Wind power boom in the Verden district: Where the new wheels will soon be turning!

Wind power boom in the Verden district: Where the new wheels will soon be turning!

In recent years, wind power has become increasingly important in Germany. Especially in northern Germany, where wind has been used for centuries, the expansion is not only a sign of ecological responsibility, but also of economic foresight. Lower Saxony is currently setting a clear course with the Wind Area Requirements Act. This stipulates that 2.2% of the country's area is put to sensible use for wind turbines. In the Verden district Exciting developments are already underway.

In the next two years, around 1,830 hectares are to be made available for wind power. By the end of 2027, the district must use 2.19% of its area, or around 1,724 hectares, for wind energy. This number is expected to increase to 2.83% by 2032, which corresponds to a requirement of around 2,231 hectares. Regional planner Karin Vesper emphasizes the importance of buffer zones to avoid legal stumbling blocks. This strategic planning is necessary because the district has already planned 100 hectares more than requested.

The wind in the sails for renewable energies

The Lower Saxony Wind Energy Area Requirements Act, which has been in force since April 2024, aims to define the required areas in regional planning. The regional planning authorities are required not only to designate new areas, but also to take into account areas from the municipal land-use planning. The area designations should progress by 2026, with the state government checking in 2026 whether the areas are sufficient for the climate goals. If deficiencies arise, the proportion could even be increased to up to 2.5% to further advance decarbonization ambitions.

Wind energy plays a key role in the energy transition in Germany. It is essential for achieving climate goals and is getting loud BDEW will continue to be one of the most important renewable resources. Most wind turbines in Germany are in Lower Saxony, followed by other federal states such as Brandenburg and North Rhine-Westphalia. The technology is as impressive as it is diverse: the most powerful wind turbines are located on land in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony and Rhineland-Palatinate.

The current situation in the Verden district

There are a total of 38 priority areas for wind energy in the Verden district. Kirchlinteln leads the ranking with 11 areas and over 500 hectares, while Thedinghausen has 8 areas, a total of 659 hectares. Cities like Dörverden, Ottersberg and Achim each have 4 areas, and Langwedel and Oyten have 3 priority areas. Verden itself, however, only has a small area of ​​14 hectares, which makes it clear that there is still potential for improvement.

Site selection for wind turbines takes into account numerous factors such as wind resources, environmental aspects and technical requirements. Minimum distances from residential areas, nature reserves and railway tracks are just as important for the authorities. The district is currently working on a comprehensive wind energy concept that will be completed and presented to the public in the summer. This concept will not only offer future generations new jobs, but also make a significant contribution to the energy transition.

The Wind Area Requirements Act and the resulting construction measures are an expression of a necessary change. With the clear goal in the background of installing a total of 115 gigawatts of wind energy on land by 2030, it is clear: the future lies in the wind - and this future is being actively shaped. You can see this not only in the Verden district, but also nationwide, where wind power is also bringing this boost to other federal states.