(viii) Collect data and assess the renewable energy resource base, especially in the context of rural energy master plan; (ix) Provide fund for the development of standardized renewable energy configurations to meet common energy and power applications, such as solar, biogas and bio-diesel for mechanical irrigation and improved community practices for forest management and conversion and use of fuel wood by using grant, subsidy and/or carbon/CDM fund; (x) (xi) (xii) Implement policies for mitigation of environmental issues arising out of use of Renewable Energy; and (xiii) Solicit and processing of grid connected renewable energy projects. Stimulate market development for sustainable energy technologies, such as improved cook stoves and household biogas digesters; Provide financial support in the research and development of renewable energy technology; 4 4.1 4.2 3.2 Power Division of the MPEMR or its assignee will facilitate the development of renewable energy until SEDA is formed. 4.3 (viii) Collect data and assess the renewable energy resource base, especially in the context of rural energy master plan; (ix) 3.3 Overall policy formulation and development functions of renewable energy shall lie with the Power Division of the MPEMR. 4.4 Provide fund for the development of standardized renewable energy configurations to meet common energy and power applications, such as solar, biogas and bio-diesel for mechanical irrigation and improved community practices for forest management and conversion and use of fuel wood by using grant, subsidy and/or carbon/CDM fund; 4.5 (x) (xi) Provide financial support in the research and development of renewable energy technology; (xii) Implement policies for mitigation of environmental issues arising out of use of Renewable Energy; and (xiii) Solicit and processing of grid connected renewable energy projects. Stimulate market development for sustainable energy technologies, such as improved cook stoves and household biogas digesters; Resource, Technology and Program Development SEDA in conjunction with the Power Division of the MPEMR shall be responsible for determining the priorities for renewable energy technology development and program implementation. SEDA shall support capacity building, technology development, and market development sufficient to boost the share of electricity generated from renewable energy technologies. All power utilities, Local Government Engineering Department