Hundreds of gigawatts of wind energy projects await grid connection permits in Europe, slowing green energy transition.

WindEurope reports that hundreds of gigawatts of wind energy projects are waiting for permits to connect to Europe's power grid, threatening to slow the transition to green energy. Gaining access to the grid is now the main barrier to Europe's renewable energy expansion, with projects facing wait times of up to nine years for a permit. The industry association urges immediate action to release grid capacity for new and repowered wind farms.

July 04, 2024
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