- RWE's Lasbek wind farm now has four turbines with a total capacity of 22.8 MW.
- The project was completed in one year, increasing electricity generation fivefold.
- Municipalities receive up to €124,000 annually, €100,000 more than before.
- Rotor blades are reused in noise barrier walls, supporting sustainable practices.
Project Overview
RWE has modernized the Lasbek wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein, replacing six older turbines with four new ones, increasing the total capacity from 10.8 MW to 22.8 MW. This upgrade allows the wind farm to supply electricity to approximately 18,000 households.
Community Benefits
The repowering project brings financial benefits to local municipalities, which will receive up to €124,000 annually, an increase of around €100,000 compared to previous contributions. This additional income can support local facilities such as daycare centers, schools, and fire departments.
Sustainability Initiatives
RWE is collaborating with the BladeReUse research project at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology to repurpose rotor blades from the old turbines. These blades will be used in noise barrier walls along motorways, promoting sustainable reuse of materials. Other turbine components will be stored as spare parts for RWE's fleet.
