Wilfersdorf wind farm: 50 million euros for clean energy in the Weinviertel!

Wilfersdorf wind farm: 50 million euros for clean energy in the Weinviertel!

Wilfersdorf, Österreich - On May 17, 2025, the new wind farm in Wilfersdorf was ceremoniously opened in the Weinviertel. Over 1,000 visitors took part in the opening ceremony, at which prominent congratulations such as Karl Wilfing, President of Lower Austria, and Josef Tatzber, the mayor of Wilfersdorf, were present. The wind farm consists of five wind turbines and will generate around 73 million kWh of electricity annually - enough to supply more than 19,000 households with green energy. The overall investment in the project is over 50 million euros, with Windkraft Simonsfeld and Imwind working together as partners to advance renewable energies.

Markus Winter, CTO of Windkraft Simonsfeld, emphasizes that this wind farm makes an important contribution to domestic energy supply. His colleague Georg Waldner, CEO of Imwind, emphasizes the importance of wind energy for the Austrian energy future. In this context, Wilfing explained that wind power also contributed to regional value creation, while Tatzber praised the cooperation between the company, community and the population.

opening festivities

The opening ceremony not only included crane rides and tours of the wind turbines, but also regional delicacies and a concert by the local band "Weinviertel Mixture", which was the highlight of the celebration. In view of the progressive energy transition in Austria, this wind farm is seen as an essential building block to achieve the goals set.

The expansion of wind power in Austria is becoming increasingly important as a renewable energy source. According to the Austrian government, the proportion of renewable energies on total energy consumption should increase to at least 65 % by 2030, while at least 6 GW wind power is to be installed. These initiatives are crucial for reducing the dependence on fossil fuels and to reduce CO2 emissions. Investments in the wind energy infrastructure and incentives for the construction of new wind farms are essential for this, as well as [Energy and Umwelt] (https://energie-und-umwelt.at/erneuerbare-energie/windkraft-in-oesterreich-expansion zeste-und-fuer-wind-1992) reported.

challenges and opportunities

However, the windowing expansion also faces challenges. Environmental impact assessments are necessary to evaluate the effects on the wildlife and landscape. Furthermore, the acceptance of the population is crucial; Transparent communication and participation are of great importance. In addition, aspects of network integration and the development of storage technologies must also be taken into account. Industriemagazin indicates that Austria urgently has to invest in wind power to support the energy transition and reach the climate goals.