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Licensing procedure suitable for small hydro
projects can be better coordinated between the
national authorities responsible for the process
with simplified administrative procedures.
Instead of launching new tenders, authorities
should take advantage of the studies already
produced in analysing whether or not to approve
submitted licensing applications.
Establishment of solid criteria to concede licences
to develop small hydro, for example, the quality
of the projects and the experience of the
promoter.
Establishment of a ‘one-stop shop’ for potential
investors.
Environmental, technical and financial constraints are
as follows:
The analysis and discussion of the imposing
minimum ecological flows and compensatory
measures for implementing small hydropower
involve a joint force between the national
authorities and the project developer.
Support mechanisms can be improved as described
below:
Adapting FIT and the concession period to the
characteristics of the country (Portugal has a large
intra-annual variability in water run-off).
Introduction of a specific tariff for pump storage
on small hydropower plants in Portugal.
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