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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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
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 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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New photovoltaic (PV) capacity installed in Germany fell by 9% in October
According to statistics from Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), in October 2024, the country’s newly registered solar photovoltaic installed capacity was 1.363GW, an increase of more than 16% month-on-month, but a decrease of more than 9% year-on-year; From January to October, Germany added 13.13GW of photovoltaic installed capacity. Of the new capacity added in October this … Continue reading New photovoltaic (PV) capacity installed in Germany fell by 9% in October
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Up to 48 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) potential along Germany’s highways
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Transport (BMDV) has commissioned the Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt) to study the potential to expand photovoltaic systems on federal highways. The study calculates the photovoltaic potential on structures along federal highways, such as noise barriers, noise protection walls, defined structures, parking areas, and roadside areas. The findings … Continue reading Up to 48 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) potential along Germany’s highways
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Germany unveils its largest floating photovoltaic system
Germany’s largest floating photovoltaic power system was officially launched on the 21st in Bad Schönborn, Baden-Württemberg, aiming to harness solar energy potential and drive the country’s energy transition. According to the German News Agency, the floating photovoltaic system is located on an artificial lake created by a sand and gravel pit, comprising over 27,000 solar … Continue reading Germany unveils its largest floating photovoltaic system
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Statkraft receives support from EU Innovation fund for planned hydrogen production in Germany
The company was selected to negotiate a grant decision for a subsidy of up to 107 million euros for its project consisting of a 200 MW electrolysis plant and a 50 MW heat pump system. This means that up to 20,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen and up to 50,000 MWh of green heat are possible … Continue reading Statkraft receives support from EU Innovation fund for planned hydrogen production in Germany
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Germany opens its largest floating photovoltaic system
The new photovoltaic system located on Lake Philippsee in southern Germany contains 27,160 solar modules. The massive PV unit has an installed capacity of 15 megawatts and covers eight hectares, according to operator Nexentury. It will provide 16 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year. It will be used by a local company for a … Continue reading Germany opens its largest floating photovoltaic system
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Vestas secures 70 MW wind power order in Germany
Vestas is pleased to announce a new wind turbine order as part of its fourth quarter order, demonstrating its commitment to advancing wind energy in Europe. The order comes from Terrawatt Planungsgesellschaft mbH for the Ostharingen wind farm in Goslar, Germany. The project will have a total capacity of 70 MW and will feature five … Continue reading Vestas secures 70 MW wind power order in Germany
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TotalEnergies joins RWE in two offshore wind power projects in Germany
TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with RWE to acquire a 50% stake in two offshore wind projects in the North Sea. These two projects, N-9.1 (2 GW) and N-9.2 (2 GW), located 110 km off the German coast, were awarded to RWE in August 2024 and have 25-year licenses extendable to 35 years. This acquisition … Continue reading TotalEnergies joins RWE in two offshore wind power projects in Germany
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RWE to realise 4 GW offshore wind projects off the German coast together with TotalEnergies
Partnership confirmed: TotalEnergies acquire a 50% equity stake in two wind power projects of 2 gigawatts capacity each. Investment decisions to be made by 2027 and 2028 respectively. Start of offshore construction in 2029 and 2030 and full commissioning planned for 2031 and 2032 respectively. RWE already operates six offshore wind farms off the German … Continue reading RWE to realise 4 GW offshore wind projects off the German coast together with TotalEnergies
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Farming and photovoltaica solar energy: a win-win solution
In northern Germany, Vattenfall is proving that farmland can produce both food and clean energy. As one of the largest Agri-PV project in Europe to date, it integrates solar panels with agriculture, boosting renewable energy production while preserving farmland for crops and livestock. In the village of Tützpatz in northeast Germany, home to fewer than … Continue reading Farming and photovoltaica solar energy: a win-win solution
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RWE commissions new photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bedburg
RWE is keeping up the pace with the expansion of its solar portfolio. In Bedburg, in North Rhine-Westphalia, the company has put a new photovoltaic plant into operation with a capacity of 20 MW peak (15.7 MWac). The plant was constructed on recultivated land close to the A 44 motorway in just six months. More … Continue reading RWE commissions new photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bedburg
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