Renewable energy policy database and support

Summary of policies

Training programmes for installers. The national system of qualification and professional formation (NSQPF) provides a structured framework for the provision of vocational training also for energy.

Certification Programmes for RES installations. As regards certification, an obligation to be certified is in place for solar thermal panels to comply with international standards.

RD&D Policies. A State Plan of Scientific and Technical Research and Innovation 2017 – 2020 establishing goals and priorities of the national research policy in the mid-term in the RES-E, RES-H&C and RES-T sectors was approved at the end of 2017. One of its strategic actions is “Energy and Climate Change”.

Building obligations. With respect to buildings and RES, it is stated in the technical building code that all new buildings or buildings undergoing major renovation in which there is demand for warm sanitary water / air conditioning of a covered swimming pool must satisfy some of this demand through solar thermal installations. There is also a programme aimed at providing financial support for large RES thermal plants (GIT) to supply warm water and air conditioning to buildings.