GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 6971

PURSUANT to section 110 (3) of the Energy Act, 2006, the Energy Regulatory Commission hereby invites members of the public to submit written comments within forty (40) days from the date of publication of this notice to the Director General, the Energy Regulatory Commission, on the proposed Regulations in respect of Solar Photovoltaic Systems which are set out in Part II hereunder. 2. Comments may be hand-delivered, posted, and facsimiled or e- mailed to the Energy Regulatory Commission. 3. Physical address: The Energy Regulatory Commission, First Floor, Eagle Africa Centre, Longonot Road, Upperhill, Nairobi 4. Postal address: P.O. Box 42681 -00100 GPO, Nairobi 5. Facsimile Number: +254 20 2717603 6. E-mail address: info@erc.go.ke Part II THE ENERGY (SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS) REGULATIONS, 2011 Citation 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Energy (Solar Photovoltaic Systems) Regulations, 2011. Application 2. (1) These regulations shall apply to a solar PV system manufacturer, importer, vendor, technician, contractor, system owner, a solar PV system installation and consumer devices. (2) Where AC electricity is involved the the Electric Power (Electrical Installation Work) Rules, 2006, shall apply. Interpretation 3. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- ―Act‖ means the Energy Act, No 12 of 2006; ―consumer devices‖ means off the shelf, readymade kits with no installation required and of less than 10 W, and may include PV lanterns, dc phone chargers and PV kits; ―contractor‖ means a business, or organization that provides goods or services to another entity under terms specified in a contract; ―battery based system‖ means an electrical energy supply system based on a battery without an integrated charging source or the charging source on site, and may include a single DC battery up to 200 Ah; ―hybrid system‖ means an integrated solar PV system incorporating other electricity generation sources such as diesel generator or wind generator ; ―commission‖ means the Energy Regulatory Commission established under section 4 of the Act; ―Kenya Standard‖ means a specification or code of practice declared by the National Standards Council under section 9 of the Standards Act ; ―licensee‖ means the holder of a licence; ―manufacturer‖ means an entity that makes solar PV system, components or products through a process involving raw materials, components, or assemblies; ―medium system ‖ means a solar PV system incorporating multiple modules or wind generator up to 300 Wp; ―Minister‖ means the minister for the time being responsible for energy; ―photovoltaic or PV‖ means the direct conversion of sunlight into electric current. ―solar cell‖ means a solid state device that converts the energy of sunlight directly into electricity by photovoltaic effect; ―solar PV module‖ means a packaged interconnected assembly of solar cells, also known as photovoltaic cells; ―solar photovoltaic system or solar PV system‖ means a system consisting of photovoltaic modules, electrical, mechanical connections and mountings and regulating and/or modifying electrical output components that generate and provide electricity; ―system design tools ―means equipment, software, spreadsheets, charts, or matrices used in the design, installation, testing and maintenance of solar PV system. ―solar PV system installation‖ means a set up comprising a solar PV system, modules and components fixed at a specific site for the provision of electricity service. ―vendor‖ means a distributor, promoter, and supplier of solar PV system or components or consumer devices to a user for installation by a technician, contractor or user.; ―warranty‖ means an assurance or guarantee given to the purchaser by a manufacturer or his agent stating that a product will perform as stated, is reliable and free from known defects and that the manufacturer will, without charge, repair or replace defective parts within a given time limit and under certain conditions. Powers of inspection 4. (1) The Commission or its agent may carry out inspection, in relation to the compliance with these Regulations, in accordance with section 24 of the Act. (2) Where the Commission finds that any provisions of these Regulations have been contravened by a manufacturer, vendor, technician or contractor or that a condition has arisen that has the potential of contravention of these Regulations, the Commission or its agent may issue a compliance notice thereof. (3) A notice issued under this Regulation shall state the— (a) specific provisions that have been contravened; (b) measures that must be taken to rectify the contravention; and (c) period within which the notice shall be complied with. (4) The Commission shall, upon request, issue a compliance certificate where the manufacturer, vendor, technician, contractor or installed solar PV system is in compliance with these Regulations. Warranty on system and components 5. (1) A manufacturer, vendor, technician and contractor shall provide a warranty to the end-user for the components in the solar PV system and the PV Installation in accordance with the prescribed Kenya Standard (KS 1673-1:2004) as set out in the First Schedule. (2) Consumer devices that incorporate the use of solar PV system shall have a warranty of not less than 1 year. (3) A manufacturer or vendor shall ensure the warranty period is clearly labelled on any displayed solar PV system product. Design, installation, repair and maintenance 6. (1) The design, installation, repair and maintenance of a solar PV system shall be in accordance with the Code of Practice – Solar PV; Kenya Standard 1673-1: 2004 or successor editions or replacements. (2) Any solar PV system design and specifications shall take into account the user electrical energy needs, safety and ensure that the components are appropriately matched. 