### (25) there is an urgent need to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels in buildings and to accelerate efforts to decarbonise and electrify their energy consumption. in order to enable the cost-effective installation of solar technologies at a later stage , all new buildings should be “solar ready” , that is , designed to optimise the solar generation potential on the basis of the site’s solar irradiance , enabling the fruitful installation of solar technologies without costly structural interventions. in addition , member states should ensure the deployment of suitable solar installations on new buildings , both residential and non-residential , and on existing non-residential buildings. large scale deployment of solar energy on buildings would make a major contribution to shielding more effectively consumers from increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels , reduce the exposure of vulnerable citizens to high energy costs and result in wider environmental , economic and social benefits. in order to efficiently exploit the potential of solar installations on buildings , member states should define criteria for the implementation of , and possible exemptions from , the deployment of solar installations on buildings in line with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation. ### (25) there is an urgent need to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels in buildings and to accelerate efforts to decarbonise and electrify their energy consumption. in order to enable the cost-effective installation of solar technologies at a later stage , all new buildings should be “solar ready” , that is , designed to optimise the solar generation potential on the basis of the site’s solar irradiance , enabling the fruitful installation of solar technologies without costly structural interventions. in addition , member states should ensure the deployment of suitable solar installations on new buildings , both residential and non-residential , and on existing non-residential buildings. in particular , member states should encourage the development of agri-solar projects for new and existing agricultural buildings. large scale deployment of solar energy on buildings would make a major contribution to shielding more effectively consumers from increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels , reduce the exposure of vulnerable citizens to high energy costs and result in wider environmental , economic and social benefits. in order to efficiently exploit the potential of solar installations on buildings , member states should define criteria for the implementation of , and possible exemptions from , the deployment of solar installations on buildings in line with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation.


### (25) there is an urgent need to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels in buildings and to accelerate efforts to decarbonise and electrify their energy consumption. in order to enable the cost-effective installation of solar technologies at a later stage , all new buildings should be “solar ready” , that is , designed to optimise the solar generation potential on the basis of the site’s solar irradiance , enabling the fruitful installation of solar technologies without costly structural interventions. in addition , member states should ensure the deployment of suitable solar installations on new buildings , both residential and non-residential , and on existing non-residential buildings. large scale deployment of solar energy on buildings would make a major contribution to shielding more effectively consumers from increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels , reduce the exposure of vulnerable citizens to high energy costs and result in wider environmental , economic and social benefits. in order to efficiently exploit the potential of solar installations on buildings , member states should define criteria for the implementation of , and possible exemptions from , the deployment of solar installations on buildings in line with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation. ### (25) there is an urgent need to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels in buildings and to accelerate efforts to decarbonise and electrify their energy consumption. in order to enable the cost-effective installation of solar technologies at a later stage , all new buildings should be “solar ready” , that is , designed to optimise the solar generation potential on the basis of the site’s solar irradiance , enabling the fruitful installation of solar technologies without costly structural interventions. in addition , member states should ensure the deployment of suitable solar installations on new buildings , both residential and non-residential , and on existing non-residential buildings. large scale deployment of solar energy on buildings would make a major contribution to shielding more effectively consumers from increasing and volatile prices of fossil fuels , reduce the exposure of vulnerable citizens to high energy costs and result in wider environmental , economic and social benefits. in order to efficiently exploit the potential of solar installations on buildings , member states should define criteria for the implementation of , and possible exemptions from , the deployment of solar installations on buildings in line with the assessed technical and economic potential of the solar energy installations and the characteristics of the buildings covered by this obligation. greenhouses which are translucent cannot be subject to these obligations since solar panels would take away the sunlight needed for crop growth.


### (27) energy efficiency is a key area of action , without which independence from fossil fuels and energy imports from russia and the full decarbonisation of the union´s economy cannot be achieved. the need to capture the cost-effective energy saving opportunities has led to the union´s current energy efficiency policy. in december 2018 , a new 2030 union headline energy efficiency target of at least 32 ,5% (compared to projected energy use in 2030) was included as part of the 'clean energy for all europeans package’. to increase independence and resilience and to achieve the increased climate ambition , energy efficiency improvements should be further raised to at least 39% for final energy and 41.5% for primary energy , based on the 2007 reference scenario projections for 2030. ### (27) energy efficiency is a key area of action , without which independence from fossil fuels and energy imports from russia and the full decarbonisation of the union´s economy cannot be achieved. the need to capture the cost-effective energy saving opportunities has led to the union´s current energy efficiency policy. in december 2018 , a new 2030 union headline energy efficiency target of at least 32 ,5% (compared to projected energy use in 2030) was included as part of the 'clean energy for all europeans package’. to increase independence and resilience and to achieve the increased climate ambition , energy efficiency improvements should be further raised to at least 39% for final energy and 41.5% for primary energy , based on the 2007 reference scenario projections for 2030.


### 9a) ’renewables go-to area’ means a specific location , whether on land or sea , which has been designated by a member state as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources , other than biomass combustion plants. ### 9a) ’renewables go-to area’ means a specific location , whether on land or sea , which has been designated by a member state as particularly suitable for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources , both in terms of the potential for energy production and distribution and the environmental impacts that renewable energy production would cause in the area , other than biomass combustion plants;


### (1) member states shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the union's gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 45%. ### (1) member states shall collectively ensure that the share of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption of energy in 2030 is at least 45% , taking account of each member state’s possibilities and specific situation in relation to that objective.


### 2a. member states shall promote the testing of new renewable energy technologies in pilot projects in a real-world environment , for a limited period of time , in accordance with the applicable eu legislation and accompanied by appropriate safeguards to ensure the secure operation of the electricity system and avoid disproportionate impacts on the functioning of the internal market , under the supervision of a competent authority.; ### 2a. member states shall promote the testing of new renewable energy technologies in pilot projects in a real-world environment , for a limited period of time , in accordance with the applicable eu legislation and accompanied by appropriate safeguards to ensure the secure operation of the electricity system and avoid disproportionate impacts on the functioning of the internal market and the environment , under the supervision of a competent authority.;


### 1) by [1 year after the entry into force] , member states shall identify the land and sea areas necessary for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources that are required in order to meet their national contributions towards the 2030 renewable energy target in accordance with article 3 of this directive. such areas shall be commensurate with the estimated trajectories and total planned installed capacity by renewable energy technology set in national energy and climate plans of member states , as updated pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### 1) by [1 year after the entry into force] , member states shall identify the onshore and sea areas necessary for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources that are required in order to meet their national contributions towards the 2030 renewable energy target in accordance with article 3 of this directive. such areas shall be commensurate with the estimated trajectories and total planned installed capacity by renewable energy technology set in national energy and climate plans of member states , as updated pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999.


### (1) by [1 year after the entry into force] , member states shall identify the land and sea areas necessary for the installation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources that are required in order to meet their national contributions towards the 2030 renewable energy target in accordance with article 3 of this directive. such areas shall be commensurate with the estimated trajectories and total planned installed capacity by renewable energy technology set in national energy and climate plans of member states , as updated pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. ### (1) by [1 year after the entry into force] , member states shall identify the land and sea areas necessary for the installation of plants and infrastructure for the production of energy from renewable sources that are required in order to meet their national contributions towards the 2030 renewable energy target in accordance with article 3 of this directive. such areas shall be commensurate with the estimated trajectories and total planned installed capacity by renewable energy technology set in national energy and climate plans of member states , as updated pursuant to article 14 of regulation (eu) 2018/1999. the commission shall carry out an assessment of electrical grid infrastructure across the union to ensure it is suitably configured to allow renewables and microgeneration capabilities. it should prioritise investment in electricity grid infrastructure through ten-e to facilitate the inclusion of such power generation.


### (3) member states shall favour multiple uses of the areas identified as a result of the obligation in paragraph 1. ### (3) member states shall favour multiple uses of the areas identified as a result of the obligation in paragraph 1 , without affecting yields and food production.


