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Resolution No.2 of 2017 regulating the connection of electricity production units from renewable energy to the electricity distribution system at the Electricity and Water Authority.

Country/Territory
Bahrain
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Energy, Environment gen.
Keyword
Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Protection of environment Sustainable development
Geographical area
Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Persian Gulf, Small Island Developing States, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force the day after its publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Resolution consisting of 19 articles aims at (i) establishing a clear legislative framework that regulates the linking of renewable energy production units to the electricity distribution system; (ii) encouraging community members and institutions to produce electricity from renewable energy sources; (iii) contributing to the diversification of energy sources by increasing the share of renewable energy within the sources of energy production; (iv) compliance with the national policies and objectives related to renewable energy; (v) contributing to the protection of the environment by reducing the carbon footprint in the Kingdom; (vi) promoting the growth of the green economy for sustainable development; (vii) ensuring the right of every consumer to install renewable energy production equipment and connect it to the electricity distribution system. The Resolution mainly regulates the relationship between the three main subjects, which are (i) Electricity and Water Authority (EWA); (ii) the Unit of electricity production from renewable energy; and (iii) the producer, that is any person who produces electricity from renewable sources for personal use and connects it to the electricity distribution system in accordance with the conditions provided by this resolution.

Full text
Arabic
Website
www.ewa.bh

References - Legislation

Amended by

Decision No.1 of 2019 amending Article 8 of Resolution No.2 of 2017 regulating the connection of electricity production units from renewable energy to the electricity distribution system at the Electricity and Water Authority.

Legislation | Bahrain | 2019

Keyword: Energy conservation/energy production, Renewable energy

Source: FAO, FAOLEX