Kenya - Apply for Licence to Construct Power/ Eletricity Generating Station
ProcedureEdit
All applications for Authorization to construct or reconstruct a generating station should be using the Application for Authorization to Construct or Reconstruct Generating Stations forms.
- Please note
that there are two forms, one form for generating stations up to 40MW and another form for generating stations greater that 40MW. Please ensure that you use the correct form for your generating station.
The applicant must attach concrete evidence that he/she has the necessary technical skills to operate the generating station.
Once you have compiled the information requested and supporting documents for your application, you can apply whenever you wish to.
While the application form has to be submitted in paper form, the EPRA will receive all supporting documentation in electronic format on this website-LINK The completed application, together with all the support documents and application fee, should be delivered or sent to ERC Head-office
Electricity Regulatory Commission.
P.O. Box 42681, 00100 GPO NAIROBI
Eagle Africa Centre, Longonot Road Upperhill
Telephone: +254 20 2847000/197/198/200
E-mail: [email protected]
Please make sure that you use the correct application form and answer all the relevant questions fully.
Required DocumentsEdit
- Environmental Impact Statement (if applicable)
- Construction and commissioning programme (identifying the major milestones in the project development, from authorization to completion)
- Maps(s) or marine charts sufficient to identify the location of the generating station to which the application relates
- Statements of accounts for the last 2 years in respect of your relevant undertakings
- A certificate from applicant stating that no adverse change has occurred, if more than 3 months have passed since the end of the accounting year covered by the accounts submitted.
- If the company is a special purpose vehicle, a statement of the relevant parent company accounts and guarantees.
- An outline 5-year business plan in relation to application, including information on project finance
- Water extraction Licence (if applicable)
- Accepted Connection Offer from the Transmission System Operator or Distribution System Operator for the generating station.
- Power Purchase Agreement
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) - Head Office
Address: Eagle Africa Centre, Longonot Road, Upperhill
Telephone: +254 709 336 000|+254 020 284 7000|+254 708 444 000
Postal Address: P.O. Box 42681 - 00100 NAIROBI, KENYA
E-mail: [email protected]
EPRA Contacts & Offices Location Details
EPRA Website
EligibilityEdit
All individual or business that hold Construction of a power generating station license are Eligible.
FeesEdit
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ValidityEdit
Valid for 5 years
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Processing TimeEdit
60 working days.
Related VideosEdit
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InstructionsEdit
- You must have authorization to construction power generating station , before you apply for Construction generating station PERMIT.
- You must apply to the ERC for an Authorization if you wish to construct or reconstruct a generating station. Each generating station construction or reconstruction project you intend to develop will require a separate Authorization.
- If you commence construction or reconstruction activities prior to obtaining Authorization from the ERC, you may be liable on conviction on indictment to a fine or penalty.
Required InformationEdit
- Names, Physical and Postal Address of Applicant
- Legal Status of the Applicant
- Certificate of Registration,
- Certificate of Incorporation,(if a company)
- Address of generating station
- Name of generating station
- Type of generating station (Mark as applicable)
- List Statutory Consents/Reports required for this generating station including date of grant, date of expected grant or explanation of why not required.
Need for the DocumentEdit
An application under Section 16 of the Electricity Regulation Act, 1999 shall be made to the Commission for Electricity Regulation in accordance with the procedures set out in the Energy Act. Under the 1999 Act, anyone wishing to construct a new generating station or reconstruct an existing generating station must obtain an Authorization from the Energy Regulatory Commission prior to commencing work. All electricity generators must also hold Electricity Generation Licenses. Separate guidance notes and application forms for Generation Licenses are available. This procedure has guidance notes that shall help you to apply for an Authorization from the Energy Regulatory Commission to construct or reconstruct a generating station.
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External LinksEdit
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/ken118420a.pdf
http://www.erc.go.ke/images/docs/Electrical%20Installation%20Work.pdf
http://kenyalaw.org/kl/fileadmin/pdfdownloads/RepealedStatutes/ElectricPowerActCap314.PDF
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