Friedberg chooses Winterstein wind farm: A new source of hope!

Friedberg chooses Winterstein wind farm: A new source of hope!

A significant step into the future of renewable energies was taken with the approval of the Winterstein wind farm in Friedberg. The Friedberg city parliament approved a lease agreement with ABO Energy by a large majority, which will enable the construction of four wind turbines on the Wintersteinkamm. This facility, which is part of a larger project that also includes the neighboring communities of Rosbach and Wehrheim, is expected to generate annual income of almost two million euros Frankfurter Neue Presse reported. Mayor Kjetil Dahlhaus expressed his delight at the approval, which creates the necessary conditions to move the project forward quickly.

Details about the wind farm

The wind farm covers a 410 hectare site and is expected to provide electricity from 2028. The city's citizens also have the opportunity to participate financially without having to make large investments. With its “Nah & Grün” concept, ABO Energy offers the chance to get involved in the project for as little as 500 euros. This will benefit new developments as the city intends to benefit directly from the wind power generated, as well as on the ABO Energy website is highlighted.

However, there are still a few approval steps that need to be completed before construction can begin. This includes species protection tests and approval by the responsible authorities in accordance with the Federal Immission Control Act. The discussion about security payments for the dismantling of the wind turbines after the end of the contract shows that there is skepticism as to whether these are well regulated. However, it was emphasized in the city parliament that the contract with ABO Energy is considered the best in Germany, which also affects citizen participation to strengthen the regional economy.