The results of the European Parliament election showed a swing towards the right – with success for parties who are not avowedly pro-green energy or, in many cases, hostile. But renewable energy experts aren’t too worried and are prepared to highlight other benefits. Far-right parties made gains in Germany and France, particularly. Climate change-sceptical Alternative für Deutschland came second in the German polls while Marine Le Pen’s Rassemblement National took a third of the vote campaigning against wind farms. However, it’s “not as bad as it might have been”, said Noel Cunniffe, the head of Wind Energy Ireland, speaking on…

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