The European Union has introduced secondary legislation under the Net-Zero Industry to support the production of solar energy. Member States must perform the new rules from 2026.
Under the Net-Zero Industry ACT, the European Commission has issued secondary legislation to help Europe produce at least 40% of its annual implementation needs for strategic technologies, including PV modules, batteries and heat pumps.
“These rules clarify which production projects can benefit by specifically Provisions in the law, such as the permit, strategic project status and on non-prize criteria“The committee said in a statement.” Today’s law clarifies the scope of NZIa by mentioning specific components to which the NZIa requirements apply. “
The committee explained that non-prize criteria for renewable energy in the EU member states will include responsible company, cyber security and sustainability and resilience contributions. These rules take effect at the end of 2025 and must apply to at least 30% of the auction volumes, around 6 GW per year per country.
The provisions also state eligible Net-Zero technology products, identify dependencies from third countries for certain technologies and define Net-Zer-Nul Production Projects that are eligible for the “Strategic project” status.
“The move follows the publication of the Net-Zero Industry Act in June 2024 and its public consultations in February this year,” said the Solarpower Europe Trade Group. “It is now up to the Member States to implement from 2026.” We look forward to the first auctions under the law in 2026 and encourage the Member States to effectively implement the resilience principles, including premiums for Made-in-European solar panels. With solar manufacturers in danger there is no time to lose. ‘
The NZIA obliges faster permits for all technologies for renewable and energy storage, which determines maximum authorization age lines on the basis of project size and output. The legislation also establishes net zero gear valley, where Member States will handle parts of the environmental assessment of evidence to streamline approvals.
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