Ørsted Completes First Phase of Onshore Wind Farm in Germany

Ørsted has completed the first phase of its Bahren West onshore wind farm in Germany, its largest onshore wind farm in Germany. With a combined capacity of 50.4 MW, Bahren West I will produce enough power to supply approximately 35,000 German households.

The firm is now gearing up for the second phase of the project, Bahren West II, which will begin construction in May 2025. The phase will provide an additional 61.6 MW of wind energy capacity, with the project due for completion by 2027.

Germany's Renewable Energy Future Compliance

The Bahren West projects show Ørsted's continued commitment to spearheading the energy transition in Germany. Ørsted continues to build its onshore wind business in Germany, helping to advance Germany's renewable energy ambitions.

Stefan Bachmaier, Managing Director of Ørsted Onshore Germany, said, "We’re delighted to be able to announce the operation of Bahren West I and the imminent start of construction of Bahren West II at the same time.The two projects are significant milestones for Ørsted's onshore wind ambitions in Germany. With Bahren West, we’re not only making a strong contribution to Germany's renewable energy targets, but also reaffirming our commitment to providing renewable, reliable, and sustainable energy.”

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St. Wendel Wind Farm Set to Launch

In addition to the Bahren West developments, Ørsted is also preparing to commission the 16.8 MW St. Wendel onshore wind farm later this year. The St. Wendel project will further bolster the company's onshore wind capacity in Germany, demonstrating Ørsted's expanding footprint in the region.

With a total onshore wind power capacity of around 3.8 GW installed worldwide, Ørsted is still leading the way in renewable energy. The Bahren West wind farms, situated on the German-Polish border in Brandenburg's Neiße-Malxetal municipality, are a key component of Ørsted's global mission to sustainable energy solutions