{"id":11152,"date":"2026-03-05T15:37:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T15:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rojas-lawfirm.com\/?p=11152"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T15:37:21","slug":"supreme-decree-no-5549-expansion-of-distributed-generation-and-the-introduction-of-a-medium-scale-renewable-framework","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rojas-lawfirm.com\/en\/supreme-decree-no-5549-expansion-of-distributed-generation-and-the-introduction-of-a-medium-scale-renewable-framework\/","title":{"rendered":"Supreme Decree No. 5549: Expansion of Distributed Generation and the Introduction of a Medium-Scale Renewable Framework"},"content":{"rendered":"

Supreme Decree No. 5549: Expansion of Distributed Generation and the Introduction of a Medium-Scale Renewable Framework<\/strong><\/p>\n

On 18 February 2026, the Bolivian Government enacted Supreme Decree No. 5549<\/strong>, amending the Distributed Generation regime (DS 4477 and DS 5167) and introducing a new regulatory category: Medium-Scale Distributed Generation (1 MW to 6 MW)<\/strong>\u00a0 .<\/p>\n

The Decree forms part of Bolivia\u2019s broader policy of energy transition and diversification of the national energy matrix toward renewable sources.<\/p>\n

Structural Changes Introduced by DS 5549<\/strong><\/p>\n

Unlike prior reforms focused primarily on small-scale self-consumption systems, DS 5549 expands the regulatory framework to allow larger distributed renewable projects with commercial injection capacity, while maintaining separation from the national dispatch system.<\/p>\n

The key innovations include<\/p>\n

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  1. Creation of Medium-Scale Distributed Generation (1\u20136 MW)<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Projects in this range:<\/p>\n

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    • inject exclusively into distribution networks;<\/li>\n
    • do not participate in the national economic dispatch;<\/li>\n
    • do not require a generation licence or concession;<\/li>\n
    • operate under regulatory authorisation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      1. Stabilised Remuneration Mechanism<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        The Regulator will determine a stabilised energy price based on efficiency and sustainability criteria.<\/p>\n

        The National Load Dispatch Committee will incorporate these transactions into the Wholesale Electricity Market framework, with remuneration covered proportionally by demand agents.<\/p>\n

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        1. Net Metering Maintained for Small Distributed Generators<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Traditional distributed generators continue operating under a net metering system.<\/p>\n

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          1. Electric Vehicle Charging Integration<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Distributed generation systems are expressly authorised in EV charging stations, linking renewable policy with electromobility strategy.<\/p>\n

            Regulatory and Contractual Implications<\/strong><\/p>\n

            From a legal and operational standpoint, DS 5549:<\/p>\n

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            • formalises contractual obligations between generators and distributors;<\/li>\n
            • requires certified installation companies;<\/li>\n
            • places network adaptation costs on generators;<\/li>\n
            • introduces reporting obligations to the Regulator and Load Dispatch Committee;<\/li>\n
            • mandates regulatory development within 30 business days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              This signals a move toward greater formalisation and institutional oversight of distributed renewable participation.<\/p>\n

              Investment and Market Implications<\/strong><\/p>\n

              The introduction of a 1\u20136 MW distributed category creates a new segment between rooftop self-consumption and large-scale generation projects.<\/p>\n

              Potential implications include:<\/p>\n

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              • increased private investment in solar and hybrid systems;<\/li>\n
              • improved bankability through stabilised remuneration;<\/li>\n
              • opportunities for industrial self-generation plus injection;<\/li>\n
              • expansion of renewable infrastructure linked to logistics and EV charging hubs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                The absence of concession requirements significantly lowers entry barriers for mid-sized renewable projects.<\/p>\n

                Strategic Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Supreme Decree No. 5549 represents a structural evolution of Bolivia\u2019s distributed generation framework.<\/p>\n

                By enabling medium-scale renewable participation without full-generation licensing, while introducing stabilised pricing and formal contractual obligations, the Government seeks to balance:<\/p>\n

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                • regulatory control,<\/li>\n
                • investor predictability,<\/li>\n
                • network stability, and<\/li>\n
                • energy transition objectives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  For investors, energy-intensive industries and infrastructure developers, the Decree opens a technically viable and legally structured pathway for mid-scale renewable deployment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  Supreme Decree No. 5549: Expansion of Distributed Generation and the Introduction of a Medium-Scale Renewable Framework On 18 February 2026, the Bolivian Government enacted Supreme Decree No. 5549, amending the Distributed Generation regime (DS 4477 and DS 5167) and introducing a new regulatory category: Medium-Scale Distributed Generation (1 MW to 6 MW)\u00a0 . 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