Chambers demand adherence to area target for wind power - Germany's Wind Energy Expansion: Two-Percent Land-Use Target Divides Environment and Business
Germany's political and environmental landscape is abuzz with demands for a two-percent land-use target for wind energy expansion. This call, echoed by various interest groups and political actors, aims to accelerate renewable energy targets and support environmental and climate goals.
In Germany, this debate has seen political parties and interest groups, such as environmental associations and renewable energy lobbyists, push for a two-percent land-use target. Local and national governments have set such targets to meet renewable energy goals and support environmental objectives.
The key players include environmental organizations like the Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND) and Naturschutzbund Deutschland (NABU), political parties like the Greens, SPD, and FDP, and industry associations like the Bundesverband Windenergie (BWE). These groups have influenced the political and public discourse, advocating for sufficient land use for wind turbines.
However, the changing political landscape unsettles companies, hindering investments and threatening competitiveness, according to the chambers of industry and commerce. In Saxony, the state parliament postponed the area target for wind power, initially setting 1.3 percent by 2027 and two percent by 2032. The chambers argue that without sufficient areas for renewable energy generation, Saxony may lose attractiveness and competitiveness due to high costs in gas and coal power, CO2 pricing, and increasing sustainability requirements in financing.
The argument for technological openness is deemed shortsighted, as photovoltaic plants may not ensure a stable energy supply. Wind power expansion is considered crucial for Saxony. Eastern state premiers approached the federal government, suggesting volume targets for renewable energies instead of area targets to increase acceptance for wind power expansion. The three Saxon Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) criticized the initiative to scrap the two-percent area target for wind power expansion.
The demand for a two-percent land-use target for wind energy expansion in Germany remains a contentious issue. While environmental groups and political parties advocate for increased targets, businesses express concerns about competitiveness and investment uncertainty. The debate continues, with suggestions for alternative targets and criticism of the proposed changes.
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