Resolution on solar power stations in protected areas. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 29959, 25 January 2017. Subject Energy, Land & soil Keyword Protection of environment Renewable energy Protected area Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract This Resolution sets forth principles and guidelines of application for building solar power stations in protected areas. This Regulation underlines that building solar power stations shall not be approved in Grade 1 natural site area, as well as in sensitive and special protected areas. Furthermore solar power stations may be built in Grade 2 and 3 natural site areas and also in protected areas with sustainable use of natural resource, only if they meet the requirements specified in the Resolution. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Regulation on procedures and principles of determination, registration and approval of protected areas. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Registration, Wetlands Source: FAO, FAOLEX