INDIA: Policy for Repowering of the Wind Power Projects

This policy's objective is to promote optimum utilisation of wind energy resources by creating facilitative framework for repowering. Indeed, most of the wind-turbines installed up to the year 2000 are of capacity below 500 kW and are at sites having high wind energy potential. In order to optimally utilise the wind energy resources repowering is required. The policy offers incentives to implement the repowering effort.

SAMOA: Strategy for the Development of Samoa (SDS) 2016/17-2019/20: 'Accelerating Sustainable Development and Broadening Opportunities for All'

The SDS identifies the four priority areas of development and 14 key outcomes to be achieved for Samoa over the next four fiscal years. Strategic outcomes and indicators for each Key Outcome have been identified, developed and tested through an inclusive consultation process. The SDS is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Accelerated Modality of Action (SAMOA) Pathway. The government is committed to engaging stakeholders to help guide the development of Samoa over the next four years. In particular, the Key Outcome 12 is represented by the achievement of Quality Energy Supply in order to provide Samoa with energy self-sufficiency and reduced reliance on the importation of fossil fuels. Focus is on the research, development and use of alternative renewable energy sources.

JAPAN: New Low Carbon Technology Plan

The Plan outlines technology development plans of the Government of Japan. In particular, it provides for a "Roadmap of Innovative Technologies and Measures for Their Domestic Diffusion"; it addresses the "Strengthening of Policies for Steady Promotion of Technology Development"; and it offers an overview on "Global Expansion and Permeation Measures". Through this plan, Japan will propose the course of development and diffusion of its environmental and energy technologies and express a clear view in global expansion and diffusion of such technologies in order to address global issues such as energy starvation, thereby contributing to reduction of 50% global GHG emission by 2050.

PAKISTAN: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Alternative & Renewable Energy) Distributed Generation and Net Metering Regulations, 2015

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority, established the following Regulations to establish a framework for the regulation of Distributed Generation by using alternative and renewable energy and net metering,

SRI LANKA: General Policy Guidelines on the Electricity Industry for the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (2009)

These General Policy Guidelines derive from the prescription of the Section 5 of the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No. 20 of 2009 whereby the Minister of Power and Energy shall have the power to formulate general policy guidelines in respect of the electricity industry and these guidelines are to be forwarded to the Cabinet of Ministers for approval. The existing National Energy Policy and Strategies of Sri Lanka as published in the Extraordinary Gazette No. 1553/10 on 10th June 2008 gave guidance in formulating the General Policy Guidelines. The Guidelines address rural electrification, fuel diversity, electricity tariffs, generation and distribution, financing, compensation and safety, consumer services and exemptions from licensing.

SRI LANKA: Distribution Code of Sri Lanka (2012)

The Distribution Code of Sri Lanka (hereafter referred to as “Distribution Code”) has been formulated in terms of the provisions of Clause 18 (c) and 3.1 (c) of the Sri Lanka Electricity Act, No 20 of 2009 (SLEA 2009), which require the licensees to develop, implement and maintain technical or operational codes; the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to approve and regulate the implementation of such codes. It specifies criteria, guidelines, basic rules, procedures, responsibilities, standards and obligations for the operation, maintenance and development of the Distribution System to ensure a safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Distribution System to provide a quality and secure electricity supply as reasonably as practicable.

SRI LANKA: Decision on Non-Conventional Renewable Energy Purchase Tariffs 2012-2013

Sri Lanka offers feed-in tariffs for wind, biomass, small-hydro and waste-to-power projects. This document offers the set of decisions the Commission has made on NonConventional Renewable Energy purchase tariff for the period effective from 1st January 2012 to 31st December 2013.

INDIA: Ministerial Notification on Energy Consumption Standards for Motor Vehicles

This Notification specifies energy consumption standards for motor vehicles which are type approved under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, with at least four wheels, other than quadricycles, used for the carriage of passengers and their luggage and comprising not more than nine seats including driver’s seat, and of Gross Vehicle Weight not exceeding three thousand and five hundred kilograms for the purpose of manufacturing or importing for sale.