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Anti-wind farm sentiment sees rate of planning permission approval plunge Wind Energy Ireland: An Bord Pleanála has refused permission for twice as many wind farms as it has approved so far this year, in a complete reversal of fortunes for the sector

Anti-wind farm sentiment sees rate of planning permission approval plunge Wind Energy Ireland: An Bord Pleanála has refused permission for twice as many wind farms as it has approved so far this year, in a complete reversal of fortunes for the sector https://lnkd.in/ehTx5ZKB

WIND FARM UPLIFT: The decision by the new Labour government to lift the ban on the development of onshore wind farms will be good for both operators and businesses wanting to generate their own renewable energy, says Hedley Planning.   The new government is set to lift the de-facto ban on onshore wind in England as part of an overhaul of the planning system, outlined by Chancellor Rachel Reeves last week. It comes after no large-scale onshore wind farms have been built in England in almost 10 years since a Conservative-led administration changed planning rules to make it all but impossible to secure consent.   Now, Joe Ridgeon of Hedley Planning believes the move unlocks the potential for businesses on industrial estates and rural areas to generate their own renewable energy.   Alongside the environmental, cost and technological benefits, businesses stand to cut their energy bills while tapping into renewable energy sources and reducing the drain on fossil fuels. It also reflects businesses that are sustainable and marks them out as ‘green’ operators, making them more attractive to their customers.   He wants developers to seek professional help over their plans as the Act requires developers to have regard to the advice of the local planning authority in complying with the duty to consult.   He said developers are legally obliged to have regard to this practice guidance and if they deviate from it they should explain why they are doing so as part of their publicity statement which will accompany an application.   “We continue to face an energy crisis in the UK, so Labour’s move is good news, creating opportunities to bring forward more onshore wind farms is welcome and a huge step forward,” said Joe Ridgeon. “It can be an efficient way to generate clean energy for properties and wider local communities as more environmentally beneficial initiatives come on stream in the next few years as people continue to see the advantages and plug in to greener energy solutions.”   A boost for renewable energy projects can provide enough power for landowners and farmers to power their own homes and reduce their carbon footprint and there are many schemes that provide a blueprint for bringing forward other similar projects across the country, said Joe, who added:   “There’s no doubt in my view that harnessing the wind is an efficient way to supply clean energy and contribute significantly towards the renewable energy solutions we will all increasingly turn towards if we want the type of greener future we all desire.” #nppf #renewables #windturbines #planningpermission #northeastbusiness

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 The Welsh Government is taking a big step to speed up renewable energy projects! Decisions on schemes up to 𝟓𝟎𝐌𝐖 will now be made by 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 (𝐏𝐄𝐃𝐖) rather than awaiting ministerial approval. This could mean faster green energy, fewer delays, and a boost for climate targets in Wales! 🚀💨 🏞️ What does this mean? Projects like wind farms with 10+ turbines or solar farms covering 100+ acres might soon be greenlit months faster. 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐜𝐚 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐬 announced these changes, aiming to support green jobs and ensure 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲. 🌱 These adjustments come as the sector calls for quicker approval times, but communities have raised concerns over visual impacts and the effect on rural landscapes 🌄 The government plans to address these by also tackling the shortage of skilled planners, ensuring the planning system is both efficient and community-focused. Read More:

Via Utility Dive: " Local opposition to renewable energy projects ‘widespread and growing’: Columbia University report: The report tracks 395 local restrictions on renewable energy development, with 55 of those emerging in the last year. " #Energy #Utility #Utilities

While Canada continues to be a pivotal global player in renewables, recent news from the Alberta government proposing additional restrictions on wind and solar energy has raised concerns about the province’s commitment to a clean energy future. Greengate firmly believes that renewable energy is essential for Alberta’s economic growth and sustainability. These restrictions, particularly on wind and solar projects, create uncertainty for investors and hinder Alberta’s ability to stay competitive in the global renewable energy landscape. We continue to advocate for a balanced approach and clarity on energy policy that allows for the responsible development of renewable energy, ensuring a sustainable future for Alberta. Read more at: https://bit.ly/4h6XuUt #RenewableEnergy #GreengatePower #SustainableFuture

The NIMBY factor stands to delay renewable energy development.

Transmission infrastructure for Australia's firstr enewable energy zone has been given the all clear by the federal environment minister. The post Plibersek gives green tick to Australia’s first renewable energy zone, with conditions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

ENVIRONMENT & PLANNING | Developers in the renewable energy industry got wind of some good news last week, when the Independent Planning Commission granted development consent to a sizeable wind farm project in NSW.   Our legal experts in environment, planning and infrastructure, partners Hoda Naghdy, Tom White and Tim McDonald, special counsel Alexander Beale and senior associate Verity Gresswell, explore the decision in more detail and summarise what it might mean for other development applications currently under assessment, particularly those navigating objections on environmental grounds.   Read more from our experts here https://lnkd.in/dErMnH-M #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

Last week an article by The Age drew important attention to the environmental regulations currently delaying the rollout of renewables in Australia. Despite Australia’s ambitious clean energy generation targets, investors state that it is currently taking between two and three years for renewable projects to be successfully assessed. According to Clean Energy Investor Group CEO Simon Corbell, who was quoted in the article, there are currently not enough committed projects to reach Australia’s climate commitments. “Onshore wind needs to do the heavy lifting in the national electricity market, and we need a lot more onshore wind to meet our generation capacity requirements.” If Australia is to transition to renewable energy technologies, it must have regulations in place that encourage quick construction of this infrastructure. CEIG is proud to be breaking down these obstacles for investors to ensure Australia successfully moves away from fossil fuels. #CEIG #energytransition https://lnkd.in/gSh_a-g7