On 2 July 2026, the European Commission adopted a Delegated Regulation updating the list of selected cross-border renewable energy projects under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2202. The revision adds three new projects—covering geothermal, onshore wind, and solar photovoltaic technologies—and removes one existing project that will not continue in its current cross-border configuration due to significant challenges and uncertainties. The updated list will enter into force on the twentieth day after publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, expected in late July 2026.
The new projects, designated 2026-1 (geothermal), 2026-2 (onshore wind), and 2026-3 (solar photovoltaic), were selected following a call for proposals published on 2 September 2025 and closed on 5 February 2026. The draft list was agreed by the Expert Group for renewable energy cross-border projects on 16 April 2026. The withdrawn project, whose identity is not specified in the document, was removed because its implementation faced significant challenges and uncertainties that prevented continuation in its current cross-border configuration.
This update affects Member States and participating third countries involved in the selected projects. For the three new projects, developers and host countries will benefit from EU support mechanisms for cross-border renewable energy cooperation, including streamlined permitting and potential access to EU funding. The removal of one project may impact its developers and associated stakeholders, who will need to reassess their plans. The regulation does not specify the names of developers or the exact locations of the projects.
The Delegated Regulation amends the annex of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2202, which establishes the initial list of cross-border renewable energy projects. The European Parliament and the Council have the right to object to the delegated act within a two-month scrutiny period, which may be extended by two months. If no objection is raised, the regulation will enter into force as scheduled.