Electricity (Solar Water Heating) Regulations, 2019 (S.I. 235 of 2019). Country/Territory Zimbabwe Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Authorization/permit Energy conservation/energy production Enforcement/compliance Renewable energy Standards Transport/storage Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations Abstract These Regulations are made in terms of section 65(q) of the Electricity Act [Chapter 13:19]. The objective of these Regulations is to regulate the installation, licensing, operation, repair, maintenance, retrofit and upgrade of solar water heating systems. Section 3 lays down the application of these Regulations. Section 5 prohibits electrical geysers and requires that all new premises must install and use solar water heating systems. Section 6 provides the exemptions. Section 7 requires compliance with standards mentioned in second schedule. Section 8 allows for conventional backup water heating systems to be installed. Section 11 states that the installed water heaters shall have a minimum guarantee period of five years. Full text English Website www.swm-programme.info References - Legislation Implements Electricity Act [Chapter 13:19]. Legislation | Zimbabwe | 2002 (2013) Keyword: Basic legislation, Energy conservation/energy production, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Capacity building, Concession, Consumer protection, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters, Royalties/fees, Special fund, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX