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Small Hydroelectric Diversions: The CJEU Excludes The Application Of The Bolkestein Directive
The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a landmark ruling clarifying whether the Bolkestein Directive applies to small hydroelectric plants that generate electricity. This decision addresses the critical question of how EU internal market rules interact with national concession regimes for exploiting natural water resources. The judgment has significant implications for the regulatory framework governing renewable energy production and the award of water diversion concessions across Member Sta
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LCA Studio Legale
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Piccole derivazioni idroelettriche: la CGUE esclude l’applicazione della Bolkestein
La Corte di Giustizia dell'Unione Europea ha stabilito che la Direttiva Bolkestein non si applica agli impianti di piccole derivazioni idroelettriche, poiché la produzione di energia elettrica costituisce un'attività di produzione di beni e non una prestazione di servizi. Questa sentenza chiarisce il quadro normativo applicabile alle concessioni di derivazione d'acqua e segna un importante cambio di rotta rispetto a precedenti interpretazioni dell'Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Merc
Italy Energy
LS
LCA Studio Legale
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Italy’s Final FER X Decree Enters Into Force, Establishing New Investment Framework For Renewables
The final FER X Decree entered into force on August 7, 2026, introducing Italy’s long-term support framework for renewable energy technologies with generation costs close to market competitiveness. The regime covers solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore wind, hydropower, and sewage-gas projects until December 31, 2030, supporting up to 37.15 GW of capacity: 27.15 GW through indicative auction volumes and up to 10 GW through direct access for plants up to 1 MW.
Italy Energy
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A&O Shearman
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Small Hydroelectric Diversions: The CJEU Excludes The Application Of The Bolkestein Directive
The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a landmark ruling clarifying whether the Bolkestein Directive applies to small hydroelectric plants that generate electricity. This decision addresses the critical question of how EU internal market rules interact with national concession regimes for exploiting natural water resources. The judgment has significant implications for the regulatory framework governing renewable energy production and the award of water diversion concessions across Member Sta
Italy Energy
LS
LCA Studio Legale
Article
Piccole derivazioni idroelettriche: la CGUE esclude l’applicazione della Bolkestein
La Corte di Giustizia dell'Unione Europea ha stabilito che la Direttiva Bolkestein non si applica agli impianti di piccole derivazioni idroelettriche, poiché la produzione di energia elettrica costituisce un'attività di produzione di beni e non una prestazione di servizi. Questa sentenza chiarisce il quadro normativo applicabile alle concessioni di derivazione d'acqua e segna un importante cambio di rotta rispetto a precedenti interpretazioni dell'Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Merc
Italy Energy
LS
LCA Studio Legale
Article
Italy’s Final FER X Decree Enters Into Force, Establishing New Investment Framework For Renewables
The final FER X Decree entered into force on August 7, 2026, introducing Italy’s long-term support framework for renewable energy technologies with generation costs close to market competitiveness. The regime covers solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore wind, hydropower, and sewage-gas projects until December 31, 2030, supporting up to 37.15 GW of capacity: 27.15 GW through indicative auction volumes and up to 10 GW through direct access for plants up to 1 MW.
Italy Energy
AO
A&O Shearman
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Oil, Gas & Electricity

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Piccole derivazioni idroelettriche: la CGUE esclude l’applicazione della Bolkestein
La Corte di Giustizia dell'Unione Europea ha stabilito che la Direttiva Bolkestein non si applica agli impianti di piccole derivazioni idroelettriche, poiché la produzione di energia elettrica costituisce un'attività di produzione di beni e non una prestazione di servizi. Questa sentenza chiarisce il quadro normativo applicabile alle concessioni di derivazione d'acqua e segna un importante cambio di rotta rispetto a precedenti interpretazioni dell'Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Merc
Italy Energy
LS
LCA Studio Legale
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Renewables

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Small Hydroelectric Diversions: The CJEU Excludes The Application Of The Bolkestein Directive
The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued a landmark ruling clarifying whether the Bolkestein Directive applies to small hydroelectric plants that generate electricity. This decision addresses the critical question of how EU internal market rules interact with national concession regimes for exploiting natural water resources. The judgment has significant implications for the regulatory framework governing renewable energy production and the award of water diversion concessions across Member Sta
Italy Energy
LS
LCA Studio Legale
Article
Italy’s Final FER X Decree Enters Into Force, Establishing New Investment Framework For Renewables
The final FER X Decree entered into force on August 7, 2026, introducing Italy’s long-term support framework for renewable energy technologies with generation costs close to market competitiveness. The regime covers solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore wind, hydropower, and sewage-gas projects until December 31, 2030, supporting up to 37.15 GW of capacity: 27.15 GW through indicative auction volumes and up to 10 GW through direct access for plants up to 1 MW.
Italy Energy
AO
A&O Shearman
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