Governance
The solar & renewable energy industries have always had to rely on government support for:
- Education at all levels
- Strategic analysis of energy needs of the populace
- Long-term planning of the introduction of renewable energy systems
- Research funds
- Development and Demonstration funds
- Business plan funding
- Provision of public information
- Regulations for quality control of manufacturing
- Installation regulations
- Financial support of industry bodies and societies
- Subsidies, rebates and tax concessions to encourage up take of technologies
- Energy pricing mechanisms (renewable energy buy back schemes)
- Security and strategic defence issues
The Governance section of the site will provide information and links for visitors to understand what government support is available in different parts of the world.
