation in the FiT Scheme, and also exempt them from the requirement to apply for business registration. (Details can be referred to press release issued by the Government dated 1 March 2020: This link will open in a new windowhttps://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202003/01/P2020022800340.htm?fontSize=1)

At the same time, as mentioned in the 2018-19 Budget, the Government has further enhanced tax concessions for capital expenditure incurred by enterprises by allowing tax deduction for RE (and qualified energy efficiency (EE)) installations to be claimed in full in one year instead of five years. The shorter deduction period would also help reduce the upfront capital expenditure of businesses to procure RE and qualified EE installations.