Overview of the Coronavirus Support Initiative & Impact on the Energy and Infrastructure Sectors in SEE
The SEE Legal Energy-Infrastructure Practice Group published an Overview of the Coronavirus Support Initiative and its Impact on the Energy and Infrastructure Sectors in Southeast Europe.
Emission Trading Scheme in the Times of COVID-19 Lockdown
In the midst of the COVID-19 waves, the EU Commission rejected the delay proposals on the Emission Trading Scheme’s mandatory annual deadlines.
The Effects of COVID-19 on the Energy Sector
In view of the COVID-19 outbreak situation, several packages of emergency measures have been adopted by the Greek Government.The Energy industry overall is one of the sectors which, under the circumstances, is facing several issues and complications due to the suspension of operation of several governmental authorities.
Extension of Deadlines for the Development of RES and CHP Projects Due to COVID-19
The Legislative Act dated 30 March 2020 (G.G. B’ 75/30.03.2020) introduces extensions of several project timetables and their validity period in order to secure the necessary licences and administrative permits/acts. Most notably, the Act addresses the duration of the installation licences which are affected, the conclusion of the binding grid connection offers with the ITO, as well as the deadlines for the electrification of the RES projects.
Extension of Deadlines for the Development of RES Projects are Under Review by the Government Due to Covid-19
With a view to safeguarding RES investments in Greece, the MEE will purportedly seek to postpone the RES investors' obligations most likely for a few months in order to assist the viability of the projects.
