Planning for renewables in an uncertain world

Key takeaways from analysing the German onshore approach

Bibliographic Data

ID21601530
AuthorsHauke von Seht (Leibniz University Hannover, corresponding author)
Year2026
Volume34
Issue6
Pages1250-1269
Publication date2026-06-03
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEuropean Planning Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0965-4313 • E-ISSN: 1469-5944
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09654313.2026.2641005
OpenAlexW7135014078
LanguageEN
References cited36

The study addresses planning related regulations for the expansion of onshore wind turbines (OWT) and ground-mounted photovoltaic (GM-PV) based on the example of Germany – a pioneering country for the expansion of renewable energies, in which some innovative planning approaches have been implemented in recent years. The strengths and weaknesses of the complex multi-tier framework are identified, and content-driven options for further improvement are outlined – flanked by a theory-orientated discussion. Emphasis is placed on a sensible spatial distribution, taking energy system-related requirements and increasing military threats into account. Many theoretical findings are general in nature, and the corresponding recommendations may be transferable to other countries in Europe (and beyond). Some relate directly to EU Directives

German · Renewable energy · Coastal and Marine Management · Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance

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