Law No.102 of 1986 establishing the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA). Country/Territory Egypt Document type Legislation Date 1986 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Institution Renewable energy Research Geographical area Africa, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Northern Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden Entry into force notes This Law enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law consisting of 21 articles aims at establishing, under the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy (MoERE), the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA). NREA primary role is promotion and development of renewable energy in Egypt. Its responsibility includes (i) identification and allocation of sites for renewable energy projects; (ii) conduct technical, economic, and environmental researches to develop the use of new and renewable energy resources; (iii) it is the sole authority to approve alternatives to engineering systems for such uses; and (iv) proposal of standards for new and renewable energy systems. Full text Arabic Website www.nrea.gov.eg References - Legislation Amended by Republican Decree No.135 of 2014 amending some provisions of Law No.102 of 1986 establishing the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA). Legislation | Egypt | 2014 Keyword: Renewable energy, Energy conservation/energy production, Business/industry/corporations Source: FAO, FAOLEX