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  01/10/2024

  United Kingdom

  Establishing the National Energy System Operator

  Introduction and background As of today, 1 October 2024 (“NESO Commencement Day”), Great Britain’s (“GB’s”) electricity and gas system will be planned and operated by a newly designated independent, publicly owned organisation – the National Energy System Operator Limited (“NESO”) – as part of the strategic approach to enable the Government’s target of a zero-carbon energy system by 2030.Pursuant to a decision notice (the “NESO/ELEXON Decision Notice”) issued by the Secretary of State (“SoS”) for the...

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  01/08/2024

  Ukraine

  Ukraine approves new National Energy and Climate Plan

  On 25 June 2024 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the National Energy and Climate Plan (NEC Plan) for the period up to 2030 as part of Ukraine's effort to achieve EU climate neutrality targets through a national energy climate plan that combines EU initiatives and national policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop the renewable energy sector.The NEC Plan, a strategic document aimed at harmonising Ukraine's energy and climate policies to ensure sustainable development and economic recovery, was developed as part of Ukraine's obligations within the framework of the Treaty...

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  24/04/2024

  Bulgaria

  Bulgaria considers introducing Contracts for Difference

  Currently, Bulgaria is among a small number of EU member states that lacks the concept of contracts for difference (CfD). So far, the country had a feed in tariff as a mechanism to subsidise renewable energy producers who meet legislative requirements. Given that feed in tariffs are an outdated tool, contracts for guarantees were introduced.  Having in mind, the current realities of the renewable energy market, including anticipated offshore renewable energy projects, Bulgarian lawmakers came to the conclusion that the country needs CfDs to:Secure the viability of a project;Monitor the...

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  03/04/2024

  Ucrania

  Register of Damage for Ukraine is open for claims submission

  On 2 April 2024, the Register of Damage for Ukraine opened the claims submission process for compensation for damage, loss or injury caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine. The launch took place as part of the Ministerial Conference "Restoring Justice for Ukraine" co-hosted by the Netherlands, Ukraine and the European Commission at the World Forum in The Hague.As a reminder, the official website of the Register of Damage for Ukraine was launched on 4 March 2024. The website contains the following:documents governing the work of the Register;answers to frequently asked questions on the Register’s...

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  13/03/2024

  International

  After EU Commission's first decision on Carbon Contracts for Difference, Germany initiates bidding of EUR 4bn

  The European Commission approved the first Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfD) scheme under the new Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022 (CEEAG).Following the Commission's decision, on 12 March 2024 the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) initiated the first bidding process with a total volume of EUR 4bn. With this funding scheme, Germany is taking a pioneering role in Europe and internationally in the field of state aid for climate protection. Concept of contracts for differenceA contract for difference entitles...

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  15/01/2024

  United Kingdom

  Watt’s in store for Long Duration Electricity Storage in the UK?

  Introduction On 9 January 2024, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (“DESNZ”) launched a consultation seeking views on their proposal to introduce a cap and floor scheme for long duration electricity storage (LDES) and how to deliver it. The consultation follows on from commitments made by the UK Government in the Powering Up Britain: Energy Security Plan to put in place an appropriate policy framework by 2024 to enable investment in LDES projects, with the goal of deploying sufficient storage capacity to balance the overall system. Why is the consultation happening?DESNZ...

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