Lossatal municipality decides controversial 60 hectares of solar park!

Lossatal municipality decides controversial 60 hectares of solar park!

in the small community of Lossatal, located between Mertewitz and Radegast, the local municipal council made a decisive course for the future of solar energy on June 13, 2025. With a majority of 8 to 4 votes, the decision for the construction of a 60-hectare solar park, which is designed as an Agri-Photovoltaic system. This means that solar modules are installed on agricultural farm, which enables simultaneous use of energy generation and agriculture. Tagesschau reports on a controversial project, especially from the local local council of Mertewitz, which is already planning a citizens' decision to build prevent.

The decision for the solar park is in the context of a trend that wants to use agricultural areas more efficiently. According to BMEL, an attempt is made to meet the area competition between solar energy and agricultural production. Agri-Photovoltaic systems claim a maximum of 15 percent of the agricultural area, which means that 85 percent of the area can continue to be used for traditional agriculture. This innovative solution not only offers protection against extreme weather events such as heavy rain and hail, but also diversifies the sources of income for the companies and promotes added value in rural areas.

Advantages of Agri-Photovoltaic

agri-photovoltaic thus combines agricultural production with the production of renewable energies on the same area. Technology not only has the potential to reduce water consumption in agriculture, but also generates stable sources of income for the companies. Federal Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger and Federal Minister Cem Özdemir are also committed to promoting this type of projects. Fraunhofer ISE also indicates that early citizen participation is crucial for the success of such projects.

Although the construction of the solar park in Lossatal promises many advantages, it remains to be seen how the resistance of the residents and the planned citizens' decisions will develop. It is clear that the balance between agricultural use and sustainability will continue to remain an important topic in the region in the future. The discussion about the solar park is therefore more than just a local affair; It reflects the greater challenges and opportunities that the current climate change places to agriculture. The coming months will show whether the community can take a step into a modern, sustainable future or whether the concerns of citizens will predominate.