Saxony-Anhalt is expanding wind power rapidly-Saxony remains behind!

Saxony-Anhalt is expanding wind power rapidly-Saxony remains behind!

in the emerging world of renewable energies, Saxony-Anhalt has made a big leap, especially in the field of wind power. The Saxony report that the energy company VSB found that in Saxony-Anhalt about five times as many new wind turbines were built as in neighboring Saxons. VSB Managing Director Thomas Winkler emphasizes the clear commitment of politics that gives the wind power expansion tailwind.

In contrast, Saxony shows that there is a lack of the necessary framework conditions. In particular, the strict implementation of the two percent goal, which provides to show two percent of the country area for wind energy by the end of 2032, is not met. Experts fear that this gap could lead to a step back in energy policy.

political framework in the focus

The topic of area policy has also called the Saxon Greens on the scene, which warn of the setbacks in energy policy. CDU infrastructure minister Regina Kraushaar expresses concerns from the population and questions the ambitious area. The former Minister of Energy Wolfram Günther (Greens), on the other hand, demands more commitment to promote renewable energies, while resistance to new projects in Saxony often makes planning.

A real ray of hope, on the other hand, is the positive acceptance of wind power projects in Saxony-Anhalt. This openness enables the company VSB to implement one of the largest repowering projects in Europe in the Wittenberg district: 50 old wind turbines are replaced by 16 latest models. The overall performance of the wind farm is increased from 30 to a proud 105 megawatts, and two other wind turbines are to follow by the end of 2025.

financial opportunities for municipalities

Another plus for Saxony-Anhalt is the new acceptance and participation law. This stipulates that the operators of new wind power and photovoltaic systems financially participate in the profits. In this way, these can expect at least 5,500 euros per installed megawatts for wind turbines. With particularly good income, these amounts can even increase considerably. Information on the financial participation of the municipalities can be found on the platform Citizens' Energy in Energieatlas Sachsen-Anhalt

Prof. Dr. Armin Willingmann, the country's energy minister, expects the law to be adopted quickly after the parliamentary summer break in 2025. This could come in time to strengthen the acceptance and economic participation of citizens. The discussions about the framework conditions are already in full swing, even in the state parliament, where various actors bring in their positions.

criticism and suggestions for improvement

But there are also critical voices. Some experts complain that communities and citizens are not sufficiently involved in economic success. The draft law for participation is now intended to create clear, unbureaucratic regulations, but there are also change requests that still have to be taken into account. It becomes clear that a cross -party discussion is necessary to combine the various interests.

The pioneering role of Saxony-Anhalt in the use of renewable energies is undisputed. According to Minister Willingmann, around 62% of the electricity already come from renewable sources. Whether this potential can be exhausted depends on the political framework and acceptance among the population. Let's be excited to see how the situation will develop in the coming months and whether Saxony-Anhalt can continue to consolidate its model image in the area of renewable energies.