The focus: Citizens' participation and future projects on the agenda!

The focus: Citizens' participation and future projects on the agenda!

In the upcoming community representative meeting in Zichow there are exciting topics on the agenda. The focus is particularly on two large projects: the nature conservation project "border" and a planned solar park near Golm. As the Nordkurier , the nature conservation project is aimed at, the water retreat in the landscape to improve. Ditches are to be renovated, groundwater levels are increased and habitats for endangered species are to be created. The Environmental Manager Dr. Nicole Spundflasch also indicated that the approval of the area owners is required.

The municipal representatives generally agree to the project, but the desire for transparent communication becomes sound. A top-down information policy controlled is considered inadequate. The planning for the solar park, which is to be built south of Golm on over 40 hectares in a European bird sanctuary, also met with mixed reactions. Here, in particular, nature conservation law and the population in the region are discussed.

Citizen participation in focus

When conception of the solar project, citizen participation plays an important role. More and more people recognize the advantages of community projects in solar energy. In this way, residents can actively participate, which increases acceptance and awareness of renewable energies. Success models for citizen participation, as described, for example, Gosolar , show that financial incentives and transparent communication are key to success.

An example that demonstrates this in an excellent way is the solar park in Bundorf, which opened its doors a few months ago. This facility offers space for civic engagement, since almost a third of the solar area was realized by the Egis eG cooperative. The participants can participate from 150 euros and benefit from a dividend of six percent. The Solar server emphasizes that a joint decision process is hidden for the population Make profit.

A look into the future

The developments around the solar park near Golm have not yet been completed. The decision is postponed and a citizens' meeting in Golm should take place to give the population the opportunity to inform and contribute comprehensively. In view of the increasing need to reduce fossil fuels, the promotion of renewable energies is becoming increasingly important. Projects that the citizens focus on could be the key to a successful energy transition.

In this exciting time, in which innovative approaches to the joint use of solar energy are increasingly coming to the fore, it becomes clear that it is due, also for the communities and their citizens. After all, active citizen participation not only strengthens the sense of community, but can also lead to financial advantages and a sustainable energy concept.