In the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde in Schleswig-Holstein, the Gnutz Wind Farm has passed a key stage. The expansion was carried out by PNE Group, one of the top German renewables companies, which has taken the site’s combined total installed capacity to 30.8MW.

Now with four recently commissioned Vestas turbines, the gold mine produces sufficient green energy to supply around 16,700 three-person households per year. The capacity expansion will provide further impetus to the German energy turnaround and underscores the power of cooperatives for sustainable development in Northern Germany.

Gnutz Wind Farm Project Overview

A major investment in the context of Germany’s transition to clean energy:

• The renewable expertise company PNE has just finished a large-scale expansion of the Wind Farm in the municipality of Gnutz in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde in the State of Schleswig-Holstein. The new Gnutz West I b, features two V162 and two V150 models, totaling 22.4 megawatts (MW) and four Vestas wind turbines, each with a capacity of 5.6 MW.

• The addition represents 22.4 MW of green power to the grid, and the fully developed Gnutz West Wind Farm now holds an installed capacity of 30.8 MW. Already running since May 2025, the turbines are providing the region with renewable power.

Project Significance

The new extension is more than just a technological accomplishment, either – it is a clear commitment to the country’s Energiewende.

Key Impacts:

• Enough electricity for 16,700 households The extra capacity is enough to power around 16,700 three-person households.

• Local energy independence: This contributes to less dependency on fossil fuels and stronger security of energy supplies at the local level.

• Enforces community participation: COO of the renewable energy company, Roland Stanze, says the project is “a demonstration that result from identification of local interests with the strategic objectives.” It’s part of a wider strategy that also includes working with citizens and landowners.

• Boosts climate goals: Projects such as Gnutz will help the country to achieve its 2030 and 2045 climate neutrality goals.

• This project demonstrates how advanced wind turbine technology and shared project development can lead to cleaner, community-based energy solutions.

Technical Details Visualized

Quote from PNE Group

“The Gnutz West wind farm is one of more than a dozen cooperation projects that we are implementing with landowners and citizens in Schleswig-Holstein”, explained Roland Stanze, the Chief Operating Officer of PNE AG. “It’s proof that local interests and the strategic direction of an IPP like PNE form the best possible basis for a dialogue that goes far beyond the usual narrow focus on the leasing of land.”

Why PNG is Becoming the Backbone of the Tomorrow’s Energy System?

PNE Group isn’t just developing renewable energy projects — it’s helping shape the future of global energy. Red’s specifically designed for players who are ready to sink their teeth into the game after getting the basics down, while Green is a little bit more streamlined, one-step short of the regular version. From wind farms and solar parks to innovative hydrogen and battery storage systems, PNE has completed the entire value-added chain in the renewable energy sector.

In a time when the world’s energy systems are undergoing significant transformation, the more than 650 experts at the company—the majority of whom are young and full of passion and idealism—on the four continents in which they work are succeeding in generating climate-neutral power, and are doing so with great accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability. What makes PNE unique PNE has the capability to design, operate and enhance an energy project completely from end-to-end– offering steady returns, regional progress and global uplift. PNE Group is leading a quiet, subtle charge in the rush towards net-zero.

Onshore Wind Development

PNE is one of the most experienced and trusted C&I project developers in the renewable energy landscape, with decades of proven experience throughout the global energy transition. PNE has been developing much of the wind power onshore in Europe for the past 30 years, and it has been providing project partners to a wide range of clients and stakeholders from the wind power industry. It’s our comprehensive knowledge of market forces, and our commitment to transparent communication and active collaboration, that enables us to appropriately address the specific dynamics and demands of all parties.

We offer turnkey solutions as a partner along the entire value chain of a wind project – from development, engineering and construction to project management, operations and maintenance. What makes us unique is that we are resolute in obtaining the best result for all parties. With decades of industry contacts and loads of expertise in all phases of projects, we’re all about projects that not only bring clean power supply, but also contribute to community and economic development.

Expanding Horizons: PNE’s Offshore Wind Projects

Continuing our success on land, PNE is continuing to grow in offshore wind and pursuing attractive projects in international markets. As part of our strategic expansion, we are proud to announce that we have set up local operations in Vietnam and have opened a new office in Ho Chi Minh City. We have already signed a memorandum of understating with the respective Provincial authorities bringing offshore power integration in to the local grid a step closer.

PNE has formed a joint venture with the Swedish Eolus Group in Latvia to develop offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea along the west coast of Latvia. This joint venture, which will be established in early 2023, underscores our commitment to innovation, international collaboration and the development of climate neutral energy solutions across Europe and Asia.

Conclusion

Gnutz is widely considered as a significant success story for the German energy transition. As the nation moves toward a greener future, tales like this illustrate the need for steroids innovation, regional cooperation and thoughtful planning. With a forward-thinking strategy in place, PNE is already making a difference by assisting German to produce even more clean energy — one wind turbine at a time.

FAQ – Extension of the Gnutz Wind Farm

Q1: What is the total capacity of the Gnutz Wind Farm following the most recent extension?

A: Schleswig-Holstein -based this Wind Farm has 30.8MW of combined installed capacity following the latest expansion by PNE.

[Q2] What is the equivalent homes powered in the Gnutz Wind Farm now?

A: The wind farm is able to produce renewable power for about 16,700 three-person households over a course of a year.

Q3: What sort of wind turbines have been set up in the new expansion?

A: The expansion will comprise 2 Vestas V162 and and 2 Vestas V150 turbines both rated at 5.6 MW each, and will be in operation as of May 2025.

Jerin Ismot

Ismot Jerin is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of WindNewsToday, an independent publication covering offshore wind, renewable energy policy, and clean power markets with an analytical focus on the United States and global energy transition.

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