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Renewables permitting and interconnection compliance guide: navigating approval timelines for solar, wind, and geothermal
U.S. interconnection queues hold 2,600+ GW of capacity with average wait times of 5 years, while EU permitting reforms target 2-year maximum approval timelines under REPowerEU. This compliance guide covers NEPA review processes, FERC Order 2023 queue reforms, IEC/IEEE technical standards, and emerging state-level permitting fast-tracks for next-gen technologies.