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Entitlement · NZIAB-SBX-05

A sandbox can be extended beyond its original duration by agreement with the national competent authority, through the same procedure.

Participants in net-zero regulatory sandboxes are given a right, and this is law in force.

Why it matters

This is law in force, not a proposal.

  • It is Art. 33(7), in the Net-Zero Industry Act. as of 2026-08-18
  • The act gives its timing as: Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2)). as of 2026-08-18
  • It names 4 industries by name: Batteries and solar, Clean tech, Carbon capture and storage and Power. as of 2026-08-18
  • Compliance is checked by competent authority, per project. as of 2026-08-18
Addressee Participants in net-zero regulatory sandboxesAct Regulation (EU) 2024/1735, consolidated 17.08.2025Article Art. 33(7)Class Businesses

The rule

New — no predecessor
Trigger

agreement of the national competent authority

Entitlement

A sandbox can be extended beyond its original duration by agreement with the national competent authority, through the same procedure.

Who is affected

Addressee
Participants in net-zero regulatory sandboxes
Class
Businesses
Sectors
Names Batteries and solar, Wind, heat pumps, hydrogen, Carbon capture and fuels, Power and heat
Applies
Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2))

Burden drivers

No burden drivers recorded on this provision.

Source text

Verbatim

The duration of the net-zero regulatory sandbox may be extended through the same procedure upon agreement of the national competent authority.

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