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Security even at peak times
The nearby wind farm provides the backbone of the local electricity supply, while heat is supplied by the local biogas plant. A modern woodchip heating plant is available to cover additional heating needs on particularly cold days.
Independence through a private network
The special feature of the Feldheim concept is the separate local heating and power supply network, through which the heat and electricity generated on site is supplied directly to the consumers. This avoids costs and dependencies on the networks of traditional energy suppliers.
Funding through collective effort
The owner of the local heating network is Feldheim Energie GmbH & Co. KG, a company formed by the households and businesses connected to the network, as well as the town of Treuenbrietzen. The separate electricity grid supplying the connected end users is owned by Energiequelle GmbH & Co. WP Feldheim 2006 KG, the company that operates the wind farm.
The high level of investment required for the construction of the separate electricity and heating supply networks could not be met by the municipality and residents alone. Additional funds from the state of Brandenburg and EU funding programs were therefore used.
Petra Richter
Feldheim local representativeWe’re proud of what we have achieved in Feldheim with Energiequelle. Our energy self-sufficiency puts us in an excellent position to master the future and provides our children and grandchildren with an eco-friendly supply of power and heat. This is our contribution to the energy transition.