SSE Renewables comments on planning process in Northern Ireland

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SSE Renewables concerned planning proposals will hamper development of renewables projects in Northern Ireland

Leading renewable energy developer SSE Renewables has submitted a detailed response to the Department of Infrastructure’s public consultation on the strategic planning policy for renewable energy which closed last week. SSE Renewables has welcomed the Department of Infrastructure’s (DfI) consultation but stressed the planning policy changes which are required if Northern Ireland is to meet the renewable energy targets set in the Northern Ireland Climate Act and passed by the Assembly last year. SSE Renewables has previously called for ambitious targets for renewable energy to be set as part of the effort to tackle climate... ... More: Official Press Release SSE Renewables

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