17th June, 2011 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1805 (3) A vendor or contractor shall be responsible for solar PV system design and specifications. (4) A vendor or contractor shall submit the solar PV system design tools to the Commission for approval. (5) A solar PV system technician or contractor shall issue an installation completion certificate, showing as a minimum, the date of installation, details of the installer, details of owner, location, capacity and warranty upon commissioning of the solar PV system. (6) The owner of a solar PV system shall use and ensure maintenance and carry out repairs required to keep the installation in good and efficient working condition. Documentation 7. (1) The Commission shall maintain a register of all licensed solar PV systems manufacturers, vendors, technicians and contractors. (2) The contents of the register shall be available for inspection by the public. (3) All vendors, technicians and contractors shall provide to the owner of a solar PV system the prescribed documentation as set out in the Second Schedule. (4) All manufacturers, vendors, technicians and contractors shall provide to the Commission the annual returns of solar PV systems and components manufactured, sold and installed on the prescribed form ERC 001 as set out in the Fifth Schedule by March 31 of the following year. (5) A solar PV system manufacturer, vendor, technician and contractor shall maintain any documentation required under these Regulations for a minimum period of five years. Use and disposal of solar PV systems and components 8. (1) All Manufacture, sale, installation, use and disposal of solar PV systems and components shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Management Coordination Act (EMCA) No. 8 of 1999, the Occupational Safety and Health Act No. 15 of 2007. (2) A manufacturer or vendor of a solar PV system and components shall affix appropriate safety and health warning labels on the solar PV system and components. (3) A technician or contractor shall affix appropriate safety and health warning labels on completed solar PV system installations. Licensing of solar PV system manufacturers 10. (1) A person shall not engage in the business of manufacture of any solar PV system and components unless he is licensed by the Commission. (2) A person desirous to be licensed as a solar PV system and components manufacturer shall make an application on the prescribed form ERC 002 as set out in the Fifth Schedule. (3) To be licensed as a solar PV system manufacturer , the licensee shall pay the prescribed licence fees to the Commission as set out in the Third Schedule Licensing of solar PV system technicians 11. (1) A person shall not design or install any solar PV system unless he is licensed by the Commission. (2) To be licensed by the Commission as a technician, a person must have— (a) Prescribed qualifications and experience as set out in the Fourth Schedule ; and (b) certification recognized by the Commission (3) The Commission may on application being made to it, grant to the applicant one of the following classes of licences: (a) Class T1, which shall entitle the holder to carry out solar PV system installation work for single PV module or single battery DC system of up to 100 Wp. (b) Class T2, which shall entitle the holder to carry out solar PV system installation work for medium size PV systems i.e. multiple modules of up to 300 Wp or multiple batteries which may include an inverter. (c) Class T3, which shall entitle the holder to carry out solar PV system installation work for advanced, including grid connected and hybrid solar PV systems. (4) An application for a solar PV system technician licence shall be made to the Commission on the prescribed form ERC 003 as set out in the Fifth Schedule, and such application shall specify the class of licence in respect of which the application is made. The application shall, depending on the class of licence applied for, be accompanied by the prescribed application fees to the Commission as set out in the Third Schedule. (5) The applicant shall furnish to the Commission such evidence or particulars as may be required by the Commission relating to the applicant’s previous experience of solar PV system installation work. Licensing of solar PV system contractor or vendor 12. (1) A person shall not design, distribute, promote, sell or install any solar PV system unless he is licensed by the Commission. (2) To be licensed by the Commission as a vendor or contractor a person must have in his employment, a licensed Solar PV system technician. (3) The Commission may on application being made to it, grant to the applicant one of the following classes of licences: (a) Class C1, which shall entitle the holder to carry out design and installation work for solar PV systems. In this case the contractor shall have in his employment a class T3 technician (b) Class V1, which shall entitle the