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Permitting renewables and storage in Switzerland

Cantonal planning, landscape protection and grid connection for solar, wind and batteries in Switzerland.

Cantons decide

Zoning and building permits are mostly handled by cantons and municipalities. Wind and alpine solar often face votes and appeals.

National landscape inventories and protected areas cover large parts of the country. Check them early.

General guidance, not legal advice. Switzerland is not in the EU, so Natura 2000 does not apply.