Oschatz in the dispute over giant wind turbines: shadow on the Aegidienkirche!

Oschatz in the dispute over giant wind turbines: shadow on the Aegidienkirche!

Oschatz, Deutschland - In Oschatz, a large wind energy expansion is on the agenda, which could change the city and its surroundings sustainably. From the hill near Striesa you have a breathtaking view of the planned Mautitz wind farm, which could soon override the silhouette of the Aegidienkirche. According to lvz.de is an important goal of the city, the use is to promote renewable energies, which is of central importance in the context of Saxon energy policy.

With three other wind farms near Oschatz, the course for a modern energy supply should be set, but not everyone is thrilled. Local citizens and politicians express concerns about the proven priority areas, in particular because of the amount of the new wind turbines. These could become up to 270 meters high and thus largely tower over the simple 75 meters of the Aegidienkirche. Mayor David Schmidt has already addressed the concerns of the citizens and his parliamentary group in a public session and will bring them up in a meeting with Henry Graichen, the chairman of the Leipzig-West Saxony planning association.

resistance and public hearing

On June 26th at 6.30 p.m. there will be a public city council meeting in the Oschatz town hall, in which the plans are to be further discussed. The priority area 47, a 29 hectare area south of Oschatz, will also be discussed here. The residents' concerns are primarily directed against possible noise and shadow effects by the wind turbines. In particular, the district of Limbach should be due to the rotor noises and the shadow throw according to lvz.de considerably affected.

Schmidt also sees conflicts with the goals of the 2013 state development plan, which focus on cultural monument protection. Another factor are the planned wind power projects in the immediate vicinity, which may influence the view of the Collm, which shapes the landscape at 312 meters.

energy policy and expansion of wind power in Saxony

Saxon energy policy is strongly based on the expansion of wind energy in order to promote climate protection and reduce the dependency on fossil fuels. As energy.sachsen.de , rapid approval procedures for wind turbines are essential for the successful implementation of the energy transition. In 2024, 66 wind turbines were already approved in Saxony, which means an increase in the installed nominal output to about 390 megawatts.

But there are also challenges for these positive developments. Infrasound of wind turbines is a frequently discussed topic, with a study by the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Raw materials provided initial values that have now been classified as excessive. Experts like Dr. Stefan Holzheu from the University of Bayreuth makes it clear that wind turbines do not make a significant contribution to infrasound pollution and that the scientific consensus now shows different results, as from sachsenenergie.de is highlighted.

For the municipalities in Saxony, exciting days are waiting. By July 11th you can give your statements about the wind energy expansion and set the course for an environmentally friendly future - or defend the spirits of the past.