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The digitization of administrative procedures
The European Commission has pointed out that speeding up the
licensing process will inevitably require a digital transformation.
In fact, the revised RED directive stipulated that the necessary
documents should be transmitted via a digital gateway by
November 21, 2025. The use of digital communication platforms
makes it possible to unify the various application processes and
help the staff of the authorities responsible for issuing permits
to process applications; it also forms the basis for monitoring
and improving procedures. Digital transmission would make the
progress of applications more transparent. The Netherlands,
for example, has set up the "All in One Permit for Physical
Aspects" platform for wind and photovoltaic projects. With
the development of artificial intelligence, these platforms could
become totally autonomous and manage the approval process
without any external intervention from the government.
On the other hand, the United States has set up the Solar APP+
platform for rooftop solar installations. This platform digitizes
the entire procedure and is free of charge for local authorities
responsible for issuing permits. It automatically examines permit
applications, instantly approving eligible systems.
To conclude on progress towards the energy
transition
The energy transition has been underway since 2017. In fact, the
increase in the world's consumption of renewable energy means
an increase in their production. This increase in production is
forcing a revolution in the use of administrative procedures
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for project approvals. Since production has to meet demand,
reducing the complexity of procedures and creating specific
status for certain projects is effective, but not enough in the long
term. From now on, it will be the technological resources and
the investments made within them that will enable production
needs to be met in the long term.
FIGURE 2
Where Renewable Energy Is Growing (And Where It Is Stalling)
Change
‘13-’12
(-in %)
Total renewable energy capacity per region 2013-2021 (megawatts)
3,500,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
+95
Interbationalclean energy
aid to developing
countries 2012-2022
-3.5%
+66
+145
2,000,000
+223
1,500,000
+79
1,000,000
500,000
+65
0
2014
Europe
North America
2016
China
2018
Other Asia & Oceania
2020
2022
South/Central America & Caribbean
Source: https://fr.statista.com/infographie/14530/la-transition-energetique-en-marche/
Middle east & Africa
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