The Act aims to generate 35% of electricity supply from renewable energy resources by 2020 (amended from 30% after the Fukushima disaster). Longer term targets include the share of renewable electricity at 40-45% by 2025, 55-60% by 2035 and 80% by 2050.
Act last amended in 2017, introducing several changes, such as:
1. Introduction of an auction system for nearly all renewable energy sources (onshore wind, offshore wind, photovoltaic and biomass); installations of 750kW (for biomass of 150kW) will be exempt from auctions and remunerated as previously;
2. The already existing auction scheme for ground mounted PV solar systems will be extended to also cover rooftop plants and installations on other structures;
3. The permitted areas for PV solar installations will now also include commercial and industrial property, areas with a plan approval decision or projects which are, subject to further requirements, located in 'disadvantaged areas';
4. Onshore wind capacity additions: in 2017, 2018 and 2019, 2,800MW and from 2020, 2,900MW (gross) will be auctioned each year; and
5. Offshore wind: up to 2030, offshore wind farms will be installed with a total capacity of 15,000 MW; the "central 'Danish' target model" will be introduced (the Government examines in advance the sites to be auctioned for wind farms to ensure optimal dovetailing with the grid connections and avoid a stock of grid connections having to be built and resulting in significant extra costs).