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Dispute over the biogas plant in Hollfeld: residents outraged by the noise!
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Dispute over the biogas plant in Hollfeld: residents outraged by the noise!
A dispute is raging in Hollfeld over the local biogas plant. Residents complain that delivery traffic is now becoming excessive, which is leading to growing dissatisfaction. However, the operators of the system and the city administration are not very understanding and cannot understand the complaints. Michael Schatz, a local farmer and pioneer in the construction of biogas plants, describes the numerous advantages that biogas brings. In particular, the use of agricultural yields to simultaneously produce food and energy is a central aspect for him.
On the political level, Bavaria's Environment Minister Thorsten Glauber is clear: “Bavaria is the heart of biogas in Germany”. With around 2,550 biogas plants in the Free State and around 10,000 nationwide, he points out that not only is the creation of jobs being promoted, but local value creation is also secured. He calls for federal policy to commit to the use of biogas, given the importance of this sector for German energy supply.
Energy and economic efficiency
Biogas plays an essential role in the energy transition. The use of biomass enables a storable energy source that is available even when there is no wind or sun. This flexibility is crucial to achieving climate goals, as bioenergy makes a continuous contribution to the energy supply. In 2020, around 23% of renewable electricity in Germany was generated from biomass, which is a significant amount.
In order to minimize the disadvantages of competition for land for food production, limits on corn cultivation for biogas plants were introduced. Another concern is the use of biogenic residues to reduce dependence on certain energy crops. Despite these challenges, the use of biogas remains a central element for the future energy supply in Bavaria and beyond.
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For further information about the current situation in Hollfeld, the biogas plant and the importance of biogas in Bavaria, you can Kurier.de and Visit Wochenblatt DLV. You can also find the background information on the role of bioenergy on Bmel.de.