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G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: Sweden |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
Demonstration plant for wave energy technology |
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Environment related objective
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To support an R&D project consisting of the development of a demonstration plant for the production of electricity from wave energy; To promote certain R&D activities in the field of energy technology and make a positive impact on environmental protection and security of energy supply
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Demonstration plant for wave energy technology
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Research and development projects on wave energy technology
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Type of measure
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Direct grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 1 December 2011 - 1 April 2013
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: Sweden |
2015 |
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Tax concessions |
Energy |
Energy Tax measures |
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Environment related objective
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To reduce emissions of CO2 and at the same time to safeguard that enterprises with energy intensive production are not burdened with an unreasonably high tax level
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Energy Tax measures
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The use of biofuels when being used for heating purposes; Sustainable fuels produced from biomass and used for propellants; Low blended ethanol and Fame; Biofuels used for low blending up to and including 5% of biofuels in petrol and 5% biofuels in diesel; Hydrogenated vegetable oils (HVO); High blends, for example E85; Companies in the manufacturing sector and CHPs for fossil fuels used for heating and operation of stationary motors; Industrial activities and heat production in CHPs outside the EU ETS; Other heat production installations within the EU ETS; Electricity consumed by companies within the manufacturing sector and companies that participate in the Programme for Improving Energy Efficiency in Energy Intensive Industries; Shore-side electricity used in ships in harbours as well as for electricity used in the service sector in northern parts of the country; and certain energy intensive companies
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Type of measure
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Tax reductions
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: The present system started 1 July 1997. Duration until further notice.
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Keywords
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Emissions
Energy
Bio
Sustainable
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: Sweden |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy, Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To promote an efficient an environmentally friendly energy supply, energy efficiency and procurement of energy-efficient technology
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Support to measures for an efficient and environmentally friendly energy supply
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Eligible projects
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Type of measure
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Grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 1 March 2013 - 1 March 2017
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: Sweden |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Tax concessions |
Energy |
Support to Wind Power Production |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure viability for producers of wind energy
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Support to Wind Power Production
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Wind energy producers
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Type of measure
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Tax reduction
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 1 March 2013 - 1 March 2017
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: Sweden |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy, Manufacturing |
Investment Aid for Solar Heating |
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Environment related objective
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To promote solar heating, thus contributing to the Swedish Government's strategy to phase out oil (The objective is to have 1 million m2 glass solar cells installed by 2020)
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Investment Aid for Solar Heating
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Enterprises of any size and from any sector in any Swedish region for their investments in installations of glass solar collectors with liquid heat carrier, which fulfil the European standard EN 12975-1:2006 and are tested by a body accredited under the European standard EN 12975-2:2006; additional support was provided for the instalment of solar heating as from 2009
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Type of measure
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Direct grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 1 July 2008 - 30 June 2013
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: Sweden |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy, Manufacturing |
Aid Scheme for Solar Cells |
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Environment related objective
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To create a market for solar cells systems in Sweden in order to contribute to the change of the energy system and to industrial development in the field of energy techniques; To increase the number of suppliers and users of solar cells in Sweden, contribute to decreased costs for the systems and increase the annual electricity production from solar cells by at least 2.5 GWh during the duration of the scheme (2009-2011); To protect the environment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Aid Scheme for Solar Cells
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Investments in solar cell systems and in simultaneous production of solar electricity and solar heat in an integrated construction (i.e. hybrid systems)
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Type of measure
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Direct grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: From 1 January 2009. Prolonged on 1 November 2011 and on 1 January 2015 until 31 December 2020.
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: Sweden |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Manufacturing |
Premium for environmentally friendly cars |
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Environment related objective
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To promote increased sales and use of new cars with low carbon footprint
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Premium for environmentally friendly cars
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Cars that fulfil certain criteria that can be found in the Governmental ordinance
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Type of measure
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Direct grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 1 January 2012 - 31 December 2015
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: Sweden |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Other |
Treatment of polluted areas |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure that treatment of polluted areas takes place, even when it is not possible to determine who was responsible for the contamination or when the person cannot be required to pay for the work
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Treatment of polluted areas
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Aid may be given to the following:
1. Survey to investigate whether a site is contaminated.
2. Liability Investigation.
3. Investigation of the nature and magnitude of the pollution.
4. Measures that due to the pollution are needed to remedy damage or harm to human health or the environment or to prevent or hinder that such injury or inconvenience incurred.
5. Monitoring and evaluation of remediation measures.
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Type of measure
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Direct grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: 21 January 2004 - 20 January 2014
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Keywords
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: Sweden |
2015 |
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Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To promote energy from renewable energy sources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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State aid measures for production, distribution and use of biogas and other renewable gases
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Projects that:
1. contribute to increased production, distribution and use of biogas and other renewable gases
2. be beneficial from a climate perspective and maximize climate benefits in relation to the aid sought,
3. be energy and resource efficient, and
4. have the technical potential for both development and competitiveness.
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Type of measure
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Direct grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: From 1 January 2009 to 31 December 2011. Prolonged several times, the latest from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2023.
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Keywords
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Renewable
Energy
Bio
Climate
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| Subsidies and Countervailing Measures |
G/SCM/N/284/EU/ADD.27 |
European Union: Sweden |
2015 |
Alternative and renewable energy |
Grants and direct payments |
Energy |
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Environment related objective
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To promote energy from renewable energy sources
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Support for biogas plants under the Rural Development Program
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Farmers and other rural businesses that invest in biogas production or processing of biogas with an amount equal to 30% of the investment costs
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Type of measure
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Direct grants
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ICS - HS Code
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Subsidy amount
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Implementation period
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2013 - 2014
Duration of the subsidy: From 1 February 2012 to 31 December 2013 with payments until the end of 2015
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Keywords
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