As of: January 29, 2024, 8:24 a.m
By: Felix Herz
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The plans for Bavaria's largest wind farm in the Altöttinger Forest are encountering resistance.
The majority of the citizens of Mehring reject the wind turbines.
Altötting – The majority of residents of Mehring in the Altötting district have decided against the construction of wind turbines in their municipal area.
This became clear through both a council decision and a referendum, as Robert Buchner, mayor of the Free Voters, confirmed when asked on Sunday evening, January 28th.
Bavaria's largest wind farm planned: Mehringer speaks out against the wind turbines
The largest wind farm in Bavaria is planned for the Altöttinger Forest.
With a total capacity of 288 megawatts, it will also supply the Bavarian chemical triangle with energy.
Originally, ten of the approximately 40 wind turbines were to be built in the Mehring area.
This result could therefore have significant consequences for the entire project.
The citizens of Mehring have decided: No wind turbines in their municipal area.
A setback for Bavaria's largest planned wind farm.
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The council decision, in which citizens were asked whether they supported the planning and construction of the wind turbines, was rejected by 876 votes to 525.
In the referendum, 928 voters voted in favor and 454 against that the municipality should do everything in its power to prevent the wind turbines.
“It’s a shame that the majority were against it,” said Mayor Buchner.
“I can't yet judge how much of an impact this will have on the construction of the wind farm.” At least they managed to mobilize a large majority to vote: voter turnout was 75 percent.
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People “stand up for their forest and environment” – and vote against wind farms
The “Gegenwind Altötting” initiative, which launched the citizens’ initiative, was pleased with the result.
“This shows that people are committed to their forest, their environment and their homeland,” says Rainer Harböck from “Gegenwind”.
“Now we can take the next steps with confidence.” Further citizens’ initiatives are planned in neighboring communities, including in Marktl on June 9th for the European elections.
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Wind power projects were recently planned in seven communities.
The Mehring local council had already given its approval to the project at the beginning of 2023.
Mayor Buchner announced that he would submit a motion to revoke this consent.
“If the approval process comes about, we have to refuse our consent because the will of the citizens is binding.” From a legal point of view, this is only valid for one year.
But: “We have to be guided by the will of the people.”
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