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 Despite macroeconomic benefits which can arise when the supply situation and environmental factors are taken into account, it can happen that a large number of investment projects are not translated into reality. In many countries accompanying government measures supporting the development of wind energy do not exist<ref>http://www.gtz.de/en/themen/umwelt-infrastruktur/energie/11689.htm (accessed: July 2011)</ref>. Without any security about selling prices, feed-in tariffs, possible tax rebates or assistance for capacity building it is hard to create sufficient security for large investments as required for the development of a wind park.
 = Strategies and Support Mechanisms for Wind Energy<ref>Contents of this article have been generated by Jonathan Curren, Liteboho Makhele, Andrew Jakubowski, Mike Goldblatt, Ole Langiss, Timo Basteck, Andreas Schiffner for Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning and the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ). The complete document has been published as: Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning / German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) (2009) Regional Regulatory Action Plan for the Western Cape, retrieved 13.7.2011 [[http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/gtz2009-en-regional-regulatory-action-plan-western-cape.pdf]]</ref><br/> =
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 There are different types of instruments available to support renewable energy projects and these range from direct to indirect policy instruments. Direct policy measures (such as a Renewable Energy Feed-in Tariff (REFIT)) aim to stimulate the installation of renewable technologies immediately, whereas indirect instruments focus on improving long-term framework conditions. Besides regulatory instruments, there are other approaches for promoting and supporting renewable energy, primarily aimed at removing the barriers which limit investments in renewable energy such as lack of information, lack of skills, limited research and development, inadequate regulatory structures, and limited incentive programmes. The different types of strategies and supporting mechanisms are detailed below.
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 === Incentives<br/> ===
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 Other forms of institutional support can come in the form of infrastructure and planning regulations such as building codes which could treat renewable energy projects as “privileged” or “special” projects where local authorities are required to designate specific priority or preferential zones for renewable energy utilisation.
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 <br/>In some cases one-stop-shops have been incorporated into existing organisations; in others dedicated organisations have been established. The form of these agencies differs by location. In most instances they are national energy agencies nested within government ministries, in others they are located within local economic development agencies.<br/>In the Mediterranean a number of countries have formed a regional body, called the '''Mediterranean Renewable Energy Centre (MEREC)''' which is geared not only towards investors but aims to develop regional competencies through the dissemination of information, training of staff, and technology transfers. In the United States a more general national body oversees developments<br/>within the field but, on a lower level individual states run one-stop shops or independent agencies which among other activities market local investment opportunities in renewable energies.
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 <br/>Also, of importance to stimulate the industry is research and development. It is an important task for energy related ministries to support local university and institutes through research grants, funding of research projects and channelling public funding to secure '''intellectual property (IP) '''rights. Government could help develop or actively participate in both provincial and national level research advisory committees working on the identification of important research needs of the different regions of a country.<br/>One of the most direct supporting mechanisms for renewable energy industry development is training and capacity building. Capacity building could be done through trade associations, workshops, training programmes, or partner with international and non-governmental organisations that assist countries with these types of activities.
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 A platform where financiers and developers could exchange information about their needs and opportunities could prove to be invaluable in facilitating the development of renewable energy projects and the market. In addition, such a platform could host information regarding international organisations, NGOs and/or charities that are looking to finance clean energy projects or particular steps, such as EIAs, stakeholder consultations, feasibility study, etc. A platform such as this could be hosted by the renewable energy project one-stop shop. A project developer and financier forum could be hosted on the website that will be developed for the one-stop shop. It could have the contact details of all those developers that have identified renewable energy opportunities, as well as a list of local, national and international companies, NGOs and organisations that are willing to fund projects.
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 Another example of an incentive provided by federal and state governments would be grants, such as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Renewable Energy and Efficiency Program. This Program provides grants and loan guarantees for use by farmers, ranchers and small rural businesses that invest in renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in rural areas.
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 ==== Germany ====
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 Through these various incentive mechanisms helped Germany achieve more than 10,000 MW of installed wind power capacity as early as 2002. In addition by 2006, the wind energy sector alone contributed to €5.64 billion in revenues to the market total of €10.3 billion. Also the wind energy market was employing 73,800 people out of a total of 214,000 employed in the German clean energy market. It is quite clear that with good market support mechanisms and strategies Germany was able to become a world leader in the wind energy market in a relatively short period of time.
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 = Further Information =
-*[[Wind_Energy_-_Introduction|Wind Energy - Introduction]]<br/>
+*[[Wind Energy - Introduction|Wind Energy - Introduction]]<br/>
 *[[Portal:Wind|Wind Portal on energypedia]]<br/>
 *cp. also: Politische Rahmenbedingungen für Windenergie in Entwicklungsländern einschließlich Schwellenländer aus Sicht des BMZ Franz Marré. Leiter des Referats Wasser, Energie, Stadtentwicklung. Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung. 2008, link [http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/bmz2008-de-politische-rahmenbedingungen-windenergie.pdf here.]
