Wind power: Planned rental cap for wind turbines under criticism
To save costs, land rents for wind power plants are to be capped. This planned cap is being met with resistance.
The German government's plans to cap rental payments for wind turbines on land have sparked criticism. The Association of Forest Owners, AGDW, warns that such a cap would hinder the expansion of renewable energy. The cap, proposed by Economy Minister Katherina Reiche, would limit rental income to 3.5% of annual electricity revenues.
The AGDW argues that this would undermine the acceptance of wind power in rural areas, while the Association of Municipal Companies, VKU, welcomes the plan, citing potential savings of around 13 billion euros by 2045.
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