Windstrom: Begrenzung der Windkraftpacht kann Haushalt um Milliarden entlasten
Bis zu 400.000 Euro im Jahr beträgt die Flächenpacht für ein Windrad. Ein Gutachten konkretisiert Einsparungen durch ein neues Gesetz. Doch Landeigentümer wehren sich.
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (CDU) will limit the amount of wind energy lease payments in order to reduce government expenses by billions of euros over the next two decades. According to a research institute's report, restricting lease payments to 3.5% of a wind turbine's annual revenue could significantly cut costs associated with the EEG renewable energy law.
The institute's analysis examined three scenarios, showing that even a 5% lease rate would save taxpayers up to 3 billion euros by 2045. The current lack of regulation on lease rates, which traditionally range between 5% and 10%, could lead to significant savings if the 3.5% cap is implemented. Land and forest owners, including private owners and state leaseholders, would still receive between 24,000 and 37,000 euros in annual lease income under the capped rate.
Critics argue that such a cap infringes on landowners' property, contractual, and professional freedoms, and may violate equality principles and EU regulations.
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