Credit

As with some other forms of rural energy. the initial cost of acquiring the equipment constitutes a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of renewable energy sources The development of innovative financing schemes. including supplier credits and leasing arrangements. is thus a critical element of any renewable energy program Those who have studied the credit problem closely have concluded that subsidies are not needed, at least for small-scale applications for which renewables are competitive (Cabraal and Cosgrove Davies 1995)