European Union is determined to accelerate. renewable processing On the continent. General Meeting European Parliament We agreed this Tuesday national authorities don’t take too much two years to confirm new facilities related to renewable energy, within the update Directive on renewable energy sources. The text agreed between MEPs and the Council was approved this Tuesday by the European Parliament with 470 votes in favour, 120 against and 40 abstentions, and now must be formally approved by the Council for ratification. coming into force.
delays in processing permits for the establishment of parks photovoltaic and wind energy This is one of the large spokes on the steering wheel. renewable distribution On the continent. In the case of Spainmean to get permission four years Due to the complex bureaucratic process, which in many cases strains administrations and leads to collapse in some regions.
An example is in this case CataloniaDue to bureaucratic slowdown, many entrepreneurs and investors turned their backs on these projects. According to that Catalonia Renewable Energy Observatory, “Delays in processing caused by a lack of resources and alternative solutions make it difficult to achieve green transition targets and “They encourage promoters to give up.” According to this organization, since the approval of the 2019 decree, which in principle aimed to streamline the procedures and the subsequent amendment planning to restrict the application of renewable energy, there are 172 major projects submitted and waiting to be processed.
In the revision of the Directive approved at the plenary meeting of the European Parliament, national authorities “shouldn’t take too much twelve months In approving new renewable energy facilities if they are located inSuitable areas for renewable energy sources‘”, if the installation is outside these zones “operation, twenty four months“. Member States may extend these deadlines for a period of time. six month at most if duly justified by “extraordinary circumstances”.
Also in the following cases re-enhancement or small installations Procedure below 150 kW in priority areas, no greater than 150 kW. six month, may be extended in exceptional cases to another three; while for offshore wind facilities The period will be twelve months and may be extended by six months.
Approximately 20% of the land in Spain low environmental sensitivity and is therefore suitable for installations wind and 35% photovoltaicAccording to the zoning map prepared by Ministry of Ecological Transition, It identifies areas that offer the best conditions for the implementation of wind and photovoltaic projects in order to guide project owners in location selection. Additionally, approximately 250 square kilometers of area is available for offshore wind energy.
Updating European legislation also includes powers given to national authorities. designate “one or more touchpoints” to guide The applicant will not need to contact more than one point of contact throughout the administrative procedure and will be provided with the relevant documentation. electronic format. Furthermore, not later than two years after the entry into force of this Directive, each State must ensure: all procedures The process of issuing permits is carried out ‘online’ form.
45% share of final consumption
Updating this Directive will not only accelerate renewable installation, renewable energy quota The EU’s final energy consumption is aimed to increase to 42.5% by 2030, but Member States must strive to increase this rate to 45%. In the case of Spain, the new draft of the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) is under review until June 2024, final consumption of renewable energy to 48% by 2030.
in the industry TransportMember States will be able to choose between: binding target A 14.5% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity through the use of renewable energy by 2030, or a binding quota of at least 29% of renewable energy in final energy consumption in the transport sector by 2030. industry It will increase the use of renewable energy by 1.6% annually and hydrogen Where should materials used in industry come from? renewable fuels of non-biological origin 42% by 2030 and 60% by 2035.
The interim agreement is also indicator target for Buildings in 2030 When renewable energies should be represented minimum rate 49% and one gradual increase from renewable energy targets heating and coolingWith a binding increase of 0.8% per annum nationally until 2026 and 1.1% from 2026 to 2030.