“A speedy build-up of the grid is decisive for the success of the energy turnaround [away from nuclear power],” says economics minister Philipp Rösler. “Through the bundling of planning and approval proceedings at the federal network agency, a decision in a one-stop process is guaranteed and the proceeding will be further simplified.”

So far, the planning of high-voltage power lines crossing several states has been slowed by the need to get projects approved by authorities from various states.

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