German energy minister says wind farms should share revenues with locals – or face fine

Receiving part of the income of new wind farms or lower power prices should boost acceptance close to projects, Altmaier says

German economics and energy minister Peter Altmaier
German economics and energy minister Peter AltmaierFoto: Pool/Getty Images
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Published 13 May 2020, 09:54Updated 13 May 2020, 10:41