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{{Infobox German location
{{Infobox German location
|image_coa = Wappen von Wildpoldsried.png
|image_coa = DEU Wildpoldsried COA.svg
|image_photo = Wagegg 1.jpg
|image_photo = Ortsansicht Wildpoldsried.jpg
|image_caption = Wildpoldsried
|image_caption = Wildpoldsried
|coordinates = {{coord|47|46|N|10|24|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
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|lat_deg = 47 |lat_min = 46
|lon_deg = 10 |lon_min = 24
|image_plan = Wildpoldsried in OA.svg
|image_plan = Wildpoldsried in OA.svg
|state = Bayern
|state = Bayern
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|elevation = 724
|elevation = 724
|area = 21.35
|area = 21.35
|population = 2519
|Stand = 2006-12-31
|postal_code = 87499
|postal_code = 87499
|area_code = 08304
|area_code = 08304
|licence = OA
|licence = OA
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 09 7 80 147
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 09 7 80 147
|mayor = Renate Deniffel<ref>[https://www.statistik.bayern.de/wahlen/kommunalwahlen/bgm/ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden], [[Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik]], 15 July 2021.</ref>
|mayor = Arno Zengerle
|party = CSU/FW
|leader_term = 2020&ndash;26
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|party =
|website = [http://www.wildpoldsried.de www.wildpoldsried.de]
|website = {{URL|http://www.wildpoldsried.de}}
}}
}}


'''Wildpoldsried''' is a [[Municipalities of Germany|municipality]] in the district of [[Oberallgäu]] in [[Bavaria]] in [[Germany]]. The village has been recognized for its exceptional achievements in renewable energy production and in reducing its carbon footprint.
'''Wildpoldsried''' is a [[Municipalities of Germany|municipality]] in the district of [[Oberallgäu]] in [[Bavaria]] in [[Germany]]. The village has been recognized for its exceptional achievements in renewable energy production and in reducing its [[carbon footprint]].


==History==
==History==
The earliest known reference to Wildpoldsried dates to 1392, when it was mentioned in documents relating to the sale of the Cloud Mountain Castle. Later, it was the seat of the Lower and Upper courts of the Abbey Kempten, a Benedictine Monastery. Secularization took place in 1803, and the municipality was formalized in 1818, in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Bavaria.
The earliest known reference to Wildpoldsried dates to 1392, when it was mentioned in documents relating to the sale of the nearby Wolkenberg castle. Later, it was the seat of the Lower and Upper courts of the [[Abbey of Kempten]], a Benedictine monastery. Secularization took place in 1803, and the municipality was formalized in 1818, in accordance with the laws of the [[Kingdom of Bavaria]].


==Renewable Energy in Wildpoldsried==
==Renewable Energy in Wildpoldsried==
In 1997, people of Wildpoldsried, in some cases acting as individuals, began a series of projects that produce renewable energy. The first efforts were [[wind turbine]]s and [[biomass]] digesters for [[cogeneration]] of heat and power. In the time since, new work has included a number of [[energy conservation]] projects, more wind and biomass use, [[small hydro]] plants, [[photovoltaics|photovoltaic panels]] on private houses, and [[district heating]]. Tied to this are ecological [[flood control]] and [[wastewater]] systems.
In 1997, people of Wildpoldsried, in some cases acting as individuals, began a series of projects that produce renewable energy. The first efforts were [[wind turbine]]s and [[biomass]] digesters for [[cogeneration]] of heat and power. In the time since, new work has included a number of [[energy conservation]] projects, more wind and biomass use, [[small hydro]] plants, [[photovoltaics|photovoltaic panels]] on private houses, and [[district heating]]. Tied to this are ecological [[flood control]] and [[wastewater]] systems.


Today, the effects of this are an unforeseen level of prosperity resulting in construction of nine new community buildings, including a school, gymnasium, and community hall, complete with solar panels. There are three companies operating four biogas digesters with a fifth under construction. There are seven windmills with two more on the way. One hundred and ninety private households are equipped with solar, which pays them dividends. The district heating network has 42 connections. There are three small hydro power plants. By 2011, Wildpoldsried produced 321 percent more energy than it needs and generated 4.0 million Euro in annual revenue. At the same time, there was a 65% reduction in the town’s carbon footprint.<ref>{{cite web |title=German Village Achieves Energy Independence … And Then Some |publisher=BioCycle |date=August 2011 |volume= 52, No. 8, p. 37 |url=http://www.biocycle.net/2011/08/german-village-achieves-energy-independence-and-then-some/ |publisher=jgpress.com}}</ref> Three years later, the village was producing five times the energy it consumed.<ref>Cameron, C. (September 17, 2014). [http://www.urbangateway.org/news/german-village-produces-five-times-more-renewable-energy-it-needs German village produces five times more energy than it needs]. Urban Gateway.</ref>
Today, the effects of this are an unforeseen level of prosperity resulting in construction of nine new community buildings, including a school, gymnasium, and community hall, complete with solar panels. There are three companies operating four [[biogas]] digesters with a fifth under construction. As of 2021, there are nine windmills located on the nearby range of hills. One hundred and ninety private households are equipped with solar, which pays them dividends. The district heating network has 42 connections. There are three small hydro power plants. By 2011, Wildpoldsried produced 321 percent more energy than it needs and generated 4.0 million Euro in annual revenue. At the same time, there was a 65% reduction in the town’s carbon footprint.<ref>{{cite web |title=German Village Achieves Energy Independence … And Then Some |publisher=BioCycle |date=August 2011 |volume= 52, No. 8, p. 37 |url=http://www.biocycle.net/2011/08/german-village-achieves-energy-independence-and-then-some/ }}</ref> Three years later, the village was producing five times the energy it consumed.<ref>Cameron, C. (September 17, 2014). [http://www.urbangateway.org/news/german-village-produces-five-times-more-renewable-energy-it-needs German village produces five times more energy than it needs]. Urban Gateway.</ref> Wildpoldsried is the headquarters of [[sonnen GmbH]], a company that makes home energy storage systems that are typically coupled with rooftop solar power systems.


