# Crete wind farm project opposition > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/crete-wind-farm-project-opposition > Updated: 2026-10-29T07:56:04.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Opposition has emerged against a proposed 52.8 MW wind farm project in the Asi Gonia area of the Apokoronas municipality in Crete. Initially, the Mayor of Apokoronas, Charalampos Koukiánakis, issued an open letter to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis requesting the project be withdrawn. The Mayor cited unanimous opposition from the Municipal Council, arguing that the development threatens the White Mountains, the Azilakas forest, and the Lake Kournas area, while potentially harming the region's historical identity and local quality of life. Subsequently, the Western Crete branch of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) issued a negative opinion regarding the project's Environmental Impact Study (EIS). The TEE requested that the Region of Crete return the study for revision, citing deficiencies in assessments regarding birdlife, noise, landscape, and hydrogeology. The Chamber specifically noted risks to the karst feeding system of Lake Kournas and highlighted that the study failed to address the cumulative effects of a larger 1,023.5 MW wind energy complex in Crete. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: Technical Chamber of Greece opposes wind farm in Asi Gonia The Technical Chamber of Greece, Western Crete, has rejected the environmental study for a 52.8 MW wind farm in Asi Gonia, citing risks to biodiversity, landscapes, and local water systems. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/technical-chamber-of-greece-opposes-wind-farm-in-asi-gonia ### 2026-10-10: Apokoronas Mayor urges Prime Minister to withdraw Crete wind farm project The Mayor of Apokoronas has called on Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to withdraw a planned 52.8 MW wind farm in Asi Gonia, Crete, to protect the White Mountains and local environment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/apokoronas-mayor-urges-prime-minister-to-withdraw-crete-wind-farm-project --- Cite as: Crete wind farm project opposition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/crete-wind-farm-project-opposition