Overview
Windpark Arneburg 2 is an operational onshore wind farm in Germany with a capacity of 31.5 MW, owned by SachsenFonds GmbH & Co. Windpark I KG.
Windpark Arneburg 2 is an onshore wind farm located in Germany, with a total capacity of 31.5 MW. The facility is owned by SachsenFonds GmbH & Co. Windpark I KG and is currently operational. As a medium-scale wind farm, it contributes to Germany's renewable energy portfolio, which is guided by the European Union's Renewable Energy Directive III, targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030. The wind farm operates under Germany's feed-in tariff system and the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides stable support for wind energy. With 31.5 MW capacity, it is typical of onshore wind projects in the region, utilizing modern turbine technology to convert wind into electricity. The facility's location in Saxony-Anhalt benefits from favorable wind conditions. Windpark Arneburg 2 plays a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting Germany's energy transition (Energiewende). Its electricity is fed into the grid, serving local communities and industries. The project also contributes to the regional economy through job creation and land lease payments to landowners.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural area of Saxony-Anhalt, a region with agricultural landscapes and moderate wind speeds. Onshore wind farms like this can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations. However, proper siting and mitigation measures are typically employed to minimize ecological disruption. The facility supports Germany's shift away from fossil fuels, reducing air pollution and carbon emissions.
Frequently asked questions
Windpark Arneburg 2 is located in Germany, near the town of Arneburg in Saxony-Anhalt.
Windpark Arneburg 2 has a capacity of 31.5 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale onshore wind farm.
The wind farm is owned by SachsenFonds GmbH & Co. Windpark I KG.
Wind energy in Germany is supported by the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and grid access, aligning with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III target of 42.5% renewables by 2030.
By generating clean electricity, Windpark Arneburg 2 reduces reliance on fossil fuels, cuts greenhouse gas emissions, and supports Germany's Energiewende (energy transition) toward a sustainable energy system.