Asia-Pacific Renewable Energy Policy Handbook

Published by: GlobalData

Published: Jun. 4, 2009 - 150 Pages

Table of Contents

1 Table of Contents

1.1 List of Tables

1.2 List of Figures

2 Executive Summary

2.1 The Asia Pacific Region is Strongly Positioned for Rapid Growth In the Renewable Energy Industry

2.2 Government Policy Measures will Play a Vital Role in the Renewable Energy Development

2.3 China to lead the Growth of The Renewable Energy Sector in Asia Pacific

2.4 Stronger Policy Framework to Boost Renewable Energy Could Significantly Increase Renewable Energy Industry Investments in India and Japan

2.5 Russia’s New Directive on Renewables Paves Way for Greater Use of Renewables in the Country

2.6 Thailand Plans To Become A Regional Biofuel Hub

3 Renewable Energy Policy Framework

3.1 Renewable Energy Policy, Overview

3.2 Renewable Energy Policy Framework and Feed in tariffs

3.3 Renewable Energy Policy Framework and Renewable Portfolio Standard

3.4 Renewable Energy Policy Framework, Other Policy Measures

3.4.1 Capital Subsidies, Grants/Rebates

3.4.2 Energy Production Payments/ Investments or Other Tax Credits

3.4.3 Tax Reductions

3.4.4 Tradable Renewable Energy Certificates Systems

3.4.5 Net Metering

3.4.6 Public Investment Loans

4 Australia, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

4.1 Australia Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Incentives

4.1.1 Mandatory Renewable Energy Target (MRET)

4.1.2 Expanded national Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme

4.1.3 Renewable Remote Power Generation Program

4.1.4 Green Loans

4.1.5 Energy Efficient Homes Package

4.1.6 Renewable Energy Equity Fund

4.1.7 Advanced Electricity Storage Technology Program

4.1.8 Renewable Energy Fund

4.1.9 Renewable Energy Demonstration Program

4.1.10 Energy Innovation Fund

4.1.11 Climate Ready Program

4.1.12 Green Building Fund

4.1.13 Re-tooling for Climate Change

4.2 Australia Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives

4.2.1 Mandatory Renewable Energy Target Support for Small Solar (PV) Systems

4.2.2 Solar Homes and Communities Plan

4.2.3 Solar Credits for Small Scale Renewables, 2009

4.2.4 Green Vouchers for Schools / National Solar Schools Program

4.2.5 Solar Hot Water Rebate

4.2.6 Solar Cities Program

4.2.7 Australia, Feed- in Tariffs for Solar Systems

4.2.8 Solar PV Support Measures

4.3 Australia Wind, Major Policies and Incentives

4.3.1 Mandatory Renewable Energy Target Support for Small Wind Systems

4.3.2 Mechanisms Supporting Grid-Connected Wind Power

4.3.3 Wind Energy Forecasting Capability Initiative

4.3.4 National Code for Wind Farm Construction

4.4 Australia Geothermal, Major Policies and Incentives

4.4.1 Geothermal Industry Development Framework and Technology Roadmap

4.4.2 Geothermal Drilling Program

4.5 Australia Hydro, Major Policies and Incentives

4.5.1 Mandatory Renewable Energy Target Support for Small Hydro Systems

4.6 Australia Bioenergy, Major Policies and Incentives

4.6.1 Ethanol and Biodiesel Production Grant Excise

4.6.2 Ethanol Distribution Program

4.6.3 Biofuel Capital Grants

4.6.4 Second Generation Biofuels Research and Development Program (Gen 2)

