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In view of the above, taking account of the comments submitted by Germany and EPIA, and balancing the different criteria of point 49 of the MSF 2002 in a global assessment, the Commission concludes that the notified project Sovello2 does not form a single investment project in the meaning of point 49 of the MSF 2002 with Sovello1.
Glede na vse zgoraj navedeno in ob upoštevanju pripomb, ki sta jih predložila Nemčija in združenje EPIA, ter ob tehtanju različnih meril iz točke 49 Večsektorskega okvira 2002 v celostni presoji Komisija ugotavlja, da priglašeni projekt Sovello2 ni enoten naložbeni projekt v smislu točke 49 Večsektorskega okvira 2002 s projektom Sovello1.
Aid intensity — points 21 and 25 of the MSF 2002
Intenzivnost pomoči – točki 21 in 25 Večsektorskega okvira 2002
In its decision to open the formal investigation, the Commission calculated the maximum aid intensity and the maximum aid amount for Sovello2 on the basis of the initially notified eligible costs.
Komisija je v odločitvi o sprožitvi formalnega postopka preiskave izračunala največjo intenzivnost pomoči in najvišji znesek pomoči za Sovello2 na podlagi prvotno priglašenih upravičenih stroškov.
The maximum approvable basic aid intensity was 22,46 % GGE (corresponding to a maximum aid amount of EUR 30,526 million in discounted value), and the maximum approvable aid intensity including cohesion bonus was 25,83 % GGE (corresponding to a maximum aid amount of EUR 35,105 million in discounted value).
Največja intenzivnost osnovne pomoči, ki jo je mogoče odobriti, je bila 22,46 % BED (kar ustreza najvišjemu znesku pomoči v višini 30,526 milijona EUR v diskontirani vrednosti), največja intenzivnost pomoči, ki jo je mogoče odobriti, skupaj s kohezijskim bonusom, pa je bila 25,83 % BED (kar ustreza najvišjemu znesku pomoči v višini 35,105 milijona EUR v diskontirani vrednosti).
The ‘cohesion bonus’ is based on point 25 of the MSF 2002, which allows to increase the maximum basic aid intensity calculated according to point 21 of the MSF 2002 by a factor of 1,15 if at least 25 % [39] of the total public expenditure for this project is covered by a contribution from the ERDF under the Structural Funds rules applicable to large projects, i.e. following an individual Commission decision authorising the Community contribution for the specific case.
„Kohezijski bonus“ temelji na točki 25 Večsektorskega okvira 2002, ki omogoča povečanje največje osnovne intenzivnosti pomoči, izračunane v skladu s točko 21 Večsektorskega okvira 2002, s faktorjem 1,15, če se najmanj 25 % [39] skupnih javnih izdatkov za ta projekt krije s prispevkom ESRR po predpisih strukturnih skladov, ki se uporabljajo za velike projekte, tj. po posamični odločitvi Komisije, s katero se dovoljuje prispevek Skupnosti za posamezen primer.
In line with the general approach communicated to Member States by letter of 18 December 2003 (D/58176-D/1247), the German authorities indicated two different aid intensities in their initial notification: the basic aid intensity, not exceeding 22,46 % GGE, and a second aid intensity of 23,83 % GGE including the cohesion bonus.
V skladu s splošnim pristopom, ki je bil državam članicam sporočen z dopisom z dne 18. decembra 2003 (D/58176-D/1247), so nemški organi v prvotni priglasitvi navedli dve različni intenzivnosti pomoči: osnovno intenzivnost pomoči, ki ne presega 22,46 % BED, in drugo intenzivnost pomoči v višini 23,83 % BED, ki vključuje kohezijski bonus.
The German authorities applied for ERDF co-financing in the amount of EUR 9,118 million, and invoke in their initial notification the application of the ‘cohesion bonus’.
Nemški organi so zaprosili za sofinanciranje ESRR v znesku 9,118 milijona EUR, v prvotni priglasitvi pa uveljavljajo uporabo „kohezijskega bonusa“.