### by [2 years after the entry into force] , member states shall adopt a plan or plans designating , within the areas referred to in article 15b(1) , renewables go-to areas for one or more types of renewable energy sources. in that plan or plans , member states shall: ### by [2 years after the entry into force] , member states shall adopt a plan or plans designating , within the areas referred to in article 15b(1) , renewables go-to areas for one or more types of renewable energy sources. in that plan or plans , member states shall:


### — give priority to artificial and built surfaces , such as rooftops , transport infrastructure areas , parking areas , waste sites , industrial sites , mines , artificial inland water bodies , lakes or reservoirs , and , where appropriate , urban waste water treatment sites , as well as degraded land not usable for agriculture; ### — give priority to artificial and built surfaces , such as rooftops and building facades , transport infrastructure areas , parking areas , waste sites , industrial sites , mines , artificial inland water bodies , lakes or reservoirs , and , where appropriate , urban waste water treatment sites , as well as degraded land not usable for agriculture;


### — exclude natura 2000 sites and nature parks and reserves , the identified bird migratory routes as well as other areas identified based on sensitivity maps and the tools referred to in the next point , except for artificial and built surfaces located in those areas such as rooftops , parking areas or transport infrastructure. ### — consider natura 2000 sites and nature parks and reserves where the renewable energy plants will not harm the purpose of protection.


### — exclude natura 2000 sites and nature parks and reserves , the identified bird migratory routes as well as other areas identified based on sensitivity maps and the tools referred to in the next point , except for artificial and built surfaces located in those areas such as rooftops , parking areas or transport infrastructure. ### — exclude natura 2000 sites and areas of special nature and landscape protection , the identified bird migratory routes as well as other areas identified based on sensitivity maps and the tools referred to in the next point , except for artificial and built surfaces located in those areas such as rooftops , parking areas or transport infrastructure.


### establish appropriate rules for the designated renewable go-to areas , including on the mitigation measures to be adopted for the installation of renewable energy plants , co-located energy storage facilities , as well as assets necessary for their connection to the grid , in order to avoid or , if not possible , to significantly reduce the negative environmental impacts that may arise. where appropriate , member states shall ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are applied to prevent the situations described in articles 6(2) and 12(1) of directive 92/43/eec , article 5 of directive 2009/147/eec and article 4(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of directive 2000/60/ec. such rules shall be targeted to the specificities of each identified renewable go-to area , the renewable energy technology or technologies to be deployed in each area and the identified environmental impacts. compliance with such rules and the implementation of the appropriate mitigation measures by the individual projects shall result in the presumption that projects are not in breach of those provisions without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5 of article 16a. where novel mitigation measures to prevent as much as possible the killing or disturbance of species protected under council directive 92/43/eec and directive 2009/147/eec , or any other environmental impact , have not been widely tested as regards their effectiveness , member states may allow their use for one or several pilot projects for a limited time period , provided that the effectiveness of such measures is closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective. . ### establish appropriate rules for the designated renewable go-to areas , including on the mitigation measures to be adopted for the installation of renewable energy plants , co-located energy storage facilities , as well as assets necessary for their connection to the grid and those assets necessary for the development of the energy infrastructure networks required to integrate renewable energy sources into the system , in order to avoid or , if not possible , to significantly reduce the negative environmental impacts that may arise. where appropriate , member states shall ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are applied to prevent the situations described in articles 6(2) and 12(1) of directive 92/43/eec , article 5 of directive 2009/147/eec and article 4(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of directive 2000/60/ec. such rules shall be targeted to the specificities of each identified renewable go-to area including areas necessary for connecting the renewable energy plants to the grid , areas necessary for the development of the energy infrastructure networks required to integrate renewable energy sources into the system , the renewable energy technology or technologies to be deployed in each area and the identified environmental impacts. compliance with such rules and the implementation of the appropriate mitigation measures by the individual projects shall result in the presumption that projects are not in breach of those provisions without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5 of article 16a. where novel mitigation measures to prevent as much as possible the killing or disturbance of species protected under council directive 92/43/eec and directive 2009/147/eec , or any other environmental impact , have not been widely tested as regards their effectiveness , member states may allow their use for one or several pilot projects for a limited time period , provided that the effectiveness of such measures is closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective. .


### b) establish appropriate rules for the designated renewable go-to areas , including on the mitigation measures to be adopted for the installation of renewable energy plants , co-located energy storage facilities , as well as assets necessary for their connection to the grid , in order to avoid or , if not possible , to significantly reduce the negative environmental impacts that may arise. where appropriate , member states shall ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are applied to prevent the situations described in articles 6(2) and 12(1) of directive 92/43/eec , article 5 of directive 2009/147/eec and article 4(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of directive 2000/60/ec. such rules shall be targeted to the specificities of each identified renewable go-to area , the renewable energy technology or technologies to be deployed in each area and the identified environmental impacts. compliance with such rules and the implementation of the appropriate mitigation measures by the individual projects shall result in the presumption that projects are not in breach of those provisions without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5 of article 16a. where novel mitigation measures to prevent as much as possible the killing or disturbance of species protected under council directive 92/43/eec and directive 2009/147/eec , or any other environmental impact , have not been widely tested as regards their effectiveness , member states may allow their use for one or several pilot projects for a limited time period , provided that the effectiveness of such measures is closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective. ### b) establish appropriate rules for the designated renewable go-to areas , including on the mitigation measures to be adopted for the installation of renewable energy plants , co-located energy storage facilities , as well as assets necessary for their connection to the grid , in order to avoid or , if not possible , to reduce as far as possible the negative environmental impacts that may arise. where appropriate , member states shall ensure that appropriate mitigation measures are applied to prevent the situations described in articles 6(2) and 12(1) of directive 92/43/eec , article 5 of directive 2009/147/eec and article 4(1)(a)(i) and (ii) of directive 2000/60/ec. such rules shall be targeted to the specificities of each identified renewable go-to area , the renewable energy technology or technologies to be deployed in each area and the identified environmental impacts. compliance with such rules and the implementation of the appropriate mitigation measures by the individual projects shall result in the presumption that projects are not in breach of those provisions without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5 of article 16a. where novel mitigation measures to prevent as much as possible the killing or disturbance of species protected under council directive 92/43/eec and directive 2009/147/eec , or any other environmental impact , have not been widely tested as regards their effectiveness , member states may allow their use for one or several pilot projects for a precisely pre-defined limited time period , provided that the effectiveness of such measures is closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective.


### by [2 years after the entry into force] , member states shall adopt a plan or plans designating , within the areas referred to in article 15b(1) , renewables go-to areas for one or more types of renewable energy sources. in that plan or plans , member states shall: ### by [2 years after the entry into force] , member states shall adopt a plan or plans designating , after consulting the relevant stakeholders such as representatives of the agricultural sector , within the areas referred to in article 15b(1) , renewables go-to areas for one or more types of renewable energy sources. in that plan or plans , member states shall:


### designate sufficiently homogeneous land and sea areas where the deployment of a specific type or types of renewable energy is not expected to have significant environmental impacts , in view of the particularities of the selected territory. in doing so , member states shall: ### designate sufficiently homogeneous land and sea areas where the deployment of a specific type or types of renewable energy is not expected to have significant environmental impacts or significant impact on food production , in view of the particularities of the selected territory. in doing so , member states shall:


### designate sufficiently homogeneous land and sea areas where the deployment of a specific type or types of renewable energy is not expected to have significant environmental impacts , in view of the particularities of the selected territory. in doing so , member states shall: ### designate sufficiently homogeneous land and sea areas where the deployment of a specific type or types of renewable energy is not expected to have significant impacts on the environment or agricultural activities , in view of the particularities of the selected territory. in doing so , member states shall:


### — give priority to artificial and built surfaces , such as rooftops , transport infrastructure areasparking areas , waste sites , industrial sites , mines , artificial inland water bodies , lakes or reservoirs , and , where appropriate , urban waste water treatment sites , as well as degraded land not usable for agriculture; ### — give priority to artificial and built surfaces , such as rooftops , transport infrastructure areasparking areas , waste sites , industrial sites , mines , artificial inland water bodies , lakes or reservoirs , and , where appropriate , urban waste water treatment sites , as well as on-farm sites or degraded land not usable for agriculture;


### — exclude natura 2000 sites and nature parks and reserves , the identified bird migratory routes as well as other areas identified based on sensitivity maps and the tools referred to in the next point , except for artificial and built surfaces located in those areas such as rooftops , parking areas or transport infrastructure. ### deleted


### — exclude natura 2000 sites and nature parks and reserves , the identified bird migratory routes as well as other areas identified based on sensitivity maps and the tools referred to in the next point , except for artificial and built surfaces located in those areas such as rooftops , parking areas or transport infrastructure. ### — exclude fertile agricultural land as well as natura 2000 sites and nature parks and reserves , the identified bird migratory routes as well as other areas identified based on sensitivity maps and the tools referred to in the next point , except for artificial and built surfaces located in those areas such as rooftops , parking areas or transport infrastructure.


