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Practical Information

Contracts-for-Difference (CfD) and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)

Florence - Sep 16-18, 2026

This webpage has been designed to provide you with all the practical and logistical information you may need to prepare for your participation.

Please note that any updates will be published on this webpage, which should be considered your official reference for course logistics.

Here you will find guidance on:

We encourage you to review this information carefully to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

General introduction and key steps

Travel and accommodation arrangements are the responsibility of each participant. Reimbursement will be processed after the training course, in accordance with the reimbursement guidelines.

To help things run efficiently, please make sure you:

  1. Register for the training course by the deadline
  2. Arrange your travel and accommodation in line with the reimbursement guidelines set out in the related section
  3. Submit your reimbursement claim after the training course, within one month, using the personal reimbursement link that will be sent to you by email after the training course. Please keep all receipts including boarding passes in PDF.
All information correct at the time of publishing and we endeavour to update the information provided on a regular basis.
Page last updated on Jun 24, 2026

Getting to Florence and the training venue

The training course will take place in Florence at the European University Institute premises

Address of the venue
European University Institute

Villa Schifanoia
Via Boccaccio 121
50133 Florence

Conference room
Sala Europa

Accessibility

At the EUI and the Robert Schuman Centre, we are dedicated to removing barriers and providing equal opportunities for everyone. Please contact the logistics organiser of the event you are attending to indicate your accessibility needs, if any.

Getting to the Venue

A shuttle bus service will be provided for you each morning of the training course. The shuttle will depart from a single, fixed pick‑up point located at Piazza della Libertá, Florence, Italy.

See the pick‑up point on the map

The closest tram stop is Libertà Parterre

If you wish to take advantage of this service, you are strongly encouraged to book your accommodation close to the pick‑up location. At the end of each training day, you will be transferred back to the same drop‑off point.

Public transportation – getting to the venue

  • To Villa Schifanoia: take the tramway T2 in the direction of San Marco and disembark at the Libertà Parterre stop. Walk to the nearby bus stop Libertà Porta San Gallo, board bus No. 7 and get off stop No. 7 Di San Domenico Istituto Europeo (map). From there, walk down about 400 meters (map).

You can call a local taxi service directly:

  • +39 055 4242
  • +39 055 4390

Public transportation – getting to Florence

  1. Florence Peretola Airport (8 km from the city centre): information for travel to & from the airport can be found here;
  2. Pisa International Airport, or Galileo Galilei Airport (85 km from Florence): information for travel to & from the airport can be found here;
  3. Guglielmo Marconi Bologna International Airport (105 km from the centre): information for travel to & from the airport can be found here.

You can reach Florence by train using either Trenitalia or Italo. Florence central station is Santa Maria Novella.

Hotel suggestions

The European University Institute is located in Fiesole on the hills overlooking Florence.

To facilitate access, you could use the shuttle bus provided, as detailed in the Venue section, or if you prefer to use public transportation, we recommend choosing accommodation located along the route of bus number 7, which provides access to the venue.

For Hotel reimbursement conditions, please refer to the section: Reimbursement

Reimbursement

Travel expenses are reimbursed in accordance with the applicable ceilings – €178 per night for accommodation and €400 in total for travel – and exclusively on the basis of the most appropriate and cost‑effective means of transport between your place of residence and Florence. Travel must be arranged with departure no earlier than the day before the start of the training course and return no later than the day after the end of the course.

Travel outside the official dates of the training course is allowed only on an exceptional basis and must be approved in advance. If you plan to travel outside the authorised period, you are required to inform us beforehand. In such cases, the cost of air or train travel will be reviewed against a reference fare for the official course dates, based on a quotation provided by our internal travel agency. Reimbursement will be calculated exclusively on the basis of this reference fare, regardless of the actual travel cost incurred.

Reimbursement requests must be submitted through the EUI online platform no later than one month after the end of the training course.

After the training course, you will receive an automated email containing a link to access the platform and submit your reimbursement request. In line with the project requirements, the reimbursement link will be shared only with participants who have correctly signed the attendance list for each residential day of the course, as requested by the organisers.
All supporting documents – including boarding passes, tickets, invoices, and receipts – must be uploaded in PDF format.

