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As in this case, the notified measures will enable the development of a large level of capacity which might otherwise have been the object of private investment by other market operators using alternative technologies, from either the UK or from other Member States, the notified measures can affect trade between Member States and distort competition.
ZDRUŽLJIVOST Z OBSTOJEČO UREDITVIJO TRGA
The Commission considers that the aid measures could potentially distort investment decisions and displace alternative investments.
Komisija je proučila vprašanje, ali so ukrepi združljivi z obstoječimi predpisi o notranjem trgu.
As EDF is already active on the United Kingdom generation market, the aid has the potential to distort downstream market functioning.
Nekatere zainteresirane strani so zlasti izrazile zaskrbljenost, da bi pomoč lahko kršila člen 8 direktive o električni energiji.
The aid could also lead to potential reductions in wholesale market liquidity.
Nekateri sodelujoči so izrazili tudi pomisleke glede združljivosti ukrepov s pravili EU o javnem naročanju [42].
GENERAL CONCLUSION ON THE EXISTENCE OF AID
Komisija meni, da sta obe vprašanji do določene mere povezani.
The Commission therefore concludes that the CfD, the Secretary of State Agreement and the Credit Guarantee as different measures pertaining to one State intervention, involve State aid within the meaning of Art 107(1) TFEU.
Zlasti pravila o javnem naročanju, zajeta v Direktivi 2004/17/ES in Direktivi 2004/18/ES, se ne uporabljajo za zadevni ukrep, saj ne vključuje nobenega naročila blaga, gradenj ali storitev.
ASSESSMENT OF THE MEASURE UNDER ARTICLE 106(2) TFEU
Direktivi 2004/17/ES in 2004/18/ES se uporabljata za pridobitev gradenj, blaga ali storitev s pogodbo o izvedbi javnega naročila s strani enega ali več javnih naročnikov ali naročnikov od gospodarskih subjektov, ki jih ti javni naročniki izberejo, ne glede na to, ali so gradnje, blago ali storitve predvidene za javni namen.
The Commission has explained how it would interpret Art 106(2) TFEU, when assessing a notified measure which involves State aid and the provision of a SGEI, in its Communication on the European Union framework for State aid in the form of public service compensation (‘the SGEI Framework’) [39].
To med drugim pomeni sklenitev pogodbe, ki določa vzajemno zavezujoče obveznosti, pri katerih je treba gradnje, blago ali storitve izvajati v skladu s posebnimi zahtevami, ki jih določi javni naročnik ali naročnik in so pravno izvršljive.
The Commission has concluded above in recital (315) that the notified measure does not entail the provision of a genuine SGEI which is an essential condition for an assessment of the measure under Article 106(2) TFEU.
Nasprotno se državni akti, kot so dovoljenja ali licence, pri katerih država članica ali njen javni organ določi pogoje za izvajanje gospodarske dejavnosti, tudi pogoj izvedbe določenih del, ter ki se običajno dodelijo na zahtevo gospodarskega subjekta in ne na pobudo javnega naročnika ali naročnika in pri katerih ima gospodarski subjekt možnost, da odstopi od izvedbe gradnje ali opravljanja storitev, ne štejejo za javno naročilo.
Therefore, the Commission does not consider it necessary to assess the rest of the requirements provided by the SGEI Framework for it to conclude that the notified measure cannot be found compatible with the internal market on the basis of the requirements of Article 106(2) TFEU.
Enako samo financiranje, zlasti prek nepovratnih sredstev, ki je pogosto povezano z obveznostjo vračila prejetih zneskov, če se ne porabijo za predvidene namene, ne spada na področje uporabe zgoraj navedenih direktiv.
ASSESSMENT OF THE MEASURE AID UNDER ARTICLE 107(3)(c) TFEU
Na podlagi razpoložljivih informacij ni mogoče sklepati, da se pogodba na razliko nanaša na pridobitev gradenj, storitev ali blaga in tako izpolnjuje pogoje za javna naročila ali koncesije.