holder to carry out design, distribution, promotion, sale or installation work for solar PV systems. (c) Class V2, which shall entitle the holder to carry out import, design distribution, promotion, sale or installation work for solar PV systems. (4) An application for the registration of a vendor or contractor shall be made to the Commission on the prescribed form ERC 004 as set out in the Fifth Schedule, and such application shall specify the class of licence in respect of which the application is made. The application shall, depending on the class of licence applied for, be accompanied by the prescribed application fees to the Commission as set out in the Third Schedule. Grant conditions for licenses 13. (1) The Commission may grant the applicant such type of licence as in its opinion he is qualified to hold, and the Commission may refuse to grant any licence to any applicant, setting out in writing reasons thereof. (2)The Commission may require and cause such applicant, for the purpose of ascertaining his ability to undertake, engage in or perform solar PV system promotion, distribution and installation work, to be examined, in such manner as it may determine, upon any matter or thing in connection with his application. (3) The Commission shall process all applications expeditiously and in any case, not later than ninety days from the date of receipt of the application, and it may— (a) grant the licence applied for accordingly, with or without conditions as it may deem fit, or (b) refuse to grant the licence applied for, giving reasons thereof. (4) A licence issued under this Regulation shall be valid for one year from the date of issue. (5) A solar PV system technician licence holder shall be required to practice for at least 2 (two) years before applying to upgrade his licence. Renewal of licence 14. (1) An application for renewal of a licence shall be made at least thirty days before the expiry date of the current licence. The prescribed licence renewal fees shall be as set out in the Third Schedule (2) Where, upon application, it is shown to the satisfaction of the Commission that a licence has been lost, destroyed or defaced, the Commission may issue a duplicate licence. Revocation of licenses 15. (1) The Commission may suspend or revoke the licence of any licensed solar PV system manufacturer, vendor, contractor or technician upon being satisfied that the licensee has contravened any of the provisions of these Regulations. (2) Upon the suspension or revocation of the licence of any licensed solar PV system manufacturer, vendor, contractor or technician under paragraph (1), the Commission may by written notice to such licensee, disqualify him from holding a licence or a particular type of licence for such period as the Commission deems fit. (3) Before exercising its powers under paragraph (1), the Commission shall by notice in writing afford the licensed solar PV system manufacturer, vendor, contractor or technician whose licence it is proposed to suspend or revoke an opportunity of appearing or being represented before it to show cause why the Commission should not exercise its power under these Regulations. (4) An issuing officer may at any time by giving seven days notice in writing to a solar PV system manufacturer, vendor, contractor or technician, a copy of which shall forthwith be sent to the Commission, suspend the licence of the business of such a licensee or of a branch thereof until the next meeting of the Commission. (5) Any licence issued and is not renewed for two consecutive years shall, unless the licence holder has before expiry of the licence informed the Commission in writing of his intention and reasons not to renew the licence, be deemed to have been cancelled and shall not be considered for renewal. (6) Where the Commission suspends or revokes the licence of any licensed solar PV system manufacturer, vendor, contractor or technician it shall remove his name from the register of licensees for the time being licensed under these Regulations. (7) A licence holder shall recover his licence through a new application and shall be required to go through an oral interview. (8) Every licence shall, unless previously suspended or cancelled remain in force until it expires and shall not be transferable but may subject to such conditions as may be specified by the Commission, be renewed. Compliance with other technical, legal and regulatory requirements 16. The installation of solar PV system and battery based system in premises shall comply with all other relevant technical, legal and regulatory requirements applicable in Kenya. Offences and penalties 17. Any person who (a) undertakes or carries out by himself, his servant, or agent any solar PV system manufacture, vending or installation work without being the holder of a license then in force appropriate to the work undertaken or carried out or without being under the direction of such a license holder; (b) contravenes or fails to comply with any of the terms and conditions of any license issued under these Regulations or willfully gives false or misleading information under or for the purposes of these Regulations (c) submits or causes to be submitted to the Commission or its agent a completion certificate which he knows or has reason to believe is false in any material particular; (d) being an owner or occupier of any premises or any developer or contractor of any premises under