Regulatory: Permitting
Navigating environmental and regulatory requirements is one of the most complex stages of project development. Permitting delays can add significant costs and risk to renewable energy projects — which is why choosing an experienced partner is critical.
Solas Energy works with developers, owners, operators, and investors to deliver timely, compliant, and defensible permitting strategies. We are highly regarded across North America for our ability to interpret evolving regulations, anticipate challenges, and communicate effectively with agencies and stakeholders.
We will help you stay on top of the latest developments and ensure you are working in compliance with the regulations in your area.
Our approach is proactive:
Our Permitting services include:
Permitting requirements vary significantly by jurisdiction, project type, and technology, and in Alberta, that often means navigating Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) requirements alongside municipal, provincial, and federal processes. We help clients understand which approvals actually apply to their project, in what sequence, and what evidence each regulator or stakeholder group will expect to see.
Solar glare analysis is a good example of how permitting and technical work intersect: an AUC Rule 007 application often requires a defensible glare study, and getting that analysis wrong (or treating it as an afterthought) can trigger delays or additional information requests late in the process. Because our permitting team works alongside our technical and engineering teams, we build glare, environmental, and interconnection analyses directly into the permitting strategy from the start, rather than bolting them on at the end.
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Requirements depend on the project’s size, technology, and location, but commonly include Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) approval, environmental assessments, interconnection agreements with the system operator, and municipal or land-use approvals. Solas Energy helps clients map out exactly which approvals apply to their project and in what sequence.
AUC Rule 007 sets out the application requirements for power plant approvals in Alberta, and for solar projects, this typically includes a glare analysis showing the project won’t create a hazard for nearby roads, airports, or properties. Solas Energy prepares glare studies that meet Rule 007 requirements as part of a broader permitting strategy.
Timelines vary widely based on project complexity, jurisdiction, and how complete the initial application is. Incomplete or poorly supported submissions are the most common cause of delay. Solas Energy’s proactive approach is designed to reduce back-and-forth with regulators by submitting complete, well-supported applications from the outset.
Yes, we provide objective, third-party expert analysis, recommendations, and testimony as part of our Expert Witness services, which often complement our permitting work.
Yes, while we have deep experience with Alberta’s regulatory environment, we support developers, owners, and investors with permitting strategy across North America.
Regulatory Processes
Solas Energy guided a renewable project through a complex approval process, managing environmental, interconnection, and compliance filings. Our proactive approach reduced delays and delivered a clear, defensible path to project approval.
Regulatory Assessment
Solas Energy identified permits, approvals, and compliance risks for a renewable project, creating a clear regulatory roadmap that reduced uncertainty and positioned the project for success.
Regulatory Permitting
Solas Energy advised a government agency on renewable energy regulations, identifying gaps and recommending best practices. Our guidance supported clear, balanced rules that protect communities and encourage clean energy investment.
We also provide objective, third-party expert analysis, recommendations, and testimony:
About Solas Energy
Solas Energy provides comprehensive strategy and consulting services to support the energy transition. With multiple decades of experience in project development, construction management, and climate change advisory, Solas Energy provides its clients with the depth and perspective required to navigate the complex issues associated with renewable energy project development and climate change policy.
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