GE Vernova Signs Agreement to Repower German Wind Farm
GE Vernova has signed an agreement with Prokon Regenerative Energien eG to repower a wind farm in Germany with eight 6MW-164m turbines. The project will feature the workhorse turbines, which will be installed in the Fleetmark community in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany. The deal was booked in the second quarter of 2025 and reflects the success of GE Vernova's "Workhorse Product Strategy," which emphasizes high reliability and availability of its onshore wind fleet in Germany.
Key Takeaways:
- GE Vernova has signed an agreement with Prokon Regenerative Energien eG to repower a wind farm with eight 6MW-164m turbines in Germany.
- The turbines will be installed in the Fleetmark community in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, and the deal was booked in the second quarter of 2025.
- The project leverages GE Vernova's manufacturing facility in Salzbergen, Germany, which has a strong presence in the country with a 70,000 square meter facility.
- The deal reflects the success of GE Vernova's "Workhorse Product Strategy," which prioritizes high reliability and availability of its onshore wind fleet in Germany.
- The turbines will provide clean electricity to Prokon's members and customers, contributing to Germany's renewable energy goals.
- GE Vernova's Wind segment has a strong manufacturing presence in Germany, producing machine heads, drive trains, and hubs for its workhorse turbines.
- The project is part of Germany's plan to accelerate the development of onshore wind, aiming to get up to 80% of its power from renewable energy resources by 2030.
- GE Vernova has a total installed base of approximately 57,000 turbines and nearly 120 GW of installed capacity worldwide.
- Prokon Regenerative Energien eG is one of the largest energy cooperatives in Europe, with over 40,000 members and expertise in onshore wind farm development and operation.
Statistics:
- The project will feature eight GE Vernova 6MW-164m workhorse turbines.
- The turbines will be installed in the Fleetmark community in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany.
- The deal was booked in the second quarter of 2025.
- Germany installed approximately 3.2 GW of onshore wind in 2024.
- GE Vernova has a total installed base of approximately 57,000 turbines and nearly 120 GW of installed capacity worldwide.
- Prokon Regenerative Energien eG has 77 wind farms and a total capacity of over 1,000 MW in Germany, Poland, and Finland (as of April 2025).
Sources:
- GE Vernova Inc. (Original Press Release, Sept. 16)
- Prokon Regenerative Energien eG (About Prokon)
- GE Vernova Inc. (About GE Vernova)
- GE Vernova Inc. (Note to Editors)