Construction and operation of renewable energy sources (hereinafter: “RES”) installations in 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 building permit or notifying building authorities as well as obtaining an occupancy permit. However actual requirements vary depending on the capacity of the installation and localization conditions in a given area. Thus, it is reasonable to identify all legal requirements connected to potential investment in concreto. The aim of this paper is to present current regulations stemming from the Polish law which shall be taken into consideration when planning investment process concerning construction and further operation of RES installations in Poland, especially with regard to micro installations and small installations. The analysis encompasses legal issues regarding the application process for the environmental decision, relevant regulations stemming from the Act of 27 March 2003 on spatial planning and land development, which was significantly amended in 2023 as well as formalities concerning construction. Also, the article present fundamental rules concerning grid connection obligations as well as issues concerning licensing.
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Roczniki Nauk Prawnych · ISSN 1507-7896 | eISSN 2544-5227 | DOI: 10.18290/rnp
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