4.6.5 Amendments to Australian Automotive Diesel and Biodiesel Fuel Quality Standards

5 China, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

5.1 China Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Incentives

5.1.1 Renewable Energy Policy, Overview

5.1.2 General Renewable Energy Policy

5.1.3 Renewable Energy Law

5.1.4 Regulation on Renewable Power Pricing and Cost Sharing

5.1.5 Renewable Energy Development Fund

5.1.6 11th Five Year Plan (2006-2010) - Highlights for Renewable Energy

5.1.7 Medium and Long Term Development Plan for Renewable Energy

5.1.8 Renewable Portfolio Standards

5.2 China Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives

5.2.1 New Incentive for Solar PV

5.2.2 Subsidies for Solar PV in Rural Areas

5.2.3 R&D support for Solar PV

5.2.4 Solar PV Pilot Projects

5.2.5 Solar PV Support Measures

5.3 China Wind, Major Policies and Incentives

5.3.1 China Wind Power, Pricing Policy

5.3.2 Wind Power Concession Program

5.3.3 Low Interest Rate Loans

5.3.4 Reduced Vat and Income Tax

5.3.5 Subsidies

5.3.6 Provincial incentives

5.4 China Hydro, Major Policies and Incentives

5.4.1 China Small Hydro, Incentives

5.4.2 Rural Electrification Policies for Small Hydro Power

5.5 China Bioenergy, Major Policies and Incentives

5.5.1 National Rural Biogas Construction Plan 2003-2010

5.5.2 Support for Biomass Power Generation

5.5.3 US China MOU on Biomass Development

5.5.4 China Biofuels, Major Policies and Incentives

5.5.5 China Ethanol, Financial Incentives

5.5.6 Banning of Grain based Ethanol

6 India, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

6.1 India Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Incentives

6.1.1 Integrated Energy Policy

6.1.2 Electricity Act 2003

6.1.3 India Renewable Portfolio Standards

6.1.4 Tariff Policy 2006

6.1.5 Grid-interactive Power Program

6.1.6 Off-Grid Renewable Energy Programs

6.1.7 Remote Village Electrification Program

6.1.8 India, CDM projects

6.2 India Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives

6.2.1 India, National Solar Mission

6.2.2 Demonstration and Promotion of Solar Photovoltaic Devices/ Systems in Urban Areas & Industry

6.2.3 Development of Solar Cities Scheme

6.2.4 Energy Efficient Solar/ Green Buildings Scheme

6.2.5 Solar Water Heating Systems, Interest/ Capital Subsidy Scheme

6.2.6 Accelerated Depreciation for Solar Systems

6.3 India Wind, Major Policies and Incentives

6.3.1 Central Government Incentives

6.3.2 State Government Policies

6.3.3 Role of Government Bodies

6.3.4 Financing Guidelines for Wind Energy Projects

6.3.5 Foreign Investment Policy

6.3.6 Regulatory Issues

6.4 India Hydro, Major Policies and Incentives

6.4.1 Small Hydro Power Program

6.4.2 Renovation and Modernisation of SHP Projects

6.4.3 Hydropower Generation, Buy Back Rate

6.5 India Bioenergy, Major Policies and Incentives

6.5.1 Biomass Power Buy Back Rate

6.5.2 Biomass Power Cogeneration Incentive Schemes

6.5.3 Waste to energy (Bio-Energy Projects)

6.5.4 Bio-fuel (Ethanol/ Bio-diesel)

6.5.5 National Policy on Biofuel

7 Japan, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

7.1 Japan Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Incentives

7.1.1 Establishment Of NEDO

