Siting & Permitting Topic Framework
Five domains organize every topic a utility-scale solar, wind, or storage project touches across its lifetime. These form the backbone of SRC's database, our technical assistance, and our expert network.
Land Use & Environmental
Project interactions with land, ecosystems, and natural resources
- Land Use Change
- Wildlife Interactions
- Natural Resources
- Agrivoltaics
- Ecovoltaics
- Disturbed or Underutilized Lands
- Landscape-Scale Effects
- Land Requirements & Efficiency
Social, Community & Economic
Community relationships, economic impacts, and social dimensions of siting
- Community Perceptions
- Changes to Community Character
- Property Prices
- Community Engagement
- Community Benefits
- Economic & Market
- Workforce
- Cultural Resources
Regulatory, Policy & Market
The legal, regulatory, and market landscape governing project approval
- Planning Frameworks
- Zoning, Setbacks, Land Use
- Local, State, Federal Permitting
- Tax Policy
- Case Law
- Utility, PUC, ISO
- Market Conditions
- Grid Fundamentals
Health & Safety
Risks and hazards to people, property, and public safety
- Noise
- Fire Safety, Building Codes
- Glint / Glare
- Radar
- Shadow Flicker
- Ice Throw, Blade Shedding
- Contamination
- Wildfire Risk
- Aviation Obstruction
- Seismic, Structural, Flood
- Emission Reduction
Facility Lifecycle & Operations
Project development, construction, long-term operations, and end-of-life
- Site Selection
- Landowner Relations
- Interconnection
- Project Economics
- Construction Practices
- Operations & Maintenance
- Decommissioning
- Repowering
- Insurance
- Bonding / Financial Assurances
- Supply Chain, Manufacturing
- RE Tech Fundamentals
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