Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006)

Rules

Grid Capacity Allocation Rules

3. Objectives of the Grid Capacity Allocation Rules

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3.1 The objectives of these Rules are to:
(a) promote investment in the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI);
(b) ensure the efficient, fair, and reliable use of the electricity grid infrastructure;
(c) improve capacity allocation to prioritise projects that are ready to connect while maintaining options for Applicants;
(d) bring clarity and order to how grid capacity is allocated to potential generation and load projects; and
(e) ensure that potential entrants to the industry have sufficient preliminary information to enable proper assessment and informed investment decisions.