Analysis of renewable energy feed-in tariffs in selected regions of the globe: Lessons for Saudi Arabia
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2015
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Renewable and sustainable energy reviews
Abstract
In this paper,an analysis of renewable energy feed-in tariffs (REFIT) for the selected regions of the globe
is done with the aim of drawing lesson for Saudi Arabia .A brief background and status of renewable
energy sources(RES) utilization in Saudi Arabia is given at the beginning of this paper, followed by a
review of the feed-in tariff(FIT) design models reported in literature. The application of the policy in
Europe, the United States, Australia, Asia and Africa is then reviewed. Some observations from the
analysis oft he FIT application in different countries have been discussed and finally,lessons have been
drawn from the study. Some policy recommendations have been given for Saudi Arabia. The analysis of
the lessons identified shows that the application of FIT scheme in Saudi Arabia is likely to speed up the
development of renewable energy resources within the area.
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Renewable energy, Feed-in tariffs, Renewable energy policy
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Ramli, M. A., & Twaha, S. (2015). Analysis of renewable energy feed-in tariffs in selected regions of the globe: Lessons for Saudi Arabia. Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 45, 649-661. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2015.02.035