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Wind Power Expansion in Lower Saxony Forests Sparks Environmental Debate
Plans to use 2,200 hectares of forest in Lower Saxony, Germany, for wind turbines have sparked conflict, with environmental groups criticizing the insufficient consideration of environmental impacts in the state's land-use plan while the renewable energy sector says it does not go far enough; the af...
Wind Power Expansion in Lower Saxony Forests Sparks Environmental Debate
Plans to use 2,200 hectares of forest in Lower Saxony, Germany, for wind turbines have sparked conflict, with environmental groups criticizing the insufficient consideration of environmental impacts in the state's land-use plan while the renewable energy sector says it does not go far enough; the af...
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40% Bias Score
Italy's Renewable Energy Market Slows in Q1 2025
Italy's renewable energy installations decreased by 14% in Q1 2025 to 1,405 MW, with significant drops in residential (-39%) and C&I (-30%) photovoltaic installations, but growth in large-scale projects (above 10 MW, +28%).
Italy's Renewable Energy Market Slows in Q1 2025
Italy's renewable energy installations decreased by 14% in Q1 2025 to 1,405 MW, with significant drops in residential (-39%) and C&I (-30%) photovoltaic installations, but growth in large-scale projects (above 10 MW, +28%).
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36% Bias Score
Solar Power Surpasses Wind in Schleswig-Holstein's Energy Expansion
In 2024, Schleswig-Holstein installed 40,725 new solar power systems (745 MW), exceeding wind power installations (113 turbines, 574.1 MW) for the first time, driven by rooftop and balcony systems, reflecting a national trend of increased solar adoption and the complementary nature of wind and solar...
Solar Power Surpasses Wind in Schleswig-Holstein's Energy Expansion
In 2024, Schleswig-Holstein installed 40,725 new solar power systems (745 MW), exceeding wind power installations (113 turbines, 574.1 MW) for the first time, driven by rooftop and balcony systems, reflecting a national trend of increased solar adoption and the complementary nature of wind and solar...
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36% Bias Score
Galician Court Halts Carboeiro Wind Farm Construction
The Galician High Court of Justice suspended the Carboeiro wind farm's construction permit on April 10th, 2025, citing insufficient environmental impact assessment and proximity to cultural heritage sites, echoing a similar Supreme Court decision.
Galician Court Halts Carboeiro Wind Farm Construction
The Galician High Court of Justice suspended the Carboeiro wind farm's construction permit on April 10th, 2025, citing insufficient environmental impact assessment and proximity to cultural heritage sites, echoing a similar Supreme Court decision.
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48% Bias Score
German Wind Turbine Project Delayed by Air Force Objections
A German farmer's plan to build three wind turbines near Rostock is delayed due to a recent amendment to the Federal Immission Control Act, which allows for height and location changes, causing the German Air Force to object due to potential interference with air traffic radar near Rostock-Laage mil...
German Wind Turbine Project Delayed by Air Force Objections
A German farmer's plan to build three wind turbines near Rostock is delayed due to a recent amendment to the Federal Immission Control Act, which allows for height and location changes, causing the German Air Force to object due to potential interference with air traffic radar near Rostock-Laage mil...
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44% Bias Score
Global Surge in Solar and Wind Energy: China Leads, but Challenges Remain
A new global analysis shows a dramatic rise in solar and wind energy capacity worldwide, led by China, with the US surpassing coal-generated electricity in 2024 and the EU exceeding fossil fuel electricity generation from renewables; however, continued reliance on fossil fuels and political challeng...
Global Surge in Solar and Wind Energy: China Leads, but Challenges Remain
A new global analysis shows a dramatic rise in solar and wind energy capacity worldwide, led by China, with the US surpassing coal-generated electricity in 2024 and the EU exceeding fossil fuel electricity generation from renewables; however, continued reliance on fossil fuels and political challeng...
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40% Bias Score
France Revises Wind Farm Contracts to Curb Negative Electricity Price Losses
The French government revised contracts for three offshore wind farms, allowing them to stop production during negative electricity pricing to reduce losses on the spot market, following a 2023 doubling of negative pricing hours to 359.
France Revises Wind Farm Contracts to Curb Negative Electricity Price Losses
The French government revised contracts for three offshore wind farms, allowing them to stop production during negative electricity pricing to reduce losses on the spot market, following a 2023 doubling of negative pricing hours to 359.
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44% Bias Score
Hornsea 4 Wind Farm Project Halted Amidst Rising Costs
Orsted suspended the UK's Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm project, potentially powering over a million homes, due to increased supply chain costs, higher interest rates, and project completion risks; the decision may cost up to £513 million.
Hornsea 4 Wind Farm Project Halted Amidst Rising Costs
Orsted suspended the UK's Hornsea 4 offshore wind farm project, potentially powering over a million homes, due to increased supply chain costs, higher interest rates, and project completion risks; the decision may cost up to £513 million.
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60% Bias Score
Solar Power Overtakes Wind in Schleswig-Holstein's Energy Expansion
In 2024, Schleswig-Holstein saw solar energy surpass wind energy in expansion for the first time, with 40,725 new solar plants (745 MW) installed, exceeding the 113 new wind turbines (574.1 MW) commissioned, while solar energy contributed 2.2 million MWh to the state's renewable energy production, s...
Solar Power Overtakes Wind in Schleswig-Holstein's Energy Expansion
In 2024, Schleswig-Holstein saw solar energy surpass wind energy in expansion for the first time, with 40,725 new solar plants (745 MW) installed, exceeding the 113 new wind turbines (574.1 MW) commissioned, while solar energy contributed 2.2 million MWh to the state's renewable energy production, s...
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36% Bias Score
Bavarian Wind Farm Project Scaled Down After Public Opposition
Qair submitted applications in March for a wind farm in Altötting Forest, Bavaria, featuring 27 turbines generating 320 million kWh annually, powering 90,000 households; the project, initially planned for 40 turbines, was reduced after public protests and a local referendum.
Bavarian Wind Farm Project Scaled Down After Public Opposition
Qair submitted applications in March for a wind farm in Altötting Forest, Bavaria, featuring 27 turbines generating 320 million kWh annually, powering 90,000 households; the project, initially planned for 40 turbines, was reduced after public protests and a local referendum.
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36% Bias Score
German Coal Plant Demolished to Make Way for Wind Power Converter Station
On April 6th, 2025, a 19,500-ton boiler house and a 125-meter cooling tower at the former Ibbenbüren coal power plant in Ibbenbüren, Germany were demolished using 500kg of explosives and specialized techniques, to make way for a wind power converter station as part of the BalWin 2 project by 2031.
German Coal Plant Demolished to Make Way for Wind Power Converter Station
On April 6th, 2025, a 19,500-ton boiler house and a 125-meter cooling tower at the former Ibbenbüren coal power plant in Ibbenbüren, Germany were demolished using 500kg of explosives and specialized techniques, to make way for a wind power converter station as part of the BalWin 2 project by 2031.
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36% Bias Score
Bavarian Wind Energy Bill Rejected Due to Mandatory Citizen Profit-Sharing
The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs must revise its wind energy expansion bill after facing criticism for its mandatory citizen profit-sharing provision, deemed too bureaucratic and hindering renewable energy development by experts and coalition partners.
Bavarian Wind Energy Bill Rejected Due to Mandatory Citizen Profit-Sharing
The Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs must revise its wind energy expansion bill after facing criticism for its mandatory citizen profit-sharing provision, deemed too bureaucratic and hindering renewable energy development by experts and coalition partners.
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40% Bias Score
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