7.1.2 Special Measures law for Promoting the Use of New Energy

7.1.3 Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) System

7.1.4 Green Power Certification System

7.1.5 Vision for New Energy Business

7.1.6 Japan National Energy Strategy 2006

7.1.7 Japan Renewable Energy Policy Platform (JREPP)

7.1.8 Support for Deployment of New and Renewable Energy

7.1.9 Subsidy for RD&D for New and Renewable Energy

7.1.10 New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) Incentives

7.1.11 Project for Establishing New Energy and Energy Conservation Visions at the Local Level

7.1.12 Project for Promoting the Local Introduction of New Energy

7.1.13 Project for Promotion of Non-profit Activities on New Energy

7.2 Japan Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives

7.2.1 Residential PV Support Programs

7.2.2 Solar Promotion Program

7.2.3 Solar PV R&D Initiative

7.2.4 Local Government Initiatives

7.2.5 Solar PV support Measures

7.3 Japan Wind, Major Policies and Incentives

7.3.1 Japan Wind Power Development, Major Impediments

7.3.2 Japan, Major Policies for Development Wind Power

7.3.3 Research and Development of Next-generation Wind Power Generation Technology

7.3.4 Research and Development of Offshore Wind Power Generation Technology

7.3.5 Subsidy Project for Grid Interconnection of Wind Power Generation

7.4 Japan Geothermal, Major Policies and Incentives

7.4.1 Project on Geothermal Power Generation Development

7.4.2 Geothermal Development Promotion Surveys

7.5 Japan Hydro, Major Policies and Incentives

7.5.1 The New Energy Foundation

7.5.2 Sunshine and Moonlight Project

7.5.3 River Law

7.5.4 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

7.5.5 Project for Developing Small and Medium-sized Hydroelectric Power Plants

7.6 Japan Bioenergy, Major Policies and Incentives

7.6.1 Biomass Nippon Strategy

7.6.2 Development of Technology for High-efficiency Conversion of Biomass and Other Energy

7.6.3 Local Biomass Heat Utilization Field Test Project

7.6.4 Tests for Locally Systemized Biomass Energy

7.6.5 Law on the Quality Control of Gasoline and Other Fuels

7.6.6 Field demonstration of E3 gasoline (from FY2004)

7.6.7 Kyoto Protocol Target Achievement Plan

7.6.8 Project to Create a Standard Model for Regional Distribution of E3

8 New Zealand, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

8.1 New Zealand Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Incentives

8.1.1 New Zealand, Climate Change and Sustainability Agenda

8.1.2 The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy, 2007

8.1.3 New Zealand Energy Strategy to 2050

8.1.4 Emissions Trading Scheme

8.1.5 Proposed National Policy Statement for Renewable Electricity Generation

8.1.6 Promotion of Uptake of Renewable Electricity

8.1.7 Renewable Regulation Issues

8.2 New Zealand Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives

8.2.1 Funding For Homeowners

8.2.2 Innovation Fund

8.2.3 Solar Water Heating Volume Build Grant Schemes

8.2.4 Grants for Public Buildings

8.3 New Zealand Wind, Major Policies and Incentives

8.3.1 Government Policy Statement on Electricity Governance (GPS)

8.3.2 Electricity Act 1992

8.3.3 Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA)

