Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006)RegulationsElectricity Transmission Infrastructure Regulations7. Feasibility studies |
| (1) | The Minister may designate an official or unit from the Department of Electricity and Energy to conduct a feasibility study or cause the appointment of a service provider to conduct such feasibility study, in respect of the rationale for a proposed determination for transmission capacity. |
| (2) | A procurer may conduct a feasibility study or appoint a service provider to conduct such feasibility study in respect of transmission capacity which is the subject of a determination. |
| (3) | A feasibility study referred to in subregulation (2) may address one or more of the following elements: |
| (a) | The technical and market requirements in respect of the transmission capacity; |
| (b) | the anticipated costs of the transmission capacity; |
| (c) | the proposed allocation of key financial, technical, and operational risks between the prospective buyer and user and the transmission service provider; and |
| (d) | the legal, financial, environmental and land use considerations, including the permits, consents or authorisations that will be required in order to establish the transmission capacity. |