(1) The Commission may issue guidelines for the

(a) development, efficient management and utilization of renewable energy sources;

(b) connection of electricity generated from renewable energy sources to transmission or distribution systems; and

(c) technical standards for the use of renewable energy sources.

(2) The Commission shall publish guidelines in the Gazette or in at least one national daily newspaper.

(3) Where the Commission amends or revokes a guideline, it shall publish the amendment or revocation in the Gazette or in at least one national daily newspaper.

(4) The Board may impose the following sanctions for failure to apply the guidelines:

(a) imposition of a fine not more than one thousand penalty units,

(b) suspension or revocation of a licence, and

(c) any other administrative sanction determined by the Board.

(5) In any proceedings, where the Court is satisfied that a guideline is relevant to the determination of a matter

(a) the guideline shall be admissible in evidence, and

(b) proof as to whether or not a person contravened a guideline may be relied on by any party to the proceedings to establish or negate the matter.

(6) The Board may issue a code of practice for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of this Act.