From September 18–20, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is conducting a “Peer review on Distributed Generation,” in partnership with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and with support from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Energy Resources.

Participants include representatives from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), U.S. Embassy, Ministry of Energy of Mongolia, National Dispatch Center SOLLC, New Recovery Policy Accelerator, National Energy Center LLC, Institute of Energy Economics, Ulaanbaatar Electricity Distribution Network SOJSC, Darkhan-Selenge Electricity Distribution Network (DSCTS) SC, Baganuur Southeast Region Electricity Distribution Network SOJSC, Newcom Ltd., and other relevant experts.

This peer review aims to exchange best practices for the regulation of distributed energy generation, with a particular focus on developing tariff policies and regulatory frameworks.

According to current guidelines, citizens may install distributed renewable energy generators with capacities up to 20 kW, while businesses may install systems not exceeding 50% of the capacity specified by technical requirements. These generators are primarily intended for self-consumption, with installations required to meet specific regulations, including connection to the 0.4 kV voltage level of the distribution network. 

The widespread adoption of distributed energy sources is expected to improve grid stability and promote energy cost savings for consumers, establishing small-scale energy sources as a vital part of Mongolia’s evolving energy landscape. Facilitating the adoption and management of distributed energy systems—such as solar panels, wind turbines, and battery storage—will play a key role in these advancements.