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The maps identify areas of mainland Portugal with less sensitivity (environmental, heritage and others) and which, as such, may be considered in the definition of future renewable "Go-To Areas" within the framework of the revision of the RED Directive. In these areas, since they are not covered by exclusion constraints regarding the preservation of environmental and heritage values (among others), a simplified permitting process for renewable power plants (solar photovoltaic and wind) may be implemented, thus accelerating its deployment without compromising other environmental and territorial values. The areas here mapped are preferred areas from the point of view of simplifying the permitting process, but they are not exclusive. In other words, renewable power plants can be deployed in other locations following the normal permitting process.