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Switch-Off or Turn-Off? Grassroots Protests Frustrate Power Grid Expansion

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May 16, 2012

Germany is committed to its nuclear phase-out, but things are not going according to plan. Most people want clean energy - but there is massive local resistance in places where new pylons are to be erected. Power operator Tennet is facing considerable delays due to public opposition. The company has now decided to respond with information events for the populations affected. Report by Claudia Laszczak.

Power operator Tennet is facing considerable delays due to public opposition. The company has now decided to respond with information events for the populations affected. Report by Claudia Laszczak.