Following the recent enactment of the long-awaited draft Law 2010-d into Law 514-VIII as of 4 June 2015 "On the Amendment of Certain Laws of Ukraine as Regards the Ensuring of Competitive Conditions for Energy Production from Alternative Sources", I've amended my presentation re bioenergy which was delivered in June 2015 during the EU Sustainable Energy Week. The presentation also accommodates some of our relevant credentials and accomplished projects for which we rendered legal support.
Presentation Biomass Teush_June_2015_EU_Sustainable Energy Weeksveki
The presentation covers various aspects related to the use of renewable energy sources in Ukraine, and biomass in particular, with a particular focus on recent legal developments and further challenges and prospects for the industry.
Energy efficiency trends in the EU: Have we got off track?Diedert Debusscher
What has been the overall trend in final energy consumption and by sector in the EU since 2000? What are the main drivers of the energy consumption variation since 2000, and what has been the impact of energy savings? What are the trends in energy efficiency at the country level?
These are the key questions that will guide you through this webinar analysing energy efficiency trends in the EU for the period 2000-2019.
This presentation deck was used during the 9th webinar in the Odyssee-Mure on Energy Efficiency Academy on 25 June 2020. Recordings are available on https://www.youtube.com/user/LeonardoENERGY/videos?view=0&sort=dd&flow=grid
The webinar is an approximately 45 min presentation, followed by a live Q&A session with the panellists.
Lessons from renewable energy laws - how do countries legislate to support re...Leonardo ENERGY
With the increasing globalisation of the market for renewable energy technologies, it might be expected that this would also lead to national renewable energy laws becoming more similar. Yet, outside of the European Union this has not happened. Drawing from her study of every country in the world’s renewable energy laws, Associate Professor Crossley will explore how countries compete to attract investment via their legislation to support renewables to meet the needs of their domestic consumers and indigenous renewable energy sources. From the support of peat in Sweden, to local content clauses in China, and the impact of the bushfires in Australia, this webinar will examine the competing market drivers impacting the energy transition around the world.
Energy efficiency trends in buildings in the EULeonardo ENERGY
(For an updated version of this deck, addressing pending questions with some more details and references, please visit https://www.slideshare.net/sustenergy/energy-efficiency-trends-in-buildings-in-the-eu-update)
What has been the overall trend in final energy consumption of buildings in the EU since 2010?
What are the main drivers of the energy consumption variation, and in particular energy savings, for residential and service buildings?
These are the key questions answered during this (11th) webinar in the Odyssee-Mure on Energy Efficiency Academy.
Highlights from their research:
➢The energy consumption of buildings has steadily decreased since 2010 despite GDP growth.
➢There are large disparities in building performances across countries.
➢Since 2015, the rate of household energy efficiency improvements has dropped by 50% (compared to 2000-2014).
➢Energy efficiency of large electrical appliances, which has largely improved in the past, does not counterbalance anymore the rapid growth of the consumption of small appliances.
Flexibility needs at system level and how RD&I projects are leveraging these ...Leonardo ENERGY
Recording at https://youtu.be/cd5bRnSM0zI
The presentation provides an introduction to flexibility solutions, which can be used to increase efficiency in power systems. The solutions considered for the webinar are network level solutions. This introduction is followed by the presentation of FlexPlan and CoordiNet as examples of RD&I projects where flexibility solutions are being developed to change the power system landscape.
September 2019 edition of the DecarbEurope primer on electric vehicles, reviewing some of the major issues to address in the coming years:
* low-emission zones
* right-to-plug
* 150 kW network
A new generation of instruments and tools to monitor buildings performanceLeonardo ENERGY
What is the added value of monitoring the flexibility, comfort, and well-being of a building? How can occupants be better informed about the performance of their building? And how to optimize a building's maintenance?
The slides were presented during a webinar and roundtable with a focus on a new generation of instruments and tools to monitor buildings' performance, and their link with the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) for buildings as introduced in the EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
Link to the recordings: https://youtu.be/ZCFhmldvRA0
Energy efficiency first – retrofitting the building stock finalLeonardo ENERGY
Retrofitting the building stock is a challenging undertaking in many respects - including costs. Can it nevertheless qualify as a measure under the Energy Efficiency First principle? Which methods can be applied for the assessment and what are the results in terms of the cost-effectiveness of retrofitting the entire residential building stock? How do the results differ for minimization of energy use, CO2 emissions and costs? And which policy conclusions can be drawn?
