Clean Energy for North Hesse: Höringhausen/Langer Wald Wind Farm Goes Online
Once the blades were installed on the last wind turbine, things were official: All five turbines at the Höringhausen/Langer Wald wind farm had been fully erected and would soon go online. During the project’s development, the Höringhausen wind farm was frequently referred to as “Langer Wald wind farm.” This name comes from its location on the ridge of the same name between Höringhausen and Freienhagen, where the wind turbines were installed. The wind farm is a joint project between Qair Deutschland and Koehler Renewable Energy and represents the second wind power project that Koehler Renewable Energy has successfully implemented and put into operation in Germany – another milestone in the company strategy focusing on the expansion of renewable energy sources. Its completion was preceded by the construction of the required transformer station in Mengeringhausen, Germany by Qair all the way back in spring, with the station being run since April under a shareholder group that includes Qair Deutschland. Ultimately, these new wind turbines will help achieve local climate goals and boost power generation sustainably, ensuring a safe and reliable energy future in North Hesse.
Solid partnership for a sustainable future
From the very beginning, the focus was on having a cooperative partnership on equal footing. A relatively straightforward thing to achieve, as both companies have longtime expertise, innovative capacity, and a crystal-clear commitment to the energy transition that they are bringing with them. “When it comes to our partnership with Qair, I’d describe it as constructive collaboration marked by trust and supported by a shared goal: Actively helping shape our transformation towards climate-friendly energy production and delivery,” says Nicolas Christoph, the Corporate Director of Wind Power, Solar, Hydro & Business Development at Koehler Renewable Energy.
Qair Project Manager Stefan Ziegler also has words of praise for the excellent teamwork between both companies: “This project is a perfect example of how shared values and determined action make it possible to achieve concrete progress when it comes to our energy transition. Its implementation is also proof of what’s possible when everyone pulls together – and it’s something that we’re obviously proud of and that will fire us up for future projects as well.”
“Our work together was always marked by professionalism, dependability, and specialized expertise,” points out Jan Schäfer from Volksbank Mittelhessen eG. As a financing partner, the institution played a crucial role in the project’s success, and its support made it possible to bring about an important contribution to regional energy transition efforts. This is in line with Volksbank Mittelhessen eG’s history as a credit union known for playing a key role in renewable energy projects as far back as 2011.
Another important factor that contributed to the project’s success was close collaboration with a number of local companies. One of them was Marpe Bau GmbH & Co. KG, which was involved in all project stages and proved to be a reliable partner that guaranteed the project’s implementation with ample know-how and utmost professionalism.
Key technical parameters: cutting-edge green energy technology
The five Vestas V162 wind turbines have a total rated capacity of 31 megawatts, with each one having an individual capacity of 6.2 megawatts. With an expected annual output of around 70,000 MWh, the wind farm will be able to cover the power consumption of more than 20,000 four-person households in Germany in the future – a significant contribution to sustainable energy production and delivery in the region.