As a preliminary remark, the Commission notes that measures involving operating aid are in principle incompatible under Article 107(3)(c) [40].
Prvič, pogodba na razliko ne določa nobenih posebnih zahtev glede zagotavljanja kakršnih koli storitev, blaga ali gradenj javnemu naročniku ali tretjim stranem.
However the notified measures, and in particular the CfD, is equivalent to investment aid, for the reasons explained below.
Te pogodbe vključujejo samo splošno zavezo podjetja NNBG za naložbo v jedrsko elektrarno HPC, njeno izgradnjo in obratovanje.
The aim of the measures, and in particular of the CfD, is to allow NNBG to commit to invest in the construction of the HPC plant.
Poleg tega, kot je pojasnjeno v uvodni izjavi 315, Komisija ugotavlja, da zagotovljene storitve ni mogoče obravnavati kot storitve splošnega gospodarskega pomena.
The CfD effectively provides a risk-hedging instrument in the form of price stabiliser, offering revenue stability and certainty for a long enough period of time so as to make it possible for NNBG to invest the vast amounts of funds necessary to build the HPC plant.
Drugič, pogodbe ne izpolnjujejo vzajemno zavezujočih obveznosti, ki bi bile lahko izvršljive pred sodiščem.
Indeed, the HPC plant incurs more substantial risks during the construction phase and less during the operating phase.
Nasprotno, pogodbe vsebujejo samo roke v zvezi s fazo gradnje jedrskih reaktorjev, ko za podjetje NNBG obstaja tveganje prekinitve pogodbe (glej uvodno izjavo 219).
The extensive duration of the operation of HPC calls for support measures taking this into account.
Tretjič, ni selektivnosti glede števila gospodarskih subjektov, ki lahko sklenejo pogodbo na razliko, ki ne izhaja iz omejenega števila razpoložljivih lokacij za gradnjo jedrskih elektrarn.
From the perspective of this particular type of project, the Commission considers that the aid measure is in fact equivalent to the provision of investment aid that takes into account the characteristics and risk profile of the project and, thus, minimises the necessary amount of aid and the additional measures essential to incentivise the investment.
Kot so poudarili organi Združenega kraljestva, je sistem še vedno odprt za vse morebitne zainteresirane strani.
From a financial modelling point of view, the Net Present Value of the SP payments can be thought of as the equivalent of a lump sum payment which allows NNBG to cover construction costs.
Komisija zato ugotavlja, da pogodba na razliko za jedrsko elektrarno HPC določa pogoje za izvajanje dejavnosti proizvodnje električne energije z uporabo jedrske tehnologije in je ni mogoče obravnavati kot javno naročilo ali dejavnost javnega naročanja.
The Commission therefore concludes that in this specific instance, due to the peculiarity of the project, the aid has the characteristic of investment aid and its compatibility will be assessed accordingly.
Četudi bi kdo trdil, da se člen 8 direktive o električni energiji uporablja za priglašeni ukrep, po mnenju Komisije ne gre za kršitev te direktive.
The specific competitive distortions caused by the aid will be assessed in Section 9.6.
Člen 8 direktive o električni energiji ne predpisuje uporabe razpisnega postopka ter določa, da se lahko na podlagi objavljenih meril uporabljajo enakovredni postopki v smislu preglednosti in nediskriminatornosti.
COMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING MARKET REGULATION
Združeno kraljestvo je pripravilo javni razpis za prijavo interesa za opredelitev primernih vlagateljev v jedrsko energijo.
The Commission has considered the issue of whether the measures are compatible with existing internal market regulations.
Zlasti je ministrstvo za energijo in podnebne spremembe decembra 2011 objavilo razpis za prijavo interesa za morebitne vlagatelje v projekte, ki imajo zahtevane značilnosti, kot je opisano v objavljenem dokumentu [43].
In particular, some interested parties have raised the concern that the aid may infringe on Article 8 of the Electricity Directive.
Operativni okvir za pogodbe na razliko in energetski zakon sta bila nato objavljena 29. novembra 2012 [44].