This presentation was used during the 18th webinar in the Odyssee-Mure on Energy Efficiency Academy on February 3, 2022.
A link to the recording: https://youtu.be/4pw_9hpA_64
Presentation Biomass Teush_June_2015_EU_Sustainable Energy Weeksveki
The presentation covers various aspects related to the use of renewable energy sources in Ukraine, and biomass in particular, with a particular focus on recent legal developments and further challenges and prospects for the industry.
Energy efficiency trends in the EU: Have we got off track?Diedert Debusscher
What has been the overall trend in final energy consumption and by sector in the EU since 2000? What are the main drivers of the energy consumption variation since 2000, and what has been the impact of energy savings? What are the trends in energy efficiency at the country level?
These are the key questions that will guide you through this webinar analysing energy efficiency trends in the EU for the period 2000-2019.
This presentation deck was used during the 9th webinar in the Odyssee-Mure on Energy Efficiency Academy on 25 June 2020. Recordings are available on https://www.youtube.com/user/LeonardoENERGY/videos?view=0&sort=dd&flow=grid
The webinar is an approximately 45 min presentation, followed by a live Q&A session with the panellists.
Lessons from renewable energy laws - how do countries legislate to support re...Leonardo ENERGY
With the increasing globalisation of the market for renewable energy technologies, it might be expected that this would also lead to national renewable energy laws becoming more similar. Yet, outside of the European Union this has not happened. Drawing from her study of every country in the world’s renewable energy laws, Associate Professor Crossley will explore how countries compete to attract investment via their legislation to support renewables to meet the needs of their domestic consumers and indigenous renewable energy sources. From the support of peat in Sweden, to local content clauses in China, and the impact of the bushfires in Australia, this webinar will examine the competing market drivers impacting the energy transition around the world.
Energy efficiency trends in buildings in the EULeonardo ENERGY
(For an updated version of this deck, addressing pending questions with some more details and references, please visit https://www.slideshare.net/sustenergy/energy-efficiency-trends-in-buildings-in-the-eu-update)
What has been the overall trend in final energy consumption of buildings in the EU since 2010?
What are the main drivers of the energy consumption variation, and in particular energy savings, for residential and service buildings?
These are the key questions answered during this (11th) webinar in the Odyssee-Mure on Energy Efficiency Academy.
Highlights from their research:
➢The energy consumption of buildings has steadily decreased since 2010 despite GDP growth.
➢There are large disparities in building performances across countries.
➢Since 2015, the rate of household energy efficiency improvements has dropped by 50% (compared to 2000-2014).
➢Energy efficiency of large electrical appliances, which has largely improved in the past, does not counterbalance anymore the rapid growth of the consumption of small appliances.
Flexibility needs at system level and how RD&I projects are leveraging these ...Leonardo ENERGY
Recording at https://youtu.be/cd5bRnSM0zI
The presentation provides an introduction to flexibility solutions, which can be used to increase efficiency in power systems. The solutions considered for the webinar are network level solutions. This introduction is followed by the presentation of FlexPlan and CoordiNet as examples of RD&I projects where flexibility solutions are being developed to change the power system landscape.
September 2019 edition of the DecarbEurope primer on electric vehicles, reviewing some of the major issues to address in the coming years:
* low-emission zones
* right-to-plug
* 150 kW network
A new generation of instruments and tools to monitor buildings performanceLeonardo ENERGY
What is the added value of monitoring the flexibility, comfort, and well-being of a building? How can occupants be better informed about the performance of their building? And how to optimize a building's maintenance?
The slides were presented during a webinar and roundtable with a focus on a new generation of instruments and tools to monitor buildings' performance, and their link with the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) for buildings as introduced in the EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
Link to the recordings: https://youtu.be/ZCFhmldvRA0
Energy efficiency first – retrofitting the building stock finalLeonardo ENERGY
Retrofitting the building stock is a challenging undertaking in many respects - including costs. Can it nevertheless qualify as a measure under the Energy Efficiency First principle? Which methods can be applied for the assessment and what are the results in terms of the cost-effectiveness of retrofitting the entire residential building stock? How do the results differ for minimization of energy use, CO2 emissions and costs? And which policy conclusions can be drawn?
