ENERGY POLICY UPDATES. MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY Republic of Maldives

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1 ENERGY POLICY UPDATES MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY Republic of Maldives

2 Affordable and clean energy

3 Policy 01: Strengthen the institutional and regulatory framework of the energy sector 7.a. By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology

4 POLICY 01: STRENGTHEN THE INSTITUTIONAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF THE ENERGY SECTOR By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology Developing human resource capacity in the energy sector Trainings abroad trainings, 33 people trained trainings,35 people trained trainings, 44 people trained In 2016, MEE signed an MOU of MVR 1.3 M with the Maldives National University to integrate and deliver Green Building Concepts particularly energy efficiency modules in training programs of the Maldives National University

5 POLICY 01: STRENGTHEN THE INSTITUTIONAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK OF THE ENERGY SECTOR By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology Enhancing capacity of the regulator AF Mercados EMI-summarises the main actions to be taken in order to implement the Policy goals in relation with RES development and achieving of carbon neutrality MEA staff trained in Knowledge Transfer Workshop on Appliance Labelling Regulation for providing public electricity service in Male and the Atolls Regulation for Grid-connection of Renewable energy systems through Net Metering, Regulation No: 2015/R-231 Regulation for Licensing for Power Generation and Distribution, Regulation No: 2015/R- 143 Enhancing capacity within utility companies to enhance and expand their contribution to energy sector development Deloitte-STELCO business plan (financial) prepared

6 By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology Enhance capacity building of the private sector 2016-Needs assessment stakeholder consultation workshop to develop and incorporate Green Building Concept into Bachelor and Master of Architecture program by Maldives National University (20 participants) Strengthening national, regional and international cooperation in energy sector 2016-Workshop on energy efficiency for building design professionals (20 participants) MDBs ADB-POISED project EIB-POISED project WB-ESMAP project, ASPIRE project Establish and enforce a legal framework and policies to alleviate barriers for energy sector development and mitigate associated risks Organizations IRENA-Roadmap SEC ISA Strengthen the policy and regulatory framework Formulate and publish energy act Revised energy policy

7 By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology Create a transparent and fair regulatory environment that appropriately balances the interests of service providers and consumers Regulation for providing public electricity service in Male and the Atolls Guideline for Approval of Standby Power Generation Guideline for Power System Approval Guideline for Cable Approval Regulation for Grid-connection of Renewable energy systems through Net Metering, Regulation No: 2015/R-231 FIT General Guideline Guideline on Technical Requirements for Photovoltaic Grid-connection Regulation for Licensing for Power Generation and Distribution, Regulation No: 2015/R-143

8 By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology Develop and enhance national research and development efforts in the energy sector Research and development Install LIDAR in two locations to see the feasibility of wind energy Ocean Energy Resources Assessment with support from Italy government ESMAP-Monthly solar data collected in Hanimaadhoo, Hulhule, Kaadehdhoo and Gan Establish a mechanism for energy sector data collection and improve access MEA is working to create a database related to electricity generation and consumption in all islands of Maldives Electricity Data Book Energy management systems will be installed in each and every island under POISED program

9 Policy 2: Promote energy conservation and efficiency 7.3 By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency

10 POLICY 2: PROMOTE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY 7.3 by 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency Create an enabling environment for energy efficiency and energy conservation Ongoing-Research on consumer behavior and preferences regarding energy efficiency in households (1,894 households surveyed) 2016-Needs assessment stakeholder consultation workshop to develop and incorporate Green Building Concept into Bachelor and Master of Architecture program by Maldives National University (20 participants) 2016-Workshop on energy efficiency for building design professionals (20 participants) FAHIALI Program

11 POLICY 2: PROMOTE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY 7.3 by 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency Increasing awareness on energy efficiency and energy conservation Demand side energy efficiency programs (EE & EC awareness campaigns) In 2016 and 2017, awareness programs conducted in 13 Atolls In 2016, MEE signed MOUs with Maldives Girl Guides Association and Scout Association of Maldives to implement badges focused on climate change and energy efficiency for all age groups of Girl Guides and Scouts. Estimated outreach is 10,000 members Its cool at 25 LED Saves 2016 TV drama Dhenegannamaa produced by MEE and telecasted on Public Service Media s TV channel Television Maldives. The drama convey the message of importance of using electric items in an energy efficient way

12 POLICY 2: PROMOTE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY 7.3 by 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency Increasing awareness on energy efficiency and energy conservation 2016, video spots What is Energy Efficiency?, Air Conditioner Temperature Setting, Air Conditioner Maintenance, Energy Saving Tips on MEE Facebook page. (Outreach 10,000 people) 2016, Energy efficiency stall at Rasfannu (100 visitors) Distribution of leaflets 2016, Energy efficiency art competition (134 artworks submitted, 8 awarded prizes) 2017-Field assessment carried out to facilitate developing the Gan MMS facility as an iconic green and energy efficient building (about 800 visitors yearly)