construction, who causes or permits to be carried out upon the premises any solar PV system installation work in contravention of these Rules ; (e) contravenes or fails to comply with any of these Regulations or who fails to comply with any prohibition or order of the Commission under any of these Regulations; shall be guilty of an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding one million shillings, or to a maximum term of imprisonment of one year, or to both. FIRST SCHEDULE (Regulation 5) MINIMUM WARRANTY ON SOLAR PV SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS Component Warranty period Controller/regulator 10 years Inverter 10years Battery 1 year Light bulbs/ LEDs 1 year Panels 20 years Light fittings/device 2 years SECOND SCHEDULE (Regulation 7) DOCUMENTATION Item Provided by Receipt of purchase Vendor/ Contractor Signed system design declaration (owner/user signs agreement with the design ) Vendor/ Contractor Signed System completion certificate ( include user training) Technician/ contractor User manuals Vendor/ Contractor THIRD SCHEDULE (Regulation 10, 11,12, 14) APPLICATION, GRANT OF LICENCE AND LICENSE RENEWAL FEES 1. To be licensed as a solar PV system technician the following fees shall apply: Class of Licence Application Fee (KSh) License Fee (KSh) Renewal Fee (KSh) Class T1 250 1,000 500 Class T2 500 2,000 750 Class T3 750 3,000 1,000 2. To be licensed as a solar PV system contractor/ vendor the following fees shall apply: Class of Licence Application Fee (KSh) License Fee (KSh) Renewal Fee (KSh) Class C1 500 1,000 750 Class V1 1000 2,500 1000 Class V2 2000 5,000 2,500 3. To be licensed as a solar PV system manufacturer the following fees shall apply: Category Application Fee (Ksh) Licence Fee (Ksh) Renewal Fee Manufacturer 2000 5,000 2,500 FOURTH SCHEDULE (Regulation 11) QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE FOR LICENSING Solar PV system Technician—Minimum Education (Academic) qualifications and Professional (Job) experience Category Education (Academic) Professional(Job) Experience 1 Basic T1 KCPE +Electrical Govt. trade test 2 + Basic Solar Training Verifiable 2 years job experience 2 Intermediat e T2 KCSE +Diploma in Electrical and/ or Electronic + Intermediate Solar Training OR BSc Electrical Engineering or relevant degree Or Higher National diploma Verifiable 2 years job experience 1year of experience 3 Advanced T3 KCSE +Diploma in Electrical and/ or Electronic + Intermediate Solar Training OR BSc Electrical Engineering or relevant degree Or Higher National diploma OR Registered Engineer Verifiable 4 years job experience 2 years experience FIFTH SCHEDULE FORMS (Regulation 7,10,11,12 ) Form ERC 001 Submission form for annual returns for solar PV system manufacturers, vendors, contractors and technicians PV Category: Technician Contractor/Vendor  Manufacturer (Please indicate with a tick () 1. Name of manufacturer/ vendor/ contractor/ technician……...……… ............................................................................................................... 2. Licence No. …………………………………………....…………… 17th June, 2011 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1807 3. Details of manufacturer/ vendor/ contractor/ technician (a) Income Tax Personal Identification Number:………………....... (b) Postal Address:………………………………………………… (c) Location of business premises: LR/ Plot No…………Building Name………………………… Street/:………………………………………………………… Town/County:………………………………………………..... 4. Give full details of proprietors or partners owning business or directors/shareholders of the company, as applicable. Name Nationality ………………………....... . …………….....……..………… ……………………...…… ………….............…………..… ………………………… ………………………...……… (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 5. Provide the following info based on your solar PV system category i.e. manufacturer, vendor, contractor, technician, manufacturer for systems and components sold and installed in the last one year. (a) For manufacturers (i) Components/ consumer devices produced Description of solar PV system component or consumer device including capacity or size. Number General location ( Region/ District/ County) 1. 2. 3. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) (b) For vendors/Contractors/Technicians (i) Systems installed Description of solar PV system including system capacity or size. Number General location ( Region/ District/ County) 1. 2. 3. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) (i) Components sold Description of solar PV system component including capacity or size. Number General location (Region/ District/ County) 1. 2. 3. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) (c) For vendors/Contractors-Imports. (i) Components Description of solar PV system component or consumer device including capacity or size. Number Country of Origin 1. 2. 3. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) (ii) Systems Description of solar PV system including system capacity or size. Number Country of Origin 1. 2. 3. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) DECLARATION I/We hereby, declare that the information I/we have provided in the application is true and correct. . I understand that it is an offence to give false information in an application for a licence. Signature of Applicant ………………… Date ……………. Form ERC 002 APPLICATION FOR A SOLAR PV SYSTEM MANUFACTURER LICENCE (A separate application form must be completed in respect of each separate business establishment) The Director General Electricity Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 42681, 00100 GPO NAIROBI I/We …………………………………………...