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Grünbach's population says no to wind turbines - a victory for the homeland!
Referendums in Austria show increasing rejection of wind power projects. MFG positions itself as a citizen representative.
Grünbach's population says no to wind turbines - a victory for the homeland!
On June 2, 2025, a referendum took place in Grünbach to clarify the population's attitude to the planned wind turbines on Schiffberg. The result: 60% of participants spoke out against the construction of the four wind turbines. The voter turnout was 75%, which shows the great interest of citizens in this issue. Manuel Krautgartner, club chairman of the MFG-Upper Austria, described the result as confirmation of the rejection of large projects in the region. The planned wind turbines will therefore not be realized.
MFG criticizes the uncontrolled expansion of wind power and highlights the associated risks. These include, among other things, the risk of landscape destruction, threats to nature and animal protection and health concerns. Krautgartner also said that the project operators often show little understanding for the concerns of the rural population. The MFG emphasizes the importance of natural landscapes worthy of protection and quality of life.
Importance for other communities
The results of the survey are seen as support for other communities that want to defend themselves against large wind power projects. The MFG positions itself clearly as a supporter of citizens and not of large corporations, in the hope that this can also serve as an example to other communities.
Wind power is nevertheless a central issue in modern energy policy. According to the German wind industry it offers environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels. Legislation, funding programs and approval procedures are crucial for the implementation of wind power projects. Numerous initiatives, such as the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) in Germany, are being developed to regulate the construction and operation of wind turbines.
International collaborations such as the Paris Climate Agreement are fueling hopes for an expansion of wind energy. Despite the political debates and opposition in various regions, analysis shows that wind power has a positive impact on jobs and the economy. However, it remains important to find the balance between nature conservation, citizens' interests and the need for renewable energy.
In summary, the situation in Grünbach and Carinthia shows that social acceptance for wind power projects is of crucial importance. Only through dialogue with the population and taking their concerns into account can sustainable and accepted solutions be found.