Nordex Group receives order for nine turbines to power 51 MW Bredenbek wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein
Nordex Group announced on October 27, 2026, that it received an order from DenkerWulf for nine N149/5.X wind turbines totaling 51.3 MW for the Bredenbek wind farm in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Installation kicks off in fall 2027, with the first turbine set for commissioning in December of that same year.
It’s the latest chapter in an ongoing collaboration between the two companies in the region.
Nordex and DenkerWulf agree on 51.3 MW turbine order for Bredenbek
The nine turbines at the heart of this deal are all N149/5.X models — each rated at 5.7 MW and installed at a hub height of 344 feet. That adds up to 51.3 MW of total installed capacity, enough to make Bredenbek a meaningful addition to Schleswig-Holstein’s onshore wind portfolio.
The first turbine commissioning is planned for December of that year, which means the project could start feeding electricity into the grid before 2027 is even over.
Hardware is only part of the picture. The deal also includes a 20-year Premium Service contract covering all nine turbines, tying Nordex to the project’s operational life well into the 2040s and giving DenkerWulf a long-term maintenance partner from day one. The wind farm sits in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district, an area that’s seen steady wind energy development in recent years — its geography and wind conditions making it a natural fit for large-scale onshore projects.
Installation and commissioning timeline for Bredenbek
Ground work starts in fall 2027. The first turbine commissioning is planned for December of that year, which means the project could start feeding electricity into the grid before 2027 is even over.
That tight window between installation start and first commissioning reflects the logistical planning these projects demand. Getting here wasn’t fast. Jann Peter Freese-Harelik, Project Manager at DenkerWulf, acknowledged that every wind farm goes through an intensive planning and development phase before a single turbine goes up. “We are therefore all the more pleased that, with Bredenbek, we are now taking the next step towards implementation,” he said.
The 20-year Premium Service agreement covers more than routine maintenance — it underpins operational continuity across the full lifecycle of the wind farm. For a project that took years to plan, locking in that kind of support from the turbine supplier makes practical sense.
Expanded wind capacity aimed at reducing Germany’s dependence on imported energy
For Nordex SE, Bredenbek isn’t just another line item. The company frames it explicitly in terms of national energy policy. Karsten Brüggemann, Vice President Region Central at Nordex Group, was direct about what projects like this are meant to accomplish: “Every additional kilowatt-hour of wind-generated electricity strengthens our energy sovereignty and reduces our dependence on imported energy sources.”
That framing reflects a broader shift in how Germany talks about renewables. Since the disruptions to European energy markets in recent years, the conversation has moved well beyond climate goals. Energy security — knowing where your electricity comes from, and not depending on foreign suppliers for it — has become a policy priority in its own right. Schleswig-Holstein sits at the center of that push, consistently identified as one of Germany’s key regions for onshore wind thanks to its coastal geography, consistent wind resources, and a permitting environment that’s relatively favorable compared to more densely populated parts of the country.
Bredenbek fits neatly into that larger national strategy. One turbine at a time.
Ongoing partnership between Nordex and DenkerWulf in Schleswig-Holstein
This isn’t a one-off deal. Bredenbek is the latest in a series of joint projects between the two companies, and both sides describe the relationship as long-standing.
The numbers back that up. As recently as late 2025, DenkerWulf placed orders with Nordex totaling more than 122 MW across three separate wind farms — all in Schleswig-Holstein. Add Bredenbek’s 51.3 MW and the volume of business between them in this region alone becomes substantial. Freese-Harelik pointed to that track record directly: “With Nordex, we have a partner at our side with whom we have already successfully completed numerous projects. We aim to build on this track record in Bredenbek.”
Brüggemann echoed the sentiment, thanking DenkerWulf for “once again placing its trust in us and for our close and collaborative partnership.” The language on both sides suggests a relationship built on repeated execution, not just commercial agreements. Nordex Group is listed on the MDAX and TecDAX indices and headquartered in Rostock, Germany — squarely in the northern region where much of this wind development is concentrated.
What the Bredenbek project adds up to
Put it all together and Bredenbek represents a 51.3 MW addition to Schleswig-Holstein’s renewable energy capacity: nine N149/5.X turbines, a two-decade service commitment, and a partnership with a documented history of getting projects across the finish line.
Installation begins in fall 2027. The first turbine could be online by December of that year, and the Premium Service contract runs through the mid-2040s — long after today’s energy policy debates have moved on to whatever comes next. For now, it’s another step in Germany’s ongoing effort to generate more of its electricity at home.
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