Solarpark Pfettrach III: Willertshausen reaches compromise after protests!

Solarpark Pfettrach III: Willertshausen reaches compromise after protests!

Willertshausen, Deutschland - A new chapter for the Pfettrach III solar park takes shape. The citizens of Willertshausen, a district of Au, have raised their voices and their protest has had an effect. It was originally planned to introduce the solar modules to the outskirts at 100 meters, but now the distance has been enlarged to a respectable 230 meters. This was done after an intensive dialogue between the residents, the municipality and the Soleea GmbH, the project developer of the solar park.

The decision to reduce the project by 1.5 hectares was unanimously decided on Monday in the local council. Constantin Winklmann, the spokesman for Solea, emphasized that despite this reduction, the performance of the solar park does not suffer. The use of more powerful photovoltaic modules ensures that the efficiency of the park is preserved.

compromise and public participation

At the beginning of October, this compromise indicated when Mayor Mathias Kern informed about the topic in a press conference. The decline in the area enables the solar park to become less invasive for the residents, although at the same time paying attention to public ways that are not affected by the new regulation. Due to the high level of interest, the meeting took place in the citizens' hall to give the citizens present the opportunity to actively contribute.

Although reducing the project is a positive turn for the residents, there are concerns. At the meeting, the citizens of Willertshausen expressed their concern about possible future changes to the solar park. There were numerous speeches in which the residents pointed out that they fear that the agreement made could not be met later. However, Winklmann and Kern emphasized that no increases in the area are planned. "Nothing is planned from our side," said Winklmann.

outlook and future planning

It should be noted that despite the new regulations, objections can continue to be asserted. Mayor Kern said that the plans still need a detailed interpretation and that the residents have the opportunity to express their concerns. In addition, Kern showed understanding for the worries of the citizens and emphasized that opportunities for private activities, in particular by farmers, cannot be completely excluded, but the current state of feeding limits the options considerably.

At another point it became clear that the visibility of the solar modules plays a role when the project is progressed. Winklmann informed that hedges are planted to beautify the area, which could grow up to five meters high over time and thus cover up the views. Furthermore, Kern pointed out that the Pfettrach solar park is not an agricultural photovoltaic system, but only an agricultural double use, which, however, still has to wait for interest.

Developments around the Pfettrach III solar park clearly show how important the dialogue between citizens and project developers is. The changed plans offer both sides a certain scope and the opportunity to use the advantages of renewable energies without neglecting the interests of the residents. This could serve as a positive example for future projects in the region. For more information about this topic, see the current reporting on www.merkur.de .