Nowadays, climate protection is a central task for all political levels. The expansion of energy generation from renewable energy sources is particularly important in this context. Wind turbines make a contribution to this.
The search for locations for wind turbines is not easy due to their size alone. This is particularly true for the Stuttgart region with its high population and settlement density. This is because areas for living, working and infrastructure will also be needed there in the future, but also for agriculture, recreation, ecological functions and, last but not least, for measures to adapt to climate change.
Regional planning should set the necessary priorities here. Accordingly, one of the legal obligations of the Stuttgart Region Association is to designate areas for the use of renewable energies. Priority areas for the use of wind energy were defined in a corresponding partial update of the regional plan. The legally stipulated area target of 1.8 percent for wind power will be achieved with the adopted draft plan.
Partial update wind power
Statutory resolution on regional planning for renewable energies
The resolution of December 3, 2025 marks the end of a multi-year planning process for renewable energies in the Stuttgart Region. The resolution on the statutes was preceded by two public openings: The first public consultation took place at the end of 2023, the second in summer 2025.
Transparent and participatory process
As part of the two participation procedures, local authorities, public interest groups and the public had the opportunity to submit their comments. A total of over 10,000 comments were received. At the meeting on December 3, 2025, the regional assembly discussed and decided on the overall assessment of all aspects received.
Legal mandate fulfilled
The adopted draft plan comprises 90 priority areas, which correspond to 1.9% of the regional area. The Verband Region Stuttgart has fulfilled its legal mandate in accordance with § 20 KlimaG BW by adopting the draft plan and establishing the area target.
The adopted partial update of the regional plan will now be notified to the Baden-Württemberg Ministry for Regional Development and Housing. Once the plan enters into force, which is expected in April 2026, the prerequisite for the approval of wind turbines within the priority areas will be created. The respective district authorities are responsible for approving wind turbines themselves.
Information for respondents
In accordance with Section 13a (5) LplG BW, the respondents to both participations will not receive an individual response, but will be informed in a uniform manner about the results of the consideration of the individual concerns. The content-related presentation of all comments submitted as well as detailed explanations of the results of the consideration can be found here:
Comments download area
- Annex 1.1 Non-area-related comments from public bodies and municipalities
- Annex 1.2 Non-area-related comments from the public
- Annex 1.3 Area-related comments from public bodies and municipalities
- Annex 1.4 Area-related comments from the public
- Annex 1.5 Notes on the inclusion of additional priority areas from the 1st public consultation
- Annex 1.6 Explanatory notes on the thematic focuses of the comments
Draft plan for partial updating of wind power
The approved draft plan and all associated documents are available for download here.
- Other documents
- Overview map of priority areas
- Tabular overview of the priority areas
- Areas for locations of regionally significant wind turbines and changes as shape files (Please read the file "Important information on wind power")
- Environmental report text section
- Environmental Report Appendix I Individual profiles
- Environmental Report Annex II Assessment maps
- Notice of legal remedies
If you have any questions about wind power, you can reach us at windenergie(at)region-stuttgart.org