Some respondents also questioned that the measures comply with EU public procurement rules [41].
V operativnem okviru je bilo pojasnjeno, kako naj bi pogodba na razliko podprla naložbo v nizkoogljično proizvodnjo električne energije.
The Commission considers that the two issues are to some extent linked.
Vključeval je predloge, kako lahko razvijalci zaprosijo za pogodbo na razliko, pogoje, pod katerimi bodo te pogodbe izdane, in podporni institucionalni okvir.
In particular, the public procurement rules enshrined in Directive 2004/17/EC and Directive 2004/18/EC are not applicable to the measure at hand, as it does not involve any procurement of supply, works or services.
Edino podjetje za proizvodnjo jedrske energije, ki se je odzvalo na poziv z novim jedrskim projektom, ki je bil dovolj napreden, da ga je bilo mogoče šteti za upravičenega za začetek razprav, je bilo podjetje NNBG, ki je z dopisom z dne 22. marca 2012 predložilo svoja merila za upravičenost.
Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC apply to the acquisition, by means of a public contract, of works, supplies or services by one or more contracting authorities or entities from economic operators chosen by those contracting authorities or entities, whether or not the works, supplies or services are intended for a public purpose.
Projekt je bil v odgovoru ministrstva za energijo in podnebne spremembe z dne 22. maja 2012 potrjen kot upravičen.
This implies, amongst other aspects, the conclusion of a contract which provides for mutually binding obligations where the execution of the works, supplies or services are subject to specific requirements defined by the contracting authority or the contracting entity and which are legally enforceable.
Združeno kraljestvo je julija 2012 potrdilo, da je opravilo razgovore z novimi jedrskimi razvijalci razen s podjetjem NNBG [45].
By contrast, State acts such as authorisations or licences, whereby the MS or a public authority thereof establishes the conditions for the exercise of an economic activity, including a condition to carry out a given operation, granted, normally, on request of the economic operator and not on the initiative of the contracting authority or the contracting entity and where the economic operator remains free to withdraw from the provision of works or services, do not qualify as procurement.
Po notranji odobritvi s strani vlade Združenega kraljestva so se 15. februarja 2013 začela uradna pogajanja s podjetjem NNBG o možnih pogojih naložbene pogodbe.
Likewise, the mere financing, in particular through grants, of an activity, which is frequently linked to the obligation to reimburse the amounts received where they are not used for the purposes intended, does not fall under the scope of the aforementioned Directives.
Komisija ugotavlja, da je izbirni postopek, ki ga je Združeno kraljestvo uporabilo za opredelitev primernega izvajalca pogodbe na razliko za naložbo v novo jedrsko elektrarno, temeljil na jasnem, preglednem in nediskriminatornem okviru, ki se lahko šteje za enakovrednega razpisnemu postopku v smislu preglednosti in nediskriminatornosti.
On the basis of the available information it is not possible to conclude that the CfD concerns the acquisition of any works, services or supplies and thus qualify as public contracts or concessions.
Zato ni treba ugotoviti, ali bi bila zaradi morebitne kršitve predpisov o notranjem trgu pomoč nezdružljiva.
First, the CfD does not establish any specific requirements on the supply, to the contracting authority or to third parties, of any type of services, goods or works.
Komisija je v sklepu o začetku postopka izrazila dvom glede treh skupnih ciljev, ki jih je navedlo Združeno kraljestvo, tj. raznovrstnost, zanesljivost oskrbe in dekarbonizacija.
Those contracts only involve a general commitment, by NNBG, to invest in, build and operate the HPC plant.
V sklepu o začetku postopka je bilo ugotovljeno, da se zanesljivost oskrbe lahko šteje za skupen cilj, vendar ni bilo gotovo, ali bi ukrep pomoči v zadevnem primeru pomagal rešiti težavo, saj se zdi, da obstaja razhajanje med predvidenim zmanjšanjem povpraševanja in trenutkom, ko bi bila jedrska elektrarna HPC na voljo.
