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National Energy Plan 2008-2021

legislation type Executive
Plan
Passed in 2008
The National Energy Plan 2008-2021 focuses on enabling the biofuels market, diversifying the energy mix by introducing renewable energy targets and reducing dependency on fossil fuel, promoting a more efficient transport system based on clean energy, installing over 1,500 PV projects and developing a national education strategy to improve energy efficiency and consumption awareness among the population.
 
 Since a 2010 amendment, the Institute of Electricity provides further incentives for companies and residences for deploying solar panels and biomass generation systems, including tax reliefs and investment support.

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