In a move that accelerates the global transition currently underway in the energy sector, German energy giant PNE has officially opened the Herbsleben-Dachwig 11.4 MW wind farm in Germany. Several European nations are currently considering the implications of relying on the conventional energy generation of gas and oil, and most of them are opting to lean into the renewable energy sector instead. Germany is among the nations aiming to lead the region in adopting innovative projects that deliver essential energy to residents while also aiming to meet decarbonization goals.
PNE recently held an inauguration ceremony to open the Herbsleben-Dachwig wind farm
PNE held a ceremony that saw several relevant stakeholders in the region welcoming the opening of the wind farm. Germany is among the European nations aiming to lead the global transition to renewable energy.
The Herbsleben-Dachwig wind farm is located in the district of Gotha and consists of two Nordex N149 turbines with a total nominal output of 11.4 MW. The facility was built on agricultural land north of the municipalities of Dachwig and Döllstädt. At the opening of the site, PNE presented and explained the various phases of project development and the construction to the attendees.
“The inauguration was a wonderful opportunity for us to say thank you – for the trust, support, and good cooperation in the region.” – Jens Peters, project manager during the construction phase of the Herbsleben-Dachwig wind farm
The attendees were treated to a guided tour of the facility by employees of Energy Consult GmbH, PNE Group’s service company. GmbH is responsible for the commercial and technical management of the PNE Group’s own wind farms as well as for external customers.
The PNE Group is aiming to accelerate Germany’s energy transition away from fossil fuels to the renewable energy sector
PNE has been operating in the region for an exceedingly long time and has plans to further expand its operations in Europe and further afield. The inauguration event saw a vast number of locals and relevant stakeholders in Germany’s energy sector, which was lauded by the company’s management.
“We are delighted that so many people from the region came. They were able to see wind energy for themselves and celebrate this successful project at the same time.” – Benjamin Nowak, project manager during the development phase of the Herbsleben-Dachwig wind farm
While the wind farm will remain a part of PNE’s energy portfolio, GmbH will take over commercial and technical management, ensuring the project’s success. Industry analysts have noted the potential that the wind sector has in surpassing solar as Europe’s leading clean energy driver.
On the company’s website, PNE detailed the exact components of the Herbsleben-Dachwig wind farm.
“The turbine components are 83 m long rotor blades, steel tower sections up to 30 m long, nacelles weighing almost 70 tonnes as well as hubs and drive trains. The components will be transported via public roads as well as via approx. 30,000 m² of aluminium track panel roads, which were temporarily laid for this purpose across farmland north-east of the municipality of Döllstädt and in the wind farm area.” – PNE Group
Several energy-rich nations are turning to the wind sector as the global energy transition accelerates
The aforementioned global transition away from fossil fuels towards the renewable energy sector has led several energy-rich nations to build wind tower manufacturing facilities, accelerating the transitional nature of the energy sector at the moment. In the face of an increase in energy demand globally, some nations still rely on coal and gas to provide sustainable energy generation. As evidenced by the wind farm in Germany, that reliance may soon be coming to an end, which will benefit future generations.
