City of Fellbach's stance on rooftop solar panels along the B14 highway
In the picturesque town of Fellbach, Germany, a proposed solar project has sparked discussions. The Stuttgart Region Association is considering a site in Fellbach for larger photovoltaic installations on open land, specifically in the area known as RMK-PV-03, which covers approximately eleven hectares.
Mayor Beatrice Soltys has stated that the city is not critically opposed to a solar installation, acknowledging that such projects align with the current goals for urban development in Fellbach. However, she emphasized that the final decision is uncertain due to various factors such as species and nature conservation.
City-maker councilor Simone Lebherz expressed surprise at the Regional Association's suggested areas, particularly the two partially irregular areas outside the city center, on the east side of the B 14, starting a few hundred meters after the portal of the Kappelberg tunnel.
The city planning department of the town hall and the Fellbach city works have reviewed and overall positively assessed the proposed open-field photovoltaic installations. However, the boundary for economic viability for this project lies at around five to six hectares, and the size of the proposed site suggests a more substantial investment.
Peter Treiber (Free Voters/Free Democrats) suggested exploring inner-city possibilities for solar installations on parking lots, parking garages, and rooftops as an alternative to open-field installations. Skeptics in Fellbach have voiced concerns about a lack of balcony power plants, advocating for more solar solutions within the city limits.
Stephan Illing of the Greens suggested that there may still be a long way to go before realization, emphasizing the need for thorough consideration and planning. The aim is to allow more photovoltaic installations outside settlement areas without the Regional Plan prohibiting them, through the amended Renewable Energy Act (EEG) and the State Planning Act.
The administration is pleased with the increase in solar modules on Fellbach's roofs, indicating a growing commitment to renewable energy. The Stuttgart Region Association aims for the "reserve area for locations of space-significant open-field photovoltaic installations" on Fellbacher municipal territory.
For accurate and up-to-date information, checking the official website or press releases of the Stuttgart Region Association or the Fellbach city administration would be advisable. Local news outlets or official council meeting minutes might also document their stance on the project.
- Scientists and experts in environmental-science have been considering various aspects of the proposed solar project in Fellbach, including its potential impact on species and nature conservation.
- The solar industry is keen on investing in the large-scale photovoltaic installations being proposed for open land in Fellbach, particularly the RMK-PV-03 site, which covers approximately eleven hectares.
- With concerns about the lack of balcony power plants and encouragement for more solar solutions within city limits, some residents in Fellbach suggest exploring solar installations on parking lots, parking garages, and rooftops.
- As the project progresses, finance and technology will play crucial roles in determining the economic viability and feasibility of the open-field photovoltaic installations, with the aim to amend the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) and the State Planning Act to allow more such installations outside settlement areas.
