Overview

Wind power is playing a vital role in achieving the European Union’s renewable energy target. As a result, the wind power sector in Europe has grown rapidly over the past years and continues to expand.

However, the success of wind power is also strongly dependent on national regulatory provisions, which vary throughout the jurisdictions. This booklet is intended to provide potential investors and project developers with a comprehensive overview of the main regulatory permits required for the construction and
operation of a wind park in the following Central European countries: Austria, Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine, as well as in Turkey.

Each country contribution deals with issues regarding building, energy and environmental permits and outlines the respective national schemes for the promotion of energy generated from wind power.

Schoenherr’s firm-wide energy group consists of specialists from all practice areas and has a strong focus on regulatory energy matters. It is recognised as a market leader in the legal aspects of wind park power projects in Central and Eastern Europe.