Vestas, a leader in sustainable energy solutions, has announced a series of new wind turbine orders across Europe as part of its fourth-quarter order intake. The contracts, covering projects in Germany and Italy, underscore Vestas’ strong market position and continued partnership with key renewable energy developers in the EMEA region.
The new orders, totaling 200 MW, include long-term service agreements ranging from 20 to 25 years, highlighting customer confidence in Vestas’ advanced turbine technology and lifecycle service offerings.
Vestas Order Highlights
1. Schenkenberg IV + V (Germany)
Customer: Enertrag SE
Capacity: 72 MW
Turbine Variant: 10 × V172-7.2 MW
Service Agreement: 25-year AOM 5000
Delivery & Commissioning: Delivery planned to begin in Q3 2026; commissioning scheduled to begin in Q1 2027
The Schenkenberg IV + V project reinforces Vestas’ collaboration with Enertrag SE, one of Germany’s prominent renewable developers. The V172-7.2 MW turbines will boost efficiency and energy output, supporting Germany’s clean energy targets.
2. Niederlungwitz (Germany)
Customer: Windpark Niederlungwitz Struktur GmbH
Capacity: 50 MW
Turbine Variant: 8 × V162-6.2 MW
Service Agreement: 20-year AOM 4000
Delivery & Commissioning: Delivery planned to begin in Q3 2026; commissioning scheduled to begin in Q2 2027
The Niederlungwitz project demonstrates Vestas’ continued success with the EnVentus platform, offering flexible configurations for varying site conditions.
3. Wulkow-Booßen (Germany)
Customer: Energiekontor AG & Loscon
Capacity: 48 MW
Turbine Variant: 8 × V150-6.0 MW
Service Agreement: 25-year AOM 4000
Delivery & Commissioning: Delivery planned to begin in Q1 2027; commissioning scheduled to begin in Q2 2027
This project extends the partnership between Vestas and Energiekontor AG, supporting Germany’s growing demand for sustainable power generation.
4. Castronovo di Sicilia (Italy)
Customer: PLT
Capacity: 30 MW
Turbine Variant: 5 × V162-6.0 MW
Service Agreement: 20-year AOM 5000
Delivery & Commissioning: Planned for Q4 2026
The Castronovo di Sicilia project in Italy highlights Vestas’ role in advancing Southern Europe’s renewable energy transition. The V162-6.0 MW turbines will help enhance grid stability and optimize power generation in the region’s wind conditions.
Strengthening Europe’s Renewable Energy Future
Vestas’ latest orders in Germany and Italy underline the company’s strategic role in accelerating Europe’s shift toward carbon-neutral power. By deploying high-efficiency turbines and long-term service solutions, Vestas continues to support developers and utilities in achieving both sustainability and reliability goals.
With deliveries scheduled from late 2026 through 2027, these projects will contribute significantly to the renewable energy capacity in the EMEA region while reaffirming Vestas’ leadership in onshore wind technology.
Vestas’ Market Leadership in EMEA
Vestas remains the leading wind turbine manufacturer in Europe, with more than 120 GW of installed capacity across the EMEA region. The company’s EnVentus and Vestas 4 MW platforms have become benchmarks for operational efficiency and adaptability, enabling developers to optimize performance under diverse wind conditions.
Baburajan Kizhakedath