WindEurope: "Good news from Germany"

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Germany’s governing coalition of Christian Democrats (CDU/CSU) and Social Democrats (SPD) has agreed to drop the idea of nationwide 1000m distance rule for wind turbines.

Instead the German States can now set their own rules up to a maximum distance of 1000m. This ends long discussions and paves the way for Germany to define its new onshore wind volumes and its 2030 National Energy & Climate Plan.     Some politicians had argued that higher distances from residential buildings to wind turbines would increase the acceptance of new wind energy projects. WindEurope and the German wind associations repeatedly stressed that existing regulations on noise emissions and permitting provided a sufficient basis for planning. The industry also... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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