13 POLICY 2: PROMOTE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY 7.3 by 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency Adopt implementation of energy management practices Energy efficiency and conservation program Fahiali Distribute 500,000 energy efficient LED lights Distribute 500,000 energy efficient LED lights 2016-Workshop on energy efficiency targeting Facility Managers of Ministries (18 participants) LED Saves Its Cool Implementing energy labelling program for major energy consuming equipment and appliance in industrial and domestic sector Demand side energy efficiency programs EE Standards and labeling-contract signed to conduct technical analysis of market to develop energy efficiency labels and standards program

14 POLICY 2: PROMOTE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENCY 7.3 by 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency Develop and publish Energy Efficiency Index Develop a standard and monitoring plan for the quality of fossil fuel sold in the country Developing and enforcing standards for exhaust emissions for power plants, vehicles and vessels that use fossil fuel in order to improve air quality Emission testing by EPA for old and new cars and motorbikes EPA is currently collecting the baseline information required to revise the Vehicular Emission Standards in collaboration with Maldives Polytechnic. The standard is being implemented by the transport authority of the Maldives. A guideline regarding waste incineration has been drafted and published in EPA website (not gazetted yet) to facilitate the construction and operation of waste incinerators safely and to mitigate the adverse environmental (including emissions) and health impacts that may arise.

15 Policy 3: Increase the share of renewable energy in the national energy mix 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix

16 POLICY 3: INCREASE THE SHARE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE NATIONAL ENERGY MIX 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix Create enabling environment for large scale investments in renewable energy Maldives SREP (Scaling Up Renewable Energy Program) Investment Plan, a critical plan to meet the policy priorities of the Government and SDGs ASPIRE (Accelerating Sustainable Private Investment in Renewable Energy) aims to scale up renewable energy installations through private sector projects & programs Key focus of this program is to create project structure conducive for private sector participation, which includes design of an appropriate project framework & agreements that result in making the project bankable & attractive to private sector projects & programs Under ASPIRE an initial project of 1.5MW awarded in 2015

17 POLICY 3: INCREASE THE SHARE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE NATIONAL ENERGY MIX 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix Create enabling environment for large scale investments in renewable energy POISED ( Preparing Outer Islands for Sustainable Energy Development) aims to scale up renewable energy installations through public sector interventions Key focus of this program is to support achieving full RE systems on small electricity consuming islands and make the power systems ready to accept energy from intermittent RE by improving supply side efficiencies Under POISED 2.5MW awarded in 2015 with supply side improvements in 9 islands Renewable energy Install RE at least up to 30% of daytime peak load in all inhabited islands To date 5MW of RE has been installed

18 POLICY 3: INCREASE THE SHARE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE NATIONAL ENERGY MIX 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix Create an enabling environment for domestic users to invest in renewable energy Establish innovative financing mechanisms to facilitate high upfront investments necessary for renewable energy projects Launched Net metering regulation in 2015 ASPIRE (Accelerating Sustainable Private Investment in Renewable Energy) aims to scale up renewable energy installations through private sector projects & programs Key focus of this program is to create project structure conducive for private sector participation, which includes design of an appropriate project framework & agreements that result in making the project bankable & attractive to private sector projects & programs Established BML Green Fund in 2015 Provide concessional loans to RE projects/programs FRESA Fund RED Fund

19 POLICY 3: INCREASE THE SHARE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE NATIONAL ENERGY MIX 7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix Encourage private sector renewable energy development and deployment Launched Net metering regulation in 2015 Increase awareness among public on renewable energy opportunities In 2016 and 2017, awareness programs conducted in 13 Atolls Encourage resort sector to develop a renewable energy portfolio Duty exemption Green resort award

20 Policy 4: Improving the reliability and sustainability of electricity service 7.1 By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services 7.b. By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, small island developing states, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support

21 POLICY 4: IMPROVING THE RELIABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF ELECTRICITY SERVICE 7.1 By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services Devising means to reliably meet energy demands in a consistent manner assuring security and reliability of supply Improve the operational performance of service providers to manage the electric power infrastructure Achieved universal access to electricity in 2008 Power system upgradation Increase fuel storage capacity in islands Establish fuel flow meters Generate power using RE Trainings and awareness to O &M Project for Clean Energy Promotion in Male -15 technicians at STELCO s Distribution Unit has sufficient knowledge and skills to conduct the operation and maintenance of the PV system through the trainings conducted by the project.

22 POLICY 4: IMPROVING THE RELIABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF ELECTRICITY SERVICE 7.1 By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services Increase efficiency of the energy systems and quality of energy services provided Supply side energy efficiency programs Power system rehabilitation Distribution networks Generator sets Review and regularly implement electricity tariff adjustments Develop and up-date an integrated system management and expansion plan for utilities

23 Policy 5: Increase national energy security 7.b. By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, small island developing states, and landlocked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support

24 POLICY 5: INCREASE NATIONAL ENERGY SECURITY 7.b. by 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, small island developing states, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programme of support Establish adequate and environmentally sound framework for hydrocarbon exploration and development Ensure environmentally safe and adequate storage, supply and distribution of fuel to meet the demand To develop a roadmap to produce 70% of energy from clean energy sources by 2020 Consultant has been hired and working