8.3.4 Projects to Reduce Emissions (PRE)

8.3.5 Distributed Generation Regulations

8.4 New Zealand Bioenergy, Major Policies and Incentives

8.4.1 Enabling Business Opportunities - Bioenergy Initiative

8.4.2 Wood Energy, Grants

8.4.3 New Zealand Biofuel, Major Policies and Incentives

8.4.4 Low Carbon Energy Technologies (LCET) Fund

8.4.5 Repealment Biofuels Sales Obligation

8.4.6 Ethanol Manufacturing Regulations

8.4.7 Biodiesel Excise Exemption

9 Indonesia, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

9.1 Indonesia Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Incentives

9.1.1 National Energy Management blue print (Presidential Decree No.5 / 2006)

9.1.2 Energy Law No. 30 / 2007

9.1.3 Program on Rural Electrification

9.1.4 Program on Interconnection of Renewable Energy Power Generation

9.1.5 Program on Energy Self-Sufficient Village

9.1.6 Indonesia-German Cooperation on New and Renewable Technology

9.2 Indonesia Hydropower, Major Policies and Incentives

9.2.1 Integrated Micro hydro Development Program (IMIDAP)

9.2.2 Micro Hydro Power Program (MHPP)

9.3 Indonesia Bioenergy, Major Policies and Incentives

9.3.1 Indonesia Biofuel Policies

9.3.2 National Team for Biofuel Development

9.3.3 Industrial Strategy Proposal on Biofuel Industry in Indonesia

9.3.4 Mandatory on Biofuel Utilization

10 Russia, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

10.1 Russia Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Incentives

10.1.1 Energy Strategy to 2020

10.1.2 Executive Directive for Increase of Energy Efficiency

10.2 Russia Hydro, Major Policies and Incentives

10.2.1 EBRD Loans for Russian Hydropower

10.2.2 Program for Development of Small Hydropower, New Energy Fund

10.2.3 Investment Fund

10.3 Russia Bioenergy, Major Policies and Incentives

10.3.1 The third International Congress - Biodiesel — 2008

10.3.2 Bioenergy Development in Russia (First Draft)

11 Thailand, Major Policies and Market Instruments Supporting Renewables

11.1 Thailand Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Incentives

11.1.1 Energy Conservation Promotion Act and Energy Conservation Promotion Fund

11.1.2 Sustainable Alternative Energy Development Strategy

11.1.3 Thailand, Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS)

11.1.4 Small Power Producer (SSP) & Very Small Power Producers (VSPP) Program

11.1.5 Thailand 15-year Renewable Energy Development Plan (2008-22)

11.1.6 Soft Loans, Revolving Fund

11.1.7 Tax Incentive for Energy Conservation

11.1.8 Incentive through Board of Investment (BOI)

11.2 Thailand Solar Power, Major Policies and Incentives

11.2.1 The Solar Hot Water Project

11.3 Thailand Bioenergy, Major Policies and Incentives

11.3.1 Ethanol Strategy

11.3.2 Ethanol Tax Reduction for Biofuels

11.3.3 The E20 Gasohol Policy

11.3.4 Biodiesel Policy

12 Appendix

12.1 Methodology

12.1.1 Coverage

12.1.2 Secondary Research

12.1.3 Primary Research

12.1.4 Expert Panel Validation

12.2 Contact Us

12.3 About GlobalData

12.4 Disclaimer

1.1 List of Tables

Table 1: Asia-Pacific, Major Policy Instruments Supporting Renewable Energy Industry, 2009

Table 2: Australia, Solar Homes and Communities Plan, Grants Available

Table 3: Australia, Solar, Summary of States Solar Feed in Programs

Table 4: Australia, Solar PV Support Measures

Table 5: Australia , Excise Rates for Ethanol and Biodiesel, 2010 to 2015

Table 6: China, Major Renewable Energy Policies and Acts

Table 7: China, Major Renewable Energy Policies and Acts (Cont.)

Table 8: China, Renewable Energy Law, Five Major Regulations

Table 9: China, Solar PV Support Measures, 2008

Table 10: China, Central Policies for Wind Power

Table 11: China, Province Specific Wind Incentive Schemes

Table 12: China, Small Hydro Power Incentive Schemes

Table 13: China, Rural Electrification Policies for Small Hydro Power

Table 14: India Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Acts, 1998- 2008

Table 15: India Renewable Energy, Major Policies and Acts, 1998- 2008 (Cont.)

Table 16: India, Grid-interactive Power Program, Central Financial Assistance Available

Table 17: India, Off-grid Renewable Energy Programs

Table 18: India, Off-grid Renewable Energy Programs (Cont.)

Table 19: India, Off-grid Renewable Energy Programs (Cont.)

Table 20: Remote Village Electrification, Maximum Central Financial Assistance

Table 21: India, Demonstration and Promotion of Solar Photovoltaic Devices/ Systems, Indicative Target 2008-12

Table 22: India, Demonstration and Promotion of Solar Photovoltaic Devices/ System, Yearly Expenditure 2008-12

Table 23: India, GRIHA, Registration -cum-Rating Fee

Table 24: India, Interest/ Capital Subsidy Scheme, Applicable Interest rates For Soft Loans

Table 25: India, Custom Duty for Wind Energy Equipments and Components

Table 26: India, Policies Introduced / Incentives Declared by the State Governments for Private Sector Wind Projects

Table 27: India, Policies Introduced / Incentives Declared by the State Governments for Private Sector Wind Projects (Contd)

Table 28: India, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Financing Guidelines for Wind Energy Projects

Table 29: India, Classification Of Small Hydro Projects

Table 30: India, Subsidy For Small Hydro Power Plants

Table 31: India, Renovation and Modernisation OF SHP, Financial Assistance Provided

Table 32: India, Renewable Power Policies for Hydropower (Buy Back Rate - Rs./kWh)

Table 33: India, Renewable Power Policies for Bio-power (Buy Back Rate - Rs./kWh)

