This study is to review Germany’s renewable energy policy in order to find out the implications for the development of Korea’s renewable energy policy. Germany has put a lot of efforts to develop and promote renewable energy sources. Such efforts led to enhancing energy self-sufficiency and pursuing environmental compatibility at the same time. The success of German renewable energy policy results from the introduction of feed-in tariffs, the promotion strategies for SMEs, and the diversification strategies of local communities. Most of all, in terms of security of supply, cost-efficiency and environmental compatibility in particular, the Electricity Feed-in Act (StrEG) and the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) have greatly contributed to promoting renewable energy sources. Korea, heavily dependent on energy import, is now taking various policy actions in order to achieve ‘Green Growth.’ The implications from the German experience would lead Korea to achieve the goal by successfully deploying renewable energies.

Executive Summary 

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I. Introduction 

II. Overview of the German Renewable Energy Sector 
1. Energy Mix and Trends 
2. Increasing Demand for Renewable Energy Sources 

III. Renewable Energy Policy in Germany 
1. Policy Developments at the EU level 
2. Domestic Policy Developments and Opposing Views 
3. Evaluation of German Renewable Energy Policy 

IV. Korea’s Green Growth Strategy 
1. Policy Background 
2. Renewable Energy Policy 
3. Implications from the German Case 

V. Conclusion 

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