Siting Clean Energy: An Inventory of State Policies and Permitting

New report and interactive map provide a detailed look at the diversity of renewable energy siting and permitting regulations and processes across the United States, profiling all 50

A Guide to Solar Power Plant Permitting & Licensing (2025)

Our guide to the solar power plant permitting process covers key steps, from land use to grid connection, helping you navigate the complexities and avoid costly delays.

Siting of Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects

State and local officials work with stakeholders to consider a facility''s entire lifecycle, from permitting and approval to construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning of the project. When it comes to

Permitting and Land Use | The Law of Solar Guide

Explore the essential permitting and land use requirements for constructing solar energy facilities, including state and local siting authority, regulatory approvals, and potential challenges.

Land Use & Energy Permitting Processes for Solar Development

Discusses the land use and energy permitting processes for permission to build a solar array and provides examples of why permitting processes can affect farmland solar development.

Land Use & Solar Development – SEIA

The majority of utility-scale solar projects are located on privately-held land. When a project is proposed on private land, various state and local agencies must grant the necessary approvals prior to

Land-Use Requirements for Solar Power Plants in the United

This report provides data and analysis of the land use associated with U.S. utility-scale ground- mounted photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) facilities, defined as installations with

Planning and Zoning Best Practices for Solar Energy

The Metropolitan Land Planning Act requires that all local comprehensive plans contain “an element for the protection and development of access to direct sunlight for solar energy systems.”

Solar Energy

The Bureau of Land Management is announcing approval of the 600-megawatt Jove Solar Project, which could generate enough clean energy to power roughly 180,000 homes annually.

Solar Farm Land Requirements (2023)

As solar farm development continues to boom, many regulations exist to ensure the consideration of the safety of the project, environment, and local community. These requirements exist for land use,