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Law No. ZRU-539 “On use of renewable energy sources”.

Country/Territory
Uzbekistan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Bioenergy Biofuel International relations/cooperation Transport/storage Internal trade
Geographical area
Aral Sea, Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force on the day of its official publication.
Abstract

The scope of this Law shall be regulation of the relations in the field of the use of renewable energy sources. Renewable energy sources shall be intended solar, wind, earth's (geothermal) heat, natural water flow, biomass, which are naturally restored in the environment. Use of renewable energy sources shall be intended activities related to research and development, experimental design, survey, implementation, design, construction, installation and maintenance works, as well as energy generation from renewable energy sources, its transportation, storage, trade and consumption. The main directions of the state policy in the field of renewable energy sources shall be as follows: (a) determination of priority directions and implementation of measures in the field of renewable energy sources use; (b) development and implementation of state and other programs in the field of renewable energy sources; (c) strengthening energy security of the country, diversification of the fuel and energy balance in terms of electricity, heat and biogas production using renewable energy sources; (d) stimulation of introduction of innovative technologies, scientific and technical developments in the field of renewable energy, energy efficiency, expansion and localization of production of renewable energy plants; (e) improvement of organizational and legal mechanisms for the involvement of business entities in the creation of generating capacities on the basis of proven technologies for the use of renewable energy sources; (f) state support and stimulation of energy producers from renewable energy sources, as well as producers of renewable energy installations; and (g) development of international cooperation in the field of renewable energy sources use. This Law contains VII Chapters divided into 28 Articles. Chapter I lays down general provisions. Chapter II regards regulation in the field of the use of renewable energy sources. Chapter III regards state support and stimulation in the field of the use of renewable energy sources. Chapter IV defines the particulars of the use of renewable energy sources. Chapter V regards state registration and application of electricity tariffs in the field of the use of renewable energy sources. Chapter VI regards technical regulation, standardization, conformity assessment and requirements in the field of renewable energy. Chapter VII lays down final provisions.

Full text
Russian
Website
lex.uz

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Presidential Decree No. PP-4422 “On accelerated measures for the improvement of energy efficiency in economic sectors and social sphere, introduction of energy saving technologies and development of renewable energy sources.”

Legislation | Uzbekistan | 2019

Keyword: Policy/planning, Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX