New 115.2-MW German Wind Farm

At the end of June, VSB and NeXtWind hosted a joint ownership event to inform the owners about the collaboration of the two project developers on the Zörbig repowering project. In total, the Zörbig repowering project will replace 27 old installations (total installed capacity: 40.5 MW) with 16 Vestas V172 units, generating a total capacity of 115.2 MW — almost tripling power output despite significantly fewer installations. This will theoretically allow for the supply of clean electricity to 80,000 households following the planned commissioning of the new wind park in 2027.

“The Zörbig repowering project is another important step toward the green energy landscape of tomorrow due to its scale. The interaction between citizens, politics, authorities, and project developers is very positive and constructive in this community project. With a strong partner like NeXtWind, we can now quickly move into implementation,” said Thomas Winkler, managing director of VSB Germany.

“To achieve the ambitious German and European climate targets, we must fully utilize all the potential available to us at all times. Repowering projects like Zörbig sustainably support this transformation process, as the consistent use of the most advanced technologies and adherence to the highest environmental and quality standards significantly enhance the efficiency of the wind parks,” said Dr. Felix Grolman, chief executive officer of the VSB Group.