The expansion of wind energy in Berlin is currently under scrutiny as the Naturschutzbund (NABU) raises concerns over the proposed locations for new wind power installations. The organization argues that wind turbines should not be placed in forested areas and recommends prioritizing sites where wind energy infrastructure already exists. According to NABU, the areas identified by the Senate for wind energy development are excessively large, totaling nearly 600 hectares. Federal regulations stipulate that by 2032, all federal states must designate 0.5 percent of their land for potential wind turbine sites, with an interim requirement of only 0.25 percent due by the end of 2027. NABU believes that suitable locations can be found outside of Berlin's forests. NABU's Berlin chairman, Rainer Altenkamp, criticized the Senate for exceeding the federal government's requirements at this stage, emphasizing that the public outcry regarding wind energy in forested areas makes this decision difficult to understand. He cautioned that if an area is designated as a wind energy site, it would be challenging to prevent the construction of wind turbines there. Altenkamp suggested that the government should be cautious about meeting long-term goals prematurely, especially since the new federal government is still evaluating the area targets for 2032. Proposed wind energy sites in Berlin could see wind turbines reaching heights of up to 230 meters. Potential locations include the Krummendammer Heide in Treptow-Köpenick, the southern Grunewald in Steglitz-Zehlendorf, the Rieselfelder Karolinenhöhe in Spandau, and Buchholz Nord in Pankow. As discussions continue, the balance between expanding renewable energy infrastructure and preserving natural spaces remains a pressing concern for both environmental organizations and local communities.