This amount of Community co-financing would exceed 25 % of the really incurred public expenditure of EUR 31105765 in nominal value. In addition, the notified aid intensity of 23,83 % GGE is below 26,25 % GGE and thus does not exceed 75 % of the applicable regional aid ceiling of 35 %.
Ta znesek sofinanciranja Skupnosti bi presegel 2 % dejansko uporabljenih javnih izdatkov v nominalni vrednosti 31105765 EUR. Poleg tega je priglašena intenzivnost pomoči v višini 23,83 % BED nižja od 26,25 % BED in torej ne presega 75 % veljavne zgornje meje regionalne pomoči, ki znaša 35 %.
The conditions for the application of the cohesion bonus are therefore met, provided the co-financing by the Structural Funds as applied for by Germany is approved by the Commission.
Če bi tako Komisija odobrila sofinanciranje strukturnih skladov, za katero je zaprosila Nemčija, so izpolnjeni pogoji za uporabo kohezijskega bonusa.
Since the co-financing decision is not yet taken, the German authorities committed to apply the cohesion bonus based aid intensity only if a corresponding Commission decision approving the Community co-financing is adopted.
Ker odločitev o sofinanciranju še ni bila sprejeta, so se nemški organi zavezali, da bodo uporabili intenzivnost pomoči, utemeljeno na kohezijskem bonusu, samo, če bo Komisija sprejela ustrezno odločitev, s katero se odobri sofinanciranje Skupnosti.
The Commission understands from the updated information submitted on 16 and 24 April 2009 that Germany intends to grant — under the cohesion bonus scenario — for the project with really incurred eligible expenditure of EUR 114882310 (discounted value), an aid intensity of 23,8224 % GGE, corresponding to an aid amount of EUR 31105765 in nominal value (EUR 27367723 in discounted value).
Komisija na podlagi posodobljenih podatkov, predloženih 16. in 24. aprila 2009, sklepa, da namerava Nemčija za projekt z nastalimi upravičenimi izdatki v višini 114882310 EUR (diskontirana vrednost) dodeliti – po možnosti, ki vključuje kohezijski bonus – intenzivnost pomoči v višini 23,8224 % BED, kar ustreza znesku pomoči v višini 31105765 EUR v nominalni vrednosti (27367723 EUR v diskontirani åvrednosti).
This aid intensity is below the initially notified aid intensity under the cohesion bonus scenario of 23,83 % GGE and below the maximum approvable aid intensity of 25,83 % GGE (calculated with reference to the initially submitted estimated eligible expenditure of EUR 135,94 million in discounted value).
Ta intenzivnost pomoči je manjša od prvotno priglašene intenzivnosti pomoči po možnosti, ki vključuje kohezijski bonus, v višini 23,83 % BED in od največje intenzivnosti pomoči, ki jo je mogoče odobriti, v višini 25,83 % BED (izračunano s sklicevanjem na prvotno predložene ocene upravičenih izdatkov v višini 135,94 milijona EUR v diskontirani vrednosti).
The envisaged aid intensity of 23,8224 % is thus in conformity with the applicable scaling down rules, as laid down in points 21 to 23 of the MSF 2002, and neither the envisaged aid amount nor the envisaged aid intensity exceed the maximum aid amount and maximum aid intensity the undertaking could expect when works on the project where started.
Predvidena intenzivnost pomoči v višini 23,8224 % je tako v skladu z veljavnimi predpisi o zmanjšanju, kot so določeni v točkah od 21 do 23 Večsektorskega okvira 2002, in niti predvideni najvišji znesek pomoči (25802567 EUR v diskontirani vrednosti) niti predvidena intenzivnost pomoči ne presegata najvišjega zneska pomoči in največje intenzivnosti pomoči, ki bi ju lahko pričakovalo podjetje, ko so se začela dela pri projektu.
The German authorities confirmed that in case no co-financing from ERDF creating the conditions to apply the cohesion bonus will take place, the initially notified basic aid intensity of 22,46 % GGE will not be exceeded.
