RWE has begun repowering at the Calle wind farm in Lower Saxony, Germany.
The repowering project will increase the farm’s capacity from 9MW to 17.1MW, as three new 5.7MW turbines will replace the existing five older ones (pictured), built in 2004.
The dismantling of the old installations has already begun, RWE said.
RWE was awarded the repowering contract in the latest onshore wind auction held by the Federal Network Agency.
The three new turbines, located in the district of Nienburg in the municipality of Bücken, are scheduled for full commissioning at the end of 2026.
Katja Wünschel, CEO RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, said: “Calle clearly demonstrates the potential of modernising older wind farms.
“The five old turbines are being replaced by three state-of-the-art ones. This will almost double the total capacity and increase electricity generation fivefold.”