…................................... hereby apply to be licensed as a manufacturer in accordance with the Energy (Solar Photovoltaic ) Regulations, 2011 . I/ We commit to carry out all manufacturing work for solar PV system and components undertaken by me/ ourselves in accordance with the Energy (Solar Photovoltaic) Regulations, 2011and any rules and by-laws for the time being in force thereunder. Purpose of Application: New Application Renewal  (Please tick () as appropriate) 1. Name of applicant………………………………………………… ............................................................................................................... 2. Details of applicant: (a) Income Tax Personal Identification Number:……………… (b) Postal Address:……………………………………………… (c) LR/ Plot No……………Building Name…………………… (d) Street/:……………………………………………………… (e) Town/County:……………………………………………..... 3. Location of business premise(s) (a) ……………………………………………………………… (b) ……………………………………………………………… (c) ................................................................................................. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 4. Give full details of proprietors or partners owning business or directors/shareholders of the company, as applicable. Name Nationality …………………........ ……………...…………… …………………… …………..........………… …………………… ………………………… (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 5. State if you are or any of your partners/directors is an un-discharged bankrupt. (If so indicate the names). (a) ……………………………………………………………… (b) ……………………………………………………………… (c) ................................................................................................. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 6. For new applications, certified copies of the following documents should be submitted with the application for a licence: If Kenyan, a copy of ID card, or if non-Kenyan a copy of current work permit together with copies of pages 1and 5 of the passport; (a) Relevant entry permits(s) for non-citizens; (b) Copy of Business name Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum and Articles of Association in case of a company (whichever is applicable). (c) Lease agreement or letter from landlord confirming tenancy. (d) PIN and VAT certificates. (e) Valid Tax compliance certificate (f) Any other document that may be required by the Commission from time to time 7. For renewal of a licence, only a photocopy of the current licence should be submitted 8. Name and address of bank(s) or financial institution(s) where the business account(s) is/are maintained (a) ……………………………………………………………… (b) ……………………………………………………………… (c) ................................................................................................. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 9. Previous manufacturing experience ............................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 10. Have you applied for a license in the past? Yes  No  If yes, (i) Licence No………………………………………………….. (ii) Issued on……………………………………………………. (iii) Issued by……………………………………………………. 11. Has any previous application for a licence been rejected under these regulations? Yes  No  (If Yes, give details) ……………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………… ……………… ……………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… 12. Has any previous licence been cancelled under these regulations? Yes  No  (If Yes, give details) DECLARATION I/We hereby apply for a licence as a solar PV system manufacturer. I/ We commit to carry out production in accordance with the Energy (Solar Photovoltaic) Regulations, 2011. I/We hereby, declare that the information I/we have provided in the application is true and accurate. I/We understand that it is an offence to give false information in an application for a licence. Signature of Applicant …………………… Date ………….........……. Signature of Applicant …………………… Date ……………………. Signature of Applicant …………....……… Date ……………………. REFEREES (The following details to be completed by two different and independent referees, who would vouch your competence to operate as a manufacturer if licensed, your technical ability having already been established. Persons who may not understand what is involved in running a business cannot be accepted as referees). 1st Referee I certify that the information given in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge Full name……………………………………………………………….. (Block letters, surname first) Occupation……………………………………………………………. Postal address…………………………...………….... ........................... ………………………………………………………………………….. Date……………….. Signature of 1st referee……………………......... 2nd Referee I certify that the information given in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge Full name……………………………………………………… ……………. (Block letters, surname first) Occupation…………………………………………………………….. Postal address…………….………………………………….................. Date………………. Signature of 2nd referee………………………… Form ERC 003 APPLICATION FOR A SOLAR PV SYSTEM TECHNICIAN LICENCE The Director-General Electricity Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 42681- 00100, GPO NAIROBI I, ………………………………………………..