Table 34: India, Biomass Power Cogeneration Incentive Schemes

Table 35: India, Biomass Power Cogeneration Incentive Schemes (State Govt./Utility wise)

Table 36: India, Bio-fuel Incentive Schemes

Table 37: Japan, Utilization Targets For New Energy ( TWh/ Year)

Table 38: Japan, JREPP Vision, Share of Renewables in Electricity Generation, 2050

Table 39: Japan, New Energy Facility Introduction Project, Eligible Systems And Requirements For Local Government, 2008

Table 40: Japan, New Energy Facility Introduction Project, Eligible Systems And Requirements For Local Government, 2008 (Cont.)

Table 41: Japan, PV Roadmap Toward 2030, Financial Milestones

Table 42: Japan, Solar PV Support Measures, 2008

Table 43: Japan, Subsidies for Development Of Small and Medium-sized Hydroelectric Power Plants, 2008

Table 44: New Zealand, Summary Of Actions For Promoting Renewable Electricity

Table 45: New Zealand, Bioenergy Initiative, Government Funding Available , 2007-2010

Table 46: Indonesia, Potential of Renewable Energy

Table 47: Indonesia, Energy policy, Laws and Regulation

Table 48: Indonesia , Minimum Mandatory On Biodiesel Utilization

Table 49: Indonesia , Minimum Mandatory On Bioethanol Utilization

Table 50: Russia, Expected Share of Different Renewable Energy Sources, Till 2020

Table 51: Thailand, Adder to the Normal Tariff for Small Power Producer and Very Small Power Producer Program

Table 52: Thailand, Alternative Energy Target To 2022

Table 53: Thailand, Renewable Energy Development Plan, Promotion Measures

Table 54: Thailand, Transport Fuels, Excise Tax Rate and Reduced Rate for Biofuels

Table 55: Thailand, E20 Gasohol Policy

1.2 List of Figures

Figure 1: Asia Pacific, Growth of Wind Power Capacity in Major Countries, 2000-15

Figure 2: Australia, New Renewable Energy Targets and Comparison with Targets Under MRET

Figure 3: India, Remote Village Electrification Program, Maximum Central Financial Assistance Available

Figure 4: India, Demonstration and Promotion of Solar Photovoltaic Devices/ Systems, Indicative Targets 2008-12

Figure 5: India, Demonstration and Promotion of Solar Photovoltaic Devices/ Systems, Yearly Expenditure

Figure 6: India, Comparison of Tariffs Provided by Different States For Wind Power

Figure 7: India, Small hydro Power, Comparison Of Tariffs Offered By Different States

Figure 8: Japan, Targets for Renewable Energy under the RPS

Figure 9: Japan, JREPP Vision, Share of Renewables in Electricity Generation, 2050

Figure 10: Indonesia, Presidential Decree No. 5/2006, National Energy Mix 2025

Figure 11: Russia, Targets for Major Renewable Energy Sources

Figure 12: Thailand, Comparison of Adder Tariffs Available for Different Technologies

Figure 13: Thailand, Renewable Energy targets, 2008-2022

Figure 14: Thailand, Excise Rate on Transport Fuels

Figure 15: GlobalData Methodology

Abstract

• This report helps to assess the impacts of the renewable energy policy in different countries in Asia Pacific.
• Get insights into the possible energy policy future and outcomes which helps in identifying a market potential.
• This report helps renewable energy companies/organisations in identifying potential markets and navigating the policy landscape across countries in Asia Pacific.

• Develop business strategies with the help of specific insights about policy decisions being taken on renewable energy by different countries across Asia Pacific.
• Identify opportunities and challenges in exploiting the renewable energy markets in Asia Pacific.
• Understand the market positioning of each of the renewable energy sources and major countries with such sources.
• Increase future revenue and profitability with the help of insights on the future opportunities and critical success factors in the Asia Pacific renewable energy market.
• Benchmark your operations and strategies against the major players in the unconventional gas sector
• Be ahead of competition by keeping yourself abreast of all the latest policy changes on renewable energy in Asia Pacific.

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