### (1) the permit-granting process shall cover all relevant administrative permits to build , repower and operate plants for the production of energy from renewable sources , co-located energy storage facilities , as well as assets necessary for their connection to the grid , including grid connection permits and environmental assessments where these are required. the permit-granting process shall comprise all procedures from the acknowledgment of the validity of the application in accordance with paragraph 2 to the notification of the final decision on the outcome of the procedure by the relevant authority or authorities. ### (1) the permit-granting process shall cover all relevant administrative permits to build , repower and operate plants for the production of energy from renewable sources , co-located energy storage facilities , as well as assets necessary for their connection to the grid and the assets necessary for the development of the electricity networks required to integrate res into the system , including grid connection permits and environmental assessments where these are required. the permit-granting process shall comprise all procedures from the acknowledgment of the validity of the application in accordance with paragraph 2 to the notification of the final decision on the outcome of the procedure by the relevant authority or authorities. the provisions of this paragraph , and of articles 16a and 16b shall also apply to the permit-granting process for network assets necessary for the integration of renewable energy production in the system which are not integrated in the permit-granting process under this paragraph.


### (7) member states shall ensure that administrative and judicial appeals in the context of a project for the development of renewable energy production plant or its related grid connection , including those related to environmental aspects shall be subject to the most expeditious administrative and judicial procedure that is available at the relevant national , regional and local level. ### (7) member states shall ensure that administrative and judicial appeals in the context of a project for the development of renewable energy production plant or its related grid connection and those assets necessary for the development of the electricity networks required to integrate res into the system , including those related to environmental aspects shall be subject to the most expeditious administrative and judicial procedure that is available at the relevant national , regional and local level.


### (1) member states shall ensure that the permit-granting process referred to in article 16(1) shall not exceed one year for projects in renewables go-to areas. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , that one-year period may be extended by up to three months. in such a case , member states shall clearly inform the developer about the extraordinary circumstances that justified the extension. ### (1) member states shall ensure that the permit-granting process referred to in article 16(1) shall not exceed six months for projects in renewables go-to areas.


### (1) member states shall ensure that the permit-granting process referred to in article 16(1) shall not exceed one year for projects in renewables go-to areas. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , that one-year period may be extended by up to three months. in such a case , member states shall clearly inform the developer about the extraordinary circumstances that justified the extension. ### (1) member states shall ensure that the permit-granting process referred to in article 16(1) shall not exceed six months for projects in renewables go-to areas. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , that six-months period may be extended by up to three months. in such a case , member states shall clearly inform the developer about the extraordinary circumstances that justified the extension.


### (2) the permit-granting process for the repowering of plants and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located energy storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located in renewables go-to areas shall not exceed six months. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , such as on grounds of overriding safety reasons where the repowering project impacts substantially on the grid or the original capacity , size or performance of the installation , that one year period may be extended by up to three months. member states shall clearly inform the project developer about the extraordinary circumstances that justify the extension. ### (2) the permit-granting process for the repowering of plants and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located energy storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located in renewables go-to areas shall not exceed six months.


### (2) the permit-granting process for the repowering of plants and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located energy storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located in renewables go-to areas shall not exceed six months. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , such as on grounds of overriding safety reasons where the repowering project impacts substantially on the grid or the original capacity , size or performance of the installation , that one year period may be extended by up to three months. member states shall clearly inform the project developer about the extraordinary circumstances that justify the extension. ### (2) the permit-granting process for the repowering of plants and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located energy storage facilities as well as their grid connection , the related transmission and distribution network and the assets necessary for the development of the electricity networks required to integrate res into the system , located in renewables go-to areas shall not exceed six months. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , such as on grounds of overriding safety reasons where the repowering project impacts substantially on the grid or the original capacity , size or performance of the installation , that six month period may be extended by up to three months. member states shall clearly inform the project developer about the extraordinary circumstances that justify the extension. in the event the repowering project determines an increase in the capacity of the installation and the need for further network developments without increasing the occupied area , the repowering project and the grid development projects associated to the repowering are authorized through the same simplified procedure


### 2) the permit-granting process for the repowering of plants and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located energy storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located in renewables go-to areas shall not exceed six months. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , such as on grounds of overriding safety reasons where the repowering project impacts substantially on the grid or the original capacity , size or performance of the installation , that one year period may be extended by up to three months. member states shall clearly inform the project developer about the extraordinary circumstances that justify the extension. ### 2) the permit-granting process for the repowering of plants and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located energy storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located in renewables go-to areas shall not exceed six months. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , such as on grounds of overriding safety reasons where the repowering project impacts substantially on the grid or the original capacity , size or performance of the installation , that six month period may be extended by up to three months. member states shall clearly inform the project developer about the extraordinary circumstances that justify the extension.


### without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5 , by derogation from article 4(2) of directive 2011/92/eu , and annex ii , points 3(a) , (b) , (d) , (h) , (i) , and 6(c) alone or in conjunction with point 13(a) to that directive as far as this concerns renewable energy projects , new applications for renewable energy plants , except for biomass combustion plants , including the repowering of plants , in already designated renewables go-to areas for the respective technology , co-located storage facilities as well as their connection to the grid , shall be exempted from the requirement to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment under article 2(1) of directive 2011/92/eu , provided that these projects comply with the rules and measures set out in accordance with article 15c(1) , point (b). the exemption from the application of directive 2011/92/eu above shall not apply to projects which are likely to have significant effects on the environment in another member state or where a member state likely to be significantly affected so requests , as provided for in article 7 of the said directive. ### without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5 , by derogation from article 4(2) of directive 2011/92/eu , annex i , point 6(b) as far as this concerns the production of renewable hydrogen and annex ii , points3(a) , (b) , (d) , (h) , (i) , and 6(c) alone or in conjunction with point 13(a) to that directive as far as this concerns renewable energy projects , new applications for renewable energy plants , except for biomass combustion plants , including hybrid generation plants that combine different renewable energies and the repowering of plants , in already designated renewables go-to areas for the respective technology , co-located storage facilities as well as their connection to the grid , the related transmission and distribution network , and the related assets necessary for the development of the electricity networks required to integrate res into the system , shall be exempted from the requirement to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment under article 2(1) of directive 2011/92/eu , provided that these projects comply with the rules and measures set out in accordance with article 15c(1) , point (b). the exemption from the application of directive 2011/92/eu above shall not apply to projects which are likely to have significant effects on the environment in another member state or where a member state likely to be significantly affected so requests , as provided for in article 7 of the said directive.


### without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5 , by derogation from article 4(2) of directive 2011/92/eu , and annex ii , points 3(a) , (b) , (d) , (h) , (i) , and 6(c) alone or in conjunction with point 13(a) to that directive as far as this concerns renewable energy projects , new applications for renewable energy plants , except for biomass combustion plants , including the repowering of plants , in already designated renewables go-to areas for the respective technology , co-located storage facilities as well as their connection to the grid , shall be exempted from the requirement to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment under article 2(1) of directive 2011/92/eu , provided that these projects comply with the rules and measures set out in accordance with article 15c(1) , point (b). the exemption from the application of directive 2011/92/eu above shall not apply to projects which are likely to have significant effects on the environment in another member state or where a member state likely to be significantly affected so requests , as provided for in article 7 of the said directive. ### without prejudice to paragraphs 4 and 5 , by derogation from article 4(2) of directive 2011/92/eu , and annex ii , points 3(a) , (b) , (d) , (h) , (i) , and 6(c) alone or in conjunction with point 13(a) to annex ii as far as this concerns renewable energy projects , new applications for renewable energy plants , except for biomass combustion plants , including the repowering of plants , in already designated renewables go-to areas for the respective technology , co-located storage facilities as well as their connection to the grid , shall be exempted from the requirement to carry out an environmental impact assessment under article 2(1) of directive 2011/92/eu , provided that these projects comply with the rules and measures set out in accordance with article 15c(1) , point (b). the exemption from the application of directive 2011/92/eu above shall not apply to projects which are likely to have significant effects on the environment in another member state or where a member state likely to be significantly affected so requests , as provided for in article 7 of the said directive.


