Ammon News - On energy supply security, the Cabinet approved the reasons for a draft bylaw amending the Bylaw Regulating the Connection of Renewable Energy Source Facilities to the Electricity System and Exempting Renewable Energy Source Systems and Rationalising Energy Consumption for 2026.

The draft bylaw would allow citizens and economic sectors to benefit more fully and efficiently from renewable energy by providing greater flexibility for self-generation, encouraging electricity storage and promoting more efficient consumption. It would also improve the viability of investment in clean energy, increase the electricity system’s ability to accommodate additional renewable energy capacity, and maintain a stable and reliable electricity grid for all subscribers.

The draft bylaw builds on the Kingdom’s progress in renewable energy, which now accounts for about 27 percent of electricity generation needs. The Energy Sector Strategy for 2025–2035 aims to raise this share to 40 percent by 2035, increasing reliance on domestic energy sources and reducing dependence on imported conventional energy.

The draft bylaw is also part of a broader effort to strengthen the role of renewable energy in the national energy mix and expand the electricity system’s capacity to accommodate additional renewable energy safely and sustainably. It is in line with the strategic targets of the national energy sector and supports the Kingdom’s international commitments to reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change.

The proposed rules would give citizens and establishments greater flexibility in meeting their electricity needs through renewable energy, while encouraging them to store electricity for later use. They would also provide citizens and investors with a clearer framework before deciding to invest in renewable energy by setting out permitted capacities, connection mechanisms, storage requirements and energy-efficiency requirements.

The expansion of energy storage and energy-efficiency systems would also help develop services linked to the clean energy sector, including the design, installation and maintenance of renewable energy systems and batteries, as well as energy auditing services and energy-efficiency solutions. This would support the development of local expertise and services in the growing sector.

The draft bylaw was prepared following discussions with government and regulatory bodies, electricity companies, representatives of economic sectors, specialists and renewable energy investors. It was also based on a regulatory impact assessment aimed at encouraging investment in and expansion of clean energy.

Implementation of the amended bylaw will be monitored and evaluated using indicators measuring the expansion of renewable energy projects, installed electricity generation capacity, additional storage capacity and their impact on the electricity system. A comprehensive review will be conducted three years after the bylaw enters into force to develop the relevant procedures, assess the extent to which its objectives have been achieved, and evaluate its impact on electricity tariffs and the stability of the national electricity system.