N.B. Please ensure that any questions or uncertainties are addressed before the training, to prevent delays or issues with reimbursement.

Ceiling 178 € / night

A maximum of 4 nights of accommodation are eligible for reimbursement, corresponding exclusively to stays from 15 September (check in) to 19 September 2026 (check out).

The maximum eligible rate is EUR 178 per night for a single‑occupancy hotel room and includes the city (tourist) tax. Hotel room invoice must be under the participant’s name.

What documentation is required for the reimbursement of accommodation expenses?

A final hotel invoice is required, which must clearly indicate the check in and check out dates as well as the applicable single occupancy room rate. Please note that booking confirmations are not accepted as valid supporting documents for reimbursement.

Not covered: Extra nights in the hotel, differences between single and double, all extra expenses. Please note that accommodation costs related to a no show, late arrival, or early departure are not eligible for reimbursement. This includes unused nights and any no show penalties, which cannot be reimbursed.

Overall ceiling for travel expenses: 400 €

Flight

Flight bookings must be made in economy class or equivalent, using the shortest and most cost effective route, and at the lowest available fare, with departure no earlier than the day before the start of the training course and return no later than the day after the end of the course. Reimbursement is capped at a maximum of EUR 400.
If you choose to fly to or from alternative airports other than Florence (e.g. Bologna or Pisa), please note that the cost of the train ticket to reach the venue must be included within the EUR 400 ceiling.

What documentation is mandatory for the reimbursement of a flight expense?
1. Boarding passes for all flight legs (outbound and return)
Please note that boarding passes stored in mobile wallets may not always be downloadable in PDF format. In such cases, you may submit a clear screenshot converted into a PDF.

2. Flight ticket and proof of payment
For the reimbursement of flight travel, a separate invoice is not required provided that the ticket and proof of payment clearly indicate all relevant information, including the passenger’s name, travel dates, route, and cost.

An invoice is required only if the ticket does not show the amount paid, or if the travel was booked through a travel agency, in which case the travel agency invoice must be submitted.

Train

Train travel (including sleeping compartments) must be booked using the shortest and most cost effective route, with departure no earlier than the day before the start of the training course and return no later than the day after the end of the course.

What documentation is required for the reimbursement of a train expense?
1.Train ticket and proof of payment
For the reimbursement of train travel, a separate invoice is not mandatory provided that the ticket and proof of payment clearly indicate all relevant information, including the passenger’s name, travel dates, route, and cost.
An invoice is mandatory only if the ticket does not indicate the amount paid, or if the travel was booked through a travel agency, in which case the travel agency invoice must be submitted.

Car

While the use of public transportation is strongly recommended, travel by private car may be considered only in exceptional cases. If you intend to travel by car, you must contact us in advance, as prior authorisation is required for any reimbursement.

Please note that travel by private car is not recommended, and the organisers do not assume any responsibility or liability for insurance coverage, accidents, damages, or any other incidents arising from car travel.

Please note that only travel expenses (flight and/or train) and accommodation costs are eligible for reimbursement, as outlined above.

All other expenses cannot be reimbursed, including, but not limited to:

  • Extra nights or additional hotel charges
  • Car rental expenses
  • Meals not included in the training programme
  • Taxi fares
  • Local transportation costs
  • Airport parking expenses
  • Breakfast at the hotel if it is billed separately

Cancellation policy

Please note that, in the case of cancellation of participation due to any circumstances, the organisers are unable to assume responsibility for any associated costs or reimbursements.

Participants are kindly requested to make the necessary provisions and arrangements with their respective institutions in advance.

Replacement of participants may be permitted upon prior notification and approval by the organisers. However, any costs incurred by the cancelled participant will not be covered or reimbursed, as outlined above.

Moving around Florence

Florence is a compact city that is easy to explore on foot, as most of the sights are within walking distance in the city center. Here below are two possible itineraries in and around the city, as well as our teams tips to enjoy Florence to the fullest.

 

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