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The Wind Turbine Battle on Kythira: A 2025 Overview<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The year 2025 was pivotal for wind turbine developments in Kythira, as in May 2025 a public consultation opened that would determine the island’s future. KIPA, in collaboration with the Kythira Citizens’ Movement \u2013 Dynamo, played a leading role, not only in participating in legal battles by supporting appeals through a special account that accepts donations for legal expenses, but also in participating in the public consultation and strategy. We present the most important actions and developments that marked 2025:<\/p>


a) KIPA’s Participation in the Public Consultation<\/strong>
KIPA PUBLIC CONSULTATION COMMENT: [see PDF<\/a>]<\/p>


b) KIPA’s Letter to OFYPEKA<\/strong>
At the same time, KIPA sent a detailed and scientifically documented letter, jointly with all the Kytherian associations of Athens, to the Protected Areas Management Unit (MDPP) of South Peloponnese, which is the department of the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (O.FY.PE.KA) under which Kythira falls. According to Council of State decision CoS 556\/2025, the Service’s opinion is of crucial importance \u2013 if it issues a negative opinion, the Minister of Environment and Energy cannot proceed with the environmental licensing of wind farms on the island.<\/p>


c) The Special Environmental Study EPS 7a is Approved by the General Secretary of Environment and Water of the Ministry of Environment<\/strong>
The long-awaited approval by the General Secretary of Environment and Water of the Ministry of Environment of the Special Environmental Study EPS 7a, which prohibits the installation of industrial wind farms in the land areas of the island’s Natura 2000 network, is finally a reality!
Twenty-one of the 30 wind turbines of the TERNA ENERGY complex are theoretically automatically canceled. This is a very significant development that relieved the island’s residents, just a few days after the summer fires. The fight continues until the remaining 9 are also canceled.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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d) Important Negative Opinions from State Bodies<\/strong>
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a negative opinion for all the remaining 9 wind turbines located outside Natura protected areas. The reason is that they are located less than 10 kilometers from the DVOR-type radio aids used by the CAA at Kythira airport.
The Regional Council of Attica and the Regional Council of Peloponnese also issued negative opinions for the entire project.<\/p>


e) Zoning of Natura 2000 Network Areas of Kythira-Antikythira<\/strong>
The maps and tables of EPS 7a with the zoning of the Natura 2000 network areas of Kythira & Antikythira were posted on the Ministry of Environment website, providing a complete picture of the developments.
With great joy and relief, we note that the Natura 2000 network area in northwestern Kythira, where two of the three wind farms are located, is approved as a Nature Protection Zone (NPZ 02) with the exception of two small areas characterized as Sustainable Natural Resource Management Zone (SNRMZ 04).
In NPZs, use for Renewable Energy Sources is prohibited, and therefore officially 21 of TERNA ENERGY’s 30 wind turbines can no longer be installed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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f) The Negative Opinion of OFYPEKA<\/strong>
The Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (OFYPEKA) issued a negative opinion for THE COMPLEX OF THREE WIND FARMS OF TERNA ENERGY. This opinion is particularly significant.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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g) The Fight Continues at the Athens Administrative Court of Appeals<\/strong>
The legal battle continues, seeking the cancellation of the producer certificates granted to TERNA ENERGY, which are valid for 25 years. The most important legal issue is that the Peloponnese grid is now saturated for new Renewable Energy projects. This means that wind farm installations, even if constructed, will not be able to feed the energy to be produced into the electricity supply system. RAAEY (Regulatory Authority for Energy) has erroneously issued producer certificates for the complex of three TERNA wind farms on the island, and now the Athens Administrative Court of Appeals is called upon to decide.<\/p>

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STATUS AS OF 1 AUGUST 2025:<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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It appears that the people of Kythira have finally won the battle against the planned wind parks on their island!<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Following recent tragic events on the island, a series of positive developments have emerged regarding the fight against industrial wind farm installations by TERNA.<\/p>

First Development (July 31, 2025):<\/strong> The General Director of Environmental Policy at the Ministry of Environment decided to receive the Special Environmental Study (EPM 7a) for Natura 2000 areas in the Attica and North Aegean regions. This study was a crucial step toward potentially blocking wind farm development, with final approval still pending from the General Secretary of Environment and Water.<\/p>

