Siting a manufacturing project in a designated Valley confers the public-interest status -- and the possible overriding public interest -- in the environmental derogations, without the project having to be recognised as strategic.
Promoters of net-zero technology manufacturing projects sited in a Valley are given a right, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 18(4), 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
the project is located in a designated net-zero Acceleration Valley
Siting a manufacturing project in a designated Valley confers the public-interest status -- and the possible overriding public interest -- in the environmental derogations, without the project having to be recognised as strategic.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
Net-zero technology manufacturing projects in Valleys shall be considered to contribute to the security of supply of net-zero technologies in the Union and, therefore, to be in the public interest. With regard to the environmental impacts or obligations referred to in Article 4(7) of Directive 2000/60/EC, Article 9(1), point (a), of Directive 2009/147/EC, Articles 6(4) and 16(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC and in Union legislative acts on nature restoration, net-zero technology manufacturing projects in Valleys in the Union shall be considered to be of public interest and may be considered to have an overriding public interest and to serve the interests of public health and safety provided that all the conditions set out in those acts are fulfilled.
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