Eco stream that is obtained from wind energy is essential for the energy transition. But the red flashes of the lights were annoying at night for many animals and people. Now the end is over with unnecessary light pollution.
In the wind energy sector, Burgenland is a clear number one in Austria and does continuous groundbreaking work. The first wind farm of Burgenland Energie was built in Zurndorf in 1997. Nowadays the Green Technology Company is the largest wind energy generator in Austria and produces around 1,300 GWH green electricity in 19 wind turbines and an output of around 650 Megawatts. This means that 500,000 tons of CO2 can be stored every year.
The youngest federal state, for example, not only becomes independent of unsafe and non -influential energy import from abroad, but also comes closer to the goal to be climate neutral in 2030. The added value also remains in the region because people from the region find work on the wind farms.
Next big step
Until now, however, the constant red flashes of wind turbines at night – to protect helicopters and aircraft in low flights, has so far an optical disadvantage. As a result, residents and nocturnal animals were disturbed. To reduce light pollution, Burgenland Energie successfully tested the first full operation on the need -oriented bed drawing of wind turbines in July 2024.
Now the country is coming -wide continuous operation. “The red flashes of the wind turbines will soon be a thing of the past. In the future, the wind turbines will only flash if an airplane or a helicopter is close to the wind turbine. Otherwise the wind turbine lights will remain dark,” said Gouverneur Hans Peter Doskozil.
All lights go out by 2026
“At the competent authority, we will first submit the full assignment of this innovative night map for the Andau -Windpark and then for all wind turbines of Burgenland Energie. The conversion must be completed by the end of 2026,” explains Stephan Sharma, CEO of Burgenland Energie, the next most important modernization step.
Deputy Governor Anja Haider-Wallner welcomes this development: “Now much Burgenländer can look forward to staring nights. Hopefully we can identify and eliminate many other disturbing light sources in the coming years.”
Source: Krone
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