RWE has won tenders for two onshore wind projects in Germany, bolstering its renewable energy capacity with an additional 40 MW. The projects, located in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), will support Germany’s energy transition and are slated to begin construction in 2025.
First RWE Wind Farm in the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania region will be located in Papenhagen. This project will feature four wind turbines with a total capacity of 22.8 MW.
RWE will add three wind turbines to the Bergheim Wiedenfelder Höhe wind farm in the Rhenish lignite mining area. The project, set on recultivated land, will deliver 17.1 MW of capacity.
Once operational by mid-2026, the combined output from the turbines will generate enough electricity to meet the needs of approximately 28,500 households annually.
RWE will contribute to the local economies by voluntarily paying 0.2 cents per kilowatt-hour of electricity produced to surrounding municipalities. This initiative could bring up to €190,000 annually to communities near the projects.
“The energy transition in Germany is making progress, and we are continuing to pick up speed. We will be expanding our wind fleet in the north and west of the country. The local people will also benefit from this through direct financial contributions to their communities,” Katja Wunschel, CEO of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, said.
This announcement follows RWE’s completion of the 61.8 MW repowering project for the Lesse and Barbecke wind farms in Lower Saxony. With a strong focus on localized renewable projects, RWE operates from its headquarters in Essen and nine regional offices across Germany.
The new projects underline RWE’s commitment to expanding its renewable energy footprint and supporting Germany’s transition to clean energy. With these efforts, RWE continues to align its strategy with national and global climate goals while fostering local community partnerships.