Future of wind power: Citizens discuss planned wind farm in Köstorf!

In Dahlem, there was a well -attended council meeting on the subject of wind power, in which over 30 citizens were present. The planned wind farm project of the Nordostniedersachsen (BVNON) farmers' association was discussed, which is to be located northwest of Köstorf. The area of ​​around 71 hectares is intended as a wind priority in the regional spatial planning program of the district.

The mayor Elke Allers pointed out that no decisions are made in this meeting, but only information is collected. Hubertus Meyer from BVNON spoke for 20 landowners who secured a total of 191 hectares for wind power projects. A wind farm society is planned that wants to set up a "400-meter buffer" to set up the wind farm in order to involve the citizens in the process. On the area that has already been valued as suitable, between five and six wind turbines could be built.

concerns and skepticism about the project

Wolf Winkelmann, Managing Director of BVNON, expressed lack of understanding about the change in the area of ​​the area by the district. However, many citizens expressed concerns about the existing 27 wind turbines in the region and their effects. Critical voices drew attention to the possible deforestation of mixed forest and the ecological consequences of the wind farm project. It was also pointed out that the concrete foundations of the wind turbines have to be completely removed after the term of the term and the operators should form corresponding provisions.

Some listeners wanted farmers to earn money primarily through food production and not through energy generation. In addition, citizens expressed skepticism compared to the long -term future of wind power and possible political changes.

In addition, an information paper from the BWE on § 245e paragraph 5 BauGB emphasizes that a new regulation enables the municipalities to expand an extended scope of action in the area design for wind energy projects. According to this, municipalities can identify areas for wind energy use regardless of regional spatial planning plans in order to accelerate the energy transition on site, such as wind-rat.de reported.