Streamlining planning and permitting to accelerate wind and solar deployment - Solution Toolkit for National / Regional governments & Policymakers

Year Published

2023

Contributing Organizations

Energy Transitions Commission (ETC)

Type of Resource

Tool

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Technical Assistance & Project Preparation

Topic 2

Energy Generation

Topic 3

Templates & Checklists

Target Audience

Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This toolkit provides guidance for national and regional governments on overcoming planning and permitting barriers to clean electrification. It maps practical actions to speed renewable deployment while maintaining environmental and social standards.

Why This Matters

Governments can accelerate renewable energy buildout and investor confidence by reforming permitting systems.

Key Insights

Calls for clear strategic visions with binding targets, priority status for renewables, and sufficient land allocation
Recommends streamlining legal processes, setting permitting targets, creating one-stop-shops, and staffing permitting departments
Suggests flexible permitting models, digitalization, stronger environmental data banks, and mapping tools to aid deployment
Highlights the need to balance renewable growth with biodiversity protection and local community benefits

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Toolkit: Streamlining planning and permitting to accelerate wind and solar deployment

Infographic: Plausible time savings in offshore wind planning and permitting

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