### the competent authorities of member states shall carry out a screening of the applications referred to in paragraph 3. such screening shall aim to identify if any of such projects is highly likely to give rise to significant unforeseen adverse effects in view of the environmental sensitivity of the geographical areas where they are located , that were not identified during the environmental assessment of the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas carried out in accordance with directive 2001/42/ec and , if relevant , with directive 92/43/eec. the screening carried out for the repowering of projects shall be limited to the potential impacts stemming from the change or extension compared to the original project. ### the competent authorities of member states shall carry out a screening of the applications referred to in paragraph 3. such screening shall aim to identify if any of such projects can be reasonably expected to give rise to significant unforeseen adverse effects where they are located , that were not identified during the environmental assessment of the plan or plans designating renewables go-to areas carried out in accordance with directive 2001/42/ec and , if relevant , with directive 92/43/eec. the screening carried out for the repowering of projects shall be limited to the potential impacts stemming from the change or extension compared to the original project.


### for the purpose of such screening , the project developer shall provide information on the characteristics of the project , on its compliance with the rules and measures identified according to article 15c (1) , points (b) and (c) , for the specific go-to area , on any additional measures adopted by the project and how these measures address environmental impacts. such screening shall be finalised within 30 days from the date of submission of the applications for new renewable energy plants , with the exception of applications for installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw. for such installations and for new applications for the repowering of plants , the screening phase shall be finalized within 15 days. ### for the purpose of such screening , the project developer shall provide information on the characteristics of the project , on its compliance with the rules and measures identified according to article 15c (1) , point (b) , for the specific go-to area , on any additional measures adopted by the project and how these measures address environmental impacts. such screening shall be finalised within 30 days from the date of submission of the applications for new renewable energy plants , with the exception of applications for installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw. for such installations and for new applications for the repowering of plants , the screening phase shall be finalized within 15 days.


### 5) following the screening process , the applications referred to in paragraph 3 shall be authorised from an environmental perspective without requiring any express decision from the competent authority , unless the competent authority adopts an administrative decision , duly motivated and based on clear evidence , that a specific project is highly likely to give rise to significant unforeseen adverse effects in view of the environmental sensitivity of the geographic area where they are located that cannot be mitigated by the measures identified in the plan or plans designating go-to areas or proposed by the developer for the project. such decision shall be made available to the public. such projects shall be subject to an assessment in accordance with directive 2011/92/ec and , if applicable , to an assessment under article 6(3) of directive 92/43/eec , which shall be carried out within six months following the screening decision. ### 5) following the screening process , the applications referred to in paragraph 3 shall be authorised from an environmental perspective without requiring any express decision from the competent authority , unless the competent authority adopts an administrative decision , duly motivated and based on clear evidence , that a specific project is highly likely to possibly give rise to significant unforeseen adverse effects that cannot be mitigated by the measures identified in the plan or plans designating go-to areas or proposed by the developer for the project. such decision shall be made available to the public. such projects shall be subject to an assessment in accordance with directive 2011/92/ec and , if applicable , to an assessment under article 6(3) of directive 92/43/eec , which shall be carried out within six months following the screening decision.


### (6) in the permit-granting process of the applications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 , the lack of reply of the relevant administrative bodies within the established deadline shall result in the specific administrative steps to be considered as approved , except in those cases where the specific project is subject to an environmental impact assessment in accordance with paragraph 5. all resulting decisions will be publicly available. ### (6) in the permit-granting process of the applications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 , the lack of reply of the relevant administrative bodies within the established deadline shall result in the specific administrative steps to be considered as approved. all resulting decisions will be publicly available.


### 6) in the permit-granting process of the applications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 , the lack of reply of the relevant administrative bodies within the established deadline shall result in the specific administrative steps to be considered as approved , except in those cases where the specific project is subject to an environmental impact assessment in accordance with paragraph 5. all resulting decisions will be publicly available."; ### 6) in the permit-granting process of the applications referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2 , the lack of reply of the relevant administrative bodies within the established deadline shall result in the specific administrative steps to be considered as approved , except in those cases where the specific project is subject to an environmental impact assessment in accordance with paragraph 5.";


### (2) the permit-granting process for the repowering of plants and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located energy storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located in renewables go-to areas shall not exceed six months. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , such as on grounds of overriding safety reasons where the repowering project impacts substantially on the grid or the original capacity , size or performance of the installation , that one year period may be extended by up to three months. member states shall clearly inform the project developer about the extraordinary circumstances that justify the extension. ### (2) the permit-granting process for the repowering of plants and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , amongst others on farm small scale energy production installations and medium-sized wind turbines , co-located energy storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located in renewables go-to areas shall not exceed six months. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , such as on grounds of overriding safety reasons where the repowering project impacts substantially on the grid or the original capacity , size or performance of the installation , that one year period may be extended by up to three months. member states shall clearly inform the project developer about the extraordinary circumstances that justify the extension.


### (1) member states shall ensure that the permit-granting process referred to in article 16(1) shall not exceed two years , for projects outside renewables go-to areas. where duly justified on the grounds of extraordinary circumstances , that two-year period may be extended by up to three months. in such a case , member states shall clearly inform the developer about the extraordinary circumstances that justified the extension. ### (1) member states shall ensure that the permit-granting process referred to in article 16(1) shall not exceed one year , for projects , including hybrid generation plants that combine different renewable energies , their related transmission and distribution network and storage facilities outside renewables go-to areas. where duly justified on the grounds of extraordinary circumstances , that one-year period may be extended by up to three months. in such a case , member states shall clearly inform the developer about the extraordinary circumstances that justified the extension.


### where an environmental assessment is required under directive 2011/92/eu or directive 92/43/eec , it shall be carried out in a single procedure that combines all relevant assessments for a given project. when any such environmental impact assessment is required , the competent authority , taking into account the information provided by the developer , shall issue an opinion on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included by the developer in the environmental impact assessment report , of which the scope shall not be extended subsequently. where the specific projects have adopted appropriate mitigation measures , any killing or disturbance of the species protected under article 12(1) of directive 92/43/eec and article 5 of directive 2009/147/ec shall not be considered deliberate. where novel mitigation measures to prevent as much as possible the killing or disturbance of species protected under council directive 92/43/eec and directive 2009/147/eec , or any other environmental impact , have not been widely tested as regards their effectiveness , member states may allow their use for one or several pilot projects for a limited time period , provided that the effectiveness of such measures is closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective. the permit-granting process for the repowering of projects and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located outside renewables go-to areas shall not exceed one year including environmental assessments where required by relevant legislation. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , this one-year period may be extended by up to three months. member states shall clearly inform the developers about the extraordinary circumstances that justified the extension. ### where an environmental assessment is required under directive 2011/92/eu or directive 92/43/eec , it shall be carried out in a single procedure that combines all relevant assessments for a given project. when any such environmental impact assessment is required , the competent authority , taking into account the information provided by the developer , shall issue an opinion on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included by the developer in the environmental impact assessment report , of which the scope shall not be extended subsequently. where the specific projects , that being renewable energy plants , co-located energy storage facilities , as well as assets necessary for their connection to the grid and those assets necessary for the development of the energy networks required to integrate renewable energy sources into the system , have adopted appropriate mitigation measures , any killing or disturbance of the species protected under article 12(1) of directive 92/43/eec and article 5 of directive 2009/147/ec shall not be considered deliberate. where novel mitigation measures to prevent as much as possible the killing or disturbance of species protected under council directive 92/43/eec and directive 2009/147/eec , or any other environmental impact , have not been widely tested as regards their effectiveness , member states may allow their use for one or several pilot projects for a limited time period , provided that the effectiveness of such measures is closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective. the permit-granting process for the repowering of projects and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located outside renewables go-to areas shall not exceed one year including environmental assessments where required by relevant legislation. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , this one-year period may be extended by up to three months. member states shall clearly inform the developers about the extraordinary circumstances that justified the extension.


