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Wind power boom in Saxony: Mayor declares Wülknitz an energy community!
Rental prices for wind power in Saxony are rising, municipalities are benefiting. Repowering in the Streumen wind farm provides new impulses.
Wind power boom in Saxony: Mayor declares Wülknitz an energy community!
Wind power has gained a lot of momentum recently. More and more municipalities are benefiting from rising rental prices for wind turbines and have felt like winners of the green transition in recent years. This can currently be observed in the Streumen wind farm in Wülknitz, where large metal pipes for new wind turbines are being delivered. It makes sense that the district is close to Riesa, where smaller wind turbines are currently being replaced by larger ones during repowering. Sächsische.de reports that the energy companies are investing heavily in the construction of these plants, which is ensuring an upswing in the region.
The financial situation of the municipalities has noticeably improved as a result of the income from these projects. On site, numerous spectators watch the hustle and bustle in the wind farm from a safe distance, while special cranes lift the heavy pipes to the mast of the wind turbines. It looks almost impressive when the construction workers ensure safety with helmets and high-visibility vests. The mayor of Wülknitz, Rico Weser, proudly describes his community as an “energy community” and emphasizes how important the substation is, which has been serving there for decades.
Municipal finances and challenges for cooperatives
Despite the positive developments, there are also downsides. Cooperatives that initially hoped to benefit from the wind power boom continue to face many challenges. The big profits often end up with the big energy companies, which puts these smaller players under pressure. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop for them. In the meantime, however, the municipalities are clearly benefiting from the increased rental prices, which are reflected in their coffers.
The trend towards wind power shows that local energy supply is becoming increasingly important. It is to be hoped that the positive effects for the communities will remain long-term. Investing in infrastructure is a step in the right direction and can also help ensure sustainable energy for future generations.
For more information about wind power and its development also visit Budget.com.