DENMARK RENEWABLE INCENTIVES
In Denmark, electricity from renewable sources is mainly promoted through a premium tariff and net-metering. Renewable energy sources for heating purposes are exempt from the tax obligations on the production, supply and use of energy sources. The use of biogas for heating purposes is supported through a direct tariff. DENMARK RENEWABLE INCENTIVES
The main incentive for renewable energy use in transport is a quota system. Selling of biogas for transport purposes is supported through a direct tariff. Access of electricity from renewable energy sources to the grid shall be granted according to the principle of non-discrimination. With regard to the use of the grid, renewable energy shall be given priority. The connection of a heat generation plant to a district heating network in Denmark always involves grid development, since the construction of a plant must occur simultaneously with the development of the district heating grid.
There are a number of policies aiming at promoting the development, installation and use of RES installations. DENMARK RENEWABLE INCENTIVES
ELECTRICITY
Support schemes
In Denmark, electricity from renewable sources is promoted through a premium tariff and net-metering. In addition, local initiatives for the construction of wind energy plants are supported through loan guarantees. Small renewable electricity generation installations deemed to be of strategic importance in Denmark are eligible for a subsidy. DENMARK RENEWABLE INCENTIVES
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Grid issues
In Denmark, access of electricity from renewable energy sources to the grid is mainly governed by the general legislation on energy and shall be granted according to the principle of non-discrimination. Electricity from renewable sources is subject to special provisions only with regard to the use of the grid, in which renewable energy shall be given priority. The grid users are not entitled to the expansion of the grid. DENMARK RENEWABLE INCENTIVES
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Policies
The following policies aim at promoting the development, installation and use of RES installations: There are 2 training programmes for RES-installers, a certification scheme for wind energy plants, two different research, development and demonstration (RD&D) programmes and an obligation to use renewable heating in new and renovated buildings.
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HEATING AND COOLING
Support schemes
In Denmark there are several taxes on the production, supply and use of energy sources for heating purposes. Renewable energy sources are exempt from these tax obligations. Moreover, the use of biogas for heating purposes is supported through a direct premium tariff.
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Grid issues
Due to the nature of heat supply, the connection of a heat generation plant to a district heating network is closely linked to the construction of the plant. Grid connection always involves grid development, since the construction of a plant must occur simultaneously with the development of the district heating grid.
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Policies
The following policies aim at promoting the development, installation and use of RES installations: There are 2 training programmes for RES-installers, a certification scheme for wind energy plants, two different research, development and demonstration (RD&D) programmes and an obligation to use renewable heating in new and renovated buildings. DENMARK RENEWABLE INCENTIVES
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TRANSPORT – MOBILITY
Support schemes
The main incentive for renewable energy use in transport is a quota system. This scheme obliges companies importing or producing petrol, gas or diesel fuels to ensure that biofuels make up a defined percentage of the company’s total annual fuel sales. Furthermore, biofuels are supported through tax incentives. Moreover selling of biogas for transport purposes is supported though a direct premium tariff.
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Further information
- Energistyrelsen (ENS) – Danish Energy Agency
- +45 339 267 00
- ENS website
- ens(at)ens.dk
- Skatteministeriet (SKM) – Danish Ministry of Taxation
- +45 33 92 33 92
- SKM website
- skm(at)skm.dk
- Klima- og Energiministeriet (KEMIN) – Danish Ministry for Climate and Energy
- +45 339 228 00
- KEMIN wesbite
- kebmin(at)kebmin.dk
- Energitilsynet (DERA) – Danish Energy Regulatory Authority
- +45 417 154 00
- DERA website
- post(at)energitilsynet.dk
- Energinet.dk – Transmission System Operator
- 45 701 022 44
- Website
- info(at)energinet.dk
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