### where an environmental assessment is required under directive 2011/92/eu or directive 92/43/eec , it shall be carried out in a single procedure that combines all relevant assessments for a given project. when any such environmental impact assessment is required , the competent authority , taking into account the information provided by the developer , shall issue an opinion on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included by the developer in the environmental impact assessment report , of which the scope shall not be extended subsequently. where the specific projects have adopted appropriate mitigation measures , any killing or disturbance of the species protected under article 12(1) of directive 92/43/eec and article 5 of directive 2009/147/ec shall not be considered deliberate. where novel mitigation measures to prevent as much as possible the killing or disturbance of species protected under council directive 92/43/eec and directive 2009/147/eec , or any other environmental impact , have not been widely tested as regards their effectiveness , member states may allow their use for one or several pilot projects for a limited time period , provided that the effectiveness of such measures is closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective. the permit-granting process for the repowering of projects and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located outside renewables go-to areas shall not exceed one year including environmental assessments where required by relevant legislation. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , this one-year period may be extended by up to three months. member states shall clearly inform the developers about the extraordinary circumstances that justified the extension. ### where an environmental assessment is required under directive 2011/92/eu or directive 92/43/eec , it shall be carried out in a single procedure that combines all relevant assessments for a given project. when any such environmental impact assessment is required , the competent authority , taking into account the information provided by the developer , shall issue an opinion on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included by the developer in the environmental impact assessment report , of which the scope shall not be extended subsequently. where the specific projects have adopted appropriate mitigation measures , any killing or disturbance of the species protected under article 12(1) of directive 92/43/eec and article 5 of directive 2009/147/ec shall not be considered deliberate. where novel mitigation measures to prevent as much as possible the killing or disturbance of species protected under council directive 92/43/eec and directive 2009/147/eec , or any other environmental impact , have not been widely tested as regards their effectiveness , member states may allow their use for one or several pilot projects for a limited time period , provided that the effectiveness of such measures is closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective. the permit-granting process for the repowering of projects and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located outside renewables go-to areas shall not exceed six months including environmental assessments where required by relevant legislation.


### where an environmental assessment is required under directive 2011/92/eu or directive 92/43/eec , it shall be carried out in a single procedure that combines all relevant assessments for a given project. when any such environmental impact assessment is required , the competent authority , taking into account the information provided by the developer , shall issue an opinion on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included by the developer in the environmental impact assessment report , of which the scope shall not be extended subsequently. where the specific projects have adopted appropriate mitigation measures , any killing or disturbance of the species protected under article 12(1) of directive 92/43/eec and article 5 of directive 2009/147/ec shall not be considered deliberate. where novel mitigation measures to prevent as much as possible the killing or disturbance of species protected under council directive 92/43/eec and directive 2009/147/eec , or any other environmental impact , have not been widely tested as regards their effectiveness , member states may allow their use for one or several pilot projects for a limited time period , provided that the effectiveness of such measures is closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective. the permit-granting process for the repowering of projects and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located outside renewables go-to areas shall not exceed one year including environmental assessments where required by relevant legislation. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , this one-year period may be extended by up to three months. member states shall clearly inform the developers about the extraordinary circumstances that justified the extension. ### where an environmental assessment is required under directive 2011/92/eu or directive 92/43/eec , it shall be carried out in a single procedure that combines all relevant assessments for a given project. when any such environmental impact assessment is required , the competent authority , taking into account the information provided by the developer , shall issue an opinion on the scope and level of detail of the information to be included by the developer in the environmental impact assessment report , of which the scope shall not be extended subsequently. where the specific projects have adopted appropriate mitigation measures , any killing or disturbance of the species protected under article 12(1) of directive 92/43/eec and article 5 of directive 2009/147/ec shall not be considered deliberate. where novel mitigation measures to prevent as much as possible the killing or disturbance of species protected under council directive 92/43/eec and directive 2009/147/eec , or any other environmental impact , have not been widely tested as regards their effectiveness , member states may allow their use for one or several pilot projects for a limited time period , provided that the effectiveness of such measures is closely monitored and appropriate steps are taken immediately if they do not prove to be effective. the permit-granting process for the repowering of projects and for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kw , co-located storage facilities as well as their grid connection , located outside renewables go-to areas shall not exceed six months including environmental assessments where required by relevant legislation. where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances , this six-months period may be extended by up to three months. member states shall clearly inform the developers about the extraordinary circumstances that justified the extension.


### member states shall facilitate the repowering of projects located outside go-to areas by ensuring that , if an environmental assessment for a project is required under the union environmental legislation , such assessment shall be limited to the potential impacts stemming from the change or extension compared to the original project. ### member states shall facilitate the repowering of projects located outside go-to areas by ensuring that , if an environmental assessment for a project is required under the union environmental legislation , such assessment shall be limited to the potential impacts stemming from the change or extension compared to the original project. in the event the repowering project determines an increase in the capacity of the installation and the need for further network developments without increasing the occupied area , the repowering project and the grid development projects associated to the repowering are authorized through the same simplified procedure.


### permit-granting process for the installation of solar energy equipment in artificial structures ### permit-granting process for the installation of solar energy equipment in artificial structures/buildings


### 1) member states shall ensure that the permit-granting process referred to in article 16(1) for the installation of solar energy equipment , including building-integrated solar installations , in existing or future artificial structures , with the exclusion of artificial water surfaces , shall not exceed three months , provided that the primary aim of such structures is not solar energy production. by derogation from article 4(2) of directive 2011/92/eu andannex ii , points 3(a) and (b) , alone or in conjunction with point 13(a) to that directive , such installation of solar equipment shall be exempted from the requirement , if applicable , to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment under article 2(1) of directive 2011/92/eu.; ### 1) member states shall ensure that the permit-granting process referred to in article 16(1) for the installation of solar energy equipment , including building-integrated solar installations , in existing or future artificial structures/buildings , with the exclusion of artificial water surfaces , shall not exceed three months , provided that the primary aim of such structures/buildings is not solar energy production. by derogation from article 4(2) of directive 2011/92/eu andannex ii , points 3(a) and (b) , alone or in conjunction with point 13(a) of annex ii , such installation of solar equipment shall be exempted from the requirement , if applicable , to carry out a dedicated environmental impact assessment under article 2(1) of directive 2011/92/eu.";


### article 16d ### article 16d


### by [three months from entry into force] , until climate neutrality is achieved , member states shall ensure that , in the permit-granting process , the planning , construction and operation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources , their connection to the grid and the related grid itself and storage assets are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety when balancing legal interests in the individual cases for the purposes of articles 6(4) and 16(1)(c) of directive 92/43/eec , article 4(7) of directive 2000/60/ec and article 9(1)(a) of directive 2009/147/ec. ### by [three months from entry into force] , until climate neutrality is achieved , member states shall ensure that , in the permit-granting process , the planning , construction and operation of plants for the production of energy from renewable sources , their connection to the grid and the related grid itself and storage assets are presumed as being in the overriding public interest and serving public health and safety when balancing legal interests in the individual cases for the purposes of articles 6(4) and 16(1)(c) of directive 92/43/eec , article 4(7) of directive 2000/60/ec and article 9(1)(a) of directive 2009/147/ec , without sacrificing the participatory opportunities of individual citizens or their interest groups.


### c) by 31 december 2029 , on all new residential buildings. ### c) by 31 december 2029 on all new residential , public and commercial buildings.


### member states shall ensure that all new buildings are designed to optimise their solar energy generation potential on the basis of the solar irradiance of the site , enabling the later cost-effective installation of solar technologies. ### member states shall ensure that all new buildings are designed to optimise their solar energy generation potential on the basis of the solar irradiance of the site , the cost efficiency and technical feasibility of installation as well as co2 emission reduction potential , taking into account energy systems in which solar energy is integrated. member states shall also assess the appropriateness of installing solar panels in geographical locations with low irradiation potential and consider other renewable options such as biomass as a viable alternative.


### 5. member states shall collectively ensure a reduction of energy consumption of at least 13 % in 2030 compared to the projections of the 2020 reference scenario so that the union’s final energy consumption amounts to no more than 750 mtoe and the union’s primary energy consumption amounts to no more than 980 mtoe in 2030. ### 5. member states shall collectively ensure a reduction of energy consumption of at least 13 % in 2030 compared to the projections of the 2020 reference scenario so that the union’s final energy consumption amounts to no more than 750 mtoe and the union’s primary energy consumption amounts to no more than 980 mtoe in 2030.


### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council18 sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32% of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan19 , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 40% by 2030 in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target20. in this context , the commission proposed in july 2021 , as part of the package delivering on the european green deal , to double the share of renewable energy in the energy mix in 2030 compared to 2020 , to reach at least 40%. the repowereu communication21 outlined a plan to make the eu independent from russian fossil fuels well before the end of this decade. the communication foresees front-loading of wind and solar energy , increasing the average deployment rate as well as additional renewable energy capacity by 2030 to accommodate for higher production of renewable hydrogen. it also invited the co-legislators to consider a higher or earlier target for renewable energy. in this context , it is appropriate to increase the union renewable energy target up to 45% in order to significantly accelerate the current pace of deployment of renewable energy , thereby speeding up the phase-out of eu’s dependence by increasing the availability of affordable , secure and sustainable energy in the union. ### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32% of energy from renewable sources in the union’s gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 40% by 2030 in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target. in this context , the commission proposed in july 2021 , as part of the package delivering on the european green deal , to double the share of renewable energy in the energy mix in 2030 compared to 2020 , to reach at least 40%. it is to be noted that , according to current data , in 2020 the share of renewable sources in the eu energy mix was 22%. the repowereu communication outlined a plan to make the eu independent from russian fossil fuels well before the end of this decade. the communication foresees front-loading of wind and solar energy , increasing the average deployment rate as well as additional renewable energy capacity by 2030 to accommodate for higher production of renewable hydrogen. it also invited the co-legislators to consider a more ambitious target for renewable energy. in this context , it is appropriate to increase the union renewable energy target up to 45% in order to significantly accelerate the current pace of deployment of renewable energy policies , thereby speeding up the phase-out of eu’s dependence by increasing the availability of affordable , secure and sustainable energy in the union. where solid biomass , biogas or biomethane replace the use of conventional fossil fuels , they have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. however , an appropriate balance needs to be found between , on the one hand , the need to accelerate the use of renewable energy , and , on the other hand , ensuring the continued operation of enterprises , especially small and medium-sized rural enterprises.


### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council18 sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan19 , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 40% by 2030 in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target20. in this context , the commission proposed in july 2021 , as part of the package delivering on the european green deal , to double the share of renewable energy in the energy mix in 2030 compared to 2020 , to reach at least 40%. the repowereu communication21 outlined a plan to make the eu independent from russian fossil fuels well before the end of this decade. the communication foresees front-loading of wind and solar energy , increasing the average deployment rate as well as additional renewable energy capacity by 2030 to accommodate for higher production of renewable hydrogen. it also invited the co-legislators to consider a higher or earlier target for renewable energy. in this context , it is appropriate to increase the union renewable energy target up to 45% in order to significantly accelerate the current pace of deployment of renewable energy , thereby speeding up the phase-out of eu’s dependence by increasing the availability of affordable , secure and sustainable energy in the union. ### (3) directive (eu) 2018/2001 of the european parliament and of the council18 sets a binding union target to reach a share of at least 32 % of energy from renewable sources in the union's gross final consumption of energy by 2030. under the climate target plan19 , the share of renewable energy in gross final energy consumption would need to increase to 40% by 2030 in order to achieve the union’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction target20. in this context , the commission proposed in july 2021 , as part of the package delivering on the european green deal , to double the share of renewable energy in the energy mix in 2030 compared to 2020 , to reach at least 40%. the repowereu communication21 outlined a plan to make the eu independent from russian fossil fuels well before the end of this decade. the communication foresees front-loading of wind and solar energy , increasing the average deployment rate as well as additional renewable energy capacity by 2030 to accommodate for higher production of renewable hydrogen. it foresees , too , that the target of 35 billion m3 of biomethane by 2030 will be met. it also invited the co-legislators to consider a higher or earlier target for renewable energy. in this context , it is appropriate to increase the union renewable energy target up to 45% in order to significantly accelerate the current pace of deployment of renewable energy , thereby speeding up the phase-out of eu’s dependence by increasing the availability of affordable , secure and sustainable energy in the union.


### (4) lengthy administrative procedures are one of the key barriers for investments in renewables and their related infrastructure. these barriers include the complexity of the applicable rules for site selection and administrative authorisations for projects , the complexity and duration of the assessment of the environmental impacts of the projects , grid connection issues , constraints on adapting technology specifications during the permit-granting procedure , or staffing issues of the permit-granting authorities or grid operators. in order to accelerate the pace of deployment of renewable energy projects it is necessary to adopt rules which would simplify and shorten permit-granting processes. ### (4) lengthy administrative procedures are one of the key barriers for investments in renewables , their related infrastructure and the achievement of environmental and climate objectives. these barriers include the complexity of the applicable rules for site selection and administrative authorisations for projects , the complexity and duration of the assessment of the environmental impacts of the projects , grid connection issues , constraints on adapting technology specifications during the permit-granting procedure , or staffing issues of the permit-granting authorities or grid operators. in order to accelerate the pace of deployment of renewable energy projects , it is necessary to adopt harmonised rules which would simplify , facilitate and shorten permit-granting processes , as well as certification and licensing procedures that are applied to plants and networks for renewable energy production , in accordance with article 15(1) of directive 2018/2001.


### (4) lengthy administrative procedures are one of the key barriers for investments in renewables and their related infrastructure. these barriers include the complexity of the applicable rules for site selection and administrative authorisations for projects , the complexity and duration of the assessment of the environmental impacts of the projects , grid connection issues , constraints on adapting technology specifications during the permit-granting procedure , or staffing issues of the permit-granting authorities or grid operators. in order to accelerate the pace of deployment of renewable energy projects it is necessary to adopt rules which would simplify and shorten permit-granting processes. ### (4) lengthy administrative procedures and public acceptability are the key barriers for investments in renewables and their related infrastructure. these barriers include the complexity of the applicable rules for site selection and administrative authorisations for projects , the complexity and duration of the assessment of the environmental impacts of the projects , grid connection issues , constraints on adapting technology specifications during the permit-granting procedure , or staffing issues of the permit-granting authorities or grid operators. in order to accelerate the pace of deployment of renewable energy projects it is necessary to adopt rules which would simplify and shorten permit-granting processes.


### (5) the directive (eu) 2018/2001 streamlines the requirements to simplify the administrative procedures for authorising renewable energy plants by introducing rules on the organisation and maximum duration of the administrative part of the permit-granting process for renewable energy projects , covering all relevant permits to build , repower and operate plants , and for their grid connection. ### (5) the directive (eu) 2018/2001 streamlines the requirements to simplify the administrative procedures for authorising renewable energy plants by introducing harmonised rules on the organisation and maximum duration of the administrative part of the permit-granting process for renewable energy projects , covering all relevant permits to build , repower and operate plants , and for their grid connection. however , in practice , it has been shown that the administrative procedures require a number of simplifications.


### — having regard to the unprecedented global decline of nature , which is the direct result of human activity and which is threatening around 1 million animal and plant species with extinction1 , ### — having regard to the globally deteriorating status of nature , including the unprecedented global decline of biodiversity , which is currently occurring at a rate of tens to hundreds of times the natural rate of species extinction , and which is the direct result of human activity and which is threatening around 1 million animal and plant species with extinction1; having regard to the fact that the available evidence suggests that it is not too late to halt and reverse current trends in biodiversity loss;


### — having regard to the key function of forests , which provide a habitat for more than 80 % of the world’s terrestrial biodiversity2 , offering countless ecosystem services and ensuring a livelihood for many communities , including indigenous people , ### — (does not affect english version.)


### — having regard to the important role of oceans as one of the biggest carbon sinks , regulating the climate and absorbing co2 from the atmosphere , ### — having regard to the important role of oceans , which represent 95% of the biosphere and are one of the most important carbon sinks , regulating the climate and absorbing co2 from the atmosphere ,


### — having regard to marine and coastal biodiversity , ### — having regard to the importance of marine and coastal biodiversity and the threat posed to it by the unregulated or poorly regulated use of living marine resources; having regard to the limited knowledge of the functioning of marine ecosystems ,


### — having regard to the risks that the legal and illegal international trade in wild animals poses to the health of humans and animals , ### — having regard to the risks that the legal and illegal international trade in wild animals poses to the health of humans and animals , and to the damage caused by non-native invasive species to the native species and ecosystems functioning ,


### — having regard to the risks that the legal and illegal international trade in wild animals poses to the health of humans and animals , ### — having regard to the risks that the legal and illegal international trade in wild animals poses to the health of humans and animals; whereas 60% of all emerging infectious diseases in humans are zoonotic ,


### a. whereas the vast majority of species in trade are not protected by cites; whereas international trade in such species remains unregulated , driving wild populations towards extinction; ### a. whereas the vast majority of species in trade are not protected by cites; whereas international trade in such species remains unregulated , contributing significantly to driving wild populations towards extinction;


### b. whereas the destruction of natural habitats and both the illegal and legal trade in and the use of wildlife contributes significantly to biodiversity decline , undermines global efforts to combat climate change and induces corruption; ### b. whereas the destruction of natural habitats and both the illegal and legal trade in and the use of wildlife contributes significantly to biodiversity decline , undermines global efforts in the fight against climate change and induces violence and corruption;


### c. whereas wildlife trade poses a potentially high risk of the emergence of zoonoses; ### c. whereas wildlife trade and introduction of non-native and invasive species in new ecosystems pose a potentially high risk of the emergence of zoonoses;


### c. whereas wildlife trade poses a potentially high risk of the emergence of zoonoses; ### c. (does not affect english version.)


