Sweden blocks 13 offshore wind farms over defence concerns
All 13 projects were planned in areas directly opposite the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad. The wind turbines emit radar echoes that could disrupt sensors that detect incoming cruise missiles, cutting the warning time from 2 minutes to 60 seconds. The electricity demand in Sweden could more than double by 2045 and expansion of wind power is still a priority.

4 November 2024

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