Just two and a half years after it went into operation, one of Saxony’s largest wind turbines is being dismantled. The operator notified the Zwickau District Environmental Office on June 16, 2026, of the dismantling of the turbine in Oberwiera (Zwickau District) in accordance with legal requirements, as the District Office stated upon request. The manufacturer will carry out the professional dismantling starting in July 2026.
Noise problems caused discontent
The manufacturer and operator are apparently responding to noise problems caused by the turbine. According to the “Freie Presse,” numerous residents had drawn attention to the problems. The facility, which cost around ten million euros and has a rated output of six megawatts, had only gone online in December 2023. In purely mathematical terms, it can supply up to 5,000 private households. When asked, the mayor of the municipality confirmed the issue but did not provide any details.
According to dpa reports, the facility had an unrestricted operating permit; however, in consultation with the manufacturer Vestas, the wind turbine operated at reduced capacity from the very beginning. Due to the noise issue, the wind turbine’s gearbox was even replaced last year—but this brought only a partial improvement.
