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Electricity Distribution Licence Requirements

Complete list of documentation and information required for applying for an Electricity Distribution Licence from the EWRC.

Corporate and Regulatory Documentation

  • Completed Application Form
  • Certificate of Incorporation and Certificate of Business Registration
  • Memorandum and Articles of Association, or Deed of Partnership
  • Evidence of lease or other acquisition of land (as applicable)
  • Tax Clearance Certificate for immediate past three (3) years (if applicable)

Business Plan and Key Agreements

  • Business Plan
  • Power Purchase Agreement with Generating Licensee
  • Network Agreement with Transmission Licensee
  • Where applicable, Retail Agreement with end-user(s) for supply of power

Project Documentation (Greenfield Facilities)

  • MoU with or letter of intent from Engineering Procurement Contract (EPC) Contractor (if applicable)
  • MoU with or letter of intent from the technical partner (if applicable)
  • Financing Agreements or letter to fund the project from financial institution(s)
  • Feasibility study, including economic and financial analysis and social impact assessment

Demand Forecasting and Customer Analysis

  • Detailed forecast of electricity demand in the area of supply (disaggregated by customer category)
  • Estimates of number of customers, by customer category
  • Estimates of technical and non-technical losses
  • Estimated number and duration of outages for previous year

Project Location and Network Specifications

  • Project location and connection point(s)
  • Line Voltage Levels (33 kV, 11 kV, 415 V, & 230 V)
  • Projected Peak Load to be connected
  • Maximum Capacity of Network (MW, MVar)

Detailed Project Design

  • Site map and Single-Line Diagram
  • Control Rooms specifications and Sub-stations design
  • Pole type (Wood, Concrete, Steel, etc.)
  • Installation method (overhead, underground, etc.)
  • Line Length and project design details

Equipment and Metering Systems

  • Transformer(s) type & data (attach nameplate data of all transformers)
  • Details of protection Equipment
  • Types of metering systems and technical specifications of meters
  • Bill of Engineering Measurement and Evaluation of the project

Environmental Impact and Safety

  • Distribution Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
  • Health and Safety Policy

Ready to Apply?

Ensure you have all required documentation before submitting your application. Review the license checklist for additional guidance.