In order to be eligible for REF funding, projects will need to be compliant with relevant Technical Standards to be established by the REF.  This is important to ensure the safety, reliability and quality of the systems supported by the REF.

The Technical Standards will specify minimum safety, quality and reliability requirements for the eligible technology types, plus distribution lines and mini-grid systems. 

The REF standards have not yet been developed, but the following documents may be of interest as an example of relevant Cambodian standards and some used elsewhere. Each of these can be downloaded for free from the Reports + Papers section under Sample Technical Standards.

1.       Cambodian Technical Standards (Feb 2003)
These standards were drafted by a team of Japanese professionals funded by JICA.  They consist of 5 sections on various technologies, plus a Handbook for Engineers to assist with their use and interpretation.  Both Khmer and English language versions are available.

2.       NRECA Grid Design Guidelines
These are simple and practicle guidelines for the design and specification of rural distribution systems for developing countries.

3.       Bangladesh: Technical Specifications for Solar Home Systems (Oct 2002)
These standards were developed for the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development Project, funded by the World Bank and Global Environment Facility. 

4.       Sri Lanka: Specifications for Solar Home Systems (Oct 2000)
These standards were developed under the Sri Lanka Energy Services Delivery Project, funded by the World Bank and GEF.

5.       Sri Lanka: Specifications for Village Hydro Systems (Feb 1998)
These standards were developed under the Sri Lanka Energy Services Delivery Project, funded by the World Bank and GEF.