New Stromtrasse in Gifhorn: Citizens' dialogue secures the future of energy!

New Stromtrasse in Gifhorn: Citizens' dialogue secures the future of energy!

In the Gifhorn district, something is happening in terms of energy supply! In view of the increasing proportion of electricity generating systems, there is an urgent need for higher capacities for electricity transport. That is why the country, the parent company of the LSW, is planning the modernization of a 22 km long 110 kilovolt free line between Oerrel and Gamsen. This measure is not only necessary to cover the growing need, but also to guide the electricity from renewable energies where it is urgently needed - in the southern parts of the country where there are many large industrial consumers.

As reports the AZ-Online , the existing lines should be dismantled after the new route has been completed. As part of a citizens' dialogue that takes place in the Wesendorfer Schützenhaus, the residents have the opportunity to find out more and clarify their questions. The LSW offers screens and contacts for discussions to create transparency and prevent unnecessary objections. Because one thing is clear: change needs approval, and this is particularly important in energy policy.

technical details of the new route

The new route will require some structural adjustments. The masts are increased from 22 to 40 meters, while the number of masts is reduced from 105 to about 63. In addition, the route around Wesendorf leads to take into account the distances to residential areas and agricultural use. The substation in Gamsen and Oerrel are also on the plan, supplemented by the construction of a new substation in Wesendorf. The total cost of the measure amounts to around 50 million euros that are passed on to the network charges. This ensures long -term refinancing by consumers.

The planning stipulates that fine planning will be started in the first quarter of 2025, the application should be made by the end of 2025 and is expected to be a planning approval decision in 2026. The start of construction is targeted for 2027.

energy future and network expansion

The challenges of the growing share of renewable energies should not be underestimated: the conventional power plants were mainly built up close to consumption, which means that the stream of large producers generally only flowed in one direction. This picture has changed with the growth of decentralized energy generation plants, especially from wind and solar energy. Therefore, the transmission networks urgently need to be expanded in order to ensure the desired capacities in the long term. The current network development plan of the Federal Environment Agency explains that adjustments such as higher voltage levels and new circuits are necessary by 2045 to achieve the climate goals.

But not only the physical expansion of the lines is required; Intelligent solutions such as smart meters and new network management systems can also be found in the discussion. This also includes the integration of electric cars, which are both a challenge and an opportunity for network stability. With the vehicle-to-grid technology, you can potentially contribute to the stability of the power grid.

How important the network expansion for the energy transition is can also be seen in the increasing capacities for battery storage. These do not represent the sole solution, but you can help ensure flexibility in the energy system. However, the expansion must always be in line with the necessary environmental protection measures and social acceptance.

The new electricity route through the Gifhorn district is therefore a small but significant step on the way to a stable and sustainable energy future, which meets the requirements of climate protection. The process has just started and the suggestions of the citizens are extremely important to find a common path into the future.