EN Official Journal of the European Union C 307/4

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2005/C 307/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

Date of adoption:

Member State: Spain

Aid No: N 188/2005

Title: Modification of aid schemes for renewable energy and energy efficiency

Objective: To promote renewable energy sources and energy efficiency

Legal basis: «Convenio de financiación ICO-IDEA para el fomento de las inversiones en energías renovables y eficiencia energética»

Budget: EUR 60 million per year

Total budget 2005-2010 is estimated to be EUR 300 million

Intensity or amount: Investments in renewable energy sources: 10-30 %

Investments in energy efficiency: 40 %

Bonuses: 5 % for Article 87(3)(c) regions, 10 % for Article 87(3)(a) regions and 10 % for SMEs

Duration: Until 31.12.2010

Other information: Annual report

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

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Date of adoption:

Aid No: N 216/2005

Member State: Denmark [Mons]

Title in original language: Geocentre Møns Klint

Legal basis: Lov nr. 473 af 7. juni 2001

Objectives: Heritage conservation — Aid scheme to promote culture

Overall aid amount granted: DKK 38 600 000

Duration: Unlimited

Other information: Individual aid — Direct grant — Guarantee

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of decision:

Member State: Germany

Aid No: N 364/2004

Title: EFRE-Wachstumsfonds Sachsen

Objective: The measure intends to address the lack of equity funding for SMEs in Saxony

Legal basis: Sächsische Haushaltsordnung, Beteiligungsgrundsätze des EFRE-Wachstumsfonds Sachsen

Budget: EUR 20 million

Duration:

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

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Date of adoption:

Member State: Denmark

Aid No: N 448/2003

Title: Market-orientation of CHPs

Objective: To create a more efficient electricity market, while ensuring that combined heat and power capacity remains available

Legal basis: Forslag til ændring af lov om elforsyning (særligt ændringspunkt nr. 16)

Intensity or amount: Price supplement of maximum DKK 0,34/kWh

Duration: 20 years from entering into force of the Act

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Spain

Aid No: N 459/01

Title: Aid for thermal solar energy

Objective: The scheme aims to promote the use of thermal solar energy as an alternative source of energy production with considerable advantages for the environment

Legal basis: Proyecto de «Resolución de la Dirección General del Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de la Energía (IDAE) por la que se regula la concesión de ayudas para el apoyo a la energía solar térmica»

Budget: PTA 1 000 million (EUR 6 million) the first year. Between PTA 1 000 million and PTA 1 500 million (EUR 6 million-EUR 9 million) thereafter

Aid intensity or amount: 40 % plus certain SME and regional bonuses

Duration: 31.12.2010 with the requirement to renotify the application after 31 December 2007 (expiry date of the Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection)

Other information: Annual report to be submitted to the Commission

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Spain

Aid No: N 460/01

Title: Aid for photovoltaic solar energy

Objective: The scheme aims to promote the use of photovoltaic solar energy as an alternative source of energy production with considerable advantages for the environment

Legal basis: Proyecto de Resolución de la Dirección General del Instituto para la Diversificación y Ahorro de la Energía (IDAE) por la que se regula la concesión de ayudas para el apoyo a la energía solar fotovoltaica

Budget: PTA 1 000 million (EUR 6 million) the first year. Between PTA 1 000 million and PTA 1 500 million (EUR 6 million-EUR 9 million) thereafter

Aid intensity or amount: 40 % plus certain SME and regional bonuses

Duration: 31.12.2010 with the requirement to renotify the application after 31 December 2007 (expiry date of the Community guidelines on State aid for environmental protection)

Other information: Annual report to be submitted to the Commission

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/

Date of adoption of the decision:

Member State: Italy

Aid No: N 615/02

Title: Friuli-Venezia Giulia — aid for the reduction of CO2 emissions from biomass-sourced energy

Objective: to develop the use of energy produced from the biomass available in the region in the form of either natural resources (wood, shrubs) or agricultural, sylvicultural and industrial waste; to increase energy efficiency leading to a reduction of the CO2 emissions through a combination of biomass-powered plant and district heating

Legal basis: Regolamento per la concessione e l'erogazione di cofinanziamenti per la riduzione dell'anidride carbonica nel settore della produzione di energia con biomasse

Budget: EUR 1 496 343,17

Aid intensity or amount: maximum 40 % of eligible costs plus 10 % SME bonus

Duration: until 31.12.2007

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids/