Article 16a 2.

The permit-granting procedure for the repowering of renewable energy power plants, for new installations with an electrical capacity of less than 150 kW, for co-located energy storage, including power and thermal facilities, as well as for their grid connection, where located in renewables acceleration areas, shall not exceed six months. However, in the case of offshore wind energy projects, the permit-granting procedure shall not exceed 12 months. Where duly justified on the ground of extraordinary circumstances, such as on grounds of overriding safety reasons where the repowering project has a substantial impact on the grid or on the original capacity, size or performance of the installation, Member States may extend the six-month period by up to three months and the 12-month period for offshore wind energy projects by up to six months. Member States shall inform the project developer clearly about the extraordinary circumstances that justify such an extension.