CEE Legal Matters
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A set of two measures aimed at reducing state subsidies for renewable energy sources has been approved by the lower house of Parliament in the Czech Republic on 11 December 2024. These changes, proposed through amendments to the Act on Promoted Sources (the “RES Act”) and the Energy Act, specifically target solar power plants with a capacity of more than 30 kW that were connected in 2009 and 2010.
A&O Shearman and Divjak, Topic, Bahtijarevic & Krka have advised Partners Group on the sale of VSB Group to French energy company TotalEnergies. Jones Day reportedly advised TotalEnergies.
To bolster Europe’s clean energy transition, the European Commission has recently announced a EUR 4.6 billion investment. This funding aims to advance net-zero technologies, electric vehicle (EV) battery cell manufacturing, and renewable hydrogen production. This initiative marks a pivotal step in the EU’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
Nyerges & Partners has advised KER Toki on obtaining an electricity supply license from the Romanian Energy Regulatory Authority.
Schoenherr has advised Siemens Energy Holding on the acquisition of a 76% stake in Slovenia-based Gridpulse from Mosdorfer and C&G Skupina Investiranje in Svetovanje. Advant Beiten reportedly advised the sellers.
Greece’s renewable energy sector has been experiencing a surge in activity, according to Junior Partner Prokopis Linardos. Prokopis discusses the rise of corporate PPAs, the impact of streamlined licensing processes, and the growing focus on energy storage and offshore wind projects while reflecting on the country’s ambitious decarbonization targets and what the future holds for the sector.
Lambadarios has advised Piraeus Bank on the EUR 620 million financing of a Terna Energy pumped hydro storage station in the municipality of Amfilochia, Western Greece. Marinos | Petroulias & Partners reportedly advised Terna Energy.