Nemški organi so potrdili, da v primeru brez sofinanciranja iz ESRR, ki bi omogočilo vložitev zahtevka za kohezijski bonus, ne bo presežena prvotno priglašena intenzivnost pomoči v višini 22,46 % BED.
This aid intensity, applied to the really incurred eligible expenditure of EUR 114882310 (discounted value), leads to a maximum aid amount of EUR 25802567 (in discounted value).
Ta intenzivnost pomoči, ki se uporabi za dejansko nastale upravičene izdatke v višini 114882310 EUR (diskontirana vrednost), privede do najvišjega zneska pomoči v višini 25802567 EUR (v diskontirani vrednosti).
The German authorities committed not to exceed this aid amount.
Nemški organi so se zavezali, da ne bodo presegli tega zneska pomoči.
The aid intensity of 22,46 % under this non-cohesion-bonus scenario represents the initially notified aid intensity and corresponds to the maximum approvable regional aid ceiling calculated with reference to the initially submitted estimated eligible expenditure of EUR 135.94 million in discounted value.
Intenzivnost pomoči v višini 22,46 % (brez kohezijskega bonusa) je prvotno priglašena intenzivnost pomoči in ustreza zgornji meji regionalne pomoči, ki jo je mogoče odobriti, izračunani s sklicevanjem na prvotno predložene ocene upravičenih izdatkov v višini 135,94 milijona EUR v diskontirani vrednosti.
The envisaged aid intensity of 22,46 % is thus in conformity with the applicable scaling down rules, as laid down in points 21 to 23 of the MSF 2002, and neither the envisaged maximum aid amount of EUR 25802567 (in discounted value) nor the envisaged aid intensity exceed the maximum aid amount and maximum aid intensity the undertaking could expect when works on the project where started.
Predvidena intenzivnost pomoči v višini 22,46 % je tako v skladu z veljavnimi predpisi o zmanjšanju, kot so določeni v točkah od 21 do 23 Večsektorskega okvira 2002, in niti predvideni najvišji znesek pomoči v višini 25802567 EUR (v diskontirani vrednosti) niti predvidena intenzivnost pomoči ne presegata najvišjega zneska pomoči in največje intenzivnosti pomoči, ki bi ju lahko pričakovalo podjetje, ko so se začela dela pri projektu.
In view of the above, the Commission concludes that the aid measure is in line with points 21 and 25 of the MSF 2002.
Komisija glede na vse navedeno ugotavlja, da je ukrep pomoči v skladu s točkama 21 in 25 Večsektorskega okvira 2002.
Compatibility with the rules under point 24 of the MSF 2002
Skladnost s pravili iz točke 24 Večsektorskega okvira 2002
The Commission’s decision to allow regional aid to large investment projects falling under point 24 of the MSF 2002 depends on the market share of the beneficiary before and after the investment and on the capacity created by the investment or the performance of the market.
Odločitev Komisije, da omogoči regionalno pomoč za velike naložbene projekte, ki spadajo v točko 24 Večsektorskega okvira 2002, je odvisna od tržnega deleža upravičenca pred naložbo in po njej ter od zmogljivosti, ustvarjene z naložbo, ali zmogljivosti trga.
To carry out the relevant tests under point 24(a) and (b) of the MSF 2002, the Commission has first to identify the product(s) concerned by the investment, and to define the relevant product and geographic markets.
Komisija mora za opravljanje ustreznih preskusov iz točke 24(a) in (b) Večsektorskega okvira 2002 najprej opredeliti izdelek(-e), ki ga (jih) zadeva naložba, ter upoštevni proizvodni trg in upoštevne geografske trge.
Product concerned by the investment project
Izdelek, ki ga zadeva naložbeni projekt
The product envisaged by the investment project is a solar module for use in solar module systems.
Izdelek, predviden v naložbenem projektu, je solarni modul za uporabo v sistemih solarnih modulov.
The notification indicates that the solar modules that Sovello will produce fall under the following product codes: NACE Rev 1.1 32.10.0, Prodcom 32.10.52.37 and CN code (2005 version) 85414090.
