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Solar and monument protection: Citizens shape the future in Landsberg!
Landsberg am Lech is hosting a workshop on the solar framework plan for the protection of monuments and renewable energies on January 22nd, 2026.
Solar and monument protection: Citizens shape the future in Landsberg!
In the picturesque town of Landsberg am Lech, intensive work is currently being done on a future-oriented solar framework plan. This is done in close cooperation with the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation and has the aim of ensuring the compatibility of renewable energies and the protection of the historic cityscape. A significant step in this direction is the public participation workshop, which will take place on January 22, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in the Historic Town Hall. Here, citizens can actively participate in the development of the solar framework plan and contribute their ideas, as stated in the report by Landsberg.de is called.
The workshop will present the goals and the current status of the solar framework plan and discuss possible solar module solutions. In addition to the analysis of the visibility in a 3D city model, the need to adapt solid technologies for the listed old town was also discussed. These results will be used to show city residents how to use sustainable energy without affecting the historic cityscape.
Renewable energies for monument preservation
A central aspect of the solar framework plan is the change to the Bavarian Monument Protection Act, which has permitted measures to generate renewable energy in architectural monuments since 2023, as long as the monument protection is not jeopardized. This begins a new chapter for monument preservation, like this Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation emphasized. The aim of their initiative is to create a compatible energy supply for architectural monuments, which helps to preserve the valuable evidence of Bavarian history.
The state office offers various solutions for urban development concepts near monuments. These include examples of innovative photovoltaic systems that fit well into historical contexts and help reduce energy costs. Research revealed that when installing solar systems on monuments, several aspects must be taken into account in order to preserve the appearance and characteristics of the buildings, such as: Saxony monument network explained.
The advantages of solar technology
Photovoltaic systems can not only be installed on roofs, but can also be used to produce hot water. This is particularly advantageous for historic buildings, which often have high energy requirements. The application of these technologies offers an opportunity to reduce energy consumption while contributing to the preservation of cultural monuments.
Another important element is the ability to plan the systems. Before approval, approval from the lower monument protection authorities must be applied for, with criteria such as maintaining the appearance and spatial effect of the building being crucial. The Bavarian State Office helps with advice and suggestions for integrating renewable energies.
The upcoming workshop in Landsberg am Lech highlights the possibility that monument preservation and sustainability can go hand in hand. It remains to be seen what innovative solutions will be found locally and how citizens can make their historic buildings fit for the future.