Nordex Group Secures 82 MW Wind Orders from EFG Energy Farming in Lower Saxony

The Nordex Group has received orders from the EFG Energy Farming Group to supply and install twelve wind turbines for several citizen wind projects in Lower Saxony, Germany. The projects, “Erlte-Endel” in the district of Vechta and the “Bad Essen” cluster in the district of Osnabrück, together have an installed capacity of around 82 MW. Each contract includes a 20-year Premium Service agreement.

For the “Erlte-Endel” wind farm, Nordex will supply five N175/6.X turbines on hybrid towers with a hub height of 179 meters. For the “Bad Essen” cluster, seven turbines will be installed: five N175/6.X turbines on 179-meter towers and two N163/6.X turbines with a hub height of 164 meters. The cluster comprises four projects: Langewiesen-Nord, Langewiesen-Süd, Rabber Wiesen, and the Wimmerbruch repowering project.

Initial infrastructure work is scheduled to begin at the end of 2026, with turbine installation planned for 2027 and commissioning in spring 2028. The wind farms, developed by EFG Energy Farming Group, will be operated by landowners and regional citizen wind companies.

Reiner Borgmeyer, Managing Director of EFG Energy-Farming Holding GmbH, emphasized the collaborative approach: “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, 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 the growing trend of community-owned renewable energy projects in Germany, which aim to increase local acceptance and distribute economic benefits. By involving local stakeholders from the outset, these projects strengthen the social license for wind energy and contribute to the country's climate goals.

For more information about the projects and the companies, visit the Nordex Group website or the original press release.