PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October About PV in Portugal Luís Silva Pedro Paes Hybrid PV-Wind power plant of Cismalhas, Ourique (2000)

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October n E4 Programme (Energy Efficiency and Endogenous Energies), RCM 154/2001 u established specific goals concerning the use of RES for power (and thermal) generation, consistent with the adoption of the RES-E Directive, under which Portugal has to realise the target of 39% (incl. large hydro) renewable electricity production in PV: from 1,0 MW (2001) to 50 MW (2010). Renewable Energy Policy n Cabinet Resolution (RCM) 63/2003 u reinforces the specific goals on installed capacity by technology. PV: from 2,0 MW (2003) to 150 MW (2010).

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October Electricity supply from RES ( ) Electricity from Renewables source: DGGE, 2005

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October By E4 Programme RES-E Wind Small hydro Biomass Biogas MSW Solar PV Wave Large hydro TOTAL (MW) In By RCM 63/2003 RES Policy Targets Electricity market

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October The main legal and incentive framework related with PV is: n MAPE/PRIME programme which provides financial incentives, namely for energy efficiency and endogenous energies projects. n Decree-Law establishing a range of favourable feed-in tariffs for RES electricity. n Decree-Law defining the conditions regulating the awarding and management of grid interconnection points for Independent Power Producers (IPP). n Decree-Law regulating the delivery of electrical energy into the low- voltage grid (micro-generation, including PV). n Indirect incentives: VAT, custom duties, income tax Legal Framework

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October Feed-in Tariffs  First introduced by Decree-Law 189/  Tariff associated to utility prices (indexed to the grid voltage level tariff), ranging from 40 to 55 EUR/MWh  New comprehensive formula, tariffs in the range of 40 to 75 EUR/MWh  Fully changed by DL168/  Adapted by DL 339-C/  General increase in tariffs, differentiated by RES technology  For PV, ranging from 290 €/MWh (>5kW) to 500 €/MWh (<5kW)  Further adjustment in tariffs, depending on technology  For PV, ranging from 380 €/MWh (>5kW) to 540 €/MWh (<5kW)  Amended in April 2005 – D.R. 29/2005 (-17% for PV) Now 2005  Adapted by DL 33-A/2005

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October Current tariff formula (DL 33-A/2005)  Variable parcel – O&M avoided costs (0,036 €/kWh)  Environmental contribution (0,0074 €/kWh)  Fixed parcel – capacity credit (5,44 €/kW installed capacity)  Production period  Monthly payment (€/kWh)  Inflation rate adjustment  Grid avoided losses Feed-in Tariffs  RES Coefficient

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October Current tariff formula (DL 33-A/2005)  Z Coefficient, variable according to RES:  Wind - 4,6  Small hydro - 4,5 (up to 10 MW), decreasing 0,075/MW (from 10 to 30 MW)  Solar PV - 35 (above 5 kW) and 52 (up to 5 kW)  Biomass - 8,2 (forest residues) and 7,5 (animal wastes)  Wastes - 7,5 (landfill) and 3,8 (incineration)  Others - 1 Feed-in Tariffs

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October Feed-in Tariff evolution

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October Current tariff rates for PV Z Feed-in tariff above 5 kWp35 0,31 EUR/kWh up to 5 kWp52 0,45 EUR/kWh  For each MW of installed capacity, the tariff is valid for the first 21 GWh of production or for the first 15 years of production, whatever happens first ! Feed-in Tariffs

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October PV in Portugal PV installed capacity of only 2,6 MW (end 2004) market growth based on off-grid applications Source: IEA-PVPS

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October PV in Portugal Few grid-connected installations have been realised since January 2003: n RE Demonstration Platform (Labelec-EDP): 1,4 kWp 2-axis tracking system + 1,4 kWp fixed system + hybrid PV (0,5 kWp)- wind system. n Solar Energy in Schools: PV systems (15, 25 and 35 kWp) in 3 schools in Moura, Alentejo region. n Solar Building XXI: the 1st building integrated (facade) PV system in Portugal. 12 kWp PV system installed in the new building of RE Dept. of INETI. n S. Brás 5 kWp PV system. 1st installation licensed under the IPP law launched within E4. but

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October PV in Portugal Large PV projects, currently under development: n World largest centralised PV power plant (64 MWp) in Moura. n PV Solar Park of S. Domingos (40 PV systems, total: 116 MWp). No. of requests for grid interconnection points received: n 471 PV systems > total power requested in 2004: 5,28 MWp n More than requests in 2005 The PV market in Portugal is expected to grow significantly in the next few years, based on grid-connected applications, either small scale systems up to 5 kWp or medium to large scale systems, including multi-megawatt power plants.

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October PV in Portugal Requests for PV power YearNo. of requests (PIP)Total Power (MWp) 2001?? , , , > 3 000~ 340

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October PV Investment Support Tax and fiscal incentives Financial incentives  MAPE / PRIME (POE) Programme - investment subsidies to projects in the energy sector (RES and EE) under the 3rd Community Support Framework (QCA III, ).  40% of eligible costs (refundable in 12 years, with 3 years grace period)  Maximum eligible specific investment for PV projects: 3,500 EUR/kW  IRS (income tax) deduction  30% of the investment, up to 728 EUR  Reduced VAT rate  12% tax applied for RES equipment

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October Main expectations regarding the PV Policy Group project: Expectations n follow-up of “FORUM on RES in Portugal” (2002) n contribute to review PV activities, share information & exchange views and discuss future strategies in Portugal n contribute to the sustained deployment of the PV market in Portugal. n help to make the national ambitious target (150 MW in 2010) become reality !

PV Policy Group KOM Catania, 6-7 October n simplifying the licensing procedures as well as the grid- connection regulations, especially in the case of small systems connected to the low voltage grid; n development of building codes for PV building integration; n implementing a national certification scheme on equipment and installers, aiming at a better quality assurance. PV in Portugal The major barriers to the widespread of PV in Portugal, namely in the built environment, have been identified and the following measures still need to be adopted: