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Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/EU/ADD.21 European Union: Poland 2020 Alternative and renewable energy
Grants and direct payments, Income or price…
Grants and direct payments, Income or price support
 Energy
SUPPORT SCHEME FEED-IN TARIFF AND FEED-IN PREMIUM…
SUPPORT SCHEME FEED-IN TARIFF AND FEED-IN PREMIUM FOR SMALL BIOGAS AND HYDROPOWER PLANTS UP TO 1 MW.
The Feed-in Tariff is available for unused electricity from biogas and hydro power installations under 500 kW.

The Feed-in Premium is available for unused electricity from biogas and hydropower installations above 500 kW and below 1 MW.

Both tariffs amount to 90% of the reference price set pursuant to RES-Act, Art. 77.3.1) for a given type of installation and will be inflation-adjusted.
Environment related objective
Support initial investment or creation of new jobs related to renewable energy sources sector, especially crucial to the stabilization of development of new biogas and hydro plants.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
SUPPORT SCHEME FEED-IN TARIFF AND FEED-IN PREMIUM FOR SMALL BIOGAS AND HYDROPOWER PLANTS UP TO 1 MW.
The Feed-in Tariff is available for unused electricity from biogas and hydro power installations under 500 kW.

The Feed-in Premium is available for unused electricity from biogas and hydropower installations above 500 kW and below 1 MW.

Both tariffs amount to 90% of the reference price set pursuant to RES-Act, Art. 77.3.1) for a given type of installation and will be inflation-adjusted.
All investors, irrespective of the size, planning to execute investment projects in Poland, satisfying the investment project requirements specified in the Programme:

• Agricultural biogas;
• Landfill biogas;
• Sewage treatment plants biogas;
• Small hydro power plants.
Type of measure
Direct subsidy

 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
The programme is expected to last up to 15 years, no longer than up to 31 December 2035
Keywords
Bio
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/EU/ADD.21 European Union: Poland 2020 General environmental protection Tax concessions, Investment measures All products/economic activities
THE LAW ON THE SUPPORT OF NEW INVESTMENTS (POLAND…
THE LAW ON THE SUPPORT OF NEW INVESTMENTS (POLAND: INVESTMENT ZONE)
[...]
The regulation responds to the need of adjusting the principles and mode of supporting of new investments to the changing social and economic realities. One of the projected effects of the government’s policy is a sustainable economic growth and a sustainable territorial development
Environment related objective
Promoting sustainable regional development through support of initial investment across Poland irrespective of size of enterprise and location of investment project.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
THE LAW ON THE SUPPORT OF NEW INVESTMENTS (POLAND: INVESTMENT ZONE)
[...]
The regulation responds to the need of adjusting the principles and mode of supporting of new investments to the changing social and economic realities. One of the projected effects of the government’s policy is a sustainable economic growth and a sustainable territorial development
All investors, irrespective of their size and, the country of origin, planning to execute investment projects in Poland, meeting the investment project requirements pursuant to the Act on Support for New Investments of 10 May 2018 and the respective regulations mentioned in item 4.4.
Type of measure
Tax Exemption
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Since the Programme entered into force in 2018 this notification covers state aid granted only in the year 2018.
Keywords
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/EU/ADD.21 European Union: Poland 2020
Sustainable mining management, Water management…
Sustainable mining management, Water management and conservation
 Grants and direct payments Mining
Hard Coal Sector Programme: Grants and waiver of…
Hard Coal Sector Programme:
Grants and waiver of contributions to PFRON (State Fund for Rehabilitation of Disabled People) and charges and penalties payable to NFOŚiGW (National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management).
Environment related objective
Charges and penalties payable to NFOŚiGW (National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management. The aid will be used to finance production costs not covered by with revenues from coal sales, including costs related to the production, enrichment and sale of coal, such as labor costs, costs of materials, energy, external services, depreciation, capital costs and other costs.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Hard Coal Sector Programme:
Grants and waiver of contributions to PFRON (State Fund for Rehabilitation of Disabled People) and charges and penalties payable to NFOŚiGW (National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management).
Mining enterprises
Type of measure
Grants
ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Over 2015 aid was granted under The Decision of The European Commission approved aid programme for years 2011 – 2015 SA.33013 (2011/N).

Over 2016 aid was granted under The Decision of The European Commission approved aid programme for years 2015 – 2018 41161 (2015/N).
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Water
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/ISR Israel 2020
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support Energy
The Innovation Authority: the Start-up Division: …
The Innovation Authority: the Start-up Division:
Renewable Energy: The Renewable Energy Technology Center supports technological ventures and R&D projects starting from the stages of applied academic research and early stage entrepreneurship.
The Renewable Energy Technology Center supports projects in relevant technological fields, such as solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, smart grid, energy storage and more.

