Suche
Mein Konto
Solar park near Niederwangen: 6 million kilowatt hours for the region!
Wangen receives solar park on A96: 9,700 modules, annual electricity production for 1,500 households. Construction started, commissioning in 2023.
Solar park near Niederwangen: 6 million kilowatt hours for the region!
In the Allgäu, near the A 96 motorway near Niederwangen-Humbrechts, a new solar park is being built that will sustainably improve the region's energy supply in the coming years. Construction work began in April 2025, and the project sponsor, EnBW Solar GmbH, in cooperation with the Wangen Citizens' Energy Cooperative, is taking an important step towards renewable energies with this 6.5 hectare project. With a planned annual electricity production of around 6 million kilowatt hours, the solar park could cover the consumption of around 1,500 four-person households, which underlines the importance of the system for the local energy transition.
As [schwaebische.de](https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/allgaeu/wangen/darum- Werden-nahe-der-autobahn-stahlpfosten-in-die-erde-gerammt-3647589) reports, around 9700 modules will be installed to set up the photovoltaic system. The entire construction consists of several phases, with the current section involving steel posts being driven into the ground to serve as a substructure for the modules. The first transformers are expected in June, while the PV modules are expected to be delivered at the end of June. A test run on a sample table is also planned until mid-July.
Project development and approval
The idea for the solar park dates back to 2019, when contact was made with property owners and EnBW. A decisive factor for implementation was the change in the legal situation in 2022, which enabled the construction of solar parks up to 200 meters from motorways without a development plan. After approval in December 2024, the solar park will now be technically completed by autumn 2023, followed by the grid connection and the planned commissioning in the same year.
An official inauguration ceremony for the facility is planned for spring 2026. The term of the solar park is designed to last at least 20 years, with an option to extend for a further 5 to 10 years before dismantling of the system begins.
Sustainability and biodiversity
A critical point raised by residents is the interference with the landscape and the feared blinding effect. They also raise concerns about environmental impact and loss of agricultural land. Contrary to the discussions, however, measures are being taken to promote biodiversity in the area around the solar park. According to bfn.de, the solar park should be designed and maintained taking ecological criteria into account. The development of target species and the creation of biotope elements such as flower strips or ponds could help to preserve and promote local biodiversity.
It is already clear that the meadow under the modules will be preserved, and it is planned that sheep will graze there. This integrative strategy is intended to enable a dialogue with the citizens of Wangen, who can be actively involved in the operation of the solar park from 2024. Potential other partners, such as municipalities and municipal utilities, are also part of this initiative.
The successful implementation of this project could not only serve as an example for similar projects in the region, but also give new impetus to a broader discussion about the compatibility of renewable energies and nature conservation.