| ID | 112332 |
| Title Proper | Comment on "comparing the feed-in tariff incentives for renewable electricity in Ontario and Germany" by Mabee, Mannion, and Carpenter |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Weitzel, Matthias |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In a recent article Mabee et al. [2012, Energy Policy 40 (1), 480-489] describe the German legislation to promote renewable electricity generation (Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetz). The erroneous assumption that an annual degression of feed-in tariffs for any given power generating facility are stipulated in the law leads to a wrong calculation of net present values of the revenue stream. Reduction of feed-in tariff rates only holds for new additions. There is however one exception in offshore wind energy where the operator can opt for a degression. The implications of the newly introduced option are discussed in this comment. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 44; May 2012: p.485-486 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol. 44; May 2012: p.485-486 |
| Key Words | Feed - in Tariffs ; Renewable Electricity ; Price Degression |