Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff (REFIT) programme

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Category: Executive

Document Type: Rules

Role: Main

Draft Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff Rules for Namibia, April 3, 2014

This document, a draft dated April 3, 2014, outlines the proposed Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff (REFIT) Rules for the Republic of Namibia. Its purpose is to ensure a secure power supply using conventional and renewable resources, support technological development in the renewable energy sector, foster private sector investment in grid-connected renewable energy through targeted incentives (including fiscal measures), and expand renewable energy access in remote, off-grid areas. The scope of the rules covers feed-in tariffs for biomass, solar, and wind energy projects, based on their respective capacity. The document is structured into parts covering Definitions, Feed-in Tariffs, Rules, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Guidelines, and Application Procedures. It references the Government's objectives articulated in the White Paper on Energy Policy, 1998, and the Electricity Act, 2007 (Act No. 4 of 2007). The Electricity Control Board is the proclaiming authority, having invited stakeholder comments on the proposed rules, PPA guidelines, and application procedures. The document includes a disclaimer noting its draft status, lack of legal vetting, and the need for further review and consultation with stakeholders and legal counsel.

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DRAFT April 3, 2014
THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
RENEWABLE ENERGY FEED-IN TARIFF RULES
DISCLAIMER: This document is drafted by Nexant solely for discussion purposes; it has
not been drafted by local or any other legal counsel, and further, it has not been checked
against applicable local and/or other relevant laws. Consultations and due diligence
processes with key stakeholders need to be finalised and this draft document needs to be
vetted and endorsed by all concerned state agencies’ legal advisors. Accordingly, this draft
document needs to be further reviewed, revised, and/or completed as advised by local and
any other legal counsel and in compliance with applicable local and/or other relevant laws
and neither Nexant nor its subcontractors will be held liable for any damage, loss or injury,
towards any party, including any claim arising from it.
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WHEREAS the Government of the Republic of Namibia wishes to ensure a secure supply of
power to meet internal demand, based on the utilization of conventional and renewable energy
resources, support the technological development of the new and renewable energy subsector
and foster private sector investment in Grid-connected renewable energy resources through the
creation of targeted incentives, including fiscal and other measures;
WHEREAS the Government of the Republic of Namibia continues to support and expand the
utilization of renewable energy resources to provide access to modern energy supplies in remote
areas not served by the Grid;
WHEREAS the Government of the Republic of Namibia has articulated objectives for the
power sector within the context of the White Paper on Energy Policy, 1998, the Electricity Act,
2007 (Act No. 4 of 2007);
WHEREAS the Electricity Control Board has invited all stakeholders to review and submit their
comments on the proposed Rules as well as the associated PPA Guidelines and Application
Procedures;
NOW THEREFORE, in accordance with _______________ through the powers vested in
___________the Electricity Control Board hereby proclaims, as follows:
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DRAFT April 3, 2014
Table of Contents
THE REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA .................................................................................................1
RENEWABLE ENERGY FEED-IN TARIFF RULES ................................................................1
PART I – DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................4
PART II – FEED IN TARIFFS ................................................................................................9
PART III – RULES ................................................................................................................ 10
PART IV – PPA GUIDELINES ............................................................................................. 18
PART V – APPLICATION PROCEDURES .......................................................................... 22
APPENDIX – REFIT COMPARISON CHARTS ................................................................. 28
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PART I – DEFINITIONS
1.1 In order to facilitate the understanding of the REFIT Rules described herein, the following
capitalized terms shall have the meaning provided below and any reference to the singular
includes the plural and vice versa:

Tags: Biomass, Electricity, Energy, Energy Supply, Fit, Incentive, Investment, Policy, Regulation, Renewable Energy, Solar, Wind

Sector: Energy

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