………………………. hereby apply to be licensed as a solar PV system technician in accordance with the Energy (Solar Photovoltaic Systems) Regulations, 2011 for the following class* of licence- (a) Class T1, which shall entitle the holder to carry out solar PV system installation work for single PV module and single battery DC system of up to 100 Wp. (b) Class T2, which shall entitle the holder to carry out solar PV system installation work for medium size PV systems i.e. multiple modules of up to 300 Wp and multiple batteries which may include an inverter. (c) Class T3, which shall entitle the holder to carry out solar PV system installation work for advanced, including grid connected and hybrid solar PV systems. *(Delete classes that do not apply) I commit to carry out all solar PV system sales and installation works undertaken by me strictly in accordance with the Energy (Solar Photovoltaic Systems) Regulations, 2011and any Regulations and by- laws for the time being in force thereunder. Purpose of Application: New Application Renewal  (Please tick () as appropriate) 1. Name of applicant …………………………………..............……… (Block capitals, surname first) 2. Income Tax Personal Identification Number:……………………..... 3. Postal Address………………………………………….…………… 4. Date of Birth………………………………….......................………. 5. Nationality……………………….....……….. 6. Name and address of present employer, if any ……………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………… ………… …………………………………………………………… 7. Name of present job………………………....……………………… 8. Academic qualification:………………………..............…………… 17th June, 2011 THE KENYA GAZETTE 1809 (a) ……………………………………………....…………………. (b) …………………………………………….....…………………. 9. Professional Qualification(Government Trade Test Certificate etc ): (a) ……………………………………………....…………………. (b) …………………………………………….....…………………. (c) ……………………………………………....…………………. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 10. Work experience (including apprenticeship (if any): (a) ……………………………………………....…………………. (b) …………………………………………….... .…………………. (c) ……………………………………………....…………………. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 11. Do you have any knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations: Yes  No  12. Have you applied for a license in the past? Yes  No  If yes (i) Licence No. ............................................................................... (ii) Issued on ................................................................................... (iii) Issued by .................................................................................... 13. Has any previous application for a licence been rejected under these regulations? Yes  No  (If Yes, give details) …………………………………........…………....…………………. …………………………………........…………....…………………. …………………………………........…………. ...…………………. 14. Has any previous licence been cancelled under these regulations? Yes  No  (If Yes, give details) …………………………………........…………....…………………. …………………………………........…………....…………………. …………………………………........…………....…………………. I declare that the particulars given by me are true and accurate. I understand that it is an offence to give false information in an application for a licence. Date:………………… Signature of Applicant:………………… REFEREES (The following details to be completed by two independent referees who must have known the applicant’s ability very well, preferably in the trade) 1st Referee I declare that the particulars given by the applicant in this form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Full Name: ……………………………………………………………. (Block letters, surname first) Occupation: ………………………………………………..…………... Postal address: …………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………..…………………. Solar PV system licence No. (If any) ………………………......………. I have known the above person for …………..............………….. years. Position held at present………………………………………………… Date………………………Signature of 1st referee…………………… 2nd referee I declare that the particulars given by the applicant in this form are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Full Name: …………………………………………………………… . (Block letters, surname first) Occupation: ……………………………………………….......………... Postal address: ………………………………………………………..... …………………………………………………………………………. Solar PV system licence No. (If any) …………………………………. I have known the above person for …………………………….. years. Position held at present………………………………………………… Date……………………….. Signature of 2nd referee………………… Form ERC 004 APPLICATION FOR A SOLAR PV SYSTEM CONTRACTOR/ VENDOR LICENCE (A separate application form must be completed in respect of each separate business establishment) The Director-General Electricity Regulatory Commission P.O. Box 42681, 00100 GPO NAIROBI I/We ………………………………………………….............................. hereby apply to be licensed as a solar PV system contractor / vendor (delete as appropriate) in accordance with the Energy (Solar Photovoltaic ) Regulations, 2011 for the following class* of licence- (a) Class C1, which shall entitle the holder to carry out design and installation work for solar PV system. In this case the contractor shall have in his employment a class T3 technician (b) Class V1, which shall entitle the holder to carry out design distribution, promotion, sale or installation work for solar PV system. (c) Class V2, which shall entitle the holder to carry out import, design distribution, promotion, sale or installation work for solar PV system. *(Delete classes that do not apply) I/ We commit to carry out all design distribution, promotion, sale and installation work for solar PV system undertaken by me/ ourselves in accordance with the Energy (Solar Photovoltaic) Regulations, 2011and any rules and by-laws for the time being in force thereunder. Purpose of Application: New Application Renewal  (Please tick () as appropriate) 1. Name of applicant ................................................................................. ............................................................................................................... 