Nordex Group secures 112 MW order from NeXtWind for Altmark repowering project in Saxony-Anhalt
AI-madeThe Nordex Group has secured a 112 MW wind turbine order from NeXtWind Management GmbH for the Altmark wind farm in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The deal covers the supply and installation of 16 N175/6.X turbines at 179-metre hub heights, along with a 20-year Premium Service contract.
Nordex to supply 16 turbines for Altmark wind farm
The 112 MW order calls for 16 N175/6.X wind turbines, each installed at a hub height of 179 meters. That elevation has real practical consequences — taller towers place rotors in stronger, more consistent wind streams, which translates directly into higher energy yields across the project’s operational life.
A 20-year premium service contract is also part of the agreement. Long-term service deals have become a standard feature of large-scale wind transactions, giving operators predictable maintenance costs and ensuring turbines perform well across decades of operation rather than degrading quietly against unmet benchmarks.
The project sits within an established wind energy corridor in Saxony-Anhalt, where favorable conditions and existing infrastructure support large-scale development.
NeXtWind Management GmbH, headquartered in Berlin and London, has built its business around acquiring and improving existing wind assets. Its decision to return to Nordex for this project reflects a continuing relationship between the two companies.
Project scope driven by repowering strategy and regional wind conditions
The Altmark wind farm will be constructed between Salzwedel and Stendal in Saxony-Anhalt. Nordex and NeXtWind describe it as one of the most significant repowering projects in the region—a characterization pointing to both its scale and its position within Germany’s broader energy development landscape.
Repowering replaces older, lower-capacity turbines with newer, more powerful models on the same or adjacent sites. Existing grid connections and land agreements can be leveraged to streamline permitting and compress development timelines — advantages that simply do not exist when breaking ground on an entirely new location.
Wind conditions in the Altmark region are described as very favorable, making it a logical site for high-capacity turbines that depend on consistent airflow to generate returns across a 20-year service horizon. Saxony-Anhalt has long ranked among Germany’s most active states for wind energy development, combining available land, reliable wind resources, and established grid infrastructure. The Altmark farm continues that pattern.
Installation to begin in November 2027, commissioning set for spring 2028
Turbine installation is scheduled to begin in November 2027, with commissioning planned for spring 2028—a timeline that places the project’s completion within a period when Germany will be working to meet its near-term renewable energy expansion targets.
Germany has committed to substantially increasing electricity generation from renewable sources. Projects at this scale contribute directly to that goal, adding clean domestic wind output in place of fossil-fuel generation.
Karsten Brüggemann, Vice President Region Central at the Nordex Group, framed the project accordingly. He described the N175/6.X at 179-meter hub height as “a major project for NeXtWind in Saxony-Anhalt” and called it “a measurable contribution to the energy transition in Germany,” while noting Nordex’s appreciation for NeXtWind’s continued trust and characterizing the development as a landmark for the partnership.
That framing reflects how wind developers and turbine manufacturers now routinely position individual projects not purely as commercial transactions, but as concrete steps toward a fossil-free electricity supply.
NeXtWind’s repowering pipeline and growth targets
Founded in 2020, NeXtWind has expanded steadily since then and now operates more than 37 sites with a combined installed capacity of 500 MW—a substantial portfolio assembled in just a few years through targeted acquisition and optimization of existing wind farms.
Its strategy centers on repowering rather than greenfield development. Older turbines frequently operate well below the output levels that current technology can achieve on the same sites, so upgrading what is already in place can unlock significant capacity gains without the permitting complexity of new locations.
The company’s repowering pipeline currently stands at 2 GW, with plans to reach a total generation capacity of 3 GW by 2028. At 112 MW, the Altmark project represents a meaningful share of the capacity NeXtWind needs to bring online to hit that figure.
Existing infrastructure support large-scale development
The Altmark wind farm order is a substantial but straightforward transaction. Nordex will supply and install 16 N175/6.X turbines totaling 112 MW, backed by a 20-year service contract, with installation beginning in November 2027 and commissioning expected in spring 2028.
The project sits within an established wind energy corridor in Saxony-Anhalt, where favorable conditions and existing infrastructure support large-scale development. For NeXtWind, it advances a repowering strategy aimed at 3 GW of total generation capacity by 2028.
For Nordex, the order deepens an existing customer relationship and adds to its German order book. Both outcomes align with Germany’s wider effort to expand renewable electricity generation and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
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