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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