Overview:

Summary

This report includes policy updates on the major countries. There are 12 news stories covered in the report. In addition to it, following two articles are covered in detail:

1. Renewable Energy Initiatives For Romania

The energy mix of Romania includes a significant share of hydropower (mainly large hydro), while the rest of its energy mix comes from fossil fuel and nuclear power plants. Being a European Union (EU) member state, by 2020 Romania has a target to generate approximately 24% of energy from renewable sources. To promote the production of energy from renewable sources, the Romanian government established an incentive scheme (quota system) for electricity generated from renewable energy sources. The EU has established a common energy policy to reduce the effects of climate change in all the EU states including Romania, which has a set target to generate a certain amount of electricity from renewable sources. The EU has set a target to generate 20% of its total energy consumption through renewable energy by 2020. To meet this renewable target, all the EU member states have to abide by their respective binding targets to increase their share of renewable energy. The member states are free to decide their desirable renewable mix. The European Commission (EC) has the right to take legal action if states do not take appropriate measures to meet their targets.


2. Maryland Governor Introduces Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act Of 2011

Maryland imports 30% of electricity from other states to fulfil current electricity demand that puts an extra burden on the state budget. Moreover, Maryland needs to generate 20% of electricity from clean, renewable sources by 2022 to meet the RPS standards. Until December 2010, electricity generated from renewable sources feeding into the regional PJM grid was counted. But after the implementation of new standards the state needs to generate electricity from renewable sources within their regional limits.

Scope

Its scope includes -
- Featured Articles: Analytical articles related to the impact of major policies on the renewable energy market.
- Renewable Energy Initiatives For Romania
- The scope of the article includes major regional policies in Romania through which the production of renewable energy can be improved. The article details key renewable eenrgy policies such as quota system.
- Maryland Governor Introduces Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act Of 2011
- The scope of the article includes the information on the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act.
- Major Policy Updates: Regional renewable policy news for the month

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- The “Renewable Policy Analysis” provides in depth study of the major renewable policy developments across the globe. It gives regulatory updates for the global renewable energy market which can help the individual/company frame their business strategies while minimizing regulatory risks.
- Analyze the impact of changing regulations on the market movement
- Renewable Energy Initiatives For Romania – Provides insights on the initiatives on the renewable energy front taken up by Romanian Government.
- Maryland Governor Introduces Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act Of 2011 - The article elaborates on Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act

"1 Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents 1
1.1 List of Tables 1
1.2 List of Figures 1
2 Renewable Policy Analysis - April, 2011 1
3 Renewable Policy Analysis - April, 2011 1
3.1 Renewable Energy Initiatives For Romania 1
3.1.1 Introduction 1
3.1.2 Policy to Promote Renewable Energy In Romania 1
3.1.3 Current Scenario 2
3.1.4 Future Scenario, If Law Implemented for Renewable Energy 2
3.2 Maryland Governor Introduces Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act Of 2011 4
3.2.1 The US, Offshore Wind Industry 4
3.2.2 Present Scenario of the US Offshore Wind Industry: 4
3.2.3 Key Challenges of the US Offshore Wind Industry 5
3.2.4 The US, Wind Industry Policies 5
3.2.5 Maryland, Present Status of Renewable Energy 7
3.2.6 Maryland, Offshore Wind Energy Policies 7
3.3 Key News Highlights: Key Renewable Policy News Alerts of the Month 8
3.3.1 North America 8
3.3.2 Europe 9
3.3.3 Asia-Pacific 12
4 Appendix 12
4.1 Abbreviations 12
4.2 Methodology 12
4.2.1 Coverage 12
4.2.2 Secondary Research 13
4.2.3 Primary Research 13
4.2.4 Modeling and Forecasting 13
4.3 Contact Us 13
4.4 Disclaimer 13

1.1 List of Tables
Table 1: Romania Green Certificates – by Technology 2
Table 2: Green Certificate Price 2
Table 3: Renewable Energy Market, Romania, Estimated Market Growth, (MW), 2010–2020 3
Table 4: Offshore Wind Energy Market, The US, Annual and Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2012–2020 4
Table 5: The US , Summary of Renewable Portfolio Standards, 2010 6
Table 6: Abbreviations 12

1.2 List of Figures
Figure 1: Renewable Energy Market, Romania, Estimated Market Growth, (MW), 2010–2020 3
Figure 2: Offshore Wind Energy Market, The US , Annual and Cumulative Installed Capacity, MW, 2012–2020 4
Figure 3: Key Bottlenecks of Off-shore Wind Industry 5