This presentation was used during the 18th webinar in the Odyssee-Mure on Energy Efficiency Academy on February 3, 2022.
A link to the recording: https://youtu.be/4pw_9hpA_64
Auctions for energy efficiency and the experience of renewablesLeonardo ENERGY
Auctions are an emerging market-based policy instrument to promote energy efficiency that has started to gain traction in the EU and worldwide. This presentation provides an overview and comparison of several energy efficiency auctions and derives conclusions on the effects of design elements based on auction theory and on experiences of renewable energy auctions. We include examples from energy efficiency auctions in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, and US.
A recording of this presentation can be viewed at:
https://youtu.be/aC0h4cXI9Ug
Addressing the Energy Efficiency First Principle in a National Energy and Cli...Leonardo ENERGY
When designing energy and climate policies, EU Member States have to apply the Energy Efficiency First Principle: priority should be given to measures reducing energy consumption before other decarbonization interventions are adopted. This webinar summarizes elements of the energy and climate policy of Cyprus illustrating how national authorities have addressed this principle so far, and outline challenges towards its much more rigorous implementation that is required in the coming years.
Energy and mobility poverty: Will the Social Climate Fund be enough to delive...Leonardo ENERGY
Prior to the current soaring energy prices across Europe, the European Commission proposed, as part of the FitFor55 climate and energy package, the EU Social Climate Fund to mitigate the expected social impact of extending the EU ETS to transport and heating.
The report presented in this webinar provides an update of the European Energy Poverty Index, published for the first time in 2019, which shows the combined effect of energy and mobility poverty across Member States. Beyond the regular update of the index, the report provides analysis of the existing EU policy framework related to energy and transport poverty. France is used as a case study given the “yellow vest” movement, which was triggered by the proposed carbon tax on fuels.
Watch the recordings of the webinar:
https://youtu.be/i1Jdd3H05t0
* Presents the results of the European Power Quality Survey.
* Estimates costs of wastage generated by inadequate power quality.
* Involved interviews and web-based submissions over 2 years in 8 European countries.
* Concludes that PQ costs in Europe are responsible for a serious reduction in industrial performance.
* Economic impact exceeds €150bn.
Households are happy to join together and provide power flexibility for clima...Leonardo ENERGY
Residential and small commercial electricity consumers will provide most of the flexibility needed in the power system to achieve the energy transition at lower cost. This flexibility will allow the electricity grid to take on more renewables and need less grid reinforcements. Consumers are happy to participate (>75% opt-in rate) via an aggregator and be rewarded with energy savings reducing their electricity. Because it reduces the overall costs of running the energy system, it means that all consumers benefit from lower energy prices. The business case is now proven as more and more countries worldwide ensure demand side response can participate in wholesale markets as an alternative to generation and the EU has provided support through its recent Clean Energy Package. Pierre Bivas from Voltalis will share his experience of operating flexibility from more than 100,000 households in France, and now installing another 150,000, backed by the European Investment Bank, while also developing in other countries with local partners.
This webinar is dedicated to the findings of the 3rd issue of the PV Grid Parity Monitor for Residential Consumers.
The Photovoltaic Grid Parity Monitor analyses PV competitiveness with retail electricity prices for residential consumers and assesses local regulation for self-consumption of 21 cities in 12 countries (Australia, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Spain, UK, USA).
It is based on a rigorous and transparent methodology and has used real and updated data provided by local PV installers, local PV associations and other reliable players from the PV industry. A specific and in-depth analysis of retail electricity rates for each of the 21 cities is included.
Given that PV Grid Parity represents a unique opportunity to develop a local and sustainable power generation technology in a cost-effective way, this Monitor aims at giving benchmark elements and good practice models to foster the development of this technology.
http://www.leonardo-energy.org/webinar/3rd-photovoltaic-grid-parity-monitor-residential-consumers-session-1
Access to energy is at the heart of the economic development of any country. This slide shows the fundamental differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources. To cope with climate change and to guarantee the planet survival, the world needs to take urgent action. In this scenario, solar energy is leading the energy shift. Furthermore, with declining investments cost, producing solar electricity for the purpose of self-consumption is on the rise. A solar self- consumption installation uses the PV electricity generated on-site to meet the energy needs of the consumer while minimizing or excluding the use of electricity from the utility grid.
