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EWURA Guidelines for Developers ofSmall Power Projects in Tanzania DRAFT AUGUST 15, 2009 CONTENTS  Guidelines for Developers ofSmall Power Projects in Tanzania NOTE TO READER These Guidelines are intended to assist Small Power Project (SPP) developers (also referred to as “Sellers”) to understand: The SPP legal framework and process; EWURA’s licensing requirements and procedures; How to obtain authorizations from other government institutions; and Other technical, commercial and regulatory requirements necessary to bring an SPP into operation. These Guidelines are for information purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal developments, judgments or regulatory decisions relevant to the development of an SPP in Tanzania. No person should act or refrain from acting on the basis of any matter contained in these Guidelines without first seeking the appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances. These Guidelines should be read together with the subsidiary legislation governing SPPs which can be found in the Regulations issued by the Ministry and the Rules issued by the Authority. In the event of a discrepancy between these Guidelines and Regulations or Rules, the Regulations or Rules shall control. EWURA may, as it deems appropriate, grant modifications, waivers or extensions to requirements and timelines set out in these Guidelines. INTRODUCTION In 2003, the Government of Tanzania adopted a National Energy Policy intended to encourage private investment in development projects based upon the rational exploitation and management of resources, and the protection of the environment. The policy acknowledged the need to establish a legal framework for renewable energy development together with institutional structures and mechanisms to address technical, social and financial barriers to the expansion of renewable energy technologies. In furtherance of that p