Resistance in Brandenburg: Berlin wind plans cause excitement!

Resistance in Brandenburg: Berlin wind plans cause excitement!

Ahrensfelde, Deutschland - On July 10, 2025, a storm of indignation in the Brandenburg region will be loud, which revolves around the planned wind energy areas from Berlin. The Berlin Senate Department has identified eight locations that are considered to set up wind turbines, including Pankow, Lichtenberg and Spandau. The municipalities of Ahrensfelde and Schöneiche, which vehemently put themselves against the project, are particularly affected, reports RBB24.

The Berlin plans to build wind energy areas only 550 to 850 meters from houses fall below the minimum distance of 1,000 meters applicable in Brandenburg. This not only causes resentment, but also serious concerns that are expressed by the mayors of the affected communities. Ahrensfeld's mayor Wilfried Gehrke (CDU) has made a clear comment and pointed out the problem of proximity to the national border. In addition, the residents criticize the possible burden of noise and shadow throwing as well as the protection of needy animal species.

public participation in the wind power process

The municipalities concerned therefore requested the early participation of the public in accordance with Section 3 (1) of the Building Code. The period for statements runs from June 10 to July 11, 2025. Affairs that are expressed during this time should not only be sent to the Senate Department for Urban Development, Building and Living in writing. Documents can also be viewed on site to promote transparency and participation, as can be read on Berlin.de.

This public participation plays a crucial role when it comes to improving the acceptance of the wind power projects in the population. Information should not only be provided, but the citizens should also be actively involved in the planning process. Concerns such as noise pollution or potential landscape interventions must be heard to minimize conflicts and strengthen confidence in the wind power projects, explains Wind-lexikon.de.

New wind in Brandenburg's energy policy

According to the amendment to the law of 2023, which results in higher expansion goals for renewable energies, Berlin must show 0.25% by the end of 2027 and even 0.5% of its country area for wind energy by the end of 2032. Brandenburg has to meet even more ambitious requirements by the end of 2027 and 2.2% by the end of 2032. Despite this initiative, the regional planning community Oderland-Spree (RPG) points out that the plans from Berlin are conflict with the existing distance regulations.

For Ahrensfelde and Schöneiche, the challenge is to defend themselves against the Berlin wind plans, while at the same time demanding a transparent and fair treatment of their worries. The examination of the statements received will take several months, which means that the municipalities have to deal with this topic for a long time.

For further details on the participation and the ongoing procedures, you can do the information on berlin.de , rbb24 and wind-lexikon.de view.