10/10/2016 (Agence Europe) – On Monday 10 October, the European Commission approved the amendments to the Slovenian support scheme for renewable energy and high-efficiency cogeneration to make it more cost-effective and improve the integration of renewable electricity into the market. One of the most significant amendments to the scheme is the introduction of a tender process to select who will receive support under the scheme. Furthermore, the amended scheme introduces a market premium for operators above 500 kW. In line with the guidelines, operators of installations above this threshold will have to offer their electricity on the market and will receive their support in the form of a premium paid on top of the market price. Slovenia has also notified to the Commission plans to lower the financial burden on undertakings in certain energy-intensive sectors, which will benefit from a reduced levy. (EL)