The Nordex Group has received orders from the EFG Energy Farming Group to supply and install twelve wind turbines for several citizen wind projects in Lower Saxony, Germany. The projects, named “Erlte-Endel” and “Bad Essen,” will have a combined installed capacity of around 82 MW. Each contract includes a Premium Service agreement lasting 20 years, ensuring long-term operational support.
For the “Erlte-Endel” wind farm, located in the district of Vechta, Nordex will supply and install five N175/6.X turbines on hybrid towers with a hub height of 179 meters. The “Bad Essen” cluster in the district of Osnabrück will feature seven turbines: five N175/6.X turbines on 179-meter towers and two N163/6.X turbines with a hub height of 164 meters. This cluster comprises four wind energy projects: Langewiesen-Nord, Langewiesen-Süd, Rabber Wiesen, and the Wimmerbruch repowering project.
Construction is set to begin at the end of 2026, with turbine installation planned for 2027 and commissioning expected in spring 2028. The projects are developed by the EFG Energy Farming Group and will be operated by landowners and regional citizen wind companies, highlighting the collaborative approach to renewable energy development.
Reiner Borgmeyer, Managing Director of EFG Energy-Farming Holding GmbH, emphasized the importance of these projects: “With the wind farms in Erlte-Endel and Bad Essen, we are implementing two projects together with Nordex that demonstrate how wind energy use and regional value creation can go hand in hand. Landowners and community energy companies have been involved from the outset, ensuring that the energy transition remains firmly anchored locally.”
Karsten Brüggemann, Vice President Region Europe of the Nordex Group, added: “These two projects are exemplary of the successful combination of regional commitment and modern wind energy technology. Together with our long-standing customer, the EFG Energy Farming Group, we are creating wind farms that not only make an important contribution to the energy transition, but also enable reliable and sustainable electricity generation for many years to come thanks to their high efficiency.”
The orders underscore the growing trend of community-driven wind energy projects in Germany, where local stakeholders play a pivotal role in the energy transition. By involving landowners and citizen wind companies, these initiatives ensure that the economic benefits of renewable energy are distributed locally, fostering public acceptance and support.
The Nordex Group, with over 64 GW of installed wind capacity across more than 40 markets, continues to strengthen its presence in Germany. The company’s product portfolio focuses on onshore turbines in the 4 to 7 MW+ classes, designed to meet the needs of regions with limited space and constrained grid capacity. This order further solidifies Nordex’s position as a key player in the European wind market and supports Germany’s ambitious climate goals.
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