How the environmental permit process works
To build an onshore wind farm in Sweden, developers must obtain an environmental permit from the County Administrative Board’s Environmental Assessment Delegation. This film outlines the permitting process.
The description reflects Swedish conditions, which includes municipal veto, although the overall steps in the permitting process are broadly similar across our other markets.
Published 2024-03-20
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