FARCROSS project Innovative solutions for increased regional cross-border coo...Leonardo ENERGY
Webinar recording: https://youtu.be/BvOX5yvCWRk
The webinar will provide insight into the FARCROSS Horizon 2020 EU research project. Driven by recent development in EU internal market for electricity regulation, increased cooperation is key element for improving the interconnectors’ utilization and market harmonization. FARCROSS project looks into these challenges and promotes integrated hardware and software solutions in 5 pilot demonstrators across 8 European countries.
How auction design affects the financing of renewable energy projects Leonardo ENERGY
Recording available at https://youtu.be/lPT1o735kOk
Renewable energy auctions might affect the financing of renewable energy (RE) projects. This webinar presents the results of the AURES II project exploring this topic. It discusses how auction designs ranging from bid bonds to penalties and remuneration schemes impact financing and discusses creating a low-risk auction support framework.
Recent IEA analyses on behind-the-meter energy system trendsLeonardo ENERGY
This webinar will present recent IEA analyses on “behind-the-meter” energy sector trends, including:
* why energy efficiency progress has been slowing,
* how increasing flexible load can help decarbonise the energy system, and
* mid-term projections for the growth in distributed solar PV.
The presentation will involve analysts from the IEA’s Energy Efficiency, Renewables and World Energy Outlook teams who will present findings from three of the agency’s flagship reports and answer questions from participants.
Electrification in the energy transition: towards net-zero emissions by 2050Leonardo ENERGY
The European Green Deal envisions a carbon neutral Europe by 2050. Electrification is a powerful tool that can help catapult Europe’s energy transition forward. Accelerated changes are needed in the power, buildings and transport sectors, but they will fail to emerge without robust policies closely aligned with the decarbonisation goal.
In this webinar, Wouter Nijs of the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission and David Farnsworth of RAP delve into the role that electrification plays in different scenarios for meeting Europe’s climate goals.
Introduction to the Energy Efficiency DirectiveLeonardo ENERGY
The Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) was adopted in 2012 and is one of the EU’s four key Directives addressing energy efficiency in stationary (i.e. non transport) end-uses (the others being the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive, The Ecodesign Directive and the Energy Labelling Directive). Given that the other Directives cover the energy performance of buildings and equipment the EED is designed to address energy savings opportunities that are not readily addressed by the other Directives. It has its origin in the preceding Energy Services Directive, which was repealed when the EED was adopted. The Energy Efficiency Directive establishes a set of binding measures intended to help the EU reach its 20% energy efficiency target by 2020. Under the Directive, all EU countries are required to use energy more efficiently at all stages of the energy chain from its production to its final consumption. EU countries were required to transpose the Directive's provisions into their national laws by 5 June 2014.
Auctions for energy efficiency and the experience of renewablesLeonardo ENERGY
Auctions are an emerging market-based policy instrument to promote energy efficiency that has started to gain traction in the EU and worldwide. This presentation provides an overview and comparison of several energy efficiency auctions and derives conclusions on the effects of design elements based on auction theory and on experiences of renewable energy auctions. We include examples from energy efficiency auctions in Brazil, Canada, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, and US.
A recording of this presentation can be viewed at:
https://youtu.be/aC0h4cXI9Ug
Addressing the Energy Efficiency First Principle in a National Energy and Cli...Leonardo ENERGY
When designing energy and climate policies, EU Member States have to apply the Energy Efficiency First Principle: priority should be given to measures reducing energy consumption before other decarbonization interventions are adopted. This webinar summarizes elements of the energy and climate policy of Cyprus illustrating how national authorities have addressed this principle so far, and outline challenges towards its much more rigorous implementation that is required in the coming years.
Energy and mobility poverty: Will the Social Climate Fund be enough to delive...Leonardo ENERGY
Prior to the current soaring energy prices across Europe, the European Commission proposed, as part of the FitFor55 climate and energy package, the EU Social Climate Fund to mitigate the expected social impact of extending the EU ETS to transport and heating.
The report presented in this webinar provides an update of the European Energy Poverty Index, published for the first time in 2019, which shows the combined effect of energy and mobility poverty across Member States. Beyond the regular update of the index, the report provides analysis of the existing EU policy framework related to energy and transport poverty. France is used as a case study given the “yellow vest” movement, which was triggered by the proposed carbon tax on fuels.