The participants of all the sub-programs receive professional and technical support from the Center's staff for the completion of the project. The financial support depends on the sub-program in which the operation is carried out:
• Primary sub-program: Financial support of 66% of the approved R&D expenditures for an activity period of up to two years. In exceptional cases a one-year extension of the period will be approved without changes in the scope of the financial support.
• Advanced sub-program: Financial support of 60% or 85% of the approved R&D expenditures by the Authority, and supplementary financing of up to 100% of the approved R&D expenditures by the Center's licensee for activity period of up to two years.
Environment related objective
To assist companies and entrepreneurs that are developing, or interested in developing, a product integrating an innovative technology that has economic potential in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Innovation Authority: the Start-up Division:
Renewable Energy: The Renewable Energy Technology Center supports technological ventures and R&D projects starting from the stages of applied academic research and early stage entrepreneurship.
The Renewable Energy Technology Center supports projects in relevant technological fields, such as solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, alternative fuels, energy efficiency, smart grid, energy storage and more.

The participants of all the sub-programs receive professional and technical support from the Center's staff for the completion of the project. The financial support depends on the sub-program in which the operation is carried out:
• Primary sub-program: Financial support of 66% of the approved R&D expenditures for an activity period of up to two years. In exceptional cases a one-year extension of the period will be approved without changes in the scope of the financial support.
• Advanced sub-program: Financial support of 60% or 85% of the approved R&D expenditures by the Authority, and supplementary financing of up to 100% of the approved R&D expenditures by the Center's licensee for activity period of up to two years.
Companies and entrepreneurs who wish to carry out projects that require technological R&D in the renewable energy and energy efficiency fields.
Type of measure
Direct payments and professional and technical support
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ongoing
Keywords
Energy
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/ISR Israel 2020 Alternative and renewable energy Loans and financing Energy
The Innovation Authority: Growth Division: …
The Innovation Authority: Growth Division:
Alternative Fuels for Transportation- The Israel Innovation Authority is participating in the Israeli national plan to reduce global dependence on the use of petroleum for transportation and to address the real need for the development of economically efficient and cleaner alternatives than oil and its products.

The following subsidies are provided-
Companies supported by the incentive program: Financial assistance in the form of a loan. They are obliged to repay the received funding in the form of royalty payments.

Investors participating in the incentive program: An option allowing them to hold additional shares in the company under the conditions of the original investment, in exchange for the repayment of the full loan amount to the Authority instead of the company.
Environment related objective
To encourage Israeli and foreign investors to invest in Israeli companies engaged in the development and implementation of technologies in the field of alternative fuels for transportation, such as electric vehicle batteries, fuel cells, biofuels, synthetic fuels and more. The overall goals of this program are to reduce global dependence on petroleum as an energy source for transportation and to promote the development of Israeli industry in this field.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Innovation Authority: Growth Division:
Alternative Fuels for Transportation- The Israel Innovation Authority is participating in the Israeli national plan to reduce global dependence on the use of petroleum for transportation and to address the real need for the development of economically efficient and cleaner alternatives than oil and its products.

The following subsidies are provided-
Companies supported by the incentive program: Financial assistance in the form of a loan. They are obliged to repay the received funding in the form of royalty payments.

