First Phase of Germany's ENERTRAG Bütow II Repowering Project Connects Six Wind Turbines to Grid

en.Wedoany.com Reported - ENERTRAG has officially commissioned the first phase of the Bütow II wind power project in Germany's Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state, with six Nordex N163 turbines now connected to the grid and generating electricity.

This phase is part of a large-scale repowering plan aimed at replacing old turbines installed in 1999 with larger, more efficient units. Across the entire Bütow project, ENERTRAG plans to replace the original 32 turbines with 14 Nordex N163 units. After repowering, the number of turbines will be reduced by more than half, while installed capacity will increase to approximately five times the original, and annual power generation will rise to nearly ten times. The latest commissioning marks the first of three planned phases, with the remaining two to be implemented over the coming years.

The developer has established a revenue-sharing model with the municipalities of Bütow and Eldetal, distributing project income to local authorities and residents. Residents can also receive additional electricity tariff discounts through regional energy partner Stadtwerke Malchow, with online registration available.

Ines Jesse, State Secretary of the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Ministry of Economic Affairs, stated that the project demonstrates the potential of repowering: delivering more renewable energy with fewer turbines, greater spacing, and direct community involvement. Robert Vogt, ENERTRAG's regional director for the state, noted that replacing 32 old turbines with 14 modern units reflects a long-term regional commitment based on participation rather than promises.

Located along Germany's Baltic Sea coast, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern remains a key region for onshore wind expansion. Repowering old wind farms is becoming a crucial means of increasing power generation without requiring significant new land.

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