NATIONAL DEVELOP

Policy

Policy 7.1

Policy 7.2

Policy 7.3

Policy 7.4

Policy 7.5

Policy 7.6
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Description Strategies Summary

Strengthen energy efficiency and conservation to Implement energy-saving programs, optimize
reduce energy consumption and promote industrial processes, and establish incentives for
sustainability. efficient energy use.

Promote the development and implementation of Facilitate the development of hydroelectric, wind,
renewable energy projects to diversify energy solar, and geothermal projects with public and
sources. private partnerships.

Enhance the infrastructure for energy generation, Upgrade existing energy infrastructure, invest in
transmission, and distribution to ensure reliability smart grids, and ensure resilience to natural
and efficiency. disasters.

Encourage investment in clean energy Provide tax benefits for clean energy projects,
technologies and innovation to support the support R&D in green technologies, and foster
energy transition. public-private collaboration.

Align energy projects with environmental

Integrate energy planning with environmental
regulations, prioritize low-carbon technologies,
conservation to mitigate climate change impacts.
and strengthen carbon markets.

Expand rural electrification, improve affordability

Promote equitable access to energy resources for
of clean energy solutions, and support
urban and rural populations.
marginalized communities.
 Goals

Increase energy efficiency rates, reduce energy

intensity per GDP unit.

Increase the share of renewable energy in the

national energy mix.

Achieve 99.9% reliability in electricity supply and

reduce transmission losses.

Double investment in renewable energy R&D and

establish new clean energy startups.

Reduce national carbon emissions by 25%

compared to 2023 levels.

Achieve 100% electrification in rural areas and

ensure affordability for low-income households.
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variable
inflows,
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advanced
grid
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balance
supply
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demand.
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Operational Challenges
adequate
energy
storage or
backup
generatio
n, the
electric
system
may
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issues,
raising
the risk of
blackouts
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reliability.
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reliance
on
thermal
plants
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flow
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periods;
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energy
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demand
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energy
policy is
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risks from
reliance
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Policy and Planning Implications
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sources
and
improving
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Excessive
reliance
on run-of-
river
plants
increases
energy
instability
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Energy Security Risks
public
confidenc
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disrupting
economic
activities,
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developm
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 Factors Description
Dependence on consistent water flow makes energy output from run-
Increased Vulnerability to Climate Variability
Variability
of-river plants unreliable during dry seasons, risking shortages.
Fluctuations in supply require costly backup solutions like thermal
Economic Impact
Impact
plants, raising electricity prices and straining budgets.
Run-of-river hydropower plants rely on variable inflows, necessitating
advanced grid management to balance supply and demand. Without
Operational Challenges adequate energy storage or backup generation, the electric system
may experience stability issues, raising the risk of blackouts and
lowering reliability.
Increased reliance on thermal plants during low water flow raises
emissions. Also, each hydroelectric plant must maintain an ecological
Environmental Consequences
flow downstream to support local ecosystems, particularly during dry
periods; however, this is not always enforced.
Securing energy with run-of-river plants requires modern grids, energy
Need for Infrastructure Investment
storage, and demand management upgrades.
A strong energy policy is vital to mitigate risks from reliance on run-of-
Policy and Planning Implications river hydropower, including diversifying energy sources and improving
infrastructure.
Excessive reliance on run-of-river plants increases energy instability,
Energy Security Risks eroding public confidence, disrupting economic activities, and
hindering development.
Need for Infrastructure Investment
Policy and Planning Implications
Energy Security Risks
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plants, raising electricity prices and straining budgets.
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advanced grid
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and
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onthermal
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infrastructure.
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energy storage, and demand management upgrades.
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of-river hydropower, including diversifying energy sources and
improving infrastructure.
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eroding public confidence, disrupting economic activities, and
hindering development.