The expansion of wind energy in Germany is a key element of the energy transition. However, problems with acceptance and approval procedures as well as the introduction of tenders have led to a sharp decline in the expansion of wind turbines. In order to boost wind energy in Germany, we need to improve approval procedures and, above all, develop new strategies to ensure local acceptance of onshore wind energy.

One possible approach is the financial participation of the affected municipalities, which would thereby benefit from the added value created by the turbines on their territory. On behalf of Agora Energiewende, IKEM analyzed how such a financial participation could be designed economically and legally.