Renewable Energy in Sweden an Overview Lars Guldbrand Director of R&D Strategy Swedish Energy Agency RENEWABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE: DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Vilnius 10 June 2008 1
Characteristics Cold Climate Large Sector of Energy Intensive Industry Large Area Large Automotive Industry for Small Country Large Hydro and Biomass Resources Large District Heating Sector 2
Situation today Almost fossil-free electricity production Low CO 2 emissions per capita and GDP Energy-efficient industry High thermal standards in buildings CO2 taxes and other policy incentives 3
Large share of RES in TPES Statistics for 2006 Crude oil and oil products Natural gas Coal Import of electricity c:a 30% RES 110 TWh Hydropower Biofuels, peat etc Wind power Nuclear Heat pumps N.B. Share of Renewable Energy varies year to year; depending on rainfall, cold winter etc. 4
Bioenergy 2006 Electricity generation 9% Transport (biofuels) 2% Including internal use in forest industry and paper production District heating 31% Industry 46% Totalt 116 TWh bioenergy 2006 Residential and services 12% 5
Instruments: Market Based and General Carbon Dioxide taxation since 1991 Emissions Trading Green Certificates Wind Power Policies Tax Reduction on Biofuels for Transport Information and Education Innovation and RD&D Phase-out of Specific Subsidies 6
Energy Taxes & Prices 7
Energy Taxes & Prices Buildings, total energy use 200 180 160 Other fuels 140 120 District heating Biofuels, peat etc. 100 80 Electricity 60 40 Oil products 20 0 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 8
Energy Taxes & Prices District Heating, by fuel (TWh) 60 50 40 Waste Heat Heat Pumps Electric Boilers 30 20 Coal Biomass, peat, waste 10 Oil Natural gas 0 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 9
Renewable Power - Electricity Certificates Green certificate trading system for renewable electricity Target: + 10 TWh electricity from new renewable energy sources (excl. existing large scale hydro power) by 2010 Increased ambition: +17 TWh by 2016 to a total of 23,5 TWh by year 2016 No financing from state budget To stimulate cost effective expansion and competition To enable future international harmonisation 10
Principles of the certificate system wind, small hydro, bio fuel, solar power, geothermal, wave & tidal + peat in CHP MWh Certificates Electricity Total Revenue Certificate price Electricity price 11
Basic facts of the electricity certificate system The system started the 1 of May 2003 The system will run to the end of 2030 Producers of renewable electricity receive certificates from the state for a maximum of 15 years Obligation for suppliers and some end-users to acquire certificates (quota obligation) in proportion to supplied or consumed electricity Applies to electricity production and use in Sweden 12
Experiences from the first years The system has worked technically well Creates stable rules and conditions for existing power plants Stimulates cost efficiency and new production The market players have adopted to the new system The system needs to be long term, for new investments as well as the market 13
Production statistics Renewable Electricity (TWh) 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Solar Biofuel Wind Hydro 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 14
On the way. Earlier support systems increased the renewable electricity production with 1,5 TWh in 5 year 6,5 TWh year 2002 12,7 TWh year 2007 The act concerning electricity certificates 1 May 2003 Goal 23,5 TWh year 2016 15
Wind Power Strong focus on wind energy Grants for planning Reduced property tax Simplified permission procedure National centre created Continued support to pilot plants Investigation on grid issues 16
The Swedish Energy Agency The Swedish Energy Agency is the expert authority appointed by the government to promote the development of wind power. The agency is taking a holistic approach to encouraging the rapid expansion of wind power. 17
The Swedish Energy Agency Supports and runs: Research Wind pilot projects Education Information Physical planning Network for information 18
Wind power in Sweden 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Effect MW Production 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Lakes Land Seabanks 19
A new planning goal The Swedish Energy Agency has proposed a planning target of 20 TWh of wind power on land and 10 TWh at sea, a total of 30 TWh to 2020. Onshore 20 TWh Offshore 10 TWh This means that the number of wind turbines needs to increase from just under 900 to 3,000 6,000 depending on power output. 20
Policies & Measures for Biofuels and Cars Research, Development & Demonstration Tax Strategy for Alternative Fuels Obligation for filling stations to provide biofuel Bonus for buying an eco-friendly car Reduction of benefit attributed to eco-friendly cars for tax purposes Environmental policy for government vehicles 21
Share of Biofuels since 1998 4,5 4,0 Share of Biofuels (%) 3,5 3,0 2,5 2,0 1,5 Swedish target EU reference value 1,0 0,5 0,0 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 22
Biofuels per type 4,5 Share of Biofuels (%) 4,0 3,5 3,0 2,5 2,0 1,5 1,0 Biogas FAME, other FAME, Low blend E85, E92 E05 0,5 0,0 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 23
Pumps for E85 1200 1000 Number of E85 pumps 800 600 400 200 0 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 24
The Swedish Energy Agency Main government agency in energy policy area since 1998 Funding of energy RD&D Business development and commercialisation Electricity Certificate system EU Emissions Trading System Programme for Energy Enfficiency, PFE Testlab Technology Procurement Promotion of Wind Power Sustainable Local Government Information dissemination Emergency authority for oil, gas and heating 25
Clear overall objectives The overall objectives of the measures concerning research, development, demonstration and commercialisation are: to build up the scientific and technical knowledge and expertise within universities, colleges, other higher education institutions, government agencies and in the business sector necessary to enable a transition to a long-term sustainable energy system in Sweden through application of new technology and new services, and to develop technology and services that, through the Swedish business sector, can be commercialised and thereby contribute to the transition and development of the energy system in Sweden and in other markets. 26
Six thematic areas of energy RD&D 1. The Building as an Energy System 2. The Transport Sector 3. Fuel-Based Energy Systems 4. Energy-Intensive Industry 5. Power Systems 6. Energy Systems Studies 27
SENIOR MANAGEMENT Lars Guldbrand, Ph. D. Director of R&D Strategy P.O. Box 310, SE 631 04 Eskilstuna Visiting address: Kungsgatan 43 Tel: +46-16 - 544 22 80 Fax: +46-16 - 544 20 99 Mobile: +46-70 - 244 85 50 E-mail: lars.guldbrand@energimyndigheten.se www.energimyndigheten.se 28