A broad set of information on feasible policy pathways for a support of RES (electricity) in Europe beyond 2020 has been compiled throughout the course of this action. Key outcomes and recommendations are applicable in the Summary report while the comprehensive Final report offers further insights on the topics assessed. Moreover, details on the various elements and topics analysed within beyond2020 can be gained through the detailed reports from the individual work packages.
Electronic versions of all reports are available below. Please note further that hardcopies of the Summary and/or the Final report can be ordered (free of charge), simply send an email to resch@eeg.tuwien.ac.at.
| Title (click for download) |
Info |
Format & Size |
D8.6
Summary of key conclusions beyond2020 |
This brochure provides a summary of key findings of the beyond2020 project – all related to the discussion of a possible harmonisation of RES(-E) support within the European Union beyond 2020. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.4 MB) |
D7.4
Final report
- approaches for a harmonisation
of RES(-E) support in Europe |
This report marks the end of the Intelligent Energy Europe project
beyond2020. It offers an overview on the approach taken and discusses key results and findings, highlighting main conclusions drawn from the topical assessments undertaken within this project– all related to the discussion of a possible harmonisation of RES(-E) support within the European Union beyond 2020 |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 2.0 MB) |
D7.5
Summary report beyond2020 |
This report provides a summary of key outcomes and findings of the beyond2020 project, highlighting key results and/or main conclusions drawn from the topical assessments undertaken within this project– all related to the discussion of a possible harmonisation of RES(-E) support within the European Union beyond 2020. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 1.2 MB) |
D2.1
Key policy approaches for a harmonisation of RES(-E) support in Europe |
This report focuses on the elaboration of feasible pathways for a possible harmonisation of RES(-E) support in Europe beyond 2020. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.6 MB) |
D2.2
Assessment criteria for identifying the main alternatives |
This report focuses on the elaboration of feasible pathways for a possible harmonisation of RES(-E) support in Europe beyond 2020. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.7 MB) |
D3.1
Potential areas of conflict of a harmonised RES support scheme with European Union Law |
This report serves as a general overview of all the Articles and provision in EU primary and secondary law which may have an impact the European Union’s (EU) legislative competence in the field of renewable energy support. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.6 MB) |
D3.2
Report on legal requirements and policy recommendations for the adoption and implementation of a potential harmonised RES support scheme |
This document contains the ‘Report on legal requirements and policy recommendations for the adoption and implementation of a potential harmonised RES support scheme’ |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 1.2 MB) |
D4.2
Scenario report of the beyond2020 project - approaches for a harmonisation of RES(-E) support in Europe |
This report provides a summary of key outcomes and findings of the beyond2020 project, highlighting key results and/or main conclusions drawn from the topical assessments undertaken within this project– all related to the discussion of a possible harmonisation of RES(-E) support within the European Union. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 2.0 MB) |
D5.1
Review report on interactions be-tween RES-E support instruments and electricity markets |
This report reviews the literature about the interactions between RES-E support instruments and electricity markets. In particular, the report focuses on the influence of RES-E technology characteristics on markets and grids, and on the market design features that influence RES-E deployment. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 3.0 MB) |
D5.2
Assessment report on the impacts of RES policy design options on fu-ture electricity markets |
This report assesses quantitatively the major interactions between RES-E sup-port instruments and electricity markets and networks. In particular, the report looks at price effects (including merit-order effect, negative prices and price volatility), balancing costs and needs, network investment and operation, and system adequacy. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 3.1 MB) |
D5.3
WP5 Summary Report: Derivation of prerequisites and trade-offs between electricity markets and RES policy framework
|
This report identifies key design elements for electricity markets and grid regulation that, on the one hand, minimize non-desired impacts of RES policies on electricity markets and grids; and on the other hand, remove barriers for the integration of large RES-E shares |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.8 MB) |
D6.1a
Contextualising the debate on harmonising RES-E support in Europe |
