Major order includes 13 x E-160 EP5 wind turbines. First community wind farm in Saxony-Anhalt (Germany). ENERCON and BürgerEnergiepark Druiberg GmbH & Co KG have today signed a contract for the delivery and installation of 13 x E-160 EP5 with a total capacity of around 72 MW for a community wind farm project in Dardesheim, … Continue reading Enercon and BürgerEnergiepark Druiberg GmbH & Co KG sign wind power purchase agreement
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More wind power from offshore wind – Gode Wind?3 starts commercial operation
After finished offshore construction and commissioning work, Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure’s Gode Wind?3 Offshore Wind Farm is now producing enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of 250,000?households in Germany. Final testing for the Gode Wind?3 Offshore Wind Farm, which is jointly owned by Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure, was completed on 28 February 2025, and … Continue reading More wind power from offshore wind – Gode Wind?3 starts commercial operation
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Germany set to secure energy independence, but narrowly miss climate target
For the first time DNV has applied its independent Energy Transition Outlook model – incorporating the latest technology trends and policy developments – to Germany. The inaugural German Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) report finds that Germany is on track to electrify nearly half of its electricity demand by mid-century, yet it will fall short of … Continue reading Germany set to secure energy independence, but narrowly miss climate target
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Germany led Europe in wind turbine installations in 2024
Germany led Europe in wind turbine installations in 2024Germany installed more wind turbines than any other European country in 2024, maintaining its position as the leader in wind power, according to industry association WindEurope. With new onshore and offshore installations totalling more than 4 gigawatts (GW), Germany was ahead of the UK, which installed around … Continue reading Germany led Europe in wind turbine installations in 2024
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Nordex achieves solid service success for 227 new wind projects totalling 8,500 MW
For the fourth year in a row, the Nordex Group ranks first in the service survey of the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) In 2024, the Nordex Group signed service agreements for 227 new wind energy projects totaling 8,500 MW worldwide. All contracts were long-term Premium Service contracts totaling more than 1,500 turbines. Also expiring … Continue reading Nordex achieves solid service success for 227 new wind projects totalling 8,500 MW
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Nordex signs service contracts for 8,500 MW of wind power projects and tops service satisfaction survey in Germany
In 2024, the Nordex Group signed service contracts for 227 new wind power projects, totalling 8,500 MW worldwide. All contracts were long-term premium service contracts covering more than 1,500 wind turbines. In addition, existing contracts were extended for 800 wind turbines, totalling 2,150 MW, raising the renewable service rate to more than 85%. In Germany, … Continue reading Nordex signs service contracts for 8,500 MW of wind power projects and tops service satisfaction survey in Germany
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RWE commissions Schönau photovoltaics plant in Saxony
RWE has commissioned Schönau solar farm, the company’s first photovoltaics plant in Saxony, Germany. 36,000 solar modules produce around 21 million kilowatt hours of green electricity in the town of Wildenfels, in the district of Zwickau – enough to supply the equivalent of 6,700 households per year. Schönau solar farm spans an area of approximately … Continue reading RWE commissions Schönau photovoltaics plant in Saxony
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German consumers benefit from cheaper electricity than Spanish consumers on winter nights thanks to wind power
A recent analysis by the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) on the behaviour of prices in the Spanish and German electricity markets reveals that although electricity prices in the German electricity market have been 7.5% higher on average in the last three months (Nov24-Jan25), during the night hours of highest consumption (especially residential), German consumers … Continue reading German consumers benefit from cheaper electricity than Spanish consumers on winter nights thanks to wind power
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New plan regulates the expansion of offshore wind energy until 2034
A new plan regulates the expansion of German offshore wind energy for four more years until 2034. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) in Hamburg presented the fourth area development plan today, according to a press release. The plan defines areas for wind farms in the North Sea and Baltic Sea and determines when … Continue reading New plan regulates the expansion of offshore wind energy until 2034
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Vattenfall signs wind based power agreement with LyondellBasell
Vattenfall has signed a purchase power agreement (PPA) with the chemicals group LyondellBasell (LYB), providing fossil free electricity from the Nordlicht 1 offshore wind farm off the German coast. “With this electricity partnership with LYB, we at Vattenfall are sending a strong signal for our long-term strategy: We do not only want to decarbonize ourselves, … Continue reading Vattenfall signs wind based power agreement with LyondellBasell
