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26.7 Effects on Technical Change / Innovation<br />

Regarding the influence <strong>of</strong> the Battery Decree on the sales figures <strong>of</strong> rechargeable<br />

batteries, 22% <strong>of</strong> batteries put into circulation in 2007 were rechargeable (see Figure<br />

26-4). Although the number <strong>of</strong> rechargeable batteries in the sales figures has<br />

increased slightly since 2003, the Öko-Institut concludes that there has neither been<br />

a relevant shift <strong>of</strong> consumers to buy rechargeable batteries, nor is the increase<br />

attributable to the Battery Decree.<br />

Figure 26-4: Batteries in Circulation in Germany, 2007<br />

Source GRS, Annual <strong>Review</strong>/Documentation 2008.<br />

26.8 Social and Distributional Consequences<br />

See Section 25.9.<br />

26.9 Complementary Policies<br />

See Section 25.10. In addition, one might argue that, regarding the share <strong>of</strong> 22%<br />

secondary batteries in the sales figures, complementary policies would be necessary<br />

to increase their share. Possible instruments to be considered should address the<br />

higher sales prices <strong>of</strong> secondary batteries compared to that <strong>of</strong> primary batteries. Such<br />

policies are not in place in Germany.<br />

26.10 Effect <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Policy</strong> on Pricing <strong>of</strong> Resources / Services<br />

It is not felt that an increase in battery prices followed as a consequence <strong>of</strong> the<br />

Battery Decree.<br />

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