Renewable Energy Act, 2011 (Act 832). Pays/Territoire Ghana Type du document Législation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Énergie, Environnement gén. Mot clé Bioénergie Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie Protection de l’environnement Énergie renouvelable Biocarburant Commerce/industrie/sociétés Certification Production d'énergie hydroélectrique Fonds spécial Développement durable Autorisation/permis Aire géographique Afrique, Atlantique Nord, Afrique de l'Ouest Résumé The Act provides for the development, management and utilisation of renewable energy sources for the production of heat and power in an efficient and environmentally sustainable manner. The renewable energy is defined as an energy that is obtained from non depleting source including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, bio-fuel, landfill gas, sewage gas, geothermal energy, ocean energy and any other energy source designated in writing by the Minister. The Energy Commission shall be responsible to advise on renewable energy matters, create a platform for collaboration between the government and the private sector and civil society, recommend for exception from customs and levies and promote the local manufacture of components to facilitate the rapid growth of renewable energy sources. For activity in the renewable energy sector a license is required that is granted under the provision of this Act. The renewable energy fund shall be established for providing financial resources for the promotion, development and utilisation of the renewable energy sources. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.energycom.gov.gh