Driving Innovation through FiT Design

ACEF Pre-Forum Renewable Energy Workshop June 21,2011 Letha Tawney

Sr. Associate, World Resources Institute

Innovation is reducing cost and improving performance.

Innovation is critical in Asia.

Reduced tradeoffs more access and more renewable energy Consumer benefits International competitiveness
Photo Credit: Changhua Coast Conservation Action

Integrating with global markets carefully keeps cost down while creating jobs.
Local content requirements use with care. Emphasize international integration for domestic learning.

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Encourage innovation in performance.

Offer premiums for achieving other positive features. Avoid too much short term thinking. Ensure supporting regulations are in place.
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Effectively driving innovation with declining prices

Innovation requires confidence in the market making long term investments. More research needed on which step down approach is most effective.
Time vs installation block Pre-published schedule but with some analysis if market conditions change.

Questions?

Letha Tawney Sr. Associate Innovation and Technology Transfer World Resources Institute 202-729-7844 ltawney@wri.org