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New wind farm near Rotenburg: Repowering for a clean future!
Northern Germany is promoting the expansion of high-performance wind turbines for the energy transition by 2030 with repowering initiatives.
New wind farm near Rotenburg: Repowering for a clean future!
Something is happening in the area of renewable energies in northern Germany, especially with wind turbines. Exciting changes are coming near Rotenburg: As part of repowering initiatives, a wind farm is being redesigned here by dismantling a total of 16 older systems to make room for new, more powerful turbines. This promises not only a significant increase in yield, but also more efficient use of space in the region. RWE, as the driving force behind this project, highlights that the previous plants were often used as spare parts or recycled in Spain, which contributes to the environmental friendliness of these measures. The experience and commitment of Achim and Jörn, who take responsibility for operating the plants, underline RWE’s motto: “We come to stay”.
The trust of property owners plays an essential role in the success of such initiatives. Direct inquiries from owners, often through word of mouth, make collaboration much easier. This shows how important the trusting relationship between the project operators and the owners is. Positive feedback confirms the fruitful cooperation in the region.
Repowering as key
Speaking of repowering – in this country the will for an energy transition among environmentally conscious citizens, politicians and companies like EnBW remains unbroken. Onshore wind power is considered an important pillar in Germany's green energy future. The German Wind Energy Association (BWE) and VDMA Power Systems expect an expansion of 2,000 to 2,500 megawatts of onshore wind turbines in 2021. The Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) aims for an expansion target of 71,000 megawatts by 2030, while the Federal Ministry of Economics is even aiming for 80 GW. The Federal Environment Agency is calling for an even more ambitious target of 105 GW by 2030 in order to do justice to climate protection. There are currently around 55 GW installed, but there is a risk that around 20 GW of old systems will be dismantled by the end of the decade.
In order to achieve the ambitious climate goals, annual expansions of around 4,000 to 7,000 megawatts are necessary. These figures illustrate the urgency and challenges associated with a successful expansion and conversion of wind power.
A look into the future
In the first half of 2025, an increase in onshore wind turbines of 67% compared to the previous year was recorded. This shows that the industry is experiencing an upswing and is approaching the record numbers of 2017. But it is important to further increase the speed of expansion in order to ensure national climate goals and greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045. Climate researchers warn: The electricity contribution from wind power must be at least tripled by then. The expansion of generation capacities and the infrastructure must go hand in hand.
With the increasing electrification of transport and heating, the demand for electricity will also increase, which in turn makes a rapid expansion of wind power essential. North Rhine-Westphalia is planning at least 1,000 new wind power plants by the end of 2027. However, how successful the energy transition actually becomes depends crucially on political determination and regional acceptance.