The Nordex Group has received orders from the EFG Energy Farming Group for the supply and installation of twelve wind turbines across several citizen wind projects in Lower Saxony, Germany. The combined capacity of the "Erlte-Endel" project in Vechta district and the "Bad Essen" project cluster in Osnabrück district is approximately 82 MW. Each contract includes a 20-year Premium Service agreement, ensuring long-term operational support.
For the Erlte-Endel wind farm, Nordex will supply five N175/6.X turbines mounted on hybrid towers with a hub height of 179 meters. The Bad Essen cluster will feature seven turbines: five N175/6.X models on similar towers and two N163/6.X turbines with a hub height of 164 meters. This cluster comprises four individual projects: Langewiesen-Nord, Langewiesen-Süd, Rabber Wiesen, and the Wimmerbruch repowering project. Initial infrastructure work is slated to begin at the end of 2026, with turbine installation planned for 2027 and commissioning expected in spring 2028.
These projects are developed by EFG Energy Farming Group, which specializes in involving local landowners and regional citizen wind companies. Reiner Borgmeyer, Managing Director of EFG Energy-Farming Holding GmbH, emphasized the collaborative nature: "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, highlighted the strategic importance: "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 significance of these orders extends beyond the immediate capacity addition. They reflect a broader trend in Germany's energy transition, where citizen participation is increasingly vital. By involving local stakeholders, these projects aim to foster public acceptance and distribute economic benefits more equitably. For Nordex, these orders reinforce its position in the onshore wind market, particularly in the 6 MW+ class, and demonstrate the viability of its N163 and N175 turbines in repowering and new installations. The long-term service agreements also secure recurring revenue streams, contributing to the company's financial stability. As Germany accelerates its shift towards renewable energy, such community-centric projects are likely to become more common, offering a model for balancing large-scale infrastructure with local interests.
