The Nordex Group has received orders from the EFG Energy Farming Group to supply and install 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 amounts to 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. The “Bad Essen” cluster will feature seven turbines: five N175/6.X units on 179-meter towers and two N163/6.X units with a hub height of 164 meters. This cluster comprises four separate 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 the EFG Energy Farming Group, which emphasizes collaboration with local landowners and regional citizen wind companies. Reiner Borgmeyer, Managing Director of EFG Energy-Farming Holding GmbH, underscored the community-centric 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 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 significance of these orders extends beyond the immediate capacity addition. They reflect a broader trend in Germany’s energy policy, which increasingly supports community-owned renewable projects as a means to increase local acceptance and economic benefits. By involving landowners and citizen energy companies from the start, these projects help distribute the financial gains of wind energy more equitably, addressing a common criticism of large-scale renewable developments. Moreover, the use of advanced turbine technology, such as the N175/6.X with its high hub height, optimizes energy yield even in regions with lower wind speeds, enhancing the feasibility of wind power in areas like Lower Saxony.
For Nordex, these orders reinforce its position in the German market and its relationship with a repeat customer. The company has installed over 64 GW of wind power capacity globally since 1985, and its ongoing partnership with EFG Energy Farming Group demonstrates the trust and reliability that have been built over years of collaboration. The projects also align with Germany’s ambitious climate targets, which call for a significant expansion of renewable energy capacity by 2030. By facilitating the development of citizen wind farms, these orders help decentralize energy production and strengthen regional energy independence.
As Germany continues to phase out coal and nuclear power, projects like these are vital to bridging the gap and ensuring a stable, clean energy supply. The involvement of local communities in the ownership and operation of wind farms may also serve as a model for other regions seeking to accelerate their energy transition while maintaining public support. With construction set to begin in late 2026, the successful execution of these projects will be a key indicator of Germany’s ability to deliver on its renewable energy promises.