V priglasitvi je navedeno, da se solarni moduli, ki jih bo proizvajal Sovello, uvrščajo v naslednje tarifne oznake: NACE Rev 1.1 32.10.0, Prodcom 32.10.52.37 in oznako KN (različica iz leta 2005) 85414090.
The solar modules can be described as basically a set of solar cells connected together in order to convert sunlight into electrical energy.
Solarne module je mogoče opisati kot niz sončnih celic, ki so povezane za pretvarjanje sončne svetlobe v električno energijo.
The solar modules are produced on the basis of the String-Ribbon technology.
Solarni moduli se proizvajajo na podlagi tehnologije string-ribbon.
The manufacturing of solar modules by Sovello comprises an integrated process of three stages.
Proizvodnja solarnih modulov v podjetju Sovello je sestavljena iz postopka, v katerem se povezujejo tri stopnje.
From a silicon melt, thin slices of specific silicon solar wafers are made which are then processed into solar cells, which are connected and assembled into a solar module (panel).
Iz silicijeve raztopine se izdelajo tanke rezine posebnih silicijevih sončnih rezin, iz teh se izdelajo sončne celice, ki se nato povežejo in sestavijo v solarni modul (ploščo).
The German authorities confirm that no other products than silicon based solar cells, solar wafers and modules can be produced at the aided facilities without significant costs.
Nemški organi potrjujejo, da v objektih, ki so prejeli pomoč, ne bi bilo mogoče izdelovati nobenih drugih izdelkov razen silicijevih sončnih celic, sončnih rezin in solarnih modulov, vsaka sprememba pa bi prinesla precejšnje stroške.
In this context, it has to be reminded that, following point 52 of the MSF 2002, where the project concerns an intermediate product and a significant part of the output is not sold on the market, the product concerned will be deemed to include the downstream products.
V tem smislu je treba opozoriti, da se v skladu s točko 52 Večsektorskega okvira 2002 pri projektu, ki zadeva neposredni izdelek in pri katerem se pomemben del proizvodnje ne prodaja na trgu, šteje, da zadevni izdelek vključuje tudi naslednje izdelke v proizvodni verigi.
Since the German authorities indicate that Sovello is not planning to sell any intermediate products (like solar wafers and solar cells) deriving from their production of solar modules and that all such intermediate products are planned to be used for the own production of Sovello in the integrated process to manufacture solar modules, the Commission will not consider solar wafers and solar cells as separate products concerned.
Ker nemški organi navajajo, da Sovello ne namerava prodajati vmesnih izdelkov (kot so sončne rezine in celice), ki nastajajo med proizvodnjo solarnih modulov, in ker so vsi taki vmesni izdelki predvideni za lastno proizvodnjo podjetja Sovello z integriranim postopkom proizvodnje solarnih modulov, Komisija sončnih rezin in celic ne bo štela za posebne zadevne izdelke.
Following the above, the Commission will regard for its further compatibility assessment of this project under the MSF 2002, solar modules as the product concerned by the investment project.
Komisija bo glede na vse zgoraj navedeno za nadaljnjo oceno združljivosti tega projekta z Večsektorskim okvirom 2002 za izdelek, ki ga zadeva naložbeni projekt, štela solarne module.
Relevant product market
Upoštevni proizvodni trg
The definition of the relevant product market requires the examination of what other products could be considered as substitutes to the product envisaged by the investment project within the meaning of point 52 of the MSF 2002.
V opredelitvi upoštevnega proizvodnega trga se zahteva proučitev, kateri drugi izdelki bi se lahko šteli za nadomestke izdelka, predvidenega v naložbenem projektu, v smislu točke 52 Večsektorskega okvira 2002.
There are different technologies used in the market to produce solar modules.
Na trgu se za proizvodnjo solarnih modulov uporabljajo različne tehnologije.
According to the Solar generation study of EPIA and Greenpeace [40], 90 % of the cell technology in 2005 was silicon based.
Kot kaže raziskava, imenovana Solar generation, ki sta jo opravila EPIA in Greenpeace [40], je v letu 200590 % tehnologije celic temeljilo na siliciju.
