Panel I: Learning from FIT Success Stories

Janet Sawin gave a basic overview of FITs, succinctly explaining how they differ from Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) and why they are the best renewable energy law.

Bernard Chabot explained why FITs are fair and efficient, described the French FIT system, and gave an example of how to best design a wind energy tariff system, explaining how to use the universal profitability scale to best target the values. An important conclusion from his presentation was that sharing experience, methods and tools can avoid delays and unnecessary or risky tests for FIT system designs.

Daniel Argyropolous explained the German FIT system, giving examples of the strong growth rate and proving that the additional costs of FIT laws will go down over time.

Hugo Lucas gave an overview of the growth of Spanish renewable energy sector, and described the evolution of Spanish FIT legislation. He explained that one of the most important issues is how to integrate renewable energy into the market in the long term.

Speakers:

Janet Sawin (Worldwatch Institute),
Bernard Chabot (ADEME - Agency for Environment and Energy Management/France),
Daniel Argyropoulos (German Environment Ministry),
Hugo Lucas Porta (IDAE - Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving/Spain)
Chair: Bianca Barth (World Future Council)