1 |
BIO – Ajos BTL |
FI |
|
Dec-2016 |
reached (but statements to the press cast doubt: https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/chinese_firm_gives_tentative_green_light_to_kemi_biorefinery/9341219) |
Sunshine Kaidi New Energy Co. Ltd (one of the biggest bioenergy companies in China) |
The first construction activities are expected to start in 2017. |
4 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/bio_-_ajos_btl_-_fi_-_2016_factsheet_0.pdf |
1 |
BIO – BEST |
IT |
Yes |
|
operating since 1 Jun 2013 |
|
|
n/a |
|
under preparation |
1 |
BIO – CEG Plant Goswinowice |
PL |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
officially, "under preparation"; unofficially, project is dead |
1 |
BIO – Verbiostraw |
DE |
Yes |
|
operating since 3 Jan 2014 |
|
|
n/a |
|
under preparation |
1 |
CSP – HeliosPower |
CY |
|
Dec-2016 |
|
P.F.X.T. THERMOSOLAR RENEWABLES LT |
In 2017, "Financing finalization and the initiation of the construction phase." |
2 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/csp_-_heliospower_-_cy_-_2016_factsheet_0.pdf |
1 |
CSP – Maximus |
EL |
|
Dec-2016 |
|
A.N. MAXIMUS SOLAR THERMAL LTD |
In 2017, "Complete signing of Power Purchase Agreement, Connection Agreement, Legally binding Instrument and financing closure, in order to proceed to the project construction commencement within 2017." |
2 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/csp_-_maximus_-_el_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
1 |
CSP – Minos |
EL |
|
Dec-2016 |
|
NUR-MOH Heliothermal S.A. |
In 2017, "Complete financing" |
2 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/csp_-_minos_-_el_-_2016_factsheet_2.pdf |
1 |
GEO – South Hungarian Enhanced Geothermal System Demonstration |
HU |
|
Dec-2016 |
|
EU-FIRE EGS Hungary Kft. |
|
3 |
http://egs-hungary.hu/ |
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/geo_-_south_hungarian_egs_demonstration_-_hu_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
1 |
OCN – Sound of Islay |
UK |
|
|
|
|
|
2 |
unofficially
https://www.atlantisresourcesltd.com/projects/islay/ |
under preparation |
1 |
OCN – Stroma Tidal Turbine Array |
UK |
|
Dec-2016 |
|
MeyGen Limited |
Entry into operation Dec 2017 |
5 |
unofficially
https://www.atlantisresourcesltd.com/projects/meygen/ |
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/win_-_nordsee_one_-_de_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
1 |
WIN – Nordsee One |
DE |
|
Dec-2014 |
|
85 % NPEW North S.Ã r.l. and 15 % Nordsee Windpark Beteiligungs GmbH |
Entry into operation Dec 2017 |
5 |
http://www.nordseeone.com/ |
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/win_-_nordsee_one_-_de_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
1 |
WIN – Veja Mate |
DE |
|
Jun-2015 |
|
Highland Group Holding (59,293%), Siemens Financial Services (40,707%) and Copenhagen Infrastructure II K/S (0,001%) |
Entry into operation Jul 2017 |
5 |
http://www.vejamate.de/ |
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/win_-_veja_mate_-_de_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
1 |
WIN – Vertimed |
FR |
|
Jul-2016 |
|
EDF EN |
In 2017, "Definition of the detailed contractual framework and financing" |
2 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/win_-_vertimed_-_fr_-_2016_factsheet_0.pdf |
1 |
WIN – Windfloat |
PT |
|
Dec-2016 |
|
WindPlus S.A |
Recent reorganising of the shareholders; "Financial close is expected for the middle of 2017." |
3 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/win_-_windfloat_-_pt_-_2016_factsheet_0.pdf |
1 |
WIN – Windpark Blaiken |
SE |
Yes |
Feb-2014 |
operating since 1 Jan 2015 |
BlaikenVind AB |
|
n/a |
http://blaikenvind.se/ |
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/win_-_windpark_blaiken_-_se-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
1 |
WIN – Windpark Handalm |
AT |
|
Dec-2014 |
|
Energie Steiermark A |
Turbines should be being installed now, finished by Oct |
4 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/win_-_windpark_handalm_-_at_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
2 |
BIO – Bio2G |
SE |
|
Jun-2018 |
|
E.ON Biofor Sverige AB |
|
2 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/bio_-_bio2g_-_se_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
2 |
BIO – CHP Biomass pyrolysis |
LV |
|
Jun-2018 |
FID postponed to this date |
SIA Fortum Latvia |
Construction should be started in Q3 2018. |
2 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/bio_-_chp_biomass_pyrolysis_-_lv_-_2016_factsheet_0.pdf |
2 |
BIO – Fast pyrolysis |
EE |
|
Jun-2018 |
FID postponed to this date |
Fortum Eesti AS |
|
2 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/bio_-_fast_pyrolysis_-_ee_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
2 |
BIO – MET |
DK |
|
Jun-2018 |
|
Konsortiet for etablering af Maabjerg Energy Concept I/S (MECO l/S) |
|
2 |
https://www.maabjergenergycenter.com/facts-about-mec/about-the-concept |
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/bio_-_met_-_dk_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
2 |
BIO – TORR |
EE |
|
Jun-2018 |
|
Baltania OÜ |
|
3 |
http://www.baltania.eu/ |
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/bio_-_torr_-_ee_-_2016_factsheet_0.pdf |
2 |
BIO – W2B |
ES |
|
Jun-2018 |
|
Abengoa Bioenergia Nuevas Tecnologias, S.A. (ABNT) |
As of January 2017, the project sponsor is awaiting for the competitive public tender process to be called by the local authorities. |
