Sweden Rejects Baltic Offshore Wind Projects Due to National Security Risks

The Swedish government on Monday rejected plans for the construction of 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, citing defense risks such as potential increased difficulty in detecting submarines and protecting its national security. Despite the fact that the wind power projects in the Baltic Sea would have added to Sweden’s clean energy generation, in the current situation with a war near Sweden, the country cannot afford to overlook its defense risks, the government said. Sweden has recently joined NATO, after applying to become a member…