Sweden rejected 13 Baltic Sea offshore wind farm applications over defense concerns, approving one.

Sweden has rejected 13 offshore wind farm applications in the Baltic Sea due to defense concerns, with Defense Minister Pal Jonson stating they could hinder missile detection capabilities. Only one project, the Poseidon wind farm on the west coast, was approved. This decision aligns with Sweden's goal to double electricity production to 300 terawatt-hours by 2045, emphasizing nuclear power while currently relying on wind, hydro, and nuclear energy for its electricity needs.

November 04, 2024
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