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Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems have the potential to become one of the central elements of the coming energy system. The German federal government is now planning a significant and rapid expansion. However, the extent to which appropriate planning and measures take place in regions and municipalities will also depend on the spatial planning regulations of the federal and state governments. This paper explains that considerable support and control options are available to accompany expansion efforts. Cross-references to the Renewable Energy Sources Act and the Building Code are also shown and it is explained that the different types of ground-mounted photovoltaic systems may partially require a differentiated approach.

Dynamics like climate or demographic changes require a new flexibility, which existing infrastructure systems in Germany cannot perform. The general assumption centralized systems within urban areas of middle or high density offer advantages compared to decentralized structures has to be scrutinized under changing conditions. The following paper introduces an innovative approach of integrated, sector crossing infrastructure systems developed for fast growing urban areas in Asia and screens for transfer potentials of this approach, in order to develop strategies to cope with arising problems in infrastructure matters in Germany. The paper closes with strategic recommendations for changing infrastructure development and offers strategies for adapting current infrastructure elements in order to perform better under changing conditions.

On one hand cities and regions are causing climate change and on the other hand they are affected by climate change. Therefore, they are obliged to develop and implement climate protection and climate adaptation measures. As climate change can not be stopped any more but only decreased, adaptation is becoming more and more important — in addition to further climate protection. This paper aims to clarify a theoretical comprehension of regional strategies of climate change adaptation. It introduces a concept for the development of regional adaptation strategies based on a broad comprehension of strategic planning. A strategy cycle with eight appropriate planning steps shall help to increase adaptive capacity at regional level.