EU approves aid for 1.5 GWh storage rollout in Czechia

The European Commission (EC) has authorized a €279 million ($303 million) Czech state aid scheme to support investment into electricity storage facilities and foster the transition towards a...

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Commission approves €279 million Czech state aid scheme to

The European Commission has approved a €279 million (CZ 7 billion) Czech scheme to support investments in electricity storage facilities to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy.

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What will the Czech electricity storage scheme do in 2025?

In an announcement released on March 7, 2025, the executive arm of the European Union said that the Czech scheme will support the installation of at least 1.5 GWh of new electricity storage facilities. The measure will be open to all storage technologies directly connected to the transmission network or distribution network.

How will Czech state aid help a net-zero economy?

The aid will take form of direct grants which will cover up to 50% of the investment cost of supported projects. From ESS News The European Commission (EC) has authorized a €279 million ($303 million) Czech state aid scheme to support investment into electricity storage facilities and foster the transition towards a net-zero economy.

How does the Czech TCTF work?

The Commission found that the Czech scheme is in line with the conditions set out in the TCTF. In particular, the aid will be (i) granted through a competitive bidding process open to all technologies; (ii) limited to 50% of eligible costs of a project; and (iii) granted no later than 31 December 2025.

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