Local referendums in Svitavy district reject wind farm plans amid high turnout
In Mikulč, a municipal referendum saw a clear majority reject a wind-farm proposal, with turnout exceeding four-fifths of eligible voters, making the result binding for the council.
A local plebiscite in Mikulč resulted in a decisive rejection of EnercoNet's proposal to erect three wind turbines close to the D35 highway, with more than four-fifths of registered voters casting ballots, thereby meeting the legal quorum and binding the municipal council. Mayor Josef Dvořák, who rose to the top of the candidate list through preferential votes, emphasized the importance of citizen participation for decisions affecting the next decades.
The investor had pledged an annual payment to the municipal budget, though the amount was not disclosed. In the surrounding micro-region, ČEZ was chosen as a strategic partner for wind-energy development, and villages such as Sklené and Kamenná Horka have already signed contracts with the utility; both held referendums where voters rejected further turbine projects, with turnout around 75% and 76% respectively. Dětřichov also signed a deal with ČEZ, but no referendum result is reported. The city of Svitavy may challenge future turbine placements on its territory.
Why it matters
The votes show strong local resistance to wind-farm projects, influencing regional energy plans and municipal finances.
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