==See also==
==See also==
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{{Cities and towns in Oberallgäu (district)}}


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Latest revision as of 13:08, 5 December 2023

Wildpoldsried
Municipality
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Coat of arms of Wildpoldsried
Coat of arms
Location of Wildpoldsried within Oberallgäu district
AustriaBaden-WürttembergLindau (district)Kempten (Allgäu)UnterallgäuOstallgäuKempter WaldWildpoldsriedWiggensbachWertachWeitnauWaltenhofenSulzbergSonthofenRettenbergOfterschwangOberstdorfOberstaufenObermaiselsteinOy-MittelbergMissen-WilhamsLaubenImmenstadtBad HindelangHaldenwangFischenDurachDietmannsriedBurgberg im AllgäuBuchenbergBolsterlangBlaichachBetzigauBalderschwangAltusried
Wildpoldsried is located in Germany
Wildpoldsried
Wildpoldsried
Wildpoldsried is located in Bavaria
Wildpoldsried
Wildpoldsried
Coordinates: 47°46′N 10°24′E / 47.767°N 10.400°E / 47.767; 10.400
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionSchwaben
DistrictOberallgäu
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Renate Deniffel[1]
Area
 • Total21.35 km2 (8.24 sq mi)
Elevation
724 m (2,375 ft)
Population
 (2023-12-31)[2]
 • Total2,591
 • Density120/km2 (310/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
87499
Dialling codes08304
Vehicle registrationOA
Websitewww.wildpoldsried.de

Wildpoldsried is a municipality in the district of Oberallgäu in Bavaria in Germany. The village has been recognized for its exceptional achievements in renewable energy production and in reducing its carbon footprint.

History

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The earliest known reference to Wildpoldsried dates to 1392, when it was mentioned in documents relating to the sale of the nearby Wolkenberg castle. Later, it was the seat of the Lower and Upper courts of the Abbey of Kempten, a Benedictine monastery. Secularization took place in 1803, and the municipality was formalized in 1818, in accordance with the laws of the Kingdom of Bavaria.

Renewable Energy in Wildpoldsried

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In 1997, people of Wildpoldsried, in some cases acting as individuals, began a series of projects that produce renewable energy. The first efforts were wind turbines and biomass digesters for cogeneration of heat and power. In the time since, new work has included a number of energy conservation projects, more wind and biomass use, small hydro plants, photovoltaic panels on private houses, and district heating. Tied to this are ecological flood control and wastewater systems.

Today, the effects of this are an unforeseen level of prosperity resulting in construction of nine new community buildings, including a school, gymnasium, and community hall, complete with solar panels. There are three companies operating four biogas digesters with a fifth under construction. As of 2021, there are nine windmills located on the nearby range of hills. One hundred and ninety private households are equipped with solar, which pays them dividends. The district heating network has 42 connections. There are three small hydro power plants. By 2011, Wildpoldsried produced 321 percent more energy than it needs and generated 4.0 million Euro in annual revenue. At the same time, there was a 65% reduction in the town’s carbon footprint.[3] Three years later, the village was producing five times the energy it consumed.[4] Wildpoldsried is the headquarters of sonnen GmbH, a company that makes home energy storage systems that are typically coupled with rooftop solar power systems.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Liste der ersten Bürgermeister/Oberbürgermeister in kreisangehörigen Gemeinden, Bayerisches Landesamt für Statistik, 15 July 2021.
  2. ^ Genesis Online-Datenbank des Bayerischen Landesamtes für Statistik Tabelle 12411-003r Fortschreibung des Bevölkerungsstandes: Gemeinden, Stichtag (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011).
  3. ^ "German Village Achieves Energy Independence … And Then Some". BioCycle. August 2011.
  4. ^ Cameron, C. (September 17, 2014). German village produces five times more energy than it needs. Urban Gateway.
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