Ensure Union-origin requirements from the new Annex II are met when supporting the construction or manufacturing of net-zero technology final products.

Member States must comply, and this is not law yet.

Why it matters

This is a Commission proposal: it is not law yet, and it can change before it is.

It is Art. 34(6) (new Art. 28c(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735), in the Industrial Accelerator Act. as of 2026-08-17
The act gives its timing as: From entry into force; thresholds phase in at 1/3/4/6 years after entry into force. as of 2026-08-17
It names 3 industries by name: Batteries and solar, Clean tech and Power. as of 2026-08-17
Compliance is checked by none, per support scheme/project. as of 2026-08-17

Addressee Member StatesAct COM(2026) 100 final, 2026/0068 (COD)Article Art. 34(6) (new Art. 28c(1) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1735)Class Governments

The rule

New — no predecessor

Trigger

Member State support for construction/manufacturing of net-zero technology final products (e.g. electrolysers, nuclear components)

Obligation

Ensure Union-origin requirements from the new Annex II are met when supporting the construction or manufacturing of net-zero technology final products.

Who is affected

Addressee

Member States

Class

Governments

Sectors

Names Batteries and solar, Wind, heat pumps, hydrogen, Power and heat

Applies

From entry into force; thresholds phase in at 1/3/4/6 years after entry into force

Burden drivers

D1 · D4 — 2 of 7 marks fire on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

Without prejudice to Articles 107 and 108 TFEU and in accordance with the Union’s international commitments, when supporting the construction or manufacturing of net-zero technology final products referred to in Annex II of this Regulation, Member States shall ensure that the Union origin requirements laid down in that Annex are met.

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