Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy has unveiled a new spatial planning framework for renewable energy sources, which imposes significant restrictions on wind farm development in the country. The plan effectively excludes almost all islands in the Cyclades, with only Andros and Naxos remaining eligible for new wind projects. A blanket ban on wind farms on islands smaller than 300 square kilometers removes nearly the entire Aegean island complex from future development, responding to local opposition concerning tourism and environmental impacts. Additionally, wind projects are prohibited at elevations above 1,200 meters, which is expected to exclude many areas with high wind potential. The framework also introduces stricter regulations for solar energy, banning solar parks in protected areas but allowing them on productive agricultural land. While the new rules aim to balance energy development with environmental protection, existing projects in the licensing pipeline remain unaffected, totaling over 50 GW of investments. The new framework categorizes projects into four groups, ensuring that those with environmental approvals are not reconsidered. Industry representatives have expressed concerns about the strict altitude limits and the exclusion of smaller islands, arguing that these areas possess some of Greece's best wind resources.