This report provides a brief pre-assessment of potential harmonisation pathways for RES-E support schemes by contextualising this debate in the wider EU integration process and the political and academic debate on harmonisation. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.7 MB) |
D6.1b
Interactions between EU GHG and Renewable Energy Policies – how can they be coordinated? |
This report systematically assess the arguments against and in favour of having separate targets and policies for RE and GHG emissions reductions. Furthermore, the arguments for and against implementing support instruments for renewable electricity (RES-E) in addition to the EU Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) are analysed and options how to coordinate ETS and RES-E support are explored. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.6 MB) |
D6.1
Multi-criteria Decision Analysis - Assessing policy pathways for renewables support in the EU after 2020 |
This report focuses on the comprehensive assessment of policy pathways regarding the possible harmonisation of RES(-E) support schemes in the EU after 2020. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 1.3 MB) |
D6.2
Multi-criteria decision analysis tool |
This multi-criteria decision analysis tool was developed for the assessment of the different policy pathways for the harmonisation of RES-E support schemes after 2020. This tool is an application of the PROMETHEE method. |
(Format: xlsx)
(Size: 0.8 MB) |
D7.1
Inception report beyond2020 - approaches for a harmonisation of RES(-E) support in Europe |
This report concludes the inception phase of the beyond2020 project, summarising the work done up to the mid-term of the project and offering a brief outlook on forthcoming working steps. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 1.5 MB) |
D7.2
Roadmaps for practical implementation of a harmonisation of RES(-E) support in Europe |
This report provides roadmaps for assessed policy pathways of harmonisation of RES(-E) support across Europe, including guidelines for the detailed design suitable for practical policy implementation as well as recommendations on the steps to be taken in the transition phase. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.7 MB) |
D7.3
Legal drafting guidelines on two key policy pathways: minimum harmonisation and soft harmon-isation with feed-in premium |
This document contains the ‘Legal Draft on two key policy pathways: minimum harmonisation and soft harmonisation with feed-in premium’ |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.4 MB) |
D8.2
Summary of mid-term conference beyond2020 (10 October 2012, Brussels) |
This paper provides a brief summary of the International Mid-Term Conference, which took place on 10 October 2012 in Brussels, Belgium. This beyond2020 event presented deep analysis and interactive discussion around the design and impact of a harmonised policy for renewable electricity in Europe. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.5 MB) |
D8.3a
Summary of workshop on policy design beyond2020 (19 September 2012, Brussels) |
A brief summary of the Topical Workshop on policy design is given in this paper. This beyond2020 event took place on 19 September 2012 in Brusseles and attracted a broad audience. Discussions allowed to deepen knowledge and to gain relevant feedback for subsequent work. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.2 MB) |
D8.3b
Summary of workshop on electricity market interactions beyond2020 (24 October 2012, Madrid) |
A brief summary of the Topical Workshop on interactions between electricity markets and support schemes for renewable electricity is given in this paper. This beyond2020 event took place on 24 October 2012 in Madrid and attracted a broad audience. Discussions allowed to deepen knowledge and to gain relevant feedback for subsequent work. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.5 MB) |
D8.4
Summary of three regional dissemination workshops beyond2020 (September to November 2013) |
This paper provides a brief summary of the three regional dissemination workshops. These beyond2020 events presented deep analysis and interactive discussion around the design and impact of a harmonised policy for renewable electricity in Europe. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.2 MB) |
D8.5
Summary of final international conference beyond2020 (22 October 2013, Brussels) |
This paper provides a brief summary of the International Final Conference, which took place on 22 October 2013 in Brussels, Belgium. This beyond2020 eventattracted the participation of over 100 participants reflecting a broad set of stakeholders from EU institutions, national governments and policy-makers, electricity utilities and energy companies, regulators and producer associations from the RES Industry, as well as foundations, multi-lateral organizations consultants and research institutions, all of them being key target audiences for the discussion and dissemination of the interim findings reached during the project. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.2 MB) |
beyond2020
– project structure |
This presentation indicates the structure of working tasks within beyond2020 and provides an overview on key objectives etc. |
(Format: pdf)
(Size: 0.4 MB) |
