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Overview
The German government is supporting the deployment of renewable energies and energy efficiency measures through different angles. An important research and Development program is meant to foster innovation to improve energy efficiencies and to find new ways of energy supply. To ensure safety and durability of installations, norms and technological requirements are defined. Future installers must pursue several years of education before being allowed to practice as installers for renewable installations or as energy auditors.
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Summary of policies
- Training programs for Installers of RES and Energy Efficiency installations (Apprenticeship)
- Certification Programmes for RES installations (Technological requirements)
- Certification Programmes for Energy efficiency measures (Energy Audits)
- Certification Programmes for Energy Storage installations (TÜV)
- Exemplary role of public authorities
- R&D Policies (Project Subsidy)
- RD&D Policies (Institutional Subsidy)
- RD&D Policies (BMU Environmental Innovation Programme)
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Competent authorities
- Handwerkskammer
- BMBF
- BMWi
- BNA
- BAFA
