What does Buergerwind Welzheim do?

Community-owned wind energy cooperative operating a 1,000 kW wind turbine in Welzheim, Germany since 2004. Generates approximately 800,000 kWh annually of renewable electricity through citizen investment and participation.

Where is Buergerwind Welzheim located?

Buergerwind Welzheim is headquartered in Welzheim, Germany.

What energy sectors does Buergerwind Welzheim operate in?

Buergerwind Welzheim operates in Wind.

When was Buergerwind Welzheim founded?

Buergerwind Welzheim was founded in 2003.

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Buergerwind Welzheim

BürgerWind Welzheim GmbH & Co. KG

Welzheim, Germany

WindCo-op

Founded 20031 MW installed

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Founded in 2003, Buergerwind Welzheim is a co-op headquartered in Welzheim, Germany specializing in Wind.

BürgerWind Welzheim is a citizen-owned wind energy cooperative established in 2003 by local residents Christof Stocker and Frieder Bareiß. The project operates a single 1,000 kW Fuhrländer wind turbine with a 70-meter hub height and 54-meter rotor diameter, located south of the Aichstrut water tower in Welzheim. The turbine became operational on December 23, 2004, making it the first wind power installation in the Rems-Murr district. Over approximately 19 years of operation, the facility has generated an average of 800,000 kWh annually of green electricity. Financing was achieved through 950,000 euros in community investment and subordinated loans. The facility continues operation beyond the initial 20-year EEG feed-in tariff period (ending December 2024) through direct electricity marketing. Maintenance is coordinated by Deutsche Windtechnik, with power transmission managed by VR Bank Schwäbischer Wald eG.

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Headquarters

Welzheim, Germany

Founded

2003

Company Type

Co-op