Investment and Construction Process of Renewable Energy Sources After Recent Regulatory Changes

Abstract

Renewable energy sources remain the key to a successful energy transition. This article provides an overview of the investment process for all renewable energy sources on the grounds of Polish law. Firstly, it covers the main framework of the investment process in Poland in terms of permit-granting and identifies the administrative decisions required for the construction of renewable energy ventures. On such grounds, further addressed are specific spatial, environmental, and construction issues related to the investment process of particular types of renewable energy installations – wind, solar, water, tidal, geothermal, ambient, and biofuel energy, as well as renewable hydrogen. Such an up-to-date study is particularly relevant given the recent major changes in the law.