Renewable energies - facts and myths

Immerse yourself in the world of renewable energies and discover exciting facts and common myths - from the strength of the wind and the power of the sun to the innovative use of storage systems.

Updraft for the future: Facts about Wind Energy

Fact 1: CO2 balance of wind turbines

Wind energy systems are among the cleanest sources of energy and can quickly offset their initial high CO2 emissions.

Image of the Rusiec wind farm in Poland. 2 wind turbines in a field.

Fact 2: Why do wind turbines sometimes stand still?

From weather events to environmental protection - find out here which factors can influence the standstill of wind turbines.

Fact 3: Why do wind turbines blink?

Read here why wind turbines blink and how modern technology helps to activate the blinking lights only when needed.

Myths about wind energy - what is really true?

Myth1: Dark doldrums - a real danger?

Germany is reliably supplied with electricity at all times. Get an insight into the resilience of renewable energy sources here.

Mythos 2: Drought due to wind power?

Discover here how wind turbines influence the microclimate and why they are not responsible for drought events.

Mythos 3: Do wind turbines affect the local wildlife?

Wind energy and species protection in harmony - our employees of the nature and species protection team report on our compensatory measures.

Myth 4: Is sulphur hexafluoride a climate killer?

What is really behind sulfur hexafluoride and what impact does the greenhouse gas have on our climate? Read more here.

Myth 5: Does infrasound make you ill?

Are the effects of infrasound from wind turbines having a negative impact on our health? We uncover!