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The planning of wind power parks in Finland is becoming increasingly challenging due to the construction of adjacent farms and the rising height of turbines, leading to difficulties in assessing their cumulative environmental impacts.

The Tallinn Administrative Court upheld the special planning decision for the Põlendmaa wind farm, allowing for the construction of wind turbines in Pärnu.

Czech energy company CEZ plans to divest its wind energy assets in Germany and France, potentially raising billions.

A former climate protection chief addresses concerns about the placement of wind turbines near residential areas and cemeteries.

The article discusses the rising concerns and debates over wind turbines in the Czech Republic, influenced by Slovak disinformation campaigns.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Forstenrieder Park wind farm, which will house six turbines generating electricity for 20,000 households, signifies a major shift in the perception of renewable energy viability in the area.

The article discusses the challenges and conflicts related to wind energy developments in Czechia, particularly focusing on local opposition and misinformation.

Wind turbines in Lappeenranta, Finland, are back in operation as a low-pressure system brings breezy conditions, ending a prolonged period of low wind.

The article discusses how campaigns against wind turbines are being exploited by pro-Russian disinformation actors in the Czech Republic.

Czechia is in need of affordable electricity yet is unwilling to designate areas for wind turbine installations.

The funding for the program "My Wind Power Plant" in Poland has been fully allocated due to overwhelming interest, leading to the closure of applications ahead of schedule.

Slovak opponents of wind turbines are lobbying Czech politicians against proposed renewable energy zones.

Five companies have applied for a total of 9 billion kroner in support for floating offshore wind projects in Norway, indicating significant interest in the sector despite rising costs and uncertainties.

Czech companies have secured a billion-dollar contract with South Korea's Doosan Škoda Power for the supply of turbines for the Dukovany nuclear power plant.

A proposed plan for large wind turbines near the Czech border raises concerns among the Ministry and scientists.

The district of Fürstenfeldbruck is committed to expanding wind power despite the Bavarian government's shift away from climate neutrality by 2040, recently awarding a multi-million contract for the construction of multiple wind turbines without a competitive bidding process.

The Kolari municipal council is set to make a historic decision regarding a wind power zoning plan that could establish the municipality's first wind turbines, amidst a divided public opinion.

Bavaria's goal of installing 1,000 new wind turbines by 2030 is at risk due to a lack of federal subsidies, according to Minister Hubert Aiwanger.

The Swedish government is set to decide on a major wind power project in Gällivare that includes plans for 316 wind turbines submitted by Vattenfall.

The article investigates the mysterious ownership and maintenance issues of the Markbygden wind farm in Sweden, leading journalists to Amsterdam in search of answers.

The article discusses the mixed feelings in the Hunsrück region, once a model for wind energy, as the demand for more wind turbines rises, causing concern among the local communities.

Researchers at Luleå University of Technology are exploring the recycling of carbon fiber from broken hockey sticks for use in repairing wind turbine blades.

The government will conduct special safety inspections on over 80 aging wind turbines that have exceeded a design life of 20 years in light of a recent turbine bending incident at a wind farm in Gyeongbuk.

Siemens Energy announced plans to invest one billion dollars to expand its production of components for the American power grid and gas turbines necessary to supply energy to artificial intelligence data centers.

The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland warns that disturbances caused by wind turbines to internet connections and calls may increase as production grows, particularly around wind farms in certain regions of Finland.

Residents of Seaspray in Victoria are opposing a proposed offshore wind farm that would install up to 70 turbines 10 kilometers from their beach.

The German wind industry recorded its second-best year in history in 2025 with the installation of 958 wind turbines, despite increasing challenges in grid capacities.

Bavaria continues to lag behind in wind energy expansion, with only 17 new turbines added last year compared to 958 nationwide.

An American consortium has selected Arabelle Solutions to supply steam turbines and generators for a nuclear power project in Choczewo, Poland, set to last seven years.

The district office of Fürstenfeldbruck has approved the construction and operation of two wind turbines in Maisach-Malching and three identical turbines in Mammendorf, marking a significant contribution to the energy transition in the region.

The government led by Donald Tusk is attempting to amend wind farm regulations again, removing the increased proximity of wind turbines to buildings, which previously caused a veto.

The article discusses a new renewable energy law in Poland that introduces regulatory changes affecting the wind and biogas industries, including an auction system for biogas and decreased energy delivery thresholds.

Residents of Kosmas are fighting to save Mount Parnon from the installation of wind turbines.

Donald Trump confused an Israeli hawk with the American bald eagle in a photo he posted on Truth Social to illustrate how harmful wind energy is to birds.

Donald Trump mistakenly posted a photo of a hawk while claiming that wind turbines kill bald eagles, the national symbol of the USA.