2. Details of applicant: (a) Income Tax Personal Identification Number:………………… (b) Postal Address:………………………………………………… (c) LR/ Plot No……………Building Name……………………… (d) Street/:………………………………………………………… (e) Town/County:………………………………………………..... 3. Location of business premise(s) (a) ......................................................................................................... (b) ......................................................................................................... (c) ......................................................................................................... (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 4. Give full details of proprietors or partners owning business or directors/shareholders of the company, as applicable. Name Nationality ………….........…….......... ……………………........... ………............…………… ……………………...…… ………… ....…………… ………………...………… (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 5. State if you are or any of your partners/directors is an un-discharged bankrupt. (If so indicate the names). (a) ……………………………………….………………………… (b) ………………………………………..…………………........... (c) ..................................................................................................... (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 6. For new applications, certified copies of the following documents should be submitted with the application for a licence: (a) If Kenyan, a copy of ID card, or if non-Kenyan a copy of current work permit together with copies of pages 1and 5 of the passport; (b) Relevant entry permits(s) for non-citizens; (c) Copy of Business name Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incorporation and Memorandum and Articles of Association in case of a company (whichever is applicable). (d) Lease agreement or letter from landlord confirming tenancy. (e) PIN and VAT certificates. (f) Valid Tax compliance certificate (g) Any other document that may be required by the Commission from time to time 7. For renewal of a licence, only a photocopy of the current licence should be submitted 8. Name and address of bank(s) or financial institution(s) where the business account(s) is/are maintained (a) …………………………………………… ………………… (b) ……………………………………………………………… (c) ................................................................................................. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 9. List of licensed Solar PV system technician(s) Full name Licence No. ………………………… ………………………………….. …………………………… …………………………………. …………………………… ………………………………….. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 10. Previous solar PV system work experience .............................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................. (Insert additional lines as appropriate) 11. Have you applied for a license in the past? Yes  No  If yes, (a) Licence No………………………….. (b) Issued on………………………………. (c) Issued by………………………………. 12. Has any previous application for a licence been rejected under these regulations? Yes  No  (If Yes, give details) ………………………………………………..........……………… ………………………………………………..........……………… ………………………………………………..........……………… 13. Has any previous licence been cancelled under these regulations? Yes  No  (If Yes, give details) DECLARATION I/We hereby apply for a licence as a solar PV system contractor / vendor (delete as appropriate). We commit to carry out all installations in accordance with the Energy (Solar Photovoltaic) Regulations, 2011. I/We hereby, declare that the information I/we have provided in the application is true and accurate. I/We understand that it is an offence to give false information in an application for a licence. Signature of Applicant ………………… Date …………………. Signature of Applicant ………………… Date ………………. Signature of Applicant ………………… Date ……………………. REFEREES (The following details to be completed by two different and independent referees, who would vouch your competence to operate as a contractor / vendor (delete as appropriate) if licensed, your technical ability having already been established. Persons who may not understand what is involved in running a business cannot be accepted as referees). 1st Referee I certify that the information given in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge Full name……………………………………………………………….. (Block letters, surname first) Occupation……………………………………………………………. Postal address………………………………………............................... ………………………………………………………………………….. Date…………………….. Signature of 1st referee……….................... 2nd Referee I certify that the information given in this form is true and correct to the best of my knowledge Full name………………....……………………………………………. (Block letters, surname first) Occupation…………………………………………………………….. Postal address…………….…………………………… …….................. ……………………….....………………………………………………. Date…………………. Signature of 2nd referee……………………… Dated the 19th May, 2011. KABURU MWIRICHIA, Director-General, MR2067617 Energy Regulatory Commission.