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  • Conflict over wind farms divides communities in Saxony-Anhalt

    Conflict over wind farms divides communities in Saxony-Anhalt

    A conflict over new wind turbines is escalating between Gräfenhainichen and the Mulde Reservoir. Saxony-Anhalt is planning a massive expansion of wind power to achieve its climate goals. However, many residents strongly oppose the 250-meter-high towers, fearing a loss of property value and sleepless nights due to the noise. Mayors are therefore looking for sites…

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  • Mitsubishi withdraws from offshore wind power projects

    Mitsubishi withdraws from offshore wind power projects

    Mitsubishi is withdrawing from three major offshore wind power projects in Japan. The withdrawal hits the national strategy hard, as Japan’s energy transition is focused on a significant expansion of renewable energies. The reason for this is sharply increased turbine prices, which have placed a massive burden on the calculations and called into question the…

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  • Buderus plans to close steelworks in Wetzlar

    Buderus plans to close steelworks in Wetzlar

    The news hits the region hard. Hesse’s only steel mill, Buderus in Wetzlar, is facing closure. At a staff meeting, the management of the Munich-based investment company Mutares informed employees of the planned closure. Mutares has not yet publicly confirmed this decision. For the employees, however, the announcement means the loss of hundreds of jobs…

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