• Seven new German wind projects totaling 273 MW reinforce Germany’s onshore pipeline ahead of 2027 grid connections.
• Contracts bundle turbine supply with 20 to 25 year service agreements, strengthening long duration revenue visibility for Vestas and asset stability for developers.
• The projects support Germany’s accelerated onshore wind targets as federal and state governments push to derisk permitting and execution.

Germany Strengthens Its Onshore Wind Pipeline

Vestas Wind Systems has signed seven new wind turbine supply agreements in Germany totaling 273 megawatts, adding fresh momentum to the country’s onshore wind buildout as developers race to meet national climate and energy security targets.

The contracts, confirmed this week, span multiple German regions and developers, with turbine deliveries scheduled for 2027 and commissioning stretching from early to late that year. Each project includes long term service agreements of up to 25 years, reflecting a growing emphasis on operational certainty and lifecycle performance in Europe’s most mature wind market.

For Germany, where onshore wind is expected to anchor the country’s power transition through the 2030s, the orders arrive as federal reforms aimed at speeding up permitting and land allocation begin translating into executable projects.

Largest Order Anchored in Lower Saxony

The largest single contract, totaling 49 megawatts, was placed by Projekt Projektierungsgesellschaft für regenerative Energiesysteme mbH for the Oldenbroker Feld Niederort wind site. The project will deploy six V162-7.2 MW turbines alongside one V150-5.6 MW turbine.

Delivery is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, with commissioning beginning in the second quarter. The hybrid turbine configuration reflects a broader trend among German developers toward site specific optimisation, balancing rotor size, grid constraints, and wind conditions to maximise output.

Broad Regional Spread Across Developers

Additional capacity will be installed across several German states, underscoring the geographically dispersed nature of the current onshore pipeline.

Windkraft Presen-Burgstaaken GmbH & Co. KG has ordered seven V162-6.2 MW turbines, totaling 43 megawatts, for the Presen-Burgstaaken project. JUWI GmbH is advancing two separate developments, Arneburg Sanne with 38 megawatts and Reichenbach-Steegen with 25 megawatts. Both sites will use V162 series turbines and are paired with long term AOM 4000 service agreements lasting 25 years and 20 years, respectively.

Iterra energy GmbH has committed to two projects in Frielendorf. The Waltersberg site will install eight V150-6.0 MW turbines totaling 48 megawatts, while the Dorheim site will add 24 megawatts using four turbines of the same model. Equipment delivery for both sites is scheduled to begin between the first and second quarters of 2027.

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Mixed Fleet Highlights Technology Flexibility

The final contract, Günstedt 2, was placed by an undisclosed customer and will deliver 46 megawatts of capacity using a mix of turbine models. The project will combine three V172-7.2 MW turbines, three V162-6.2 MW turbines, and one V150-6.0 MW turbine. A 20 year AOM 4000 service agreement will cover operations and maintenance.

This diversified turbine mix reflects increasing flexibility in German project design, as developers tailor configurations to local planning approvals, noise restrictions, and grid connection requirements.

Long Term Service as a Financial Anchor

All seven projects include service agreements ranging from 20 to 25 years under Vestas’ AOM 4000 or AOM 5000 programs. These contracts provide continuous monitoring, predictive maintenance, and performance optimisation across the asset lifecycle.

For developers and investors, long duration service agreements reduce operational risk, support financing assumptions, and stabilise cash flows well into the 2040s. For Vestas, they secure recurring revenues beyond initial turbine delivery, reinforcing the company’s service driven business model in a competitive European market.

Strategic Significance for Germany and Europe

The new contracts reinforce Germany’s role as a cornerstone market for onshore wind in Europe. As the country works toward its 2030 renewable energy targets and seeks to cut exposure to fossil fuel imports, reliable execution of permitted projects has become as critical as policy ambition.

For corporate leaders, investors, and policymakers, the deals highlight how regulatory reform, bankable technology, and long term operational frameworks are converging to move Germany’s wind pipeline from approval to construction. With commissioning set for 2027, these projects will arrive at a pivotal moment in Europe’s energy transition, when grid stability, cost control, and execution discipline will define success.

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