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To identify the electricity trading potential of the South Asian nations (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives and Afghanistan) over a period of next 20 years by reviewing the existing long term Demand-Supply projections of the participating countries.

Interconnection between thermal based systems and hydro systems allows the surplus hydro production to be fully utilized and also “firms up” the hydro system capacity in times of drought.

The Core objective of the SARI/EI Program is to promote integration of Energy System and enhance Cross border Electricity Trade (CBET) among the South Asian Nations.

Transmission licensee shall submit proposal to regulatory commission to procure power from any new generation plant or for expansion of generation capacity from existing plant based on future demand forecast specified in Least Cost Long Term Generation Expansion Plan.

The current phase of the USAID SARI/EI initiative is to create the right “Enabling environment to support the establishment of a South Asian Electricity Market and gain consensus and support from the key decision makers and stakeholders.

Requirement of investors to take up large projects in hydro sector for sustainable cash flows which can be done by investment friendly policies in the region.

Study on Review of Electricity Laws, Regulations, Policies (EL&R&P) & Legal Structure of South Asian Countries (SAC) to Identify Areas that can Hinder Cross Border Electricity Trade (CBET) and to recommend changes/ mendments therein for consideration of the SAC.

The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) in the Europe is a pivotal body that issues non-binding opinions and recommendations to national energy regulators, transmission system operators, and the EU institutions on CBET.