Complete the permit-granting process for a net-zero technology manufacturing project within 12 months below 1 GW of yearly manufacturing capacity, or 18 months at 1 GW or more.
Member State permit-granting authorities and single points of contact must comply, and this is law in force.
Why it matters
This is law in force, not a proposal.
- It is Art. 9(1), in the Net-Zero Industry Act. as of 2026-08-18
- The act gives its timing as: Applies from 29 June 2024 (Art. 49(2)). as of 2026-08-18
- It names 4 industries by name: Batteries and solar, Clean tech, Carbon capture and storage and Power. as of 2026-08-18
- Compliance is checked by none, per application. as of 2026-08-18
The rule
a permit-granting application for a net-zero technology manufacturing project
Complete the permit-granting process for a net-zero technology manufacturing project within 12 months below 1 GW of yearly manufacturing capacity, or 18 months at 1 GW or more.
Who is affected
Burden drivers
Source text
The permit-granting process for net-zero technology manufacturing projects shall not exceed any of the following time limits: (a) 12 months for the construction or expansion of net-zero technology manufacturing projects with a yearly manufacturing capacity of less than 1 GW; (b) 18 months for the construction or expansion of net-zero technology manufacturing projects with a yearly manufacturing capacity of 1 GW or more.
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