The Netherlands would rather have solar meadows than turbine terror

By letting the regions puzzle themselves, the windmills and solar panels are placed where they best fit into the landscape and the existing power network. Moreover, support is created among the local population by giving them a say in the plans.

But is that true? Because who wants a windmill in their backyard? No one. We now know that the 'GroenLinks enclave' IJburg is not either. Almost everywhere where one gets wind of windmill plans, the action groups shoot up like mushrooms. Most of the time the resistance remains tidy, but every now and then it slides into threat and destruction. It prompted the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security to express its concerns about the growing extremism in the resistance against the construction of wind farms. Turbine terrorism.

The Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate has also noticed that public support for wind turbines is eroding. In his letter to the House of Representatives of 8 March, he mentions a 'lively discussion' when a search area has been designated. Search areas are potential locations that policy makers have in mind for the placement of renewable energy sources. The minister emphasizes that 'a careful participation process' can remove a lot of resistance.