Barco Remains Hopeful for Wind Turbine Permit After Annulment by Council for Permit Disputes

Barco Remains Hopeful for Wind Turbine Permit After Annulment by Council for Permit Disputes

(IN BRIEF) Barco’s permit for a 4.5MW wind turbine at its Kortrijk site was annulled by the Council for Permit Disputes, which cited a need for more thorough examination and justification by the Flemish Government. Despite the setback, Barco is optimistic about obtaining a new permit, as the Council did not outright reject the application and pointed out issues that can be remedied. The company remains committed to its renewable energy goals and plans to work with the licensing authority to strengthen its application.

(PRESS RELEASE) KORTRIJK, 26-Jul-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Barco expresses regret over the annulment of the permit for a wind turbine at its Kortrijk site by the Council for Permit Disputes but remains optimistic about securing a new permit from the Flemish Government.

The Council for Permit Disputes recently annulled the permit for a 4.5MW wind turbine at Barco’s industrial site in Kortrijk, which had been issued by Minister Demir. The Council has directed the Flemish Government to re-evaluate the permit application, highlighting the need for a more thorough examination and better justification for the permit decision.

Barco regrets the Council’s decision but sees the retrial as a manageable process. The Council did not outright refuse the permit application, leaving room for the Flemish Government to address identified issues. The Council noted several deficiencies related to the spatial integration of the turbine within the industrial area and its buffer zone, issues that the Flemish Government can address. Additionally, the Council pointed out that the original permit was based on a 2014 circular on wind turbine bundling, which has since been updated by a 2023 circular prioritizing energy maximization. Barco remains hopeful that with further clarification and investigation, the Flemish Government can issue a new permit that meets the Council’s requirements.

Project leader Kurt Verheggen stated, “Our initial reaction is one of disappointment. However, given the strength of our dossier and our unwavering commitment to renewable energy, we will continue to pursue our permit application. We will engage with the licensing authority to further substantiate our application.”

Barco is determined to overcome this setback and remains committed to its renewable energy goals.

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Barco, headquartered in Kortrijk (Belgium), is a global company leading in visualization, networking, and collaboration technology. Its innovative solutions drive advancements in the healthcare, enterprise, and entertainment markets. At the heart of Barco’s success are over 3,000 dedicated ‘visioneers’, each passionately contributing to driving change through technology.

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