Commission approves up to EUR 35.2 billion State aid to secure electricity supply in Germany
This measure, with an estimated cost between EUR 15.6 billion and EUR 35.2 billion, aims to ensure security of electricity supply in 2031.
The first auctions will be organised in 2026 and in 2027, if undersubscription occurs. They will be reserved for additional long-term capacity, based in Germany. The subsequent auctions, to be organised in 2027 and 2029, will be open to all technologies and to both existing and additional capacities. Germany will also implement decarbonisation tenders to accelerate the decarbonisation of part of its gas-fired capacity via a switch to hydrogen, helping to offset a possible lock-in of natural gas, and provide support for the switch from gas.
The Commission assessed the German measure under Article 107(3)(c) TFEU and the Guidelines on State aid for climate, environmental protection and energy 2022 (CEEAG). It found that the measure is necessary, appropriate and proportionate.
For more information, see the Commission’s PR.