Vanuatu energy transition regulatory challenges

IUCN - Islands, Nature & Renewable Energy Law Project (INRELP) - Vanuatu’s key regulatory barriers to the increased penetration of renewables, while preserving nature and involving communities

This brief is the third-in-line contribution to mapping the renewable energy regulatory framework on the South Pacific Ocean archipelago of Vanuatu. Particular focus is dedicated to electricity generation.It builds upon the Onshore Renewable Energy Potential Introductory Brief (D01), and the Legal and Regulatory Brief (D02). On the basis of the latter, three regulatory challenges hampering a more effective uptake of renewable energy generation in Vanuatu were identified. This brief discusses each identified regulatory challenge in depth, based on a literature review analysis. These are:•Effectiveness of the framework governing electricity utilities,•Integration of the renewable energy regulatory framework and moving beyond a project focus•Several cost-based and pricing challenges.The Islands, Nature & Renewable Energy Law Project (INRELP) is a project of the IUCN World Commission on Environmental Law Climate Change Law Specialist Group. Working closely with island climate change and energy stakeholders INRELP develops policy recommendations with the goal of enhancing renewable energy, preserving nature, and engaging local island communities.