Paper manufacturing and renewable energy generation
Renewable energy sources for paper and cardboard producers, such as solar, wind and water power, and biomass.
Renewable energy is generated from natural sources. Microgeneration is small-scale use of natural sources to generate electricity.
Generating renewable energy can save you money and reduce the amount of greenhouse gases your business emits.
Renewable energy sources include:
- water or hydropower
- wind power
- solar power
- wave power
- tidal power
- biomass
- anaerobic digestion
For information about the different sources of renewable energy, see how to generate your own renewable energy.
Planning permission for renewable energy developments
If you want to build a renewable energy development you may need to apply for planning permission from the planning service.
Renewables in protected areas
If the site you wish to develop is in a conservation or protected area, you must notify the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA).
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If your site has archaeological or architectural interest you must inform NIEA.