Every wind power project begins with the idea of erection a wind turbine on a chosen site. Would the wind be sufficient to base an economical project? Is an electrical grid available nearby for receiving the produced power? Do public concerns like environmental institutions, environmentally protected reserves or other competing land use oppose the planning of the wind project?

When these question are clarified, all the particulars with the landowners are then dealt with. After this, follows the technical concept and a public planning procedure until the actual construction permit can be applied for. Through independent expert reports, the emission of acoustic noise and shadowing are determined and sometimes also certain environmental compatibility tests are required. As a contribution to nature and the environment, certain compensation measures would be taken, for example the planting and cultivation of fruit crops, the extension of agricultural area or the establishing of natural biotopes in order to compensate for the intervention in the balance of nature.

Concurrent with technical planning, an in-depth understanding of the legal framework and the administrative procedures of a country has to be reached to enable all necessary governmental approvals. The outcome of the planning phase consists of three components: the basic ensured right of use, the power off take agreement and the building permit for wind turbines.

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