LEGAL ASPECTS OF INVESTMENTS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN POLAND – SELECTED ISSUES
LEGAL ASPECTS OF INVESTMENTS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN POLAND – SELECTED ISSUES

Summary/Abstract: Construction and operation of renewable energy sources (hereinafter: “RES”) installationsin Poland is inevitably linked with obligation to meet certain requirements imposed by public law,including, but not limited to, obtaining an environmental decision, a zoning permit, a buildingpermit or notifying building authorities as well as obtaining an occupancy permit. However actualrequirements vary depending on the capacity of the installation and localization conditions in a givenarea. Thus, it is reasonable to identify all legal requirements connected to potential investment inconcreto. The aim of this paper is to present current regulations stemming from the Polish lawwhich shall be taken into consideration when planning investment process concerning constructionand further operation of RES installations in Poland, especially with regard to micro installationsand small installations. The analysis encompasses legal issues regarding the application process forthe environmental decision, relevant regulations stemming from the Act of 27 March 2003 on spatialplanning and land development, which was significantly amended in 2023 as well as formalitiesconcerning construction. Also, the article present fundamental rules concerning grid connectionobligations as well as issues concerning licensing.

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