Wind Power News: Belgium
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Founding of the European Platform Against Windfarms (EPAW)
In Paris today, on the occasion of the international demonstration against wind farms, German, Belgian, Spanish and French federations and associations have founded the European Platform Against Windfarms (EPAW).
This project has received the support of colleagues from 16 countries representing several hundred federations and associations.
The founding members of this platform have agreed to make the following declaration:
1) Ecological deception and financial scandal
It has now been proved that industrial windpower does not reduce CO2 emissions and therefore does not contribute . . .
Belgium wind farm contracted to Electrabel
French utility Suez SA’s Belgian unit will construct Belgium’s largest wind farm.
Electrabel announced it has signed an agreement with six Belgian municipalities for the construction of the country’s largest onshore wind farm.
As part of the project, 20 turbines, each with a capacity of 2 to 3 megawatts, will be constructed; the total project is estimated to generate about 40 to 50 megawatts.
Electrabel said it must now seek planning permission. The company expects the turbines to supply annual electricity to about . . .
