Portugal’s 'Green Map' for Accelerated Renewables Licensing (eco.sapo.pt)

• First 'Green Map' identifies 7% of Portugal for accelerated renewables
• Creation of AGE and restructuring of APA to speed up licensing
• 'Overriding public interest' for renewables causes concern among environmentalists

"Portugal published a first draft of the 'Green Map' identifying zones for faster renewable energy licensing. Restructuring of licensing agencies and the EU 'overriding public interest' concept for renewables spark debate between industry and environmentalists."