Watch the recordings of the webinar:
https://youtu.be/i1Jdd3H05t0
* Presents the results of the European Power Quality Survey.
* Estimates costs of wastage generated by inadequate power quality.
* Involved interviews and web-based submissions over 2 years in 8 European countries.
* Concludes that PQ costs in Europe are responsible for a serious reduction in industrial performance.
* Economic impact exceeds €150bn.
Households are happy to join together and provide power flexibility for clima...Leonardo ENERGY
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This webinar is dedicated to the findings of the 3rd issue of the PV Grid Parity Monitor for Residential Consumers.
The Photovoltaic Grid Parity Monitor analyses PV competitiveness with retail electricity prices for residential consumers and assesses local regulation for self-consumption of 21 cities in 12 countries (Australia, Brazil, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Spain, UK, USA).
It is based on a rigorous and transparent methodology and has used real and updated data provided by local PV installers, local PV associations and other reliable players from the PV industry. A specific and in-depth analysis of retail electricity rates for each of the 21 cities is included.
Given that PV Grid Parity represents a unique opportunity to develop a local and sustainable power generation technology in a cost-effective way, this Monitor aims at giving benchmark elements and good practice models to foster the development of this technology.
http://www.leonardo-energy.org/webinar/3rd-photovoltaic-grid-parity-monitor-residential-consumers-session-1
Access to energy is at the heart of the economic development of any country. This slide shows the fundamental differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources. To cope with climate change and to guarantee the planet survival, the world needs to take urgent action. In this scenario, solar energy is leading the energy shift. Furthermore, with declining investments cost, producing solar electricity for the purpose of self-consumption is on the rise. A solar self- consumption installation uses the PV electricity generated on-site to meet the energy needs of the consumer while minimizing or excluding the use of electricity from the utility grid.
FARCROSS project Innovative solutions for increased regional cross-border coo...Leonardo ENERGY
Webinar recording: https://youtu.be/BvOX5yvCWRk
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Recording available at https://youtu.be/lPT1o735kOk
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Recent IEA analyses on behind-the-meter energy system trendsLeonardo ENERGY
This webinar will present recent IEA analyses on “behind-the-meter” energy sector trends, including:
* why energy efficiency progress has been slowing,
* how increasing flexible load can help decarbonise the energy system, and
* mid-term projections for the growth in distributed solar PV.
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Electrification in the energy transition: towards net-zero emissions by 2050Leonardo ENERGY
The European Green Deal envisions a carbon neutral Europe by 2050. Electrification is a powerful tool that can help catapult Europe’s energy transition forward. Accelerated changes are needed in the power, buildings and transport sectors, but they will fail to emerge without robust policies closely aligned with the decarbonisation goal.
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Introduction to the Energy Efficiency DirectiveLeonardo ENERGY
The Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) was adopted in 2012 and is one of the EU’s four key Directives addressing energy efficiency in stationary (i.e. non transport) end-uses (the others being the Energy Performance in Buildings Directive, The Ecodesign Directive and the Energy Labelling Directive). Given that the other Directives cover the energy performance of buildings and equipment the EED is designed to address energy savings opportunities that are not readily addressed by the other Directives. It has its origin in the preceding Energy Services Directive, which was repealed when the EED was adopted. The Energy Efficiency Directive establishes a set of binding measures intended to help the EU reach its 20% energy efficiency target by 2020. Under the Directive, all EU countries are required to use energy more efficiently at all stages of the energy chain from its production to its final consumption. EU countries were required to transpose the Directive's provisions into their national laws by 5 June 2014.
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exemplified by a case study
Ensuring European Energy Transition: key research and innovation actions need...Leonardo ENERGY
Konstantin Staschus and Sophie Dourlens will present the new ETIP SNET Implementation Plan (IP) 2017-2020 which is to be released on 5 October 2017
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Best practices to address non-technical barriers to the renovation of EU buil...Leonardo ENERGY
The annual rate of home and commercial building renovation is well under the 3% required to achieve European climate and energy goals. There is a need to accelerate investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions to boost cost-effective building renovation benefiting all Europeans.
To achieve these ambitious objectives, European projects identified the main barriers (financial, technical, legal…) to the renovation of the EU building stocks. After this stage, projects have to adapt the best practices, or imagine business models to face these issues.
