Support schemes
Feed-in tariff
Renewable energy generation is promoted through a feed-in tariff as well as a premium.
Renewable energy installations with a capacity under 4MW can profit from the feed-in-tariff, which is anually determined by the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission. Producers of electricity from renewable energy sources (RES-E) who inject the electricity into the grid are eligible for the FiT.
The FiT is only applicable to new roof-top or facade PV installations with a maximum installed capacity of 30 KW as well as to certain installations using biomass.
Electricity
Renewable energy electricity generation is promoted through a feed-in tariff as well as a premium.
Renewable energy installations with a capacity under 4MW can profit from the feed-in-tariff, which is anually determined by the Energy and Water Regulatory Commission. Producers of electricity from renewable energy sources (RES-E) who inject the electricity into the grid are eligible for the FiT.
Since July 2018, all RES-E producers with a total installed capacity of at least 4 MW are obligated to sell their electricity on the stock market.
Heating and Cooling
There are a number of other support schemes for the use of renewable energy for heating and cooling, including:
- grants from the Energy Efficiency Fund
- exemption for building owners from the obligatory property tax
Transport
On the other hand, the use of renewables in the transport sector is promoted through a quota system, which obliges diesel/petrol producers to ensure that biofuels make up a certain percentage of their annual fuel sales.
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Last update: 07 2023