Policies and Regulations | US EPA
State Solar Carve-Out ProgramsSolar Interconnection Standards & PoliciesUnderstanding Electricity Market Frameworks & PoliciesInterconnection standards define how a distributed generation system, such as solar photovoltaics (PVs), can connect to the grid. In some areas of the United States, the interconnection process lacks consistent parameters and procedures for connecting to the grid or is unnecessarily complex. This drives up costs and causes delays, which can be sign...See more on epa.govgrowsolar
Grow Solar | Permitting Information and Resources
The report aims to serve as both a vehicle for discussion of permitting challenges, and as a source of inspiration for communities looking for realistic and effective ways to improve solar permitting while
Photovoltaics
Photovoltaic (PV) technologies – more commonly known as solar panels – generate power using devices that absorb energy from
State of Oregon: Facilities
The Sunstone Solar Project is an approved, but not yet constructed, solar photovoltaic power generation facility with up to 1,200 megawatts of generating capacity.
PURPA Qualifying Facilities
Generating facilities in this group are known as qualifying facilities (QFs), and fall into two categories: qualifying small power production facilities and qualifying
Do You Need a Permit to Install Solar Panels?
Learn when solar panel permits are required, costs, timelines, and state-specific requirements. Complete guide to solar permitting process and
Solar Permitting, Inspection, and Interconnection Timelines
To address solar permitting, inspection, and interconnection challenges and delays, NLR has developed software and analysis to identify best practices and streamline related review timelines.
Shanghai greenlights pioneering offshore solar-wind
Shanghai has approved the Fengxian 1# offshore photovoltaic project, the first commercial-scale solar-wind hybrid of its kind in China. The
A Guide to Solar Power Plant Permitting & Licensing
This guide is designed to demystify the solar power plant permitting process, providing a clear overview of the key approval stages and regulatory
Solar Photovoltaic Projects General Permit, GP-0-25-004
NYSDEC has issued a statewide general permit for the construction of solar photovoltaic projects with a nameplate generating capacity of no more than 25 megawatts in state-regulated freshwater wetlands
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