LEGISLATION International
standardsInternational small wind standards are
developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the
recognized international body for standards development activities. National standards were developed by the AWEA (American Wind Energy Association) in the United-States, and Renewable UK, formerly BWEA (British Wind Energy Association). Governments and European bodies’ incentives Different incentive mechanisms are available to help renewable energies adoption. The most common incentive programs are based on Feed-In Tariffs, Tax Credit or grants. Your local partners will inform you on your eligibility for the different programs available in your country. The Feed-In Tariff The feed-in tariffs (FIT) provide periodic financial payments, in most cases for each kWh exported to the grid. Some energy suppliers must buy the electricity generated by the small wind turbine if asked by the owner. FITs are more or less attractive and should be considered in line with the electricity price: it is sometimes financially more profitable to save on your bill. Tax Credits or ACA Tax credits are significant help to reduce the equipment investment, reducing the actual tax. It differs from a tax deduction that reduces only the taxable income. They are often capped to a limited amount. For business customers, some accelerate capital allowances allow to write off a stated percentage of the purchase value of the equipment against their profit in the year of purchase. Grants Grants are often local and can be inconsistent across the countries. Eligibility is founded on various criteria. Farmers Some grants are available for farmers under the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (ERDF). ERDF is a €308 billion program funded by European Union Member States for the period 2007-13. One of the objectives is to support low carbon economic growth. Allocation is different for each country. Credits The government initiatives can also give an access to loans with reduced interest rates to spread head your payments. Planning application Obtaining a planning permission can be a long and complex administrative process. We recommend to contact our local partner to assist you through all the steps with guidance and templates. The key issues to consider are: - The safety of the installation - The potential noise - The visual impact. NHEOLIS can provide a supporting documentation with noise, dimension and safety data which will answer most of the questions that the planning officer will raise. Independent party tests have highlighted the nheowind silence, NHEOLIS turbines are among the quietest wind turbines available on the market. You might need to go through a long process if your site is located close to any of the following: - High proximity to your neighbors - A protected or designated area closed to a National Park - A building classified as National Heritage - An airport - A military airfield or radar installation. Grid connection Compliance with the G83 or G59 Standard in Europe, UL 1741 in the United-Staes is a prerequisite. Connecting a wind turbine to the grid might be subject to a permission of the electricity provider. |
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