Transnational cooperation in Renewable Energy

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Transnational cooperation in Renewable Energy
European Co-operation Fair 27th - 28th June
2005 Brussels
Paul Keating Irish LEADER Support
Unit ppkeating_at_tippinst.ie 35350428115
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Content of Presentation

• What do we mean by Renewable Energy?
• Why is this important to LEADER ?
• The Challenges
• Transnational Cooperation and Added Value.
• Developing a LEADER Network

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What do we mean by Renewable Energy?

• Renewable sources of energy are those that do
  not run out they tap the natural energy flows
  of the planet, such as water, wind and sunlight.

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What do we mean by Renewable Energy?

• Bioenergy
• Small Scale Hydro
• Solar
• Voltaic
• Thermal
• Wind Energy
• Geothermal
• Other Renewables
• Rational Use of Energy

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What do we mean by Renewable Energy?

• Focusing on Bioenergy
• Biogas (Electricity Heat Production)
• Biofuels (for Transport)
• Woodfuels (for Domestic, Industrial Heating CHP)

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Why is this important to LEADER

• Central to European Commission Energy and
  Environment Policy.
• Overlapping objectives with LEADER
• Building Sustainable Communities
• Using the LEADER method
• This is a growth area within Rural Development
• It makes economic, social and environmental sense
  at local level.

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Why is this important to LEADER

• Renewable Energy cuts across the LEADER themes
• The use of new technologies
• Making best use of Natural and cultural resources
• Improving quality of life
• Adding value to local produce
• LEADER has links to both Community and Private
  Enterprise interests.

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Nature of LEADER involvement in Ireland

• Stimulating the Sector through Training and
  promotion
• Feasibility Assessment/Technical Support
• Capital Grant Assistance
• Network Development

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Strength of LEADER as a vehicle for supporting
Renewable Energy

• Provides the space to take risks
• Contacts at community level
• Part of European network
• Bringing together a broad range of actors and
  expertise at local level
• Integrated into broader Rural Development
• LEADER companies administer other programmes
• The LEADER method is proven and gaining currency

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The Challenges Faced by LEADER

• Lack of Local affordable Expertise
• National policy Restrictions
• Operational Challenges
• Promoting this Technology

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Transnational co-operation and added value.

• There is a varying range of experience in this
  sector across the member states.
• Introducing innovation
• Mentoring/Training
• There are common resources in different regions
• Facilitate further partnerships and networks
• Demonstrate the effectiveness of the LEADER
  method in developing this sector.

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Hydro Nuclear Oil Other Renewable Coal Gas
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Summary of Key Points

• The objectives of the Renewable Energy Sector and
  LEADER programme overlap.
• Renewable Energy is a growing priority within the
  EU.
• There is a substantial learning to be shared
  between member states.

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Proposed European LEADER Network

• This project will facilitate the exchange of
  practical experience, technical know how and
  co-operation opportunities in Renewable energy
  among LEADER groups throughout the EU.

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Proposed Activities

• 1 Website and Database
• 2 Active Training Manual
• 3 Field Trips
• 4 Conference