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Germany: RWE to develop a wind farm in the state of Hesse

RWE Renewables wins a tender for a wind farm of over 30 megawatts in Hesse, Germany, capable of supplying green electricity to around 22,000 homes every year. The RWE conglomerate is committed to pursuing its wind power expansion while respecting biodiversity and encouraging the participation of citizens and local communities in the development of these projects.

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On July 18, 2023, RWE wins a tender. The company plans to develop a wind farm of over 30 megawatts. These wind turbines in southern Germany will generate green electricity for around 22,000 households.

RWE Renewables wins tender for wind farm in Hesse (Germany)

The RWE conglomerate is to start planning a wind farm with an installed capacity of over 30 megawatts (MW) on land belonging to the municipality of Staufenberg in the state of Hesse. Once commissioned, the wind turbines will be able to generate enough green electricity to power around 22,000 homes in Hesse every year.

Katja Wünschel, CEO of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia: “We are delighted to have won this tender. A successful energy transition also means considering suitable forest areas, while taking nature conservation and species protection into account. The Staufenberg site has proven its worth, as several wind turbines are already in operation in the immediate vicinity of the RWE wind farm.”

Hesse’s forest cover is above average, at over 42%. Sites that have been cleared or are well developed for forestry are ideal for new wind turbines.

RWE continues its wind power expansion in Germany while respecting biodiversity and local communities.

However, wind turbines may not be built on biotopes, particularly valuable existing forests or sensitive areas used for recreation or biodiversity protection. RWE is currently in dialogue with local stakeholders regarding synergies.

This includes discussions on possible cooperation with the Kassel-based energy supplier. As well as the project developer EAM Natur Energie GmbH, who will also be erecting wind turbines on adjacent municipal land in the town of Allendorf (Lumda). In addition, initial consultations have already been held with Sonnenland eG, a local citizens’ energy cooperative. To discuss options for involving citizens and surrounding communities.

Information events for interested residents will be held during the planning phase. As the world leader in renewable energies, RWE is determined to continue its expansion. In its home market of Germany, RWE plans to invest 15 billion euros gross in its green portfolio by the end of this decade. The company currently operates around 90 onshore wind farms in Canada. To accelerate the pace of its expansion, the company is looking for sites for wind or solar power and is strengthening its team.

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