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28. April 2026 | von Phedon Nicolaides

Support for the Production of Green Hydrogen through Auctions

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Executive Summary Granting state aid following an auction procedure minimises the amount of aid and ensures that it supports the most efficient companies. Granting state aid in the form of a fixed premium per kg of output incentivises producers to reduce their costs over time. The European Commission’s “Auctions-as-a-Service” limit distortions in the internal market. Table of Contents Introduction […]

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23. September 2025 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

Auctions of State Aid for Renewable Hydrogen

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Introduction Spain notified to the Commission an aid scheme for the promotion of production of renewable hydrogen through electrolysis. The objective of the scheme was to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions [SA.116676].[1] As explained in the Commission decision authorising the aid, “(5) hydrogen can be used as a feedstock, a fuel or an energy carrier and […]

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13. August 2024 | State Aid Uncovered von Phedon Nicolaides

A Large Investment Project that is Partly Funded Directly by the EU

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Introduction In July 2024, the Commission published its decision on State aid measure SA.104269 concerning a large investment project [LIP] undertaken by 3Sun in Italy. 3Sun is a subsidiary of Enel, the Italian energy company that is also one of the largest energy companies in Europe. The project would take place in Catania, a city in the NUTS 2 region […]

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