Loenhout (Brussels morning newspaper) – Stop Windmills Loenhout will coordinate with other action committees so that the coalitions seem 1 unit. Today, the groups will meet for the first time in Mechelen to explore the options.
There are many local action groups, for example, they stop the windmills that are, hence the recommendation that such groups should form a lobby for themselves in cases in reference to the authorities on the impact of the wind turbines on their members.
These are key stakeholders, and are in Mechelen in a meeting to deliberate on how to form a cohesive and productive working relationship.
Its purpose is to attract government attention to the social impact of expanding wind energy stations and ask for more discussion about the options for the location of the turbines.
In Loenhout, there are now 11 windmills; Throughout the region, the number is increasing to 50. “There will certainly be another 23 windmills. That is unbearable for local residents.
“We believe it is important to demonstrate that this has an impact on a whole neighborhood”,
Says Inge of Stop Windmills Loenhout.
“They are getting closer and more to residential areas. This is at the expense of several factors, such as our health. We also face pollution, noise pollution and property depreciation.”
The action group emphasizes that it is in favor of green energy.
“We hope to look beyond wind energy. We would also like to enter dialogue with the government for cooperation in the energy transition, because we believe in that, but not all at the expense of a region.”
The problem is not exclusive to Loenhout, so the action group is a chicken to join forces with other action groups in Flanders.
“We have contacted Arendonk, Affligem, Damme and Brujas,”
Evert from Stop Windmills Loenhout.
“Everyone shares the same concern: 232 wind turbines sometimes 250 meters high that are built right next to residential areas. We have begun to send emails and make contacts through Facebook. Today, an initial exploratory meeting is the Government. Wekewwnstast.”
What are the implications of the expansion of the wind turbine in Flanders?
The installation of wind turbines in Flanders is still in ONOING. There are 689 operational wind turbines, and the total capacity of all operational wind turbines in Flanders reaches 1,809 MW, according to the latest data available.
The location of the turbines depends on the regional guidelines, and this is based on highways and high voltage electric lines, allow the turbines to be placed in residential areas if they pass the established noise and flickering tests. The incidence of complaints and the establishment of protest groups and associations confirm the increase in local opposition to wind energy proposals.
However, the openness to wind energy in Flanders remains positive, with 65% of the citizens surveyed in favor of it. However, the coverage of the opposition in the media and the improved number of complaints presented suggest that the process of carrying out the development of wind energy infrastructure implies certain obstacles.
The government has made a conscious effort to allow permissions transporters so that the deployment can be fast, but this has been attributed to an opposition and more localized demands for better communication.
