Energy-policy framework conditions for electricity markets and renewable energies : 23 country analyses

Abstract

Strong economic development in many emerging countries has triggered rapidly rising demand for energy and competition on the international oil market. Against the background of the rising cost of fossil fuels, supply risks and damage to the environment, the significance of renewable energy as a means of generating electricity is growing – also in developing and emerging countries: according to analyses conducted by the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (REN21), 39 countries have set expansion targets for renewable energy sources and introduced promotion mechanisms, nine of which are developing or emerging countries. To help interested players gain access to the new markets, this survey provides detailed descriptions of the framework conditions for electricity markets and renewable energy in 23 developing and emerging countries.