The EU H2020 project STUNNING (SusTainable bUsiNess models for the deep reNovation of buIldiNGs) has the goal to promote successful and innovative building renovation packages and business models around a virtual and collaborative knowledge sharing platform: the STUNNING Renovation Hub, so as to accelerate their adoption.
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1. BIOMASS: TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN
THE CONTEXT OF LEGISLATIVE
DEVELOPMENTS IN UKRAINE
Speaker: Svitlana Teush, PhD
Svitlana.Teush@arzinger.ua
RES in Ukraine: Biomass. Risks. Opportunities.
Kyiv | 2015
2. Renewables in terms State Policies and Strategies
2
Energy independence and energy security as the State priority
strategy
Related and interconnected objectives:
Natural gas replacement (stimulation vehicles under governmental
Regulations Nos. 293, 453 and pending amendments thereto)
Reduction of fossil fuel imports
Diversification of energy sources
Enhancing the level of energy from renewable energy sources (RES), in
alignment with the European standards and objectives (RES Directive
2009/28/EC, Fuel Quality Directive 2009/30/EC, Energy Efficiency Directive
2012/27/EU, etc.). 11% RES share in the energy consumption target from
RES sources in the final energy consumption toward 2020, according to
National Action on Plan on RES
Implementing a broader and complex energy efficiency frameworkRES in Ukraine: Biomass. Risks. Opportunities.
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3. Why BioEnergy?
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The high and affordable potential to replace natural gas (in Ukraine: a robust
agricultural and industrial complex, abundant land, forestry, waste)
Fit for “decentralized“ regional and local use, optimization of own consumption
patterns and costs of private enterpises, public insitutions, municipalities,
regions, etc.
Fairly cost-competitive *
Environmentally friendly, low carbon economy contributing*
* depending on the bioenergy source and the employed technology
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4. Law 514-VIII as of 4 June 2015:
Implications for Bioenergy
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Feed-in tariff (FiT) guaranteed until 1.01.2030
Reference to is preserved, subject to quarterly revision
(not monthly, as before)
State-guaranteed off-take and 100% payment by the
Wholesale Electricity Market/the Guaranteed Purchaser of
the entire output, save for own consumption of an electricity
object
Connection-related costs are not compensated
Grid connection no longer requires a project to be included
into a 10-year Plan for the Development of Energy System of
Ukraine
The term is aligned with RES 2009/28/EC Directive
to include not only waste, but also products and residues
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5. Law 514-VIII: Implications for Bioenergy. – Cntd.
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FiT coefficients with account for the facilities’ commissioning date
Until 31.03.2013 1.01.2015–
1.07.2015
1.07.2015 –
31.12.2019
1.01.2020 –
31.12.2024
01.01.2025 –
31.12.2029
Biomass 2.30 2.07 2.30 2.07 1.84
Biogas - 2.30 2.30 2.07 1.84
1.04.2013 –
31.12.2014
2.07
Surcharge to FiT, % Level of use
of Ukrainian-made
equipment,%
5 30
10 50
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Cntd.
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Qualifiers and Limitations to Consider
Commissioning date is the major FiT-determining factor for
each type of RES
FiT and reference to EUR are set for facilities commissioned
until 31.12.2024
Surcharge is set for facilities commissioned from 1.07.2015 until
31.12.2024
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Facilities producing power from biomass
Element of facilities Share,%
Boiler 25
Turbine (steam engine) 25
Generator 15
Network pumps 10
Exhausters and
combustion air fans
5
Fuel-supply system 5
Gas cleaning system 5
Water supply and
treatment system
5
Cooling towers 5
Total, per facility 100
Facilities producing power from biogas
Element of facilities Share,%
Anaerobic digesters 35
Stirring plant 10
Gas blowers 5
Biogas purification
system
15
CHP 35
Total, per facility 100
Facilities producing power from LFG
Element of facilities Share,%
Systems of gas extraction,
collection and supply
35
Compressors 5
Gas dehydration system 10
Gas purification system 15
CHP / generators /
turbine generators
35
Total, per facility 100
Share indicators (breakdown by elements)
to determine the level of use of Ukrainian-made equipment
8. Doing a BioEnergy Project:
Some Tips and Techniques
Due diligence of a target, whether assets and/or shares (e.g., a land plot, building
or an entity). Consider: land designation, title and history behind, encumbrances
and limitations, available engineering and transport infrastructure, storage
facilities, etc.
