Following massive complaints from residents, a wind turbine in Oberwiera (Zwickau district) is being dismantled after only two and a half years. The three rotor blades have already been removed and lowered to the ground by crane. Now, only the nearly 170-meter-tall tower and nacelle remain.
The wind turbine, which cost 10 million euros, went into operation at the end of 2023 and was considered Saxony’s tallest wind turbine at the time. But shortly thereafter, complaints from residents about disruptive noise began to mount. They complained of a constant humming sound, which they compared to the turbine noise of airplanes. Replacing the gearbox did not improve the situation. The operator subsequently agreed with manufacturer Vestas to dismantle the turbine. They have not disclosed the costs involved.
