An Analysis of Feed-in Tariff Remuneration Models: Implications for Renewable Energy Investment

Sources:

Energy Policy

Authors:

Toby Couture

Yves Gagnon

Link:

An Analysis of Feed-in Tariff Remuneration Models: Implications for Renewable Energy Investment (Subscription Required)

Date:

1 February 2010

This paper analyzes seven different feed-in tariff (FIT) remuneration structures for consideration by policymakers. The models are divided into two categories: FITs that are dependent on the current price of electricity and FITs that are independent of the current electricity price. The authors present implications of their findings for society and investors.