Planning status - What has happened so far
A planning concept was initially drawn up in mid-2018 and the optimal locations identified. The noise and shadow impact and the potential energy yield were then evaluated as the project developed.
Since spring 2019, ecoda has been investigating the impact of the planning on the existing avifauna and environmental conditions on behalf of ENERTRAG. In addition to regular mapping of wind energy-sensitive species, specific space utilization analyses were also carried out.
From mid-2020 to mid-2021, a wind measurement campaign was carried out using a mobile LIDAR measuring device. The measurement data helps us to create a valid yield forecast as a basis for the economic evaluation of the project.
The application documents were completed between mid-2021 and mid-2022. Among other things, further expert reports were commissioned and discussions were held with the relevant authorities regarding the scope of the application documents.
Parallel to the planning law process, the parliamentary groups represented on the municipal council were informed about the planning project in an open letter in the early stages and offered discussions.
The parliamentary group "Die Iserlohner" took up the offer of talks. A personal information event was held in the forest area, at which open questions with sometimes controversial views were discussed and openly debated.
Personal discussions were held with the municipal administration at various times over the last few years and the planning project was also presented at these events.