The Nordex Group has received orders from the EFG Energy Farming Group for the supply and installation of twelve wind turbines across two project areas in Lower Saxony, Germany. The projects, “Erlte-Endel” in Vechta district and the “Bad Essen” cluster in Osnabrück district, will have a combined capacity of 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 deliver five N175/6.X turbines mounted on hybrid towers with a hub height of 179 meters. In the “Bad Essen” cluster, seven turbines will be installed: five N175/6.X on 179-meter towers and two N163/6.X with a hub height of 164 meters. The cluster encompasses four projects: Langewiesen-Nord, Langewiesen-Süd, Rabber Wiesen, and the Wimmerbruch repowering project.
Construction is slated to begin at the end of 2026, with turbine installation in 2027 and commissioning expected in spring 2028. The wind farms, developed by EFG Energy Farming Group, will be operated by local landowners and regional citizen wind companies, emphasizing community involvement from the outset.
Reiner Borgmeyer, Managing Director of EFG Energy-Farming Holding GmbH, highlighted the collaborative nature of the 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 at 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 Nordex's continued presence in Germany, where it has commissioned over 64 GW of wind power capacity in more than 40 markets since 1985. The company's product portfolio focuses on onshore turbines in the 4 to 7 MW+ classes, designed for regions with limited space and constrained grid capacity. With a global service network, Nordex ensures smooth turbine operation, and its shares are listed on the MDAX and TecDAX of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
These projects not only contribute to Germany's renewable energy targets but also demonstrate the viability of citizen-owned wind energy, fostering local economic benefits and public acceptance. The long-term service agreements further ensure that the turbines operate efficiently, providing reliable power for decades.
