Any company, organisation or consortium developing innovative net-zero technologies can require a Member State to set up a regulatory sandbox for it, if it meets the eligibility criteria and is selected.
Companies, organisations and consortia developing innovative net-zero technologies 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(2), 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
The rule
a request meeting the eligibility and selection criteria of the implementing act under Art. 33(3)
Any company, organisation or consortium developing innovative net-zero technologies can require a Member State to set up a regulatory sandbox for it, if it meets the eligibility criteria and is selected.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
Member States shall establish net-zero regulatory sandboxes, in close collaboration with industry and, where relevant, research institutes, the social partners and civil society, in accordance with paragraph 1 at the request of any company, organisation or consortium developing innovative net-zero technologies that fulfils the eligibility and selection criteria laid down in the paragraph 3, second subparagraph, point (a), and that has been selected by the competent authorities following the selection procedure referred to in the paragraph 3, second subparagraph, point (b).
View source →Settled later in secondary legislation. The eligibility criteria, selection procedure and terms of participation are set by implementing acts under Art. 33(3).