Furthermore, as explained in recital 315 above, the Commission finds that the service provided does not qualify as a service of general economic interest.
Prav tako Komisiji ni bilo jasno, ali bi lahko alternativne tehnologije zadovoljile potrebo po novi energetski zmogljivosti.
Secondly, the contracts do not cater for mutually binding obligations which could be enforceable before a Court.
Diverzifikacija se je štela za pomemben vidik zanesljivosti oskrbe, vendar ne za takšen, da bi jo bilo mogoče priznati kot ločen cilj splošnega interesa.
To the contrary, the contracts contains only deadlines relating to the construction phase of the nuclear reactors, at each of which NNBG runs the risk of seeing the contract terminated (see recital 219 above).
Vendar se je Komisija strinjala, da je ukrep skladen s Pogodbo Euratom.
Thirdly, there is no selectivity on the number of economic operators that can enter into a CfD other than those resulting from the limited number of sites available for the construction of nuclear power stations.
Kot je bilo ugotovljeno v preteklih sklepih Komisije [46], si Pogodba Euratom prizadeva za vzpostavitev „pogojev, potrebnih za razvoj močne jedrske industrije, ki bo zagotovila zajetne vire energije“.
As UK authorities have highlighted, the system remains open to all potential interested parties.
Ta cilj je ponovno poudarjen v členu 1 Pogodbe Euratom, ki določa, da „bo naloga Skupnosti prispevati k zvišanju življenjskega standarda v državah članicah […] z vzpostavitvijo pogojev, potrebnih za hitro ustanovitev in rast jedrskih dejavnosti“.
The Commission therefore concludes that the CfD for HPC establishes the conditions for the exercise of the activity of electricity generation through use of nuclear technology, and does not qualify as a public contract or a procurement activity.
Na tej podlagi ustanovi Pogodba Euratom Evropsko skupnost za jedrsko energijo Euratom, ki predvideva potrebne instrumente in dodelitev odgovornosti za dosego teh ciljev.
Even if one were to argue that Article 8 of the Electricity Directive applies to the notified measure, the Commission believes that there is no breach of it.
Komisija mora zagotoviti, da se uporabljajo določbe te pogodbe.
Article 8 of the Electricity Directive does not prescribe the use of a tendering procedure, establishing that equivalent procedures in terms of transparency and non-discrimination, and on the basis of published criteria, can be used.
Člen 2(c) Pogodbe Euratom določa, da države članice „olajšuje[jo] naložbe in zagotavlja[jo], zlasti s spodbujanjem podjetništva, postavitev osnovnih naprav, potrebnih za razvoj jedrske energije v Skupnosti“.
The UK has set out a public call for interest to identify suitable investors in nuclear energy.
Člen 40 iste pogodbe predvideva, da Skupnost objavlja usmeritvene programe za „spodbujanje naložb z navedbo proizvodnih ciljev“.
In particular, DECC published a call for expressions of interest for potential investors in projects meeting the required characteristics, as described in the published document, in December 2011 [42].
Na podlagi ocene Komisije ukrep prispeva k dolgoročni zanesljivosti oskrbe, zlasti na podlagi napovedi o zmogljivosti in vloge, ki jo bo imela oskrba z električno energijo iz jedrske elektrarne HPC, ko naj bi začela delovati.
The Operational Framework for CfDs and the Energy Bill were subsequently published on 29 November 2012 [43].
Komisija zato ugotavlja, da ukrepi pomoči, namenjeni spodbujanju jedrske energije, zasledujejo cilj skupnega interesa ter lahko hkrati prispevajo k ciljem diverzifikacije in zanesljivosti oskrbe.
The Operational Framework provided clarity on how the CfD is intended to support investment in low-carbon electricity generation.
Komisija je v sklepu o začetku postopka izrazila dvom v zvezi s stališčem, da na jedrsko energijo dejansko vpliva nedelovanje trga.
It set out proposals on how developers can apply for a CfD, the terms on which these contracts will be issued, and the supporting institutional framework.