Second Development (August 1, 2025):<\/strong> The long-awaited approval of EPM 7a was finally granted by the General Secretary of Environment and Water. This approval prohibits the installation of industrial wind farms in terrestrial areas of the island’s Natura 2000 network, theoretically resulting in the automatic cancellation of 21 out of 30 planned wind turbines from the TERNA ENERGIAKI project. The fight continues for the remaining 9 turbines.<\/p>

Third Development (August 1, 2025):<\/strong>\u00a0In addition to the EPM 7a approval, the Civil Aviation Authority (YPA) issued negative opinions for all remaining 9 wind turbines located outside protected areas. The rejection was based on flight safety concerns, as these turbines would be positioned less than 10 kilometers from DVOR radio navigation aids used at Kythira airport.<\/p>

These developments are a\u00a0 significant victory in the ongoing battle to protect the island from industrial wind farm development. However, the community must remain alert and vigilant to ensure these protections are maintained and fully implemented.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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10 FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Currently, permits have been issued for 30 wind turbines with a total capacity of 135 MW. The maximum permitted capacity on the island is 295 MW, meaning another 35 wind turbines of 4.5 MW each can potentially be placed. The current licensed locations are Foinikies, Kserokambos, and Kordelides<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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All wind turbines will be 150 meters high including the propellers<\/strong>. They will be visible during both day and night, as aviation safety regulations require them to be equipped with bright red warning lights. Some turbines will be visible from across the entire island due to their height and strategic positioning on hills and elevated areas.<\/p>

Checkout the map<\/a><\/span> for the location of the parks.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The electricity generated will not directly benefit Kythira. Instead, it will be transported via undersea cables to the main Greek electricity grid, and Kythira will continue to receive its power from the national grid exactly as it does now.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Research indicates that people living or working near wind turbines may experience “Wind Turbine Syndrome” symptoms, including sleep disturbance, headaches, anxiety, depression, cognitive dysfunction, and decreased quality of life. These symptoms are attributed to turbine noise, ultrasonic sounds, ground vibrations, and shadow flicker effects.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Kythira attracts visitors seeking nature, tranquility, and unspoiled landscapes. Research in similar locations shows that nearly 90% of tourists consider scenic views very important, and wind farms significantly diminish landscape attractiveness. Many tourists indicate they would choose alternative vacation destinations if wind farms were installed.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The project will permanently alter Kythira’s natural landscape, with two proposed sites located within Natura 2000 protected areas. Kythira is a crucial hub for migratory birds and one of Greece’s most important bird areas. Millions of birds, bats, and insects are killed annually by wind turbines worldwide, which could severely impact local ecosystems and the famous Kythirian thyme honey production.<\/p>

Explore the environmental impact map of Kythira at https:\/\/kythira-windturbines.com\/en\/the-map-that-tells-the-real-story<\/span><\/a> to see the comprehensive data behind the environmental concerns.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Multiple sites of major cultural significance are located in or near the proposed wind parks, including monasteries, Byzantine churches, archaeological sites, UNESCO-heritage dry stone walls, and ancient footpaths (monopathia). The industrial development threatens to irreversibly damage these irreplaceable cultural landmarks.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Wind turbines significantly decrease local property values, with research showing average declines of 10-15%, though some areas experience drops up to 50%. Given Kythira’s real estate market dependence on vacation home buyers, the impact could be even more severe, potentially making properties near visible turbines virtually unsaleable.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The turbines are not guaranteed to be installed. Current licenses are only production permits (feasibility approvals). Companies must still obtain environmental approval, grid connection offers, installation licenses, and operation licenses. Many appeals have been filed by individuals, the Municipality, and organizations, making this a lengthy ongoing legal process.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Viable alternatives exist that could achieve the same climate goals while respecting Kythira’s environment and character. Solar energy has become 1.5 times cheaper than wind energy and could be implemented with far less environmental and cultural impact. Solar parks can even contribute to biodiversity and be designed to respect the island’s cultural-historical landscape value.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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UPDATE 2025: MAP OF THE PLANNED TURBINES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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