Investors participating in the incentive program: An option allowing them to hold additional shares in the company under the conditions of the original investment, in exchange for the repayment of the full loan amount to the Authority instead of the company.
Israeli technology companies engaged in the field of oil substitutes for transportation and Israeli or foreign investors who wish to invest in Israeli companies engaged in the field of oil substitutes for transportation.
Type of measure
Loans and financial assistance
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Ceased activity in 2018
Keywords
Bio
Clean
Energy
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/ISR Israel 2020 Alternative and renewable energy Grants and direct payments Energy
Support for Employment and Training: Industrial…
Support for Employment and Training: Industrial Gas Installation System programme.
Grants are given both for the costs of connection to the Industrial Gas Installation system and for conversion to consume natural gas.
Environment related objective
To create conditions for the safe and efficient development and use of an Industrial Gas Installation system, in accordance with Israeli governmental law and policy, and support conversion to use of natural gas.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Support for Employment and Training: Industrial Gas Installation System programme.
Grants are given both for the costs of connection to the Industrial Gas Installation system and for conversion to consume natural gas.
The subsidy can be provided to all natural gas consumers in the country as long as they pay at least 50% of the connecting to to the Industrial Gas Installation system's costs.
Type of measure
Grants
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Terminated at the end of 2019.
Keywords
Natural resources
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/MKD/SUPPL.1 North Macedonia 2020 General environmental protection Grants and direct payments All products/economic activities
"Programs for Competitiveness, Innovations…
"Programs for Competitiveness, Innovations and Entrepreneurship for 2020": Support and Development of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises and Crafts
[...]
5. Study for draft-sustainable model of services for business development of MSME
Environment related objective
The support is given for: study for draft-sustainable model of services for business development of MSME.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
"Programs for Competitiveness, Innovations and Entrepreneurship for 2020": Support and Development of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises and Crafts
[...]
5. Study for draft-sustainable model of services for business development of MSME
The support is given in the form of compensation of part of the expenses of the companies and associations-applicants
Type of measure
Grant
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2020
Keywords
Sustainable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/MKD/SUPPL.1 North Macedonia 2020
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency, Waste management and recycling
 Grants and direct payments, Other support measures Manufacturing
"Program for Competitiveness, Innovations…
"Program for Competitiveness, Innovations and Entrepreneurship for 2020": Implementation of Industrial Policy
The support is given for:
1. Support for increasing the competitiveness of the manufacturing enterprises by reimbursement of part of expenses, for: (...)
1.6. Expert analysis and preparation of technical-project documentation or technical feasibility study for: planned investment projects, preparation of the company to increase energy efficiency, introduction of the concept of circular economy; and
1.7. Preparation of project documentation for installation of photovoltaic panels for generation of electricity from renewable energy sources.
2. Organizing specialized trainings – in-depth and detailed technological trainings for the processing industry, in: automotive, textile, food and metal processing industry, leather and shoe industry; then in the concept of "greening" in several selected sectors of the processing industry, and in the circular economy. (...)
Environment related objective
Support for increasing the competitiveness of the manufacturing enterprises to increase energy efficiency, introduction of the concept of circular economy; and generation of electricity from renewable energy sources. Training on concept of "greening" in several selected sectors of the processing industry, and in the circular economy.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
"Program for Competitiveness, Innovations and Entrepreneurship for 2020": Implementation of Industrial Policy
The support is given for:
1. Support for increasing the competitiveness of the manufacturing enterprises by reimbursement of part of expenses, for: (...)
1.6. Expert analysis and preparation of technical-project documentation or technical feasibility study for: planned investment projects, preparation of the company to increase energy efficiency, introduction of the concept of circular economy; and
1.7. Preparation of project documentation for installation of photovoltaic panels for generation of electricity from renewable energy sources.
2. Organizing specialized trainings – in-depth and detailed technological trainings for the processing industry, in: automotive, textile, food and metal processing industry, leather and shoe industry; then in the concept of "greening" in several selected sectors of the processing industry, and in the circular economy. (...)
Automotive, textile, food and metal processing industry, leather and shoe industry
Type of measure
Grant, trainings
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2020
Keywords
Energy
Green
Renewable
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/VNM Viet Nam 2020 General environmental protection
Non-monetary support, Other support measures, Tax…
Non-monetary support, Other support measures, Tax concessions
 All products/economic activities
SUPPORT AND PREFERENTIAL POLICIES FOR DEVELOPMENT…
SUPPORT AND PREFERENTIAL POLICIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SUPPORTING INDUSTRIES.
Support in the form of:
Preference in corporate income tax;
Preference in import duties;
Preference in crediting;
Preference in VAT;
Preference in environmental protection;
Preference for SMEs, including:
 In crediting;
 In land rents and water surface rents.
Environment related objective
To support individuals and organizations to improve their capacity through activities to develop supporting industries by providing preferences in environmental protection
Measure description Coverage of the measure
SUPPORT AND PREFERENTIAL POLICIES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SUPPORTING INDUSTRIES.
Support in the form of:
Preference in corporate income tax;
Preference in import duties;
Preference in crediting;
Preference in VAT;
Preference in environmental protection;
Preference for SMEs, including:
 In crediting;
 In land rents and water surface rents.
Individuals and organizations that carry out activities for development of supporting industries in Viet Nam.
Type of measure
Favourable tax policies and preferential non-monetary policies
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
From 1 January 2016 until present.
Keywords
Environment
Subsidies and Countervailing Measures G/SCM/N/343/VNM Viet Nam 2020 Alternative and renewable energy
Income or price support, Non-monetary support,…
Income or price support, Non-monetary support, Tax concessions
 Energy
MECHANISM OF PROMOTING DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR POWER…
MECHANISM OF PROMOTING DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR POWER PROJECTS IN VIET NAM.
Support in the form of:
Preference in corporate income tax;
Exemption from import tax for equipment and facilities that have yet to be locally produced.
Preference in leases of land.
Electricity generated from solar power projects are sold at a higher price than the average retail price.
Environment related objective
Promote the development of renewable energy in general and solar power in particular.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
MECHANISM OF PROMOTING DEVELOPMENT OF SOLAR POWER PROJECTS IN VIET NAM.
Support in the form of:
Preference in corporate income tax;
Exemption from import tax for equipment and facilities that have yet to be locally produced.
Preference in leases of land.
Electricity generated from solar power projects are sold at a higher price than the average retail price.
Individuals and organizations participating in the investment and development of solar power projects in Viet Nam.
Type of measure
Tax preferences; Price support; Preferential non-monetary policies
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
From 1 June 2017 to 30 June 2019.
Keywords
Energy
Renewable