On 7 August 2023, the Ministry of Energy published for public consultation the draft Government decision on the approval of the general legal framework for the implementation and functioning of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) support mechanism for low carbon technologies (the “Draft Government Decision”), together with an information note for potential bidders in relation to the implementation of a first CfD scheme, the related auctions rounds being envisaged for Q4 2023 and Q1 2025 (the “Information Note”).
A Shakeup of Austria's Real Estate: A Buzz Interview with Daniela Witt-Doerring of Weber & Co
In Austria, ESG issues are at the forefront, while the Viennese Building Code is being updated to promote environmentally friendly measures, according to Weber & Co Partner Daniela Witt-Doerring.
Romania Launches New Renewables CfD Support Scheme Targeting 5 GW of Onshore Wind and Solar Capacities
Romania is on the verge of introducing a much-awaited new support scheme for renewable energy. On 7 August 2023, the Romanian Ministry of Energy launched for public consultations a draft decision approving the legal framework for the implementation and functioning of the Contracts for Difference ("CfD") support scheme for low-carbon technologies ("CfD Scheme").
Green Transition: How close is Western Balkans to the EU Emissions Trading System?
As we previously reported, the pivotal Energy Community Ministerial Meeting held in Tepelenë, Albania, in June signaled potential developments in green energy and decarbonisation in the Western Balkans (WB).
CMS Advises on PPC Renewables Acquisition of Wind Farm from Lukoil Group
CMS has advised PPC Renewables on the acquisition of an 84-megawatt operational wind farm from the Lukoil Group.
Radzikowski Szubielska and DLA Piper Advise on Orlen Wind 3 Acquisition of 142-Megawatt Wind Porfolio from EDP
Radzikowski Szubielska i Wspolnicy has advised Orlen Wind 3 on the full acquisition of three operating wind farms with a total capacity of 142 megawatts from EDP Renewables Polska. DLA Piper advised EDP.
The Digital Era Begins for Unlicensed Electricity Generation Applications
The Regulation on the Amendment ("Amendment Regulation") to the Regulation on Unlicensed Electricity Generation in the Electricity Market ("Regulation") was published in the Official Gazette dated 29 July 2023 and numbered 32263 and entered into force on the same date.