This is confirmed by information on the internet.
To potrjujejo tudi informacije na spletu.
Sovello is making use of the String-Ribbon technology that enables to produce solar modules based on solar cells manufactured with less silicon.
Sovello uporablja tehnologijo string-ribbon, ki omogoča proizvodnjo solarnih modulov iz sončnih celic, za proizvodnjo katerih je potrebnega manj silicija.
Currently there are different technologies/semiconductor materials under investigation or in mass production, such as amorphous silicon, poly-crystalline silicon, micro-crystalline silicon, cadmium telluride, copper indium selenide/sulfide.
Trenutno obstajajo različne tehnologije/materiali za polprevodnike, ki se preskušajo ali množično proizvajajo, kot so amorfni silicij, polikristalinični silicij, mikrokristalinični silicij, kadmijev telurid, bakreni indijev selenid/sulfid.
The thin film photovoltaic technology is used by First Solar [41] and the ‘crystalline silicon on glass’ (CSG) technology [42] is used by CSG Solar.
Fotovoltaično tehnologijo s tankim premazom uporablja First Solar [41], tehnologijo „kristalinični silicij na steklu“ (CSG) [42] pa CSG Solar.
The thin-film technology is less efficient (per m2 but not per kg of silicon used) but also less expensive; it is more used in rural zones due to lower prices per m2.
Tehnologija s tankim premazom je manj učinkovita (na m2, ne pa na kg uporabljenega silicija), vendar je tudi cenejša; zaradi nižje cene na m2 se bolj uporablja na podeželskih območjih.
The mono- and poly-crystalline technology are more expensive, but more efficient per m2, so more adapted to be used in urban zones.
Mono- in polikristalinična tehnologija je dražja, vendar učinkovitejša na m2, tako da je bolje prilagojena za uporabo na mestnih območjih.
Thus, from a supply side point of view, one could make a distinction between both technologies.
Tako je s stališča dobave mogoče razlikovati med obema tehnologijama.
However, in previous State aid decisions [43], the Commission has defined the overall solar module market as the relevant market, which is also proposed by the solar modules producing companies.
Vendar pa je Komisija v predhodnih odločitvah o državni pomoči [43] kot upoštevni trg opredelila celoten trg solarnih modulov, kar predlagajo tudi gospodarske družbe, ki proizvajajo solarne module.
Moreover, independent statistics which make a distinction in technologies are not available.
Poleg tega ni na voljo neodvisnih statističnih podatkov, ki bi razlikovali med tehnologijama.
There seems to be substitutability from the demand side: all technologies have finally the same objective, which is to convert sunlight into electrical energy.
Na strani povpraševanja očitno obstaja nadomestljivost: končni cilj vseh tehnologij je isti, to je pretvarjanje sončne svetlobe v električno energijo.
The Commission has no reason to consider that the solar modules made from different technologies are belonging to different product markets.
Komisija tako nima nobenega razloga za mnenje, da solarni moduli, izdelani z drugačnimi tehnologijami, spadajo na različne proizvodne trge.
Indeed, the Commission has no indication that prices differ considerably between solar modules made through different technologies, if differences in energy performance are taken into account.
Komisija pravzaprav ni odkrila nič takega, kar bi kazalo, da se cene solarnih modulov, izdelanih z različnimi tehnologijami, veliko razlikujejo, če se upoštevajo razlike v energetski učinkovitosti.
Moreover, they seem perfectly substitutable for one another in solar energy systems [44].
Ne samo to, so tudi popolnoma medsebojno zamenljivi v sistemih sončne energije [44].
Therefore, the market does not seem to be narrower than the general market where all solar modules are traded.
Zato trg ni ožji od splošnega trga, na katerem se trguje z vsemi solarnimi moduli.
Furthermore, solar modules do not seem to be substitutable with another product.
Poleg tega solarni moduli očitno niso zamenljivi z nobenim drugim izdelkom.
They are the main element of solar energy systems and cannot be replaced in these systems by other products.
