Permitting Must Be Shorter, Simpler, and Predictable

WeStorix submitted Feedback on the European Grids Package Consultation in response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the upcoming European Grids Package (initiative 14672):

Permitting Must Be Shorter, Simpler, and Predictable

Permitting remains a key bottleneck, varying widely in cost, complexity, and timing across Member States. These delays block both scalability and investor confidence. Accelerated permitting is a shared pillar of the EU Grid Action Plan and the Affordable Energy Action Plan; common benchmarks will reduce uncertainty and cost.

WeStorix recommends:

• Set EU-wide targets: maximum 6 months for permitting of projects under 150 MW and maximum 12 months for those above
• Apply permit-by-notification or silent approval procedures for standardised storage systems
• Establish a central EU framework for permit fee ceilings and streamlined digital permitting systems