Mulgi council stops wind farm plan. Developers did not agree to reduce power. Over 1600 people signed against wind farms.
Mulgi mayor Dmitri Orav says the limit is 70 megawatts. This helps green energy.
Council chair Imre Jugomäe says the state set goals but did not inform locals.
Not all council members supported the decision. Taimo Tugi says stopping the plan is not legal.
Mihkel Kalda says economy and industry must grow together. Without new projects, economy does not grow.
Developer Utilitas Wind says stopping the plan is not legal. They want to discuss solutions.
Climate ministry says wind farm planning stopped in some areas but continues in others.
Mulgi Council halts the wind farm project. Developers did not agree to reduce power. Over 1,600 people signed petitions opposing the wind farms.
Mayor of Mulgi, Dmitri Orav, states that the limit is set at 70 megawatts, which supports green energy.
Council chair Imre Jugomäe notes that while the state set goals, it failed to inform local residents.
Not all council members supported the decision. Taimo Tugi argues that halting the plan is illegal.
Mihkel Kalda emphasizes that economic and industrial growth must go hand in hand. Without new projects, the economy cannot grow.
The developer Utilitas Wind claims that stopping the plan is illegal and seeks to discuss possible solutions.
The Climate Ministry reports that wind farm planning has been halted in some areas but continues in others.