Charlotte Boesen

DONG EnergyRomania 6 July/Hungary 8 July

The viewpoints of a developer DONG Energy's viewpoints & experience regarding projects in emerging markets

– seen through the eyes of an environmental manager

The consenting Process

Who is the consenting authority? Knowledge and resources Political issues at local level Local support

A fast and transparent

process, please!

Poland

A new industry for all A lot of space, but… Natura 2000

2004

An Emerging Market

New legislation

Lack of knowledge

Precautions

Rigid requirements

Enhance knowledge

Less trust in relation

Enhance trust

Communication

Guidelines?

Enhance knowledge & the EIA

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Make knowledge public A clear EIA scope & clear expectations Relevant and useful monitoring/surveys

Look towards other countries

Share knowledge

National research programs

This works in Denmark!

The Danish Wind Turbine Secretariat An initiative to assist municipalities:

Locate potential areas for turbines Provide advice on the planning process Assist in the dialog with politicians and

governmental authorities

Check www.vind.mim.dk

Conclusion - the key to a good process

The developer: Lead an open dialog Provide a thorough EIA

The municipality: Communicate expectations early and clear Seek and share knowledge

Politicians, EWEA etc.: An EU taskforce to share knowledge between countries Organize research

Thank you for your attention

charb@dongenergy.dk