Energy functions
Energy observatory
For long-term energy planning, keeping track of:
- Energy demand by sectors
- Energy imports and exports
- Major sources of energy
- Economic variables
- GDP at constant and current prices
Draw up energy balance
- Social variables (population)
Formulation of energy policy
Review energy policy
Advisory services
Assist stakeholders in decision making
Advise on improving efficiency in
- Supply side
- Demand side management
- Transport
Advise on renewable energy applications
Advise on energy efficient housing
Advise on cleaner energy
Advise on innovativve financial mechanisms
Projects implementation
Introduction and promotion of renewable energy
Awareness and training
Creating awareness about
- Energy conservation
- Energy efficiency
- Renewable energy
- Energy auditing
- Available financing mechanisms
- New technologies related to energy
National capacity building on energy and energy services
Islands Electrification Unit
Managing power infrastructure of all inhabited islands
Project Management Unit
Currently handling the following projects
- Outer Islands Electrification Project
- RETDAP
- ADB – TEAP
- JICA
- USAID
- UNIDO
- UNOPS
Tsunami emergency assistance
Providing emergency relief assistance to tsunami-affected islands
