Renewable Energy Feed in Tariff (REFIT) programme
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. 1 | Page DRAFT April 3, 2014 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: 2 | Page 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 3 | Page DRAFT April 3, 2014 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