Netherlands
The Netherlands have a FIT program.
On 16 October 2007, Queen Beatrix signed the Dutch feed-in tariff law, the "Besluit stimulering duurzame energieproductie" (SDE), which entered into force in April 2009 (SDE Dutch version). The law is implemeted through the implementation regulation 2009, the "Regeling aanwijzing categorieën duurzame energieproductie 2009" (RCA Dutch version).
Summary
The Dutch SDE scheme sets boni for the sale of electricity from renewable energy, which are paid for a period of up to 15 years. Subsidies for the generation of biomass and biogas, however, are paid for a period of up to 12 years. Only new installations are supported.
All technologies are eligible, except for geothermal energy and hydro-electricity. Subsidies are granted only as long as the provided funds have not been used up. If the subsidies applied for exceed the funds available, subsidies are granted in the order of the date of submission of the application.
The bonus is calculated as the difference between the average cost price of the renewable energy source and the electricity market price. Every year, the bonus is determined by the Minister for Economic Affairs.
According to an article at www.mondaq.com/article.asp the Dutch ministry of economic affairs has revealed its 2009 feed-in tariff scheme, setting a large, approximated 1000MW, cap for renewable energy sources. According to mondaq.com the bonus rates and caps for 2009 are
- for onshore wind 0.094 €/kWh/, with a cap of 830MW.
- Offshore wind is not included in the new tariff scheme, but grants for the projects will be allocated by SenterNovem.
- for small hydro projects with a water incline greater than five meters will be EUR 0.073 per kWh, with a cap of 7MW.
- hydro plants with a lesser water incline will be entitled to EUR 0.125, under a 13MW cap. In parliament the question has been submitted whether tidal power should be included in the tariff scheme as well.
- Up to 20MW of solar plants will be included. Small PV installations, up to 15kW, will receive EUR 0.526 per kWh and larger projects will gain EUR 0.459 per kWh.
- Subsidy rates for electricity generation from biomass will range from EUR 0.115 to EUR 0.177 per kWh, depending on technology.
Applications for the grants can be submitted between the first week of April and 30 October 2009.
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