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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Pärnumaa Põlendmaa Wind Farm Special Planning Remains in Force

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

Feb 27 • 16:24 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Bauska and Preili Municipalities Promise Protests After Turning to the Constitutional Court Over Wind Farm Dispute

Bauska and Preili municipalities are opposing wind farm projects by appealing to the Constitutional Court and planning protests against halted territorial planning regulations.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ministries do not respond to the call to participate in a meeting about wind farm development in Bauska municipality

Latvian ministries have been criticized for not attending a meeting regarding wind farm development in the Bauska municipality, despite calls from local authorities and residents.

Feb 26 • 08:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Art Installation Can Be Admired in One of Finland's Largest Wind Farms in Kalajoki

A new art installation has been unveiled in the Kalajoki Mutkalampi wind farm, showcasing local artistic talent and emphasizing the wind farm's energy production.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Sutt promised to submit a million-euro wind farm support to the government

Estonian Energy and Environment Minister Andres Sutt announced plans to present a proposal to the government in March for granting at least one million euros in support for local governments engaged in wind farm planning.

Feb 25 • 16:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Renewable Energy: Electricity from the Forstenrieder Park

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.

Feb 25 • 09:59 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Mavros: The PPC Group has doubled its installed capacity in Romania – Targeting 2 GW of renewable energy by the end of the year

The PPC Group has doubled its installed capacity in Romania and aims to reach 2 GW of renewable energy by the end of the year, as shared by its Deputy CEO during a major energy conference in Bucharest.

Feb 24 • 10:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

JAAN VIITA ⟩ If an ordinary citizen did this, it would be corruption, but the state can pay 'rewards'

The Estonian government plans to offer local municipalities up to one million euros as an incentive for establishing wind farm planning, raising concerns about potential corruption.

Feb 22 • 11:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The government and municipalities seek a compromise in the wind farm dispute

The Latvian government and local municipalities are negotiating over territorial planning disputes related to the development of wind farms, which has broader implications for regional development.

Feb 19 • 16:26 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Sutt: Estonia 200 still does not believe that more wind farms can fit in Estonia

Estonian Minister of Energy and Environment Andres Sutt stated that the coalition partner Estonia 200 does not believe there is room for additional wind farms in Estonia, as the government moves towards auctions for state land for wind farm development instead of just inviting bidders.

Feb 19 • 15:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

KEM submits a draft order for public discussion regarding the planned wind farm in Kuldīga municipality

The Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM) has submitted a draft order for public discussion concerning the planned wind farm by SIA 'Eko ziemeļi' in Kuldīga municipality.

Feb 13 • 15:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Wind Power in the Taunus: An Endless Story

The debate over the controversial wind farm project in the Taunus region intensifies as local politicians push for its advancement amid local election campaigns.

Feb 13 • 08:49 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Support scheme for large energy projects will not be ready in the coming months

The Estonian government's support scheme for large energy projects will not be ready soon due to a delay caused by political disagreements, particularly from the Eesti 200 party, which is advocating for a comprehensive plan before moving forward with wind farm tenders.

Feb 13 • 02:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Decision on the expansion of the Tahkoluoto offshore wind farm at the earliest in 2028 – the market situation is now extremely challenging

Finland's decision regarding the expansion of the Tahkoluoto offshore wind farm has been postponed until at least 2028 due to challenging market conditions.

Feb 11 • 09:53 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The government decides on a huge wind farm in Gällivare

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.

Feb 10 • 14:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The chase for the wind farm owner - 200 miles from the wind turbines

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

Feb 9 • 15:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fiasco for Chinese wind farm – billions blown away in bad contracts

A major Chinese wind farm project has failed due to unfavorable electricity contracts, leaving behind substantial debts and raising concerns over investment strategies in Europe.

Feb 9 • 05:29 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Rematch on Melkøya: Asks the Government to Take Action

Finnmark's county mayor urges the Norwegian government to address concerns over energy prices and wind farm development following renewed debates about the Melkøya gas processing facility.

Feb 8 • 10:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Images from Inside Europe's Largest Wind Farm

Photos from inside Europe's largest wind farm depict issues like loose bolts and damaged safety harnesses, raising concerns over its future viability.

Feb 8 • 06:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Wind Turbines Bent Like Twisted Candy... Special Inspection of 80 Old Generators

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.

Feb 5 • 05:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The government receives broad support for energy island worth billions: "This is a big middle finger to Trump and Putin"

Denmark is closer to initiating a historic offshore wind farm project in the Baltic Sea, following a financing agreement for Energy Island Bornholm reached by the government and several parties in Parliament.

Feb 4 • 13:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

Utilitas Wind receives construction permit for the Saare-Liivi offshore wind farm

Utilitas Wind has been granted construction permits for the Saare-Liivi offshore wind farm and the installation of an export cable to connect it to Estonia's main grid.

Feb 4 • 12:32 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Victorian beach community battles global company's offshore turbines

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

Feb 2 • 20:10 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

Another victory for Ørsted: Can resume work off the east coast of the USA

Ørsted has received court permission to resume construction of the Sunrise Wind offshore wind farm off the east coast of the USA after a federal court ruling.

Feb 2 • 18:43 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Abo Energy: Large Wind Farm Developer Plunges Deep into the Red

Abo Energy, one of Germany's largest wind farm developers, is facing significant financial troubles, affecting many small investors who entrusted the company with their money through bond purchases.

Feb 1 • 14:03 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

A Wind Farm is Being Built Illegally in Doksany, Claims the Mayor. 'We Did Not Break the Law,' Defends the Company

Construction of a wind farm without permission is underway in Doksany, as the mayor claims the company did not inform the local authorities, who are responsible for permitting such developments.

Jan 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

20,000 PLN for Residents? The Government Plans Another Attempt at the Wind Farm Law

The Polish government is revisiting the wind farm law to simplify regulations and expedite investments, proposing a participatory fund to gain local community support.

Jan 14 • 15:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Britons are building the largest offshore wind farm for clean energy

Britain has awarded contracts for a record number of offshore wind farm projects as part of efforts to boost clean electricity sources, including what could be the world's largest offshore wind farm located off the coast of Scotland in the North Sea.

Jan 14 • 08:37 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Court overturns Trump's construction stop – Danish company allowed to build wind farm off US coast

A US federal court has permitted Danish energy company Orsted to resume construction of its nearly completed Revolution Wind farm off the East Coast after the Trump administration had previously halted the project.

Jan 13 • 05:38 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Long-lost ancient village with mysterious past unearthed amid wind farm dig: 'Exciting discovery'

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a long-lost Anglo-Saxon village during excavations for an offshore wind farm in East Suffolk, England.

Jan 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

The Wind Power Act Returns. This Time without Reducing Distance

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.

Jan 5 • 10:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Wind giants from Europe won't give up on Trump. They go to court

European energy companies have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration over suspended offshore wind farm projects, claiming significant impacts on their stock values and defending their legal actions amidst Pentagon's arguments for lease suspensions.

Jan 5 • 06:51 UTC

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