 For example, during the first year (2003), users will be required to buy 7.4 per cent of the electricity generated from renewable sources

Since 1991, Sweden started many programs to encourage the use of renewable energy and new technology development, e.g.Energy Policy program (Long and short term programs that focus on ways to increase the supply of renewable electricity, to reduce electricity consumption, and to promote energy efficiency), Green Certificate Scheme (Generators using solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, wave or small hydro are awarded one certificate for each MWh produced, and all consumers are obliged to buy enough certificates to cover a set proportion of their use).Sweden also shows its leadership in international cooperation and competence on the climate change issues.