Enercon is to ramp up industrial production of new wind turbine models after securing a multi-million-euro funding boost.
In response to rising installation and permitting figures for onshore wind turbines, Enercon will rapidly scale up the industrial production of main components at its Aurich site.
Through an ambitious programme, the Centre of Excellence Mechatronic – Enercon’s lead plant for nacelles and rotor hubs – is preparing for increased production volumes.
To support planned investments of up to €30m in machinery, the plant has now received a grant of approximately €3.7m from the State of Lower Saxony and the Federal Government.
The funding notice was presented during a visit by Lower Saxony’s minister for economic affairs Grant Hendrik Tonne.
“We are very pleased with the support from our state government and the federal authorities,” said Enercon chief executive Udo Bauer.
“The funding will help us establish efficient production for our new turbine models. This will enable us to deliver more quickly for the accelerated onshore expansion and actively shape the energy transition together with our customers.
“At the same time, the investments will help us future-proof our Aurich production site and secure jobs in the region.”
As part of the planned investment, up to 35 new jobs will be created.
During his visit, Grant Hendrick Tonne emphasised Enercon’s importance for Lower Saxony‘s economy and wind energy in Germany.
He said: “The company‘s development in recent years and the commitment of its employees are impressive – I was able to witness that myself today.
“With this funding, we want to recognise this achievement and support Enercon’s positive development into the future.”
The funds from the federal-state programme “Joint Task for the Improvement of Regional Economic Structures” (GRW) will be used to increase efficiency and reduce lead times in the production of components for modern turbine types in the 6-7MW power class. This includes measures for automation and digitalisation at the Aurich production facility.
Picture: At the Centre of Excellence Mechatronic are Volker Trebesch, Wiard Siebels, Udo Bauer, Grant Hendrik Tonne, Michael Jaxy, Kevin Kebel, Horst Feddermann and Lena Trebesch