RWE has officially launched a new onshore wind park in Papenhagen near Grimmen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, with a total capacity of 22.8 MW. It consists of four 5.7 MW turbines delivering clean electricity for roughly 20,000 households each year. Surrounding municipalities receive â¬0.002 per kilowatt-hour produced, translating into up to â¬130,000 in annual local revenue. RWEs onshore wind portfolio now reaches 791 MW, and the company is actively scouting additional sites.
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RWE inaugurates Papenhagen park with four 5.7MW turbines installed
RWE officially commissioned the Papenhagen onshore wind farm, featuring four 5.7âMW turbines installed in a wind-rich coastal area near Grimmen, MV. These turbines collectively provide 22.8âMW of capacity, generating sufficient electricity to power approximately 20,000 households annually under average wind conditions. Construction began in April 2025, and coinciding with this project, an additional turbine for a partner was connected to the grid on the same day, enhancing regional energy output.
April 2025 construction starts 5.7 MW turbines boosting yields
In April 2025, construction commenced on four cutting-edge 5.7 MW turbines characterized by extra-high towers exceeding 150 metres and rotor blades spanning over 100 metres. These specs guarantee smoother energy output curves and minimize fluctuations. Situated close to the Baltic Sea coastline, the wind park benefits from prevailing onshore breezes and uniform wind regimes throughout the year. As a result, the facility achieves elevated capacity factors, enhanced operational availability, and reliable clean power production.
RWE Allocates 0.2 Cent Per kWh to Local Communities
RWE allocates 0.2 euro cents per kilowatt-hour generated to surrounding municipalities, enabling them to secure additional revenues of up to 130,000 euros annually. These funds support community-driven infrastructure upgrades, educational programs, recreational facilities and environmental projects. Sopna Sury, CEO of RWE Renewables Europe and Australia, emphasizes collaborative partnerships with local stakeholders. She notes that this profit-sharing approach enhances regional value creation, fosters social acceptance and contributes to sustainable economic growth.
RWE advances Papenhagen onshore wind, boosting secure affordable power
RWE regards renewable energy as essential for meeting increasing electricity demands securely and cost-effectively. By leveraging onshore wind farms, which rank among the most competitive renewable technologies, it expands its innovative strategic capacity with the landmark Papenhagen installation. This facility contributes significant sustainable clean energy to the national grid and supports efforts to reduce carbon emissions. As demand rises, these developments underscore RWEs commitment to advancing next-generation low-carbon power generation.
RWE operates 791-MW onshore wind, scouting solar storage sites
RWE currently operates onshore wind farms in Germany totaling 791 MW of installed capacity, demonstrating its robust presence in the renewable energy sector. The company continually expands its footprint by evaluating sites nationwide for wind power, solar installations, and battery storage projects. This strategic approach supports the energy transition and regional development. Landowners interested in participating can find comprehensive information on land leasing options at www.rwe.com/landverpachten, encouraging collaboration and sustainable growth.
The Papenhagen onshore wind farm combines advanced turbine design, performance and community engagement. With four 5.7 MW units delivering a combined capacity of 22.8 MW, it consistently produces enough electricity to power approximately 20,000 households annually. The project structure provides 0.2 euro cents per kilowatt-hour to local municipalities, generating up to 130,000 euros in revenue. This collaborative model demonstrates economic sustainability, energy security and replicable best practices Germanys energy transition.
