Seal-Inspired Sensors To Safeguard Offshore Wind Farms
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Sweden rejects Baltic Sea wind farms, citing defence concerns
Sweden has rejected applications to build 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea due to defence concerns, while giving the go-ahead to one on its west coast, the government said on Monday.
Offshore wind farms blocked over national security fears
Sweden has blocked more than a dozen offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea over fears they could make the country more vulnerable to attacks from Russia.Defence minister Pål Jonson said 13 applications had been rejected over concerns they would have “unacceptable consequences” for national security.
Sweden stops plans for 13 offshore wind farms over security concerns
Sweden has cancelled 13 planned offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea on security grounds. The government in Stockholm, a new NATO member, announced on Monday that it would no longer issue any licences for the construction and operation of the farms,
Sweden rejects 13 offshore wind farm applications in Baltic Sea
Sweden has rejected 13 applications for offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, south of the Sea of Åland, citing defence interests.
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Swedish defence concerns over Baltic Sea wind farms can be addressed, says Orsted CEO
The offshore wind industry has solutions that would address Swedish defence concerns, CEO of renewable energy group Orsted said on Tuesday after Sweden rejected applications to build 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea.
Sweden Blocks 13 Offshore Wind Farms Over Defence Concerns
Sweden's government said on Monday it was blocking the construction of 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, after the country's military said they could negatively impact defence capabilities.
Sweden Scraps Plans For 13 Offshore Windfarms Over Russia Security Fears
Spread the loveIn a significant shift in energy policy, Sweden has scrapped plans to build 13 offshore windfarms in the Baltic Sea, citing security concerns related to Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Sweden rejects applications for thirteen offshore wind farms, citing security concerns
The government believes that building the projects in question in the Baltic Sea area would have unacceptable consequences for Sweden's defence.
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