Photovoltaic energy in
In the strongly regionalized state of
In both regions there is a fast growing electricity generation coming from wind energy. Brussels-Capital has, because of its limited surface and electricity generation capacity, very limited renewable energy facilities, being mainly solar thermal demonstration projects. The tradable certificates schemes established by the Federal Authority and the Belgian regions can be summarised as follows. In the case of offshore wind energy, there is an obligation of the transmission system operator (Elia) to buy the certificates at a minimum price set by federal legislation and an obligation of sell these certificates on the regional markets. In the case of the Flemish Region and the Walloon Region, the combination of compulsory quotas imposed on suppliers and on minimum feed-in price guarantees imposed on the DSO (Flemish Region) or on the LTSO (Walloon Region) are in place. In the case of the Brussels Capital Region, the obligation is imposed on electricity suppliers to observe a certain quota of green certificates.
The system of tradable green certificates knows a number of mechanisms to ensure regular feedback: (a.) in the Flemish Region: A study is carried out every 3 years to estimate the need for exploitation support to ensure the acceptable profitability of projects. The next evaluation is planned for 2012. (b.) in the Walloon Region: Every 3 years CWaPE must carry out a detailed analysis of the technical and economic characteristics of the different electricity production chains. CWaPE also conducts an annual assessment of the functioning of the market in green certificates and compiles projections on the development of new medium-term installations (5 years). (c.) in the Brussels Capital Region a consideration of the functioning of the market in green certificates is planned in 2010 to render investments in large-scale installations using renewable energy sources more easily more profitable.
According to the Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources the target
for the share of energy from renewable sources in gross final consumption of
energy in the year 2020 for Belgium is 13% (in the year 2005 the share was
2.2%). The Directive has a mandatory 10 % target for transport to be achieved by
all Member States, which refers to renewable sources as a whole, not biofuels
alone.
Renewable energy projections according to the
National Renewable Energy Action Plan for Belgium
The National
Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP) for Belgium was submitted in December 2010.
The target according to Annex I of Directive 2009/28/EC is 13% for the year 2020
and the projected NREAP share in that year exactly matches the target.
According to the projection, the most important contribution in the year 2020 is
expected from biomass (renewable heating and cooling) (2034 ktoe, 38% of all
renewable energy). Second important contribution is expected from biomass
(renewable electricity) (11.0 TWh or 949 ktoe, 18% of all renewable energy). The
third largest contribution is from wind power (10.5 TWh or 901 ktoe, 17% of all
renewable energy). Wind power contributes with 4.3 GW (10.5 TWh). For solar
photovoltaic the 2020 contribution is projected to be 1.3 GW (1.1 TWh). For
solar thermal the 2020 contribution is projected to be 199 ktoe. The two most
important biofuels are projected to contribute 698 ktoe (biodiesel) and 91 ktoe
(bioethanol / bio-ETBE) by 2020. The renewable electricity production from solid
biomass amounts to 9.6 TWh (823 ktoe) and for biogas it is expected to be 1.4
TWh (124 ktoe). The consumption of renewable heat is expected to amount to 1947
ktoe for solid biomass and 55 ktoe for biogas.
The
National Renewable Energy Action Plan (NREAP) for Belgium was submitted
in December 2010. The target according to Annex I of Directive
2009/28/EC is 13% for the year 2020 and the projected NREAP share in
that year exactly matches the target. According to the
projection, the most important contribution in the year 2020 is
expected from biomass (renewable heating and cooling) (2034 ktoe, 38%
of all renewable energy). Second important contribution is expected
from biomass (renewable electricity) (11.0 TWh or 949 ktoe, 18% of all
renewable energy). The third largest contribution is from wind power
(10.5 TWh or 901 ktoe, 17% of all renewable energy). Wind power
contributes with 4.3 GW (10.5 TWh). For solar photovoltaic the 2020
contribution is projected to be 1.3 GW (1.1 TWh). For solar thermal the
2020 contribution is projected to be 199 ktoe. The two most important
biofuels are projected to contribute 698 ktoe (biodiesel) and 91 ktoe
(bioethanol / bio-ETBE) by 2020. The renewable electricity production
from solid biomass amounts to 9.6 TWh (823 ktoe) and for biogas it is
expected to be 1.4 TWh (124 ktoe). The consumption of renewable heat is
expected to amount to 1947 ktoe for solid biomass and 55 ktoe for
biogas.
Renewable electricity: PV
Two main regions
in
The producers of
certified green electricity receive from the CwaPE green certificates proportional
to their electricity production and the reduction of CO2 emissions regarding a
value reference for classic installations. The current correspondence for 1
green certificate is 456 kg of CO2 avoided. These certificates can be sold and
traded for 5 year from the date of issuing.
A similar certificate system
to Wallonia’s operates in
In the year 2007, the amount of PV installations eligible for certificates has grown considerably, more than doubling the 2006 figures. At the federal level PV installations can benefit from a tax relief of 40% of the investment up to 3440 euro.
With regard to Wallonia and the Brussels region: on websites lists of installers of solar systems (thermal and photovoltaic) are provided, that have been approved and/or who have undergone recognised training.Sources
Interactive
EurObserv’ER Database, 2007
Vlaamse Reguleringsinstantie voor de Elektriciteits- en Gasmarkt (VREG), Marktrapport: de Vlaamse energiemarkt in 2007, http://www.vreg.be/vreg/documenten/rapporten/RAPP-2008-3.pdf (sourced August 2008)
http://www.energiesparen.be/subsidies/subsidieregel_detail?id=1822&verstr=769&doelgroep=1 (sourced August 2008)
http://www.energiesparen.be/subsidies/subsidiemodule (sourced
August 2008)
http://www.eurobserv-er.org
Last update: March 2011