So poglavitni element sončnih energetskih sistemov, v teh sistemih pa jih ni mogoče nadomestiti z drugimi izdelki.
Therefore no indication exists that the market could be broader than the solar modules market.
Zato nič ne kaže, da bi bil upoštevni trg lahko širši od trga solarnih modulov.
This description of the relevant product market is in line with merger decisions in the same sector [45].
Ta opis upoštevnega proizvodnega trga je v skladu z odločbami o združitvah v istem sektorju [45].
Based on the elements mentioned above, the Commission will consider for the purpose of this State aid decision that the market for solar modules is the relevant product market.
Komisija bo na podlagi zgoraj navedenih argumentov za namene te odločbe o državni pomoči štela, da je upoštevni proizvodni trg solarnih modulov.
The Commission notes that Sovello claims that the main markets for the Sovello products in the short and middle term are Germany and other European countries.
Komisija navaja trditev podjetja Sovello, da so njegovi poglavitni kratko- in srednjeročni trgi Nemčija in druge evropske države.
However, the fact that a company is predominantly active in Germany is not as such determining for defining the relevant geographic market for solar modules.
Vendar dejstvo, da je neko podjetje dejavno predvsem v Nemčiji, samo po sebi ni odločilno za opredelitev upoštevnega geografskega trga za solarne module.
The German authorities consider that the relevant geographic market for solar cells is worldwide.
Nemški organi menijo, da upoštevni geografski trg za sončne celice obsega ves svet.
They put forward that solar modules are traded all over the world by European and non-European producers, that there are no barriers to trade, that transport costs are relatively low compared to the production costs, and that price levels are homogeneous.
Navajajo, da evropski in neevropski proizvajalci trgujejo s solarnimi moduli po vsem svetu, da za trgovino ni ovir, da so stroški prevoza relativno nizki v primerjavi s stroški proizvodnje in da so ravni cen enotne.
They also point out that technical requirements are the same worldwide.
Poudarjajo tudi, da so tehnične zahteve po vsem svetu enake.
The biggest producers and consumers of photovoltaic technology are Japan, Europe and USA.
Največje proizvajalke in uporabnice fotovoltaične tehnologije so Japonska, Evropa in ZDA.
The Commission agrees that the solar modules market is worldwide because the producers who are manufacturing and selling solar modules are active on a worldwide market.
Komisija se strinja, da trg solarnih modulov obsega ves svet, saj proizvajalci, ki proizvajajo in prodajajo solarne module, delujejo na svetovnem trgu.
It does indeed follow from different independent [46] studies [47] in the photovoltaic sector that solar modules are currently mainly produced in Japan and Germany, closely followed by the USA and China.
Iz različnih neodvisnih [46] študij [47] v fotovoltaičnem sektorju je razvidno, da se solarni moduli trenutno večinoma proizvajajo na Japonskem in v Nemčiji, tesno pa jima sledijo ZDA in Kitajska.
Moreover, large quantities of solar modules produced in Japan are imported on the European market (of which Germany takes the largest share).
Poleg tega se veliko solarnih modulov, izdelanih na Japonskem, uvozi na evropski trg (največji delež uvoza ima delež Nemčija).
In addition, transport costs seem relatively low compared to the production costs.
Tudi stroški prevoza so v primerjavi s stroški proizvodnje relativno nizki.
Moreover, these studies give no indication of barriers to trade.
V teh študijah tudi ni zaslediti navedb o ovirah za trgovino.
On the contrary, they point out in rather explicit terms that the market for solar modules is worldwide as solar modules are traded on a worldwide level.
Ravno nasprotno, precej izrecno je poudarjeno, da trg solarnih modulov obsega ves svet, saj se s solarnimi moduli trguje na svetovni ravni.
Besides, the studies do not even provide figures for the specific market of solar modules at EEA-level, which is also an indication that the market is worldwide.
Poleg tega študije sploh ne navajajo podatkov za posamezen trg solarnih modulov na ravni EGP, kar je še en kazalnik, da trg obsega ves svet.