European Energy has chosen Enercon to supply turbines for a wind repowering project in Saxony-Anhalt in Germany.
The repowering project in Burgenlandkreis will replace 16 turbines with 10 newer models, taking its capacity to 41MW from 20.6MW.
The repowering project will use seven E-138 EP3 E2 turbines, two E-115 EP3 E3 turbines and one E-103 EP2 turbine.
Commissioning of the wind farm is planned for 2023 and Enercon will also maintain the turbines.
European Energy said the repowering project involved a “lengthy and elaborate” planning process.
It will soon enter the construction phase.
“Similar to previous wind projects in the region, Enercon has proven to be a reliable partner.
“We are looking forward to intensify our close and trusting collaboration for future projects to advance the urgently needed expansion of renewable energies,” said Johannes Thon, Managing Director of European Energy Deutschland.
The original wind park has been in operation since 1999 and all the turbines and assets in the park are owned by European Energy.
“We are pleased that once again, European Energy has placed its trust in us and selected us as a turbine supplier, states Jens Albat, Sales Manager at Enercon Germany.
“We would like to further expand the good business relations between our companies.
“It is a key concern for us to contribute to the necessary energy transition through repowering as well as through the development of new wind farms in Saxony-Anhalt.”