-
Integrating Distributed Energy Resources in China
Lessons from international experience Like no other country in the world, the People’s Republic of China (hereafter, “China”) is witnessing rapid growth in distributed energy resources (DERs), including rooftop solar photovoltaics, battery storage and electric vehicle (EV) chargers. As China advances towards its carbon peaking and neutrality goals, these resources offer a unique opportunity to support a more flexible, efficient and resilient power system, provided their integration is well-managed.This report analyses recent trends in DER deployment across China and highlights the emerging challenges their growth poses for power system planning and operation, calling for renewed attention to…
-
Kenya 2024
…the International Energy Agency (IEA) conducts Energy Policy Reviews to support governments in developing more impactful energy and climate policies.This Energy Policy Review of Kenya was prepared in collaboration between the government of Kenya and the IEA, whose strong partnership achieved an important milestone in 2023 when Kenya joined the IEA family as an Association country.The review leverages the IEA’s extensive knowledge and the inputs of expert peers from IEA member countries to assess Kenya’s most pressing energy challenges and provide recommendations backed by international best practices, especially as Kenya revises its 2018 Energy Policy to…
-
Energy efficiency label requirements for air conditioner room air conditioner (window - split) (standard 3795 / 2023)
This standard is mandatory and applies to window and split air conditioners. It is based on ISO 5151 : 1994 ( E ) Non- ducted air conditioners and heat pumps- Testing and rating for performance.
-
Energy efficiency requirement for non-duct air conditioners
This standard defines minimum energy efficiency ratio of non-duct air conditioners with cooling capacity less than 71 kW, starting from the 1st of January 2011 and until the 31/12/2015. air cooled:packaged: Cooling capacity (kW) < 2.2: EER 3.15 2.2 = CC < 4.0: EER 3.20 4.0 = CC < 7.1: EER 3.00 7.1 = CC < 10.0: EER 2.95 split: CC < 4.0: EER 3.45 4.0 = CC < 7.1: EER 3.20 7.1 = CC: EER 3.15 Water-cooled or evaporatiev cooling: EER 4.25
-
Energy efficiency requirement for non-duct air conditioners
This standard defines minimum cooling seasonal performance factor of non-duct air conditioners with cooling capacity less than 71 kW, starting from the 1st of January 2016. air cooled:packaged: Cooling capacity (kW) < 2.2: EER 3.40 2.2 = CC < 4.0: EER 3.45 4.0 = CC < 7.1: EER 3.25 7.1 = CC < 10.0: EER 3.15 split: CC < 4.0: EER 3.85 4.0 = CC < 7.1: EER 3.55 7.1 = CC: EER 3.40 Water-cooled or evaporatiev cooling: EER 4.80
-
Energy Sources Regulations (Energy Efficiency, Energy Labeling and Energy Rating of Air Conditioners), 2013
This standard applies to air conditioners built from one unit: or more whose maximum rated output is 81 kW (air conditioners). This standard determines the requirements for the safety of air conditioners and the structure of the air conditioners. This standard applies to single air conditioner and split air conditioner.
-
Energy and Utilities Administration Amendment (Airconditioners and Heat Pumps) Regulation 2006
The Energy and Utilities Administration Regulation 1999 sets energy efficiency performance and labelling standards for selected home appliances. The Regulation was amended in 2006 to update minimum energy performance standards for air conditioners and heat pumps (AS/NZS 3823.2:2005).
-
State aid for energy costs of energy intensive sectors
The Polish Government allocated PLN 5 billion in state aid for energy intensive industrial companies to help cover the increases in natural gas and electricity costs incurred in 2022. The aid is disbursed by the Ministry of Development and Technology from February 2023 to eligible undertakings with annual electricity consumption of more than 20 TWh, whose electricity or gas prices have increased by 50% compared to the average price in 2021.The amount of support covers up to 50% of eligible costs incurred from February to December 2022, in the maximum amount of EUR 4 million per undertaking. In case…
-
Electrification aid for energy-intensive industries
…the electrification aid for energy-intensive industries on 8 July 2022. The decree complements the act that entered into force on 1 July 2022. The aid will compensate certain energy-intensive industries for indirect costs caused by emissions trading that affect the price of electricity. The objective is to safeguard the cost competitiveness of industry and prevent the risk of carbon leakage. The aid targets costs that non-EU competitors of companies operating in the international market do not have. It is estimated that there are just over 30 companies and about 70 plants entitled to the electrification aid in…
-
Room air conditioners energy efficiency regulations
This standard applies to single-phase electric room air conditioners that are not "packaged terminal air conditioners" and that do not exceed 10.55 kilowatts (36 000 Btu/h). With louvred sides, without reverse cycle:-Less than 6 000 EER 9.7 -6 000 to 7 999 EER 9.7 -8 000 to 13 999 EER 9.8 -14 000 to 19 999 EER 9.7-20 000 and over EER 8.5 With louvred sides, with reverse cycle:-Less than 20 000 EER 9.0 - 20 000 or more EER 8.5Without louvred sides, without reverse cycle:-Less than 6…