Both the urgent need to cut GHG emissions and the contribution that renewable energy can make towards energy security is being increasingly acknowledged in developed countries. Despite current unstable macroeconomic conditions, investment in the deployment of renewable electricity remains strong. However, the persistently high cost of deployment is such that government incentives continue to be required. A major challenge for renewable power developers lies in identifying which of these incentive schemes offer good value for money and the predictability needed to justify significant commitments of capital. Combining key electricity market statistics with an analysis of operating and investment incentives for each country, the report provides concise but comprehensive information regarding the climate for renewable power investment in 31 OECD countries, China and India.