Beijing
|
Brussels
|
Washington
Renewable Energy Policy Frameworks
Which policy design for which stage of market maturity?
REN 21 Renewables Academy
Bonn 10 November 2014
Beijing
|
Brussels
|
Washington
…since Renewables 2004
• Number of countries with RE support policies has tripled (45-138)
• The vast majority adding policies are non-OECD countries (86%)
• A profusion of different types of policies and combinations of them
• An increasing focus on generation (MWh) rather than just installation
(MW)
• Increasing focus on cost competitiveness
• Increasing focus on market design issues
Beijing
|
Brussels
|
London
Key Elements for any Policy to work
•
Some expression of political commitment from the government
•
Effective rule of law and transparency
•
Financing Mechanisms: a clear and effective pricing structure
•
Grid Access: Provisions for priority access to the grid; connection availability
and ease of grid access for wind farms
•
A government and/or industry led strategy for public and community buyin/acceptance and awareness
•
An industrial development and employment strategy
•
A functioning finance sector
Beijing
|
Brussels
|
Additional Questions in relation to Auctions
1. Is the bar set high enough to keep out speculators?
2. What do you get at the end of the auction: a contract, or a chance for
one?
3. Consequences/penalties for not living up to the terms of the auction?
4. Where are the sites?
5. How much is being auctioned at any given time?
6. Who’s responsible for the grid connection?
7. How does local content figure?
London
Beijing
|
Brussels
|
Washington
GSR Key Findings
• Transformation not just integration
• Level the playing field – externalities, markets, etc.
• Stability, Stability and Stability
• Build on local successes
• Horses for courses – policies per technology
• Electricity is great, but…we need more focus on heating/cooling and
transport
• Data is critical
Beijing
|
Brussels
|
Washington
Flexible and Coherent Energy System
50% of electricity demand
energy

emission
electricity
Source: Energinet.dk
Beijing
Thank you!
|
Brussels
|
Washington
For more information:
Steve Sawyer, GWEC
[email protected]
Beijing
|
Brussels
|
Washington