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 == Further Reading<br/> ==
 *cp. also: Politische Rahmenbedingungen für Windenergie in Entwicklungsländern einschließlich Schwellenländer aus Sicht des BMZ Franz Marré. Leiter des Referats Wasser, Energie, Stadtentwicklung. Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung. 2008 [http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/bmz2008-de-politische-rahmenbedingungen-windenergie.pdf >>>]
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-==== Project Financier and Developer Matchmaking<br/> ====
 An additional support mechanism to help facilitate the development of renewable energy projects is a platform where developers and financiers could be made aware of each other. Situations in the market do arise when financing institutions or agencies are looking to invest in renewable energy project developers that have identified project opportunities and successfully completed a number<br/>of prerequisites, e.g. site location, REFIT approval, and/or'''[[Wind Energy - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)|Environmental Impact Assessment]] (EIA)'''. Likewise, there are also project developers who have identified renewable energy project opportunities and require some level of structured finance.
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 A platform where financiers and developers could exchange information about their needs and opportunities could prove to be invaluable in facilitating the development of renewable energy projects and the market. In addition, such a platform could host information regarding international organisations, NGOs and/or charities that are looking to finance clean energy projects or particular steps, such as EIAs, stakeholder consultations, feasibility study, etc. A platform such as this could be hosted by the renewable energy project one-stop shop. A project developer and financier forum could be hosted on the website that will be developed for the one-stop shop. It could have the contact details of all those developers that have identified renewable energy opportunities, as well as a list of local, national and international companies, NGOs and organisations that are willing to fund projects.
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 Industry development is an important aspect for both regional and national growth. It is important for provincial governments to do what they can to help promote a successful industry covering everything from actual raw materials to developing and financing projects to consulting and other ancillary services associated with a thriving regional renewable energy market. A proactive approach to renewable industry development will not only create jobs and revenues, but it will also help in long-term development of the region and importantly assist in energy security and independence.<br>Incorporating industry development is an integral component to a successful regulatory action plan to help foster the growth of the renewable energy market and help the region achieve its goals of clean energy capacity. There are many aspects to industry development beyond actions such as tax incentives/relief and relaxing licensing requirements to attract businesses. As part of a comprehensive industry development plan it is important to assist and incentivise the establishment of industry or trade associations. Industry associations or trade groups can help bring a unanimous voice to renewable energy related businesses in the region, which can help policymakers identify pros and cons of regulatory legislation and identify what steps need to be taken in the future to help reform or develop the market. In addition, trade associations can help with shaping public opinion to assist in the market growth.<br>Also, of importance to stimulate the industry is research and development. It is an important task for energy related ministries to support local university and institutes through research grants, funding of research projects and channelling public funding to secure intellectual property (IP) rights. Government could help develop or actively participate in both provincial and national level research advisory committees working on the identification of important research needs of the different regions of a country.<br>One of the most direct supporting mechanisms for renewable energy industry development is training and capacity building. Capacity building could be done through trade associations, workshops, training programmes, or partner with international and non-governmental organisations that assist countries with these types of activities.
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-An additional support mechanism to help facilitate the development of renewable energy projects is a platform where developers and financiers could be made aware of each other. Situations in the market do arise when financing institutions or agencies are looking to invest in renewable energy project developers that have identified project opportunities and successfully completed a number<br>of prerequisites, e.g. site location, REFIT approval, and/or [[Environmental Impact Assessment - Wind Energy|Environmental Impact Assessment]] (EIA). Likewise, there are also project developers who have identified renewable energy project opportunities and require some level of structured finance.
+An additional support mechanism to help facilitate the development of renewable energy projects is a platform where developers and financiers could be made aware of each other. Situations in the market do arise when financing institutions or agencies are looking to invest in renewable energy project developers that have identified project opportunities and successfully completed a number<br/>of prerequisites, e.g. site location, REFIT approval, and/or'''[[Wind_Energy_-_Environmental_Impact_Assessment_(EIA)|Environmental Impact Assessment]] (EIA)'''. Likewise, there are also project developers who have identified renewable energy project opportunities and require some level of structured finance.
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-*cp. also: Politische Rahmenbedingungen für Windenergie in Entwicklungsländern einschließlich Schwellenländer aus Sicht des BMZ Franz Marré. Leiter des Referats Wasser, Energie, Stadtentwicklung. Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung. 2008 http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/bmz2008-de-politische-rahmenbedingungen-windenergie.pdf<br>
+*cp. also: Politische Rahmenbedingungen für Windenergie in Entwicklungsländern einschließlich Schwellenländer aus Sicht des BMZ Franz Marré. Leiter des Referats Wasser, Energie, Stadtentwicklung. Bundesministerium für wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung. 2008 [http://www.gtz.de/de/dokumente/bmz2008-de-politische-rahmenbedingungen-windenergie.pdf &gt;&gt;&gt;]<br>
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