Komisija je navedla zlasti obstoj drugih instrumentov, namenjenih dekarbonizaciji (kot je sistem za trgovanje z emisijami) in navidezne možnosti za uspeh jedrske energije na trgu.
The only nuclear generation company that responded to the invitation, and with a new nuclear project sufficiently advanced to be considered eligible to commence discussions, was NNBG, which by letter dated 22 March 2012 submitted its eligibility criteria.
Komisija je navedla tudi, da bi bilo morebitno nedelovanje trga lahko povezano z ovirami pri zvišanju ravni potrebnih sredstev zaradi ogromnih stroškov, ki so s tem povezani, kar naj bi se brez potrebe po drugih instrumentih ustrezno rešilo z zagotovitvijo kreditnega jamstva.
The project was confirmed as eligible in DECC's reply on 22 May 2012.
Komisija je vprašanje morebitnega nedelovanja trga ocenila s presojo dokazov, ki so jih predložili sodelujoči, in z izvedbo obsežne ekonomske analize [47].
The UK confirmed in July 2012 that it had held discussions with new nuclear developers other than NNBG [44].
Trditve Združenega kraljestva, da je preostalo nedelovanje trga pri emisijah ogljika prisotno dolgoročno, saj za ogljik ni dolgoročnih cenovnih signalov ter ni vzpostavljenega dovolj natančnega in stabilnega regulativnega okvira za dolgoročno zmanjševanje emisij ogljika, so utemeljene.
Following internal UK Government approval, formal negotiations began with NNBG on 15 February 2013 on the potential terms of an Investment Contract.
Ta trditev upravičuje neke vrste vladno posredovanje za spodbujanje nizkoogljične proizvodnje, kar vključuje jedrsko energijo.
The Commission concludes that the selection procedure used by the UK to identify a suitable CfD contractor for new nuclear investments was based on a clear, transparent and non-discriminatory framework, which can be considered equivalent to a tendering procedure in terms of transparency and non-discrimination.
Poleg tega se zdita utemeljeni tudi trditvi, da cena za zanesljivost oskrbe z električno energijo ni ustrezno oblikovana in da lahko zasebne naložbe na področju proizvodnje električne energije ostanejo pod družbeno optimalno stopnjo.
Therefore, it is not necessary to establish whether a potential violation of internal market regulations would make the aid incompatible.
Vendar ta morebitna načina nedelovanja trga očitno ne upravičujeta naložb le v proizvodnjo jedrske energije, ampak obsežnejše naložbe v nizkoogljično proizvodnjo oziroma v pravna sredstva za internalizacijo pozitivnih stranskih učinkov razpoložljivosti električne energije.
In the Opening Decision, the Commission questioned three of the common objectives put forward by the UK, i.e. diversification, security of supply, and decarbonisation.
Drugi način nedelovanja trga se rešuje zlasti z uvedbo zmogljivostnega mehanizma.
The Opening Decision recognised that security of supply qualifies as a common objective, but was unsure of whether in this particular case the aid measure would help solving the problem as there seems to be mismatch between the predicted shortfall in demand and the moment when HPC would be available.
Komisija je ukrep Združenega kraljestva o trgu proizvodnih zmogljivosti odobrila v svojem sklepu z dne 23. julija 2014 [48].
Also, it was unclear to the Commission whether alternative technologies might address the need of new energy capacity.
Prisotna sta dva načina nedelovanja trga, ki sta pomembnejša zlasti za jedrsko energijo.
Finally, diversification was considered an important aspect of security of supply, but not one which could be recognised as an objective of common interest on its own merit.
Prvič, pri naložbah v jedrsko energijo je zaradi visokih vnaprejšnjih stroškov kapitala, dolgotrajne gradnje in dolgotrajnega obratovanja, potrebnega za povračilo stroškov naložbe, prisotno veliko tveganje.
The Commission however accepted that the measure was in line with the Euratom Treaty.
