Energy Act

The Energy Act establishes the Seychelles Energy Commission and Seychelles Energy Board. It makes provisions for electricity related activities, renewable energy sources, energy efficiency, Clean Development Mechanism, tariffs and charges, consumer protection rights, issuance of licenses and permits.The renewable energy related provisions of the act state: 1- The use of RE will be promoted in all sectors. 2- The Energy Commission may develop specialized power purchase agreements depending on the nature of RE resource and on the capacity of proposed project. 3- The Commission will carry out and facilitate the provision of RE related information to encourage the use of renewable energy.