### d. whereas the eu is a major hub , transit point and destination for legally and illegally sourced wildlife , whether imported alive or as products; ### d. whereas the eu is a major hub , transit point and destination for legally and illegally sourced specimens of wild fauna and flora , whether living or dead , body parts or products thereof , whereas in 2019 , reported import transactions of wildlife protected by cites into the eu accounted for 36% of the total volume;


### e. whereas pelagic shark populations have dropped by 71 % since 1970 , and more than 50 % of shark species are threatened or near threatened with extinction3; ### e. whereas pelagic shark populations have dropped by 71 % since 1970 , and more than 50 % of shark species are threatened or near threatened with extinction3 , and hunting them for trade in their body parts is one of the main causes of this decline;


### 1. underlines the clear need for a more precautionary approach to the protection of wildlife given the continued threat posed by the wildlife trade to individual animals , species , and human and animal health; ### 1. underlines the essential need for a more consistently applied precautionary approach to the protection of wildlife given the continued threat posed by the wildlife trade to individual animals , species , and human and animal health;


### 2. regrets the inadequate enforcement of bans and restrictions on the trade in protected species due to a lack of capacity and resources dedicated by the parties; calls on all parties to step up their enforcement of the convention; ### 2. regrets the inadequate enforcement of bans and restrictions on the trade in species listed in the cites annexes due to a lack of capacity and resources dedicated by the parties; calls on all parties to step up their enforcement of the convention; calls in this respect for mutual cooperation between the parties and the sharing of good practice;


### 3. calls on all parties to increase protection for whistle-blowers , who play an essential part in putting a stop to the illegal wildlife trade; ### 3. calls on all parties to improve the level and scope of protection for whistle-blowers , who play an essential part in putting a stop to the illegal wildlife trade; at the same time calls on the parties to take into account , to the greatest extent possible , the suggestions of non-governmental organisations specialising in nature and biodiversity conservation , which regularly participate in conferences for parties to cites;


### 7. welcomes the amendments to commission regulation (ec) no 865/2006 and the revised guidance document on the eu regime governing trade in ivory and urges the commission to strictly monitor their implementation by the member states; calls on the commission and the member states to transform these rules into legally binding legislation to close the remaining gaps; ### 7. welcomes the amendments to commission regulation (ec) no 865/2006 and the revised guidance document on the eu regime governing trade in ivory and urges the commission to strictly monitor their implementation by the member states; calls on the commission and the member states to transform these instructions as soon as possible into legally binding legislation to close the remaining gaps;


### 8. calls on all parties to guarantee sufficient funding for the proper implementation of the entire convention , including its enforcement; calls on the commission and the member states to increase their financial support to the implementation of cites decisions; ### 8. calls on all parties to ensure sufficient funding for the proper implementation of the entire convention , including its enforcement; calls on the commission and the member states to increase their financial , political and other support to the implementation of decisions by the conference of the parties to cites;


### 9. calls for the eu and all parties to the convention to explore mechanisms for ensuring that external funding for cites decisions is consistent with the priorities of their work programmes; ### 9. calls for the eu and all parties to the convention to explore mechanisms for ensuring that external funding for implementing decisions by the conference of the parties to cites is consistent with the priorities of its work programme;


### cites strategic vision: 2021–2030 ### cites strategic vision: 2021–2030


### 10. welcomes the recognition of the interlinkages between cites and the sustainable development goals , the convention on biological diversity and the findings of the intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services; ### 10. welcomes the recognition of the interlinkages between the cites convention and the sustainable development goals , the convention on biological diversity and the findings of the intergovernmental science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystem services;


### 11. urges parties to achieve the aim of ensuring that all trade in wild fauna and flora is legal and sustainable by 2025; emphasises that the goal should be to eliminate illegal trade in cites-listed wildlife species , not only to reduce it; ### 11. urges parties to achieve the aim of ensuring that all trade in wild fauna and flora is legal and sustainable by 2030; emphasises that the goal should be to completely eliminate illegal trade in cites-listed wildlife species , not only to reduce it;


### 12. stresses that cites decisions should be based on scientific criteria aimed at the conservation of species and on the precautionary principle; ### 12. stresses that decisions adopted by cites bodies should be based on scientific criteria aimed at the conservation of species , on the best available scientific information , and on the precautionary principle;


### 13. urges the eu to review and expand the existing legislation regulating the wildlife trade to reduce illegal trade by making it illegal to import , export , sell , acquire or buy wild animals or plants that are taken , possessed , transported or sold in violation of the law of the country of origin or transit; ### 13. urges the eu to review and expand the existing legislation regulating the wildlife trade to restrict illegal trade by making it illegal to import , export , sell , buy or otherwise acquire specimens of wild animals or plants , whether alive , dead , body parts , or products thereof , that are obtained (including from the wild) , possessed , transported or sold in violation of the law of the country of origin or transit;


### 13. urges the eu to review and expand the existing legislation regulating the wildlife trade to reduce illegal trade by making it illegal to import , export , sell , acquire or buy wild animals or plants that are taken , possessed , transported or sold in violation of the law of the country of origin or transit; ### 13. urges the eu to review and expand the existing legislation regulating the wildlife trade to reduce illegal trade by making it illegal to import , export , sell , acquire , buy or transport1a wild animals or plants that are taken , possessed , transported or sold in violation of the law of the country of origin or transit;


### 15. urges the commission and the member states to take urgent action in the framework of its commitments outlined in the eu biodiversity strategy to ban the import of hunting trophies derived from cites-listed species; ### 15. urges the commission and the member states to take immediate effective action in the framework of its commitments outlined in the eu biodiversity strategy to ban the import of hunting trophies derived from cites-listed species;


### 18. urges the commission and the member states to promote the development and adoption of an ambitious and robust protocol under the un convention against transnational organized crime , which would include a provision criminalising the import of and trade in wildlife that has been taken illegally from its country of origin; ### 18. urges the commission and the member states to promote the preparation and adoption of an ambitious and effective protocol under the un convention against transnational organized crime , which would include a provision criminalising the import of and trade in wildlife that has been obtained illegally from its country of origin;


### 19. strongly welcomes the proposal for the revision of the environmental crime directive (2008/99/ec) to include most forms of environmental crime offences and additional penalties and sanctions; ### 19. strongly welcomes the proposal for the new environmental crime directive to include most forms of environmental crime offences and tighten the imposed sanctions;


### 20. expresses its deep concern about the increasingly frequent emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases that are transferred from animals to humans (anthropozoonoses); ### 20. not just in view of the ongoing covid-19 pandemic , expresses its deep concern about the increasingly frequent emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases that are transferred from animals to humans (anthropozoonoses);


### 21. emphasises the important role that cites should play in preventing future pandemics as the international wildlife trade regulator; ### 21. emphasises the important role that cites should play in preventing future pandemics as the international wildlife trade regulator by cooperating and collaborating with the relevant international animal and human health organisations;


### 21. emphasises the important role that cites should play in preventing future pandemics as the international wildlife trade regulator; ### 21. emphasises the important role that cites should play in preventing future pandemics as the international wildlife trade regulator;


### 22. calls for the adoption of a new resolution that encourages parties to adopt a one health approach to wildlife use and trade when implementing the convention , and to undertake appropriate risk analyses with respect to animal , human and environmental health; ### 22. calls for the proposal of a new decision on behalf of the eu to the conference of the parties to cites that calls on the parties to adopt a one health approach to wildlife use and trade when implementing the convention , and to undertake appropriate risk analyses with respect to animal , human and environmental health;