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ENERCON, Salzgitter AG and TMGROUP cooperate to produce first lower-emissions steel tower for onshore wind turbine in Germany
Partnership to strengthen the sustainability of wind turbine towers / More than 70 percent reduction in CO2 emissions for every steel tower / Pioneer in onshore market in Germany and Europe Wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON, subsidiary of Salzgitter AG Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH and TM Group company SMB Schönebecker Maschinenbau GmbH are cooperating to produce a … Continue reading ENERCON, Salzgitter AG and TMGROUP cooperate to produce first lower-emissions steel tower for onshore wind turbine in Germany
Continue readingNordex Group delivers more than 30% of the expansion of onshore wind energy in Germany in 2024
In 2024, the Nordex Group supplied 32% of newly-connected onshore wind power in Germany. According to the German Onshore Wind Energy Agency (Fachagentur Windenergie an Land), Nordex is the leading manufacturer in the market master data register, with 196 installed and commissioned turbines (based on the commissioning of onshore wind turbines reported by clients). The … Continue reading Nordex Group delivers more than 30% of the expansion of onshore wind energy in Germany in 2024
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Germany approved record number of 2,400 new wind turbines in 2024
Last year, regulators in Germany approved more new onshore wind turbines than ever before, according to figures from two industry groups released on Wednesday. Around 2,400 wind turbines with a total output of around 14 gigawatts received first-time approval from the authorities nationwide in 2024, the German Wind Energy Association and the VDMA Power Systems … Continue reading Germany approved record number of 2,400 new wind turbines in 2024
Continue readingDenkerWulf orders 148 MW of wind power from Nordex in Germany
At the end of 2024, DenkerWulf, one of Germany’s leading developers of onshore wind farms, has ordered 25 Delta4000 series wind turbines from the Nordex Group for seven projects. The orders also include premium system maintenance service for 20 years. The wind farms Dörphof-Thumby, Owschlag, Hohenaspe, Ottenbüttel, Galmsbüll-Norderhof, Quarnbek-Erweiterung and Bimöhlen-Hasenmoor are being built in … Continue reading DenkerWulf orders 148 MW of wind power from Nordex in Germany
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UKA orders 80 wind turbines from the Nordex Group for projects over 540 MW in Germany
In December 2024, wind and solar park developer UKA (Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG) ordered 80 wind turbines from the Delta4000 series from the Nordex Group for a total of 540 MW. The Nordex Group received orders for various turbines for 15 UKA wind energy projects in six German states – 64 turbines for … Continue reading UKA orders 80 wind turbines from the Nordex Group for projects over 540 MW in Germany
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Wind power and photovoltaic make electricity cheaper in Germany
The new year began with stormy weather. Wind turbines were running at full speed and the sun was shining in many places. As a result, electricity production from wind and photovoltaics (PV) in Germany accounted for 125% of demand, according to the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. The oversupply drove down the price of … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic make electricity cheaper in Germany
Continue readingWind power and photovoltaic drive Germany’s renewable energy surge
Germany made a notable shift toward renewable energy sources last year, according to a report from the Federal Network Agency Renewable energy accounted for 59% of the country’s total electricity generation, up from 56% in 2023. Wind energy was the leading source, contributing 31.9% to the nation’s energy mix, while photovoltaic solar energy contributed 14.7%. Despite a 0.9% … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic drive Germany’s renewable energy surge
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Iberdrola gives entry to Kansai into the German offshore wind project Windanker valued at 1.28 billion euros
Iberdrola has given entry to the Japanese electric company Kansai into its Windanker offshore wind project, which is already under construction. The Japanese electric company will co-invest in the asset, reaching a 49% stake, while Iberdrola will retain control with the remaining 51%. The Windanker offshore wind farm, located in the German Baltic Sea, will … Continue reading Iberdrola gives entry to Kansai into the German offshore wind project Windanker valued at 1.28 billion euros
Continue readingGermany to add 17.5 GW of photovoltaic in 2024
The Federal Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) expects that 17.5 GW of new photovoltaic capacity will be installed across Germany in 2024, reaching a new record level. In comparison, 15.3 GW of photovoltaic (PV) facilities were connected to the grid in 2023, the association said on Wednesday. “The continuous increase in photovoltaic expansion … Continue reading Germany to add 17.5 GW of photovoltaic in 2024
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Vestas secures 900 MW offshore wind power order from RWE in Germany
Vestas has received a firm order for the 900 MW Nordseecluster B offshore wind project from RWE in Germany. This firm order announcement refers to the company’s announcement 09/2024 of 17 May 2024. The order includes 60 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and Vestas is responsible for the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines. Upon … Continue reading Vestas secures 900 MW offshore wind power order from RWE in Germany
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