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The deployment of electricity generation from renewable energies in Germany and Spain: A comparative analysis based on a simple model

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  • Fernández Fernández, Pablo
  • Ortiz, Eunice Villicaña
  • Bernat, Jorge Xiberta

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The fulfilment of the aims set by the European Union in the deployment of renewable energy sources for electricity generation (RES-E) has counted and must continue to count on public funding from the member states, which promote private investment in this type of facilities. This funding guarantees a cost-oriented remuneration which, being higher than the market price means an additional cost to the electricity system. With the aim of minimizing the economic impact as the weight of RES-E in the electricity mix increases, the generation costs of renewable units must approach those of the market, which are expected to increase according to the fossil fuel price forecasts. The present study analyzes both the RES-E development and deployment in Spain and Germany, two pioneering countries worldwide and with very similar electricity systems. Based on their national action plans and a simple model, this analysis approaches the RES-E surcharge, comparing and contrasting the results obtained in both countries.

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  • Fernández Fernández, Pablo & Ortiz, Eunice Villicaña & Bernat, Jorge Xiberta, 2013. "The deployment of electricity generation from renewable energies in Germany and Spain: A comparative analysis based on a simple model," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 57(C), pages 552-562.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:57:y:2013:i:c:p:552-562
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.02.027
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    1. Gómez-Calvet, Roberto & Martínez-Duart, José Manuel & Serrano-Calle, Silvia, 2019. "Current state and optimal development of the renewable electricity generation mix in Spain," Renewable Energy, Elsevier, vol. 135(C), pages 1108-1120.
    2. Cech, Marek, 2016. "Panel regression analysis of electricity prices and renewable energy in the European Union," MPRA Paper 74601, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    3. Acaroğlu, Hakan & Baykul, M. Celalettin, 2016. "Economic analysis of flat-plate solar collectors (FPSCs): A solution to the unemployment problem in the city of Eskisehir," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 64(C), pages 607-617.

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