Project launch and structuring relations with partners (shareholding in the
charter capital of a legal entity, joint venturing and cooperation agreements,
etc.), funding issues
Permits, licenses, regulatory compliance
Contracting for project life-cycle/stages: structuring a contract matrix for the
project, elaboration of contracts for all stages of project implementation (supply,
design, construction, EPC, O&M, technical assistance, etc.)
Mind: term of validity, warranty and service obligations, handover of works and
transfer/retention of title, security instruments, esp. in case of shared/mixed
obligations or project take-over
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9. More Room for Improvement
Stability and predictability of legal framework and policies, investment protection
and guarantees
Reform of the Energy Market and its impact on RES industry
Adoption of a revised and updated energy strategy of Ukraine
Adequate , grounded and consistent target-setting; quantification of targets
Synchronization of laws
Implementing by-laws aligned with the new Law 514-VIII:
– Procedure of determination of level use of Ukrainian-made equipment and establishment of
surcharge on top of FiT
– Procedure of off-take, payments and metering of power produced at power plants from RES
– Restated procedure of establishment, revision and termination of FiT
– Rules of grid connection
– Template of a take-off agreement, etc.
Deregulation
Incentives for combined combustion of biomass and traditional fossil fuels
Simplification of land allocation procedures
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10. More Room for Improvement. – Cntd.
Overcoming contraints related to land allocation and land use change in the absence
of approved city-development documentation
Facilitation of the grid connection : fair and equitable treatment, a non –
discriminatory and secured access to the grid
Upgrading or replacing grid, production, storage, transportation, logistics and
engineering facilities
Efficient cost-recovery mechanisms for grid connection and clear grid connection
procedures
Forestry laws to amend to facilitate procurement, storage and transportation
Affordable project financing
Pre-qualification to determine participant and project eligibility for FiT
Public-private partnerships to become a workable tool
Quality and sustainable equipment and technology to ensure continued efficiency
and saving gains and long-term effect, cost competitiveness, project liquidity and
bankability
Formation of biomass products‘ market; sustainability criteria and certification to
expand to other markets, etc. 10Kyiv I 2015RES in Ukraine: Biomass. Risks. Opportunities.
11. • More than 100 employees, including more than 70 legal professionals
• Over 13 years on the Ukrainian legal market
• Broad local and international recognition. Among most recent achievements: CEE Energy
Awards as Best Professional Services Company of the Year – Legal; shortlisted by the Ukrainian
Legal Awards 2015 in Energy
• Winner of the most-reputed Ukrainian Legal Awards 2015 in the nomination “Best Law Firm of
the Year”
• Full-service law firm
• Broad regional footprint: offices in Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa
• Industry and business- oriented approach
• Deep understanding of the international standards and best practices, account for local
business environment and regional peculiarities
• Cost-awareness and efficiency
• Advice on the entire lifecycle of projects or any stage thereof
• Engagements with international law firms, established contacts in over 150 jurisdictions
worldwide to support cross-border transactions
• Active policymaking and lobbyist activities
• Participation in, or cooperation with, industrial and legal professional associations and alliances
(European-Ukrainian Energy Agency, GIZ, Amcham, EBA, Confederation of Builders, FIDIC, etc.)
About Arzinger
12. Energy Projects supported by Arzinger*
Development of a partnership structure between a Swiss RES developer, the finance company and the municipal
authorities regarding the operation of a municipally owned district heating boiler house and further conversion of the
facility from natural gas to wood biomass
Legal support of an investor intending to acquire a group of companies producing power from RES on various legal
issues related to the production and sale of solar energy, equipment importation, supplies and assignment of
warranties, capacity increase and property reconstruction
Legal support of a large PV investor with respect to the legal issues involved in the production and sale of solar energy,
equipment importation, property construction and commissioning, title registration, equipment supplies and
assignment of warranties, capacity increase and property reconstruction; due diligence; advising in connection with the
EPC contracts; representation vis-à-vis EPC contractors; transaction structuring and support
Advising the global leader in PV solar energy solutions and EPC contractor headquartered in US with respect to various
legal aspects of the contemplated doing business in Ukraine and applicable legal framework
Advising on the establishment of wood pellets production and their exports to EU, including the commissioning of
wood pellets production plant, title and property issues, exportation regulations and EU requirements
Legal support of land acquisition for the construction of a waste recycling facility, advice on property, land,
construction and public procurement issues
Legal support in connection with joint implementation (JI) projects, including advising on JI-mechanism, combined
power and heat generation, licensing and green tariff issues, drafting contracts related to the landfill methane gas
projects, shareholder agreements, accompanying the full circle as provided by Kyoto Protocol up to the transfer of
emission reduction units (ERU)
Advising an international energy company in connection with its bid for the participation in the Nuclear Power Plant
Safety Upgrade Program in Ukraine funded by EBRD
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* A selection of certain projects is provided with a view to manifesting the most representative and industry-relevant
expertise, which should not be understood to constitute a complete and exhaustive list of projects.
