Burgenland defends itself against drastic wind power cuts!

Burgenland defends itself against drastic wind power cuts!

Neusiedl am See, Österreich - A hot topic in Burgenland: Deputy Governor Anja Haider-Wallner (Greens) has clearly spoken out against the planned “top cap” of wind power and photovoltaics. This regulation, which is currently being discussed within the framework of the Electricity Economic Act, could have significant consequences for the feed -in of renewable energies. According to [Energy News Magazine] (https://energynewsmagazine.at/2025/06/18/burgenland- against-spitzenkappung-fuer-windkraft/), the "lace cap" would restrict access to power nets if a lot of wind power or solar energy is available. This could lead to high losses for plant operators, a fact that is particularly problematic in winter, since wind power is an essential alternative to gas power plants.

In a dedicated appeal, Haider-Wallner also demands that so-called hybrid systems such as those in Nickelsdorf are excluded from this regulation. These systems have battery storage that helps to intercept production peaks and thus ensure stable feed -in.

The focus on renewable energies

The nationwide situation shows that renewable energies are about to be about to become the main source for electricity. The Federal Government has formulated clear goals in order to cover the entire electricity requirement through renewable energies and controllable power plants, according to [bundes-regierung.de] (https://www.bundes- government.de/breg-de/aktuelles/Energendende-2320072). As part of a law on changing energy management law, measures should be taken to react to the challenges of electricity tips. Interestingly, new photovoltaic systems do not receive a state-funded feed-in tariff if negative prices are incurred. This is intended to prevent solar power from can no longer be marketable when overproduction.

An intelligent and digital electricity system should enable 80 percent of gross electricity consumption by renewable energies by 2030. The integration of photovoltaic systems, especially on roofs, is to be significantly improved. However, the pressure on network operators is also increased to be able to control smaller systems if necessary in order to make a discount on electricity surpluses.

climate protection and security of supply

The Federal Environment Agency has striven to promote a sustainable, environmentally friendly and economic energy system. According to the requirements of the Federal Climate Protection Act, Germany is aiming to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045 at the latest. In the coalition agreement of 2021, the government parties also know about technical negative emissions in order to support the already decided reduction paths. This shows that politics relies on a comprehensive process of conversion that not only affects the feed-in of renewable energies, but also fundamentally influence general climate policy, as on environmentalündeamt.de.

The Burgenland therefore heads specifically to the final conclusion of its climate protection law, which is to be presented until summer. A clear expansion goal for renewable energies is laid down, which takes into account the foreseeable challenges of the energy transition. However, a balance between ecological necessity and economic feasibility must currently be found in order to set the course for a sustainable future.