WSHPDR_2013_Final_Report-updated_version

€93 (< 1,000 kW)
€82 (< 10,000 kW)
In 2009, the premium was determined by the
reference market price of €65/MWh, such as:
€55.9 (< 50 kW)
€55.9 (< 1,000 kW)
€58.5 (< 10,000 kW)
The premium already comprised within the
guaranteed purchase price. Only small hydropower
plants less than 15 years are eligible for the support.
Barriers to small hydropower development
The general atmosphere is quite tense regarding all
renewable investments that are potentially causing
any environmental impact. While there is public
support towards renewable energy sources and
lowering greenhouse gas emissions, social acceptance
is low among local communities when it comes to
some projects.
References
1. Central Intelligence Agency (2012). The World
Factbook. Available from
www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook.
2. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia (2009).
Average air temperatures and precipitations by
meteorological stations, Slovenia, 2009 - final data.
Available from
www.stat.si/eng/novica_prikazi.aspx?id=3136.
3. Energy Agency of the Republic of Slovenia (2012).
Report on the Energy Sector in Slovenia for 2011.
4. European Small Hydropower Association and
Intelligent Energy Europe (2012). Stream Map for
Small Hydropower in the EU-27 in the view of the
2020 targets. Available from
www.streammap.esha.be/.
Complicated administrative procedures, lack of
knowledge by landowners and information overload,
as well as missing responsibilities from the
investments opponents are part of the problem.
Further progress can be made in the area of
authorization process and financial stability:
Simplification of the authorization procedure to
shorten and accelerate the process. Delegate
some of the procedures handling (e.g. for micro
hydro under 100 kW) to local authorities, allow
one-stop shop service (i.e. authorities should do
preliminary work such as identifying potential
locations and perform all necessary legal and
technical actions), standardize application forms
and allow electronic applications and follow-up
(and to ensure transparency), standardize grid
access.
Compare positive impacts of small hydropower
with environmnetal requirements and find
compromise to use the maximum of available
energy which is justifyable in view of
environmental regulations.
Harmonize the implementation of the WFD on
the Member States level with the Renewable
Energy Framework Directive declarations and
Action Plans. No blockage due to the missing
legislation should be allowed.
Decrease the investment insecurity by stabilizing
the prices within the support system in the long
term.
Increase the banking support and trust among
bankers and investors.
Introduce temporary reliefs on taxes and other
duties.
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