Pomanjkanje finančnih instrumentov, ki temeljijo na trgu, in drugih vrst pogodb, s katerimi bi se zavarovalo pred takšnim velikim tveganjem, je nedelovanje trga, ki je značilno za nekaj tehnologij, med drugim tudi za jedrsko energijo.
As recognised in past Commission decisions [45], the Euratom Treaty aims at creating the ‘conditions necessary for the development of a powerful nuclear industry which will provide extensive energy sources’.
Instrumenti, ki so trenutno na voljo na trgu, ne določajo časovnih okvirov, ki bi bili daljši od 10 ali 15 let, niti v obliki dolgoročnih pogodb niti v obliki instrumentov za zavarovanje pred tveganjem.
This objective is further reiterated in Article 1 of the Euratom Treaty, which establishes that ‘it shall be the task of the Community to contribute to the raising of the standard of living in the Member States (…) by creating the conditions necessary for the speedy establishment and growth of nuclear industries’.
Življenjski cikel proizvodnje jedrske energije je v nasprotju z drugo energetsko infrastrukturo in z večino naložb v infrastrukturo na splošno zelo dolg in zapleten.
On this basis, the Euratom Treaty establishes the Euratom Community, foreseeing the necessary instruments and attribution of responsibilities to achieve these objectives.
Gradnja jedrske elektrarne običajno traja od osem do deset let, stroški nastanejo pred ustvarjanjem kakršnih koli prihodkov, tveganja pa nosi le vlagatelj.
The Commission must ensure that the provisions of this Treaty are applied.
Za 60-letno obdobje obratovanja je značilno ustvarjanje prihodkov, vendar ti temeljijo na negotovem gibanju veleprodajnih cen.
Article 2(c) of the Euratom Treaty provides that Member States shall ‘facilitate investment and ensure, particularly by encouraging ventures on the part of undertakings, the establishment of the basic installations necessary for the development of nuclear energy in the Community’.
Sledi obdobje razgradnje, ki lahko traja štirideset let, pri čemer je treba nameniti sredstva za zaprtje objekta.
Article 40 of the same Treaty envisages the Community publishing of illustrative programmes ‘to stimulate investment, indicating production targets’.
Odlaganje visokoradioaktivnih jedrskih odpadkov in njihova obdelava običajno potekata na kraju samem pred prenosom na odlagališče, kjer naj bi se odpadki hranili več tisoč let.
Based on the Commission assessment, the measure contributes to long-term security of supply, in particular based on capacity forecasts and the role which HPC's supply of electricity will play when it is expected to start operating.
Drugič, po končani naložbi, ko je vlagatelj v podrejenem pogajalskem položaju, obstaja tveganje (zlasti političnega) „zadrževanja“.
The Commission therefore finds that aid measures aimed at promoting nuclear energy pursue an objective of common interest and, at the same time, can deliver a contribution to the objectives of diversification and security of supply.
Zaradi sporne narave jedrske tehnologije lahko zaporedne vlade zavzamejo različna stališča glede njene zaželenosti, kar lahko prispeva k negotovosti zasebnih vlagateljev.
In its Opening Decision, the Commission questioned the view that nuclear energy necessarily suffers from a market failure.
Komisija ni prepričana, ali se to vprašanje lahko šteje za nedelovanje trga, vendar priznava, da lahko oteži naložbo v novo jedrsko elektrarno, zlasti zaradi dolgotrajne gradnje, obratovanja in razgradnje jedrskih elektrarn.
The Commission referred in particular to the existence of other instruments aimed at decarbonisation (such as the ETS), and to the apparent commercial viability of nuclear energy.
Ta vprašanja so prisotna le pri jedrski tehnologiji.
The Commission also mentioned that if a market failure were to exist, it might be related to barriers to raising the level of funds necessary due to the massive costs involved, which would seem to be adequately addressed by the provision of a Credit Guarantee without the need for other instruments.
Politično „zadrževanje“ je lahko načeloma prisotno pri vseh tehnologijah, vendar se lahko pričakuje, da je pri jedrskih projektih zaradi daljšega časovnega okvira in večjega obsega naložbe prisotno v večji meri.