February 17, 2025 10:40 GMT
POWER: NVE Launches New Guide to Streamline Approval for Solar Projects
POWER
Norway’s NVE has introduced a new guide to streamline the approval process for energy facilities, reducing lead times for grid and solar power projects, it said.
- Key elements include clearer instructions for solar power plants, with plans to expand to wind and other energy technologies.
- The guide also provides a framework for changing applications, allowing developers to adjust plans during construction to minimise environmental impact.
- Additionally, NVE has simplified final reporting requirements, shifting from detailed reports to confirming the establishment of internal control systems for energy plants.
- Norway is targeting 8 TWh/yr of solar by 2030, up from around 0.5 TWh/yr at the moment.
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