Legal sources on renewable energy

Denmark: Overview of legal framework

Overview of promotion system

In Denmark, electricity from renewable sources is promoted through a price regulation in terms of a variable bonus paid on top of the market price. Furthermore, Denmark allocates subsidies to small-scale renewable energy systems and provides loan guarantees for local initiatives for the erection of wind energy systems.

Overview of access to the grid

In Denmark, access of electricity generated from renewable energy sources is basically regulated by the general provisions of energy law and shall be granted according to the principle of non-discrimination. Electricity generated from renewable energy sources is subject to special provisions only regarding use of the grid, in which renewable energy shall be given priority. The grid users are not entitled to the expansion of the grid.