Wind Farm Permits and licensing in Georgia is a critical legal process determining the viability of wind energy projects. The construction and operation of a Wind Power Plant (WPP) are subject to multi-level regulatory control, covering not only energy but also environmental, land, aviation, and construction sectors. It is particularly important for investors to know that wind farms often require specific permits (e.g., aviation safety due to turbine height), distinguishing them from other renewable energy projects. Furthermore, wind farms with a capacity exceeding 15 MW require an electricity generation license from GNERC, while small-capacity plants benefit from simplified regulations.
Energy lawyers represented on the Legal.ge platform offer full legal services in obtaining wind farm permits. Services include:
- Permitting Audit (Permitting Matrix): Identifying all necessary permits, licenses, and consents for a specific project and outlining timelines (Roadmap).
- Obtaining Environmental Decision: Submitting the EIA report to the Ministry of Environment and managing the public hearing process, especially regarding impact on birds.
- Securing Construction Permit: Liaising with the municipality or Technical Supervision Agency to obtain permits for constructing wind turbines, foundations, and access roads.
- Aviation Permits: Coordinating with the Civil Aviation Agency regarding turbine placement and obstruction lighting obligations.
- Obtaining Generation License: After construction completion, submitting the license application to GNERC and receiving the license to commence operations.
Wind farm permit services are necessary in the following scenarios:
- A foreign investor plans to build a 50 MW wind farm in Gori municipality. The project requires a change in land category and a construction permit.
- A wind farm project is located near a protected area. An environmental assessment and a special permit from the Agency of Protected Areas are required.
- Transporting turbines requires an oversized cargo permit from the Roads Department.
- The plant operator wants to increase capacity by adding turbines, requiring modification of the existing license.
The field is regulated by the Law of Georgia on Licenses and Permits, the Environmental Assessment Code, and aviation legislation. Construction permits are issued based on the government decree "On the Rule of Issuance of Construction Permits and Permit Conditions," which assigns a special class to wind turbines.
Collaborating with a Legal.ge specialist reduces bureaucratic barriers and accelerates project implementation. Wind energy is a complex technical field where permitting delays lead to significant financial losses. Our lawyers ensure effective process management.
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