Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis: 390 % own electricity requirement due to renewable energy!
Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis: 390 % own electricity requirement due to renewable energy!
The Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis achieved a remarkable success in the production of renewable energies in 2023. According to current reports, 390 percent of their own electricity requirements were covered in a decentralized and renewable manner in the entire district area. This record -breaking value clearly exceeds the 330 percent that were reached in 2020. Such progress in energy production is not only impressive, but also an important signal for the energy transition in Germany.
An essential factor for this success is wind power. There are currently 285 wind turbines in the Rhein-Hunsrück district, which together produce a large part of the required electricity. Despite the original planning from the 2011 climate protection concept, this happened, which still started from 48 additional wind turbines. The so -called “repowering”, in which old wind turbines are replaced by more powerful models, could significantly increase the efficiency. Modern 6-MW class wind turbines can produce up to 18 million kWh of electricity per year, which represents twenty times earlier systems.
decentralized energy generation and photovoltaics
The Rhein-Hunsrück-Kreis does not only benefit from wind power. Photovoltaics also play a crucial role in regional energy supply. 7,734 solar systems are currently installed in the district that already cover 24 percent of the regional electricity requirement - more than twice as much as the national average. District Administrator Volker Boch emphasizes that the population has a strong awareness and commitment to solar energy: "Statistically speaking, every fifth household in the district has installed a solar system," says Boch.
The impressive figures are the result of a targeted energy policy that not only promotes the expansion of renewable energies, but also emphasizes the need for energy savings. Boch reported that the district's municipalities will work by the end of 2025 to switch the street lighting to LED technology. This measure should not only increase energy efficiency, but also strengthen local added value.
In a further step to stabilize the generation capacities, District Administrator Boch announced that no new large -scale wind power projects are planned. "Around 300 wind turbines are currently available. Our goal is to increase efficiency so far by repowering older 2 MW systems that with only 200 wind turbines we achieve twice as high," he explained.
In summary, it can be said that the Rhein-Hunsrück district with its services in the area of renewable energies takes an important step towards sustainable energy supply and thus not only supports its own climate goals, but also makes a valuable contribution to the energy transition in Germany. The long -term commitment of the region in the promotion of renewable energies could serve as an example for other regions. Further information on these developments provides www.aktuell4u.de .
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