2 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/bio_-_w2b_-_es_-_2016_factsheet_0.pdf |
2 |
CSP – EOS GREEN ENERGY |
CY |
|
Jun-2018 |
|
Alfa Mediterranean Enterprises Limited |
Still no legally binding instrument has been signed; "terms to be finalised with EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor up to 30 June 2017"; significant parts of the equipment from China; "Solastor Pty Ltd from Australia (being the suppliers of the project’s technology) will supervise production and assembly of the equipment" |
3 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/csp_-_eos_green_energy_-_cy_-_2016_factsheet_0.pdf |
2 |
CSP – Mazara Solar |
IT |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
under preparation |
2 |
DRM – Green+ |
CY |
|
Jun-2018 |
|
Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) |
|
3 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/drm_-_green_-_cy-_2016_fact_sheet.pdf |
2 |
DRM – Puglia Active Network |
IT |
|
Feb-2015 |
|
E-distribuzione S.p.A. |
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is installed; "smart info devices under delivery" |
5 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/drm_-_puglia_active_network_-_it-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
2 |
GEO – GEOSTRAS |
FR |
|
Jun-2018 |
|
SAS GEOVEN |
|
4 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/geo_-_geostras_-_fr_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
2 |
GEO – Geothermae |
HR |
|
Mar-15 |
|
AAT Geothermae d.o.o. za proizvodnju energije |
|
4 |
https://aatg.energy/ |
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/geo_-_geothermae_-_hr_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
2 |
OCN – NEMO |
FR |
|
Jun-2018 |
|
New Energy for Martinique and Overseas |
The preparation of project finance process should be launched by September |
4 |
http://www.akuoenergy.com/nemo |
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/ocn_-_nemo_-_fr_-_2016_factsheet_0.pdf |
2 |
OCN – SWELL |
PT |
|
Jun-2018 |
|
Eneólica – Energias Renováveis e Ambiente S |
The project described here –
http://www.eib.org/infocentre/press/releases/all/2016/2016-165-eu-support-for-development-of-commercial-wave-energy-technology-in-europe.htm
– "plays an important role in securing the subsequent final investment decision" |
3 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/ocn_-_swell_-_pt_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
2 |
OCN – WestWave |
IE |
|
Jun-2018 |
|
ESB |
|
3 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/ocn_-_westwave_-_ie_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
2 |
PV – Santa Luzia Solar Farm |
PT |
|
Jun-2018 |
|
"Lagos Solar Power, Unipessoal Lda, under HYPERION, a solar investment company" |
In 2016 the project relaunched the main permitting procedures. |
3 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/pv_-_santa_luzia_solar_farm_-pt_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
2 |
WIN – BALEA |
ES |
|
Jun-2018 |
|
EVE – Ente Vasco de la EnergÃa |
All efforts focused on ensuring the financial viability of the project. |
2 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/win_-_balea_-_es_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
2 |
WIN – FloCan5 |
ES |
|
Jun-2018 |
|
Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios S.A |
Still working on the design: "Certification of the detailed design by DNV-GL" |
4 |
|
https://setis.ec.europa.eu/system/files/win_-_flocan5_-_es_-_2016_factsheet.pdf |
2 |
CCS – White Rose |
UK |
|
|
|
|
|
1 |
|
officially, "under preparation"; unofficially, project is dead |
The EC has not imposed its definition of “Final Investment Decision” too rigidly, relying mainly on the host Member State’s word that it has been reached. A Project Sponsor that claimed to have reached Final Investment Decision in December in 2016 has even used an EC-hosted and -chaired conference to say, “Our objective is to reach financial close by the end of September 2017” (see Windfloat in the table below). Although in a paper circulated to NER300 NCPs on 3 Feb 2017 the Commission wrote, “The full scale of NER300 undisbursed funds” was “expected to be known by the end of February 2017”, only in July did the Commission put pressure on companies to confirm whether they had complied with the Dec 2016 deadlines.
Member States individually have little incentive to be strict on FID for their projects, although it might be in their common interest if they were. A stricter approach would likely allow more money to be recycled to more mature projects.
Project Sponsors from Call 2 will take note of the EC’s leniency. They have an interest in making a premature declaration of Final Investment Decision if it allows them to present higher “relevant cost” than if they waited. “Relevant cost” has little meaning in real life, although it is derived from some of the quantities used in a project’s financial model. An NER300 award is capped at 50% of relevant cost. It may be revised down (but never up) if the relevant cost changes, but only up to the point that the FID is taken.
Concerning the timing of the release of these factsheets, it is rather remarkable that it has taken 3-5 years, depending on the call, for the names of the companies behind the projects to be officially communicated. In other EU programmes for energy technology demonstration, such as FP7 or Horizon 2020, the names of beneficiaries are published as soon as grants are awarded.