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Renewable Energy Promotion Policy and the International Community : 

Renewable Energy Promotion Policy and the International Community Inter-American Development Bank Conference on Investing in Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Mitigation Washington, 28 and 29 November 2006 Paul Suding, REN21 Secretariat

I. How are Latin American and Caribbean countries moving forward in making policy changes to promote renewable energy? II. What support should the international community provide? : 

I. How are Latin American and Caribbean countries moving forward in making policy changes to promote renewable energy? II. What support should the international community provide?

Source: REN21 Global Status Report 2006:: 

Source: REN21 Global Status Report 2006: Past: Exceptional RE Developments in LAC Large Hydro Power :South America Geothermal Power :Mexico and Central America Ethanol Programme :Brazil Mechanical Wind Pumps :Argentina Recent past: Little participation in recent global RE growth trend Strong global renewable energy investment and production growth trends (sustained wind and solar PV annual growth rates of 25% and 50%, high growth in Biofuels and Biomass electricity as well as Solar Hot Water; strong rural RE growth in Asia) In Latin America renewable significant energy production increase only in Biofuels I. 1 Advancement of Renewables in Latin America and Caribbean asynchronous with global trends

Latin America: already advanced in specific RE (hydro, geothermal, ethanol) at least in parts of the region low dynamics on wind and solar which are the global growth champions : 

Latin America: already advanced in specific RE (hydro, geothermal, ethanol) at least in parts of the region low dynamics on wind and solar which are the global growth champions Source: OLADE

Renewable Energy in main energy markets Leading countries (capacity or production) 2005: 

Renewable Energy in main energy markets Leading countries (capacity or production) 2005 Source: REN21 :Global Status Reports

Renewable Energy systems in rural energy Leading countries 2005: 

Renewable Energy systems in rural energy Leading countries 2005 Source: REN21 :Global Status Reports

I. 2. Renewable Energy Promotion Policies: 

I. 2. Renewable Energy Promotion Policies The biggest RE growth is in countries, states and municipalities with RE promotion policies Brazil and US for biofuels US States, Spain, Germany, for wind energy; Germany, Japan for photovoltaic energy China, City of Barcelona etc. for solar water heating Promoting policies have mushroomed globally: In 2005 at least 54 countries had RE promotion policies, including 15 Developing Countries; in LAC only Brazil 2005/2006 policy changes in LAC: rapid for Biofuels, cautious in electricity generation numerous countries are introducing a policy (quota: blending) to introduce bioenergy in transport fuel markets Several national and local government initiatives for promotion in electricity sector Source: REN21 :Global Status Reports

Renewable Energy Take-Off, when Market Access secure and Promotion Policies in Place: 

Renewable Energy Take-Off, when Market Access secure and Promotion Policies in Place R & D Public Investment Fiscal Incentives Public bidding - tendering Demonstration Price- or quantity-driven support schemes Green Certificates Standards General Market Access Rules

II. 1. RE policy making is a national task; decision makers and stakeholders: 

II. 1. RE policy making is a national task; decision makers and stakeholders Executive powers (Energy, Environment, Development, Finance, Foreign Affairs, Trade) Legislative powers ------------------------ Political parties, leading political personalities Media, Opinion leaders Energy supply industry, developers, Equipment industry Agricultural sector Workers Unions Environment and Development NGOs, other civil society Financial institutions Leading research and education organisations

II.2. Various Options of International Support for Renewable Energy Promotion Policies : 

II.2. Various Options of International Support for Renewable Energy Promotion Policies Vehicles International Commitments: negotiated or voluntary, targets or actions International Review Arrangement Policy dialogue Showcasing of leading country Consulting, Twinning, Information; Exchange of Experience; Supporting conditions Financial instruments frameworks to support investment, reduce risks Collaboration on International Standards and norms, technical guidelines Technology Transfer Joint R&D, and Industrial Cooperation Capacity building Access for project developers and investors Business Frameworks Intergovernmental: UN organisations and conventions; Regional organisations; Sector organisations; Partnerships; Multilateral development cooperation Bilateral development cooperation ODA and other public finance Clean Development Mechanism and International Emission Trading Schemes International Associations Parliamentarians Experts, Scientists, Business Council, International NGOs Informal Conferences, Multi-stakeholder Networks

II.3. Conclusion: 

II.3. Conclusion National policy: Transform markets to allow RE business to access markets at conditions which value environmental, climate, supply security, local development aspects International support Include all stakeholder groups Demonstrate effective and viable RE promotion policies and their impacts on investment and energy development Develop further appropriate financing instruments Share technology development

REN21: Mission : 

REN21: Mission REN21 - providing international leadership for the rapid expansion of renewable energy in developing and industrial countries – based on cooperation of participants Informal network, flexible, multiple stakeholders from energy, development and environment community www.ren21.net THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION