The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has moved in to police the solar energy sector in what could slow down uptake of the clean energy by industries. In the Draft Energy (Solar Photovoltaic Systems) Regulations, 2020, the government has set tough licensing and operational conditions for solar investment in the country. For instance, a person shall not engage in the importation, manufacture, sale or installation of solar PV systems or solar PV system components without a valid license issued by EPRA. The Authority shall, from time to time, publish a notice setting out the types of solar PV components and solar PV systems to which the regulation applies. Committee chairman Ephraim Maina cautioned that the rules could slow down the uptake of solar energy in the country.

Source: The Star December 11, 2020 10:30 UTC