Names of the clients and project details are disclosed to the extent that the applicable confidentiality treatment so
permits.
13. Energy Projects supported by Arzinger. – Cntd.
Legal support of a foreign company in connection with entering into the existing oil processing and oil product retail
business through a multi-jurisdictional transaction, merger clearance
Advising a German leading manufacturer and supplier of biofuels on biogas production and export issues
Advising a Czech PV developer with regards to the legal issues related to rooftop PV installations and construction of
the renewable energy plant
Advising a large foreign coal company on the privatization of a coal mine in the Eastern Ukraine
Advice in connection with the construction of transport and engineering facilities under FIDIC conditions of contract
Advising an oil and gas exploration, development and production company on structuring a joint venture for
geological exploration and extraction of oil and gas and their commercial and industrial operation, drafting and
negotiation of a joint venture agreement, merger clearance, legal support during acquisition of the project companies
holding exploration and development licenses
Advising an oil company in connection with establishment of a joint venture together with a major mining geological
survey company for the development of deposits
Legal advice to an energy company due to the need to restructuring of businesses located in the temporarily occupied
territory of Ukraine , the Crimea; analysis of force majeure and its possible influence on further relations between the
parties, liaison with government authorities, development of a strategy for investment protection
Vendor due diligence of the Ukrainian subsidiary of an international EPC and project company engaged in power and
heat supply issues, analysis of the corporate structure, material contracts, development of risk mitigation strategies
Legal support of a large agricultural holding in connection with restructuring for land acquisition and funding raising
purposes
Advising the client on various legal matters related to a waste-to-energy (WtE) project
Full legal support to the client in connection with the acquisition of the oil and refinery businesses, including the
refinery plant, depots and a number of filling stations across Ukraine
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14. Energy Projects supported by Arzinger. – Cntd.
Representation of an international oil exporter in a proceeding concerning the illegal trademark use to the effect that
the court affirmed the illegality of competitor’s actions and awarded recovery of losses to the client
Representing the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine (one of three defendants) in two international arbitrations related to
energy disputes under VIAC Rules, for the total amount in disputes exceeding USD 360 mln
Advising an international group operating in RES in a dispute regarding compensation by the State Ukraine of USD 38
mln in regard to the alleged breach of the Agreement between the Government of Ukraine and the Government of the
French Republic on the mutual promotion and mutual protection of investments
Advising a European wind energy company on labor and regulatory issues, including obtaining a building permit and
permission to perform dangerous works
Successful defense of the interests of the oil refining company in a dispute with tax authorities
Representation of an American company engaged in the independent power producing and customized energy
solutions business in a complex construction dispute under the Rules of the International Commercial Arbitration Court
at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine; the dispute arose under a turn-key construction agreement and
involved a performance bank guarantee
Legal due diligence of the target company and advising an investor on the acquisition of a wind park
Representation of the energy company in the bodies of the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine in a case regarding a
dominant position in the market for the provision of technical conditions for connection of power generation plants to
its electricity grids, etc.
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Head Office of Arzinger
Eurasia Business Center, 75 Zhylyanska St.
Kyiv, 01032, Ukraine
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6/1 Generala Chuprynky St.
Lviv, 79013, Ukraine
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Fax: +38 (032) 242-96-95
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Оdessa, 65045, Ukraine
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We are looking forward to our future cooperation!
Best regards,
Svitlana Teush, PhD
Svitlana.Teush@arzinger.ua
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