Overview
Windpark Hüselitz is an operational onshore wind farm in Germany with a capacity of 92.4 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy transition under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.
Windpark Hüselitz is an operational onshore wind farm located in Germany, near the town of Hüselitz in Saxony-Anhalt. With a capacity of 92.4 MW, it is a medium-to-large scale facility within the German wind energy sector, which is a key pillar of the country's Energiewende (energy transition) strategy. The facility operates under Germany's regulatory framework, which includes the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) that provides feed-in tariffs and grid priority for renewable energy. The 92.4 MW capacity places it among significant wind farms in the region, contributing to the national target of 80% renewable electricity by 2030. Typical onshore wind turbines in Germany have capacities between 2-5 MW each, suggesting this farm likely comprises around 20-46 turbines. Windpark Hüselitz plays a role in reducing carbon emissions and supporting grid stability in Saxony-Anhalt, a state with strong wind resources. Its operation aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III's 42.5% renewable target by 2030, and it helps meet local demand while avoiding fossil fuel generation.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in a rural area of Saxony-Anhalt, characterized by agricultural land and open plains, which are typical for onshore wind development in Germany. The local environmental context includes potential impacts on bird and bat populations, as well as visual landscape changes. However, German regulations require environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures, such as curtailment during migration periods, to minimize ecological disruption.
Frequently asked questions
Windpark Hüselitz is located near Hüselitz in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, at coordinates 52.5174° N, 11.7882° E.
Windpark Hüselitz has a capacity of 92.4 MW, making it a medium-to-large onshore wind farm in Germany.
The operator of Windpark Hüselitz is not publicly listed, but German wind farms are typically operated by energy companies or project developers.
Windpark Hüselitz operates under Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and grid priority, and aligns with the EU Renewable Energy Directive III targeting 42.5% renewable energy by 2030.
Onshore wind farms can affect bird and bat populations and alter landscapes. In Germany, environmental impact assessments and mitigation measures are mandatory to address these concerns.