Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on the critical assessment of the wind industry, emphasizing the system's unreliability, high energy costs, and hidden health risks. The stance is strongly opposed to the current wind generator solution, demanding answers regarding backup systems and the increase in energy prices. The framing is both results-based (system inefficiency) and value-based (protection of public health).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of energy and health, using terminology such as the low efficiency of thermal power plants, maintenance costs, and infrasound frequency. Specific sources are referenced, including the 2018 WHO guideline and information from a ministry official concerning the lack of knowledge. Knowledge regarding the interaction between the human body and pulsating sound is highlighted separately.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is question-based, critical, and detailed, focusing on logical arguments and facts (e.g., efficiency, frequencies). The tone is serious and concerned, particularly when highlighting health risks (sleep disorders, heart failure). Official sources and statements by former ministers are quoted to support the arguments.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed against the inaction of the government and the ministry, particularly concerning insufficient state control and a lack of knowledge regarding the harmfulness of harmful agents. The objection is procedural, citing the absence of necessary equipment, accredited personnel, and calibrated apparatuses required for conducting measurements. Furthermore, the concealment of information regarding WHO guidelines is also being criticized.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus addresses specific local projects, mentioning the Saarde wind farm due to the lack of objectivity in measurements and the absence of national control.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives highlight concerns over the high cost and inefficiency of energy production, specifically criticizing the low efficiency rate of thermal power plants and the persistent maintenance expenses associated with keeping them operational as a standby system. The primary focus is on managing the growth of energy prices, a challenge directly tied to the intermittent output of wind turbines.
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Social Issues
The social focus is strongly directed towards public health, highlighting the harmful effects of wind turbines, such as sleep disorders and heart failure, citing WHO guidelines. Particular emphasis is placed on the interaction between pulsating sound and the frequencies of the human body (the heart).
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on deficiencies in state control and regulatory oversight, particularly regarding the measurement and assessment of specific units/parameters. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of utilizing accredited entities and calibrated equipment when conducting state control, thereby ensuring the objectivity of the measurements.
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