Independent renewable energy company Qair has just commissioned the Altenschlag wind farm, with a capacity of 13.5 megawatts (MW), located in Germany. This project is expected to produce around 28 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually, meeting the energy needs of over 8,000 homes. The wind farm will facilitate an estimated annual reduction of 12,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. This commissioning enhances Qair’s position in the German energy market and complements its diversification strategy in Central and Eastern Europe.
Expansion of Qair in Germany
Currently established in Germany with a combined installed capacity of 53 MW from wind and solar energy, Qair plans to rapidly expand its footprint in the country. Another wind farm, currently under construction, will add an additional 31 MW of capacity later this year. Moreover, a wind farm project of 11.4 MW and a 20 MW/44 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) are in advanced stages of development. These projects are supported locally by a team of over 100 specialised employees.
Complementary projects in Central and Eastern Europe
The commissioning of the Altenschlag wind farm is part of a series of recent developments carried out by Qair in the region. The company recently launched the Rokietnika solar power plant in Poland and secured an initial tariff phase for a wind project in Romania. These projects are integrated into a broader portfolio exceeding 6 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacities under development in Central and Eastern Europe. The group targets a global renewable installed capacity of 3 GW by 2027.
Contribution to European objectives
The Altenschlag wind farm will directly enable Germany to align more closely with the climate objectives of the European Union (EU). The EU aims for a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050. The renewable energy sector remains essential to achieving these commitments, as Germany continues substantial investment in sustainable energy projects to meet these goals.