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German wind power: solutions for permitting delays
Delays to wind projects, such as hurdles in the permitting process and objections from local communities, must be solved for the German government to succeed in decarbonising the power sector by 2035. Insurance has a role to play.
Data insight: The permitting problem for EU wind farms
The EU has four times more wind capacity in permitting than under construction, reveals exclusive analysis of GlobalData data.
Could too much permitting reform hurt EU renewables?
EU renewables permitting reform is drastically needed to meet climate targets – but if it is not effectively designed, it could create new delays.
Empowering developers: addressing the permitting bottleneck outside government channels
The permitting bottleneck has decelerated the momentum of offshore wind. With most solutions revolving around government intervention, Jackie Park explores alternative measures developers can enact themselves to minimise risks.
Gamesa to begin permitting process to install offshore prototype in Spain
Gamesa announced plans to begin the permitting process to install its first offshore prototype, G128-5.0 MW (50 Hz), at Arinaga...
China coal plant permits see the largest expansion since 2015
Permitting of new coal power plants accelerated dramatically in China in 2022, according to new analysis. However, that does not necessarily mean that increased emissions will follow.
Nexif Ratch Energy secures permit for 500MW nearshore wind project
The company can now to start preparatory offshore work, including geotechnical, geophysical, wind, and metocean studies.
Finavera Wind Energy wins environmental permit for Canadian wind farm
Finavera Wind Energy has received an environmental assessment certificate (EAC) for its 49.6MW Tumbler Ridge Wind Energy Project to be...
Chile permits Mainstream to set up 182MW Aurora wind farm
Global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power has gained an environmental consent to build and operate the 182MW Aurora...
Data insight: 11.4GW more EU wind capacity stuck in permitting than a year ago
Data from Energy Monitor’s parent company GlobalData finds there is 11.4GW more EU wind capacity in permitting in April 2023 than there was in April 2022.
Climate Vault Introduces New Solution for Carbon Reductions and Innovating CDR Technologies
Concept: US non-profit environmental services startup Climate Vault has Introduced a new solution for carbon reduction using government-regulated markets. The...
Weekly data: Britain is building four times more solar and wind than Germany
Just 2GW of solar and wind is currently under construction in Germany, compared with more than 8GW each in Spain and the UK.
Top five hydro power plants in development in the Philippines
Hydro capacity accounted for 16.7% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro...
Top five onshore wind power plants in development in Denmark
Onshore wind capacity accounted for 9.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded...
US approves three solar projects in Nevada under Western Solar Plan
US Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell has announced the approval of three solar energy projects in Clark County, Nevada,...
Top five hydro power plants in development in Mozambique
Hydro capacity accounted for 16.7% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro...
Renewable energy projects can restore nature - Eurelectric
The European Commission should consider a ‘gold standard’ – and accelerated permitting – for renewables projects that combat the biodiversity crisis, says trade association Eurelectric.
Accelerating the energy transition by reducing local opposition to renewable energy projects
Steps are being taken across Europe to significantly reduce permit-granting timelines in an effort to accelerate the energy transition. But will it mitigate local opposition?
Top five solar PV plants in development in Israel
Solar PV capacity accounted for 11.0% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded...
Top five onshore wind power plants in development in Brazil
Onshore wind capacity accounted for 9.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded...