Rockin' the Wind: CDU Faction Aims to Shake Up Wind Power Expansion Rules in Thuringia
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Hey there! If you're interested in wind power and politics, here's some juicy gossip about the CDU faction making waves in the Thuringian state parliament.
They're proposing some changes to the way wind power expansion is handled, and they ain't mincing words. Thomas Gottweiss, the CDU's energy politician, spilled the beans in Erfurt, stating that the current 2.2% land reservation for wind power is neither sensible nor achievable. Instead, they're pushing for energy targets based on actual demand, distinct from hectares—it's all about megawatts, bud!
Gottweiss? He's been talking about a modern wind farm near Bucha, near Jena. He reckons a few big wind turbines churn out more juice than several smaller ones. So, what's their plan? Fewer, but hella powerful plants! Gottweiss reckons around 620 of these bad boys would suffice to meet the Free State's energy needs. That's only 0.8% of the state's land, mate! Back in 2024, there were a total of 867 wind turbines in Thuringia.
But, hey, federal law ain't just gonna bend over and give in to the CDU's demands. Thuringia is obliged by federal law to allocate a total of 2.2% of its land to wind turbines by 2032. Rumor has it that it's been a contentious issue in the state for years, and it might take more than just the CDU to shake up federal law.
CDU's energy policy is all about guaranteeing supply, keeping costs reasonable, and catering to actual regional demand rather than promiscuous land targets. Gottweiss stresses the need for a smart mix of all renewables, especially more effort in solar or geothermal power. He's not a fan of the one-sided wind focus, saying it's a dead end.
CDU, CDU, Wind Turbine, Thuringia, Wind Power, Erfurt, Electricity, Bucha—that's the dirty rundown about the CDU's proposals to revamp wind power expansion rules in the state of Thuringia. Keep an eye on this one, it's gonna be a wild ride!
The CDU faction in Thuringia's state parliament aims to change wind power expansion rules, focusing on energy targets based on demand, containerizing the region's energy needs with fewer but more powerful wind turbines, and advocating for a smart mix of renewable sources, especially solar or geothermal power. Additionally, the CDU's regional policy includes aid for the development of regions and industry, with a strong emphasis on finance, technology, and energy sectors in their community aid programs.
