The guarantee fund was established in order to help finance
preliminary investigations etc. by local wind turbine associations
in connection with the erection of wind turbines. Energinet.dk
makes decisions on guarantees.
On 1 January 2009, a new scheme with
a total of DKK 10 million was established. The scheme grants
guarantees for loans taken out by local groups such as wind turbine
associations.
The guarantee is to act as a security for groups of citizens, wind
turbine associations and others who require a better basis for
decision making before deciding whether to erect a turbine, e.g.
preliminary investigations of the area, nuisance for neighbours,
financial aspects etc. A guarantee is granted for a maximum of DKK
500,000 per project. The guarantee will be paid if the project is
not implemented and the loan cannot be repaid.