Economic Indicators

CP (Data Definition)

This group of fiscal policy types is characterized by one-time payments by the government to cover a percentage of the capital cost of an investment.

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Africa Energy Outlook IEA Publication 2014

Sub-Saharan Africa' s energy sector can be improved to unlock a better life for its citizens.  This report, which has been produced and published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in October 2014, describes one of the most poorly understood parts of the global energy system, offers an authoritative study of its future prospects - broken down by fuel, sector and sub-region - and shows how investment in the sub-Saharan energy sector can stimulate rapid economic and social development across the region.

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OLD Country Indicator

Tax system

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Clean Development Mechanism Status

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Risk country

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Capital subsidy, grant, or rebate. F01

This group of fiscal policy types is characterized by one-time payments by the government to cover a percentage of the capital cost of an investment.

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Energy production payment. F04

Direct payment of the government per unit of renewable energy produced.

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Type of tariff

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Energy Intensity

Ratio of energy consumed to the GDP

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Reductions in sales, energy, CO2, VAT, or other taxes. F03

A reduction in taxes which is applicable to the purchase (or production) of renewable energy technologies.

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Investment and/or production tax credits. F02

Provide the investor or owner of qualifying property with an annual income tax credit based on the amount of money invested in that facility or the amount of electricity that it generates during the relevant year.

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Net metering. R03

Allows a two-way flow of electricity between the electricity distribution grid and customers with their own generation. Customers pay only for the net electricity used.

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Feed-in tariff/premium payment. R01

A policy that sets a price that is guaranteed over a certain period of time at which power producers can sell renewable energy generated electricity into the grid. Some policies provide a fixed tariff while others provide fixed premiums added to market- or cost-related tariffs.

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Tradable REC. R06

Certificates provide a tool for trading and meeting renewable energy obligations among consumers and/or producers, and also a means for voluntary green power purchases. They operate by offering 'green certificates' for every kWh or MWh generated by a renewable producer.

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Inflation

Rise in the general level of prices related to an increase in the volume of money and resulting in the loss of value of currency (Wikipedia 2012)

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Public investment, loans, or grants. P01

Providing financial support can enable the development of infrastructure projects through the use of public benefits, funds, loans, as well as other financing options.

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