### amendments to the cites appendices ### amendments to the cites appendices


### 23. expresses its strong support for the listing proposals submitted by the eu and its member states; ### 23. expresses its strong support for the listing proposals for amendments to the cites appendices submitted by the eu and its member states;


### 24. calls for the eu and all parties to cites to adhere to the precautionary principle with regard to species protection in all their formal positions on working documents and listing proposals , taking account , in particular , of the user-pays principle , the principle of preventive action and the ecosystem approach; ### 24. calls for the eu and all parties to cites to adhere to the precautionary principle with regard to species protection in all their formal positions on working documents and listing proposals , and to fully take account also of the user-pays principle , the principle of best available scientific information and the ecosystem approach;


### 25. supports the recommendations to strengthen the conservation of species , including sharks and rays , marine turtles , seahorses , tibetan antelope and saiga antelope; ### 25. supports the recommendations to strengthen the conservation of listed species , including sharks and rays , marine turtles , seahorses , tibetan antelope and saiga antelope;


### 26. welcomes the commission proposal for a council decision which includes an appendix ii proposal that would bring the entire family of hammerhead sharks under cites regulation; ### 26. welcomes the commission proposal for a council decision which includes a proposal that would bring the entire family of hammerhead sharks under cites regulation;


### 27. urges the eu to support the proposal led by the host country of the 19th meeting of the conference of the parties , panama , to list requiem sharks (family carcharhinidae) in appendix ii; ### 27. urges the eu to support the proposal led by the host country of the 19th meeting of the conference of the parties , panama , to list requiem sharks (family carcharhinidae) in appendix ii of the cites convention;


### 30. calls on the commission to fully support and actively advocate the inclusion of all african elephants in appendix i of cites; ### 30. calls on the commission to fully support and actively advocate the inclusion of all populations of african elephants in appendix i of cites;


### 31. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the council , the commission , the parties to cites and the cites secretariat. ### 31. instructs its president to forward this resolution to the council , the commission , the parties to the cites convention and the cites convention secretariat.


### (2) at the seventh meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention , held from 4 to 15 may 2015 , it was agreed to include pentachlorophenol , its salts and esters (‘pentachlorophenol’) in annex a to the convention. at the ninth meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention , held from 29 april to 10 may 2019 , it was agreed to include dicofol as well as perfluorooctanoic acid (pfoa) , its salts and pfoa-related compounds in annex a to the convention. in view of those amendments to the convention and to ensure that waste containing those substances is managed in accordance with the provisions of the convention , it is necessary to also amend annexes iv and v to regulation (eu) 2019/1021 by including pentachlorophenol , dicofol and perfluorooctanoic acid (pfoa) , its salts and pfoa-related compounds in the annexes and indicating their corresponding concentration limits. ### (2) at the seventh meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention , held from 4 to 15 may 2015 , it was agreed to include pentachlorophenol , its salts and esters (‘pentachlorophenol’) in annex a to the convention. at the ninth meeting of the conference of the parties to the convention , held from 29 april to 10 may 2019 , it was agreed to include dicofol as well as perfluorooctanoic acid (pfoa) , its salts and pfoa-related compounds in annex a to the convention. in view of those amendments to the convention and to ensure that waste containing those substances is managed in accordance with the provisions of the convention , it is necessary to also amend annexes iv and v to regulation (eu) 2019/1021 by including pentachlorophenol , dicofol and perfluorooctanoic acid (pfoa) , its salts and pfoa-related compounds in the annexes and also indicating their corresponding concentration limits.


### (3) pentachlorophenol had been previously listed in annexes iv and v to regulation (ec) no 850/2004 of the european parliament and of the council23 by commission regulation (eu) 2019/63624 , with an annex iv value of 100 mg/kg and an annex v value of 1 000 mg/kg. regulation (ec) no 850/2004 was repealed by regulation (eu) 2019/1021 , but pentachlorophenol was unintentionally omitted from that regulation. it is therefore necessary to amend annexes iv and v to regulation (eu) 2019/1021 to include pentachlorophenol. ### (3) pentachlorophenol had been previously listed in annexes iv and v to regulation (ec) no 850/2004 of the european parliament and of the council23 by commission regulation (eu) 2019/63624 , with an annex iv value of 100 mg/kg and an annex v value of 1 000 mg/kg. regulation (ec) no 850/2004 was repealed by regulation (eu) 2019/1021 , but pentachlorophenol was unintentionally omitted from that regulation. it is therefore necessary to amend annexes iv and v to regulation (eu) 2019/1021 to now include pentachlorophenol.


### (4) annexes iv and v to regulation (eu) 2019/1021 already contain concentration limits for the following substances or substance groups: a) the sum of the concentrations of tetrabromodiphenyl ether , pentabromodiphenyl ether , hexabromodiphenyl ether , heptabromodiphenyl ether and decabromodiphenyl ether (with the exception of the latter , which is not listed in annex v to that regulation); b) hexabromocyclododecane; c) alkanes c10-c13 , chloro (short-chain chlorinated paraffins) (sccps); and d) polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (pcdd/pcdf). pursuant to article 15(2) of regulation (eu) 2019/1021 , it is appropriate to amend the concentration limits in annex iv for those substances to adapt their limit values to scientific and technical progress. to be consistent with the list of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes) listed in annex iv to regulation (eu) 2019/1021 , the substance decabromodiphenyl ether should be included among the pbdes listed in the third column of annex v to that regulation. ### (4) annexes iv and v to regulation (eu) 2019/1021 already contain concentration limits for the following substances or substance groups: a) the sum of the concentrations of tetrabromodiphenyl ether , pentabromodiphenyl ether , hexabromodiphenyl ether , heptabromodiphenyl ether and decabromodiphenyl ether (with the exception of the latter , which is not listed in annex v to that regulation); b) hexabromocyclododecane; c) alkanes c10-c13 , chloro (short-chain chlorinated paraffins) (sccps); and d) polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (pcdd/pcdf). pursuant to article 15(2) of regulation (eu) 2019/1021 , it is appropriate to amend the concentration limits in annex iv for those substances to adapt their limit values according to scientific and technical progress. to be consistent with the list of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (pbdes) listed in annex iv to regulation (eu) 2019/1021 , the substance decabromodiphenyl ether should be included among the pbdes listed in the third column of annex v to that regulation.


### (6) the proposed concentration limits in annexes iv and v to regulation (eu) 2019/1021 have been set applying the same methodology that was used to establish the concentration limits in previous amendments of annexes iv and v to regulation (ec) no 850/2004. the proposed concentration limits should achieve the objective of a high level of protection of human health and the environment associated to the destruction or irreversible transformation of the substances concerned. those limits should also take into consideration the broader policy objective of achieving a climate-neutral and circular economy , enshrined in the european green deal26 . ### (6) the proposed concentration limits in annexes iv and v to regulation (eu) 2019/1021 have been set applying the same methodology that was used to establish the concentration limits in previous amendments of annexes iv and v to regulation (ec) no 850/2004. the proposed concentration limits should achieve the objective of a high level of protection of human health and the environment associated to the destruction or irreversible transformation of the substances concerned. those limits should also take into consideration the broader policy objective of achieving a climate-neutral and circular economy , increasing recycling and reducing green house gas (ghg) emissions as enshrined in the european green deal's ambitions related to toxic-free material cycles26 .


### ‘pentachlorophenol , its salts and esters ### 87-86-5 and others


### ‘alkanes c10-c13 , chloro (short-chain chlorinated paraffins) (sccps) ### 85535-84-8


### ‘tetrabromodiphenyl ether c12h6br4o ### 40088-47-9 and others


### ‘hexabromocyclododecane(4) ### 25637-99-4 , 3194-55-6 , 134237-50-6 , 134237-51-7 , 134237-52-8


### a. whereas the forestry sector is an essential contributor to achieving the eu target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030 , while also being a major source of biodiversity and playing an important role in the lives of communities; ### a. whereas the forests are an essential contributor to achieving the eu target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % by 2030 and the alignment with the 1 ,5 degrees target in the paris agreement , while also being a major source of biodiversity , essential for the physical and mental health and wellbeing of people and playing an important role in the lives of communities;