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Long-term agreement signed for the delivery of bearings and drives for wind turbines
ENERCON is entering a new phase of collaboration with supplier partner Liebherr. The agreement covers the delivery of bearings and drive components for ENERCON wind turbines – including the new flagship model E-175 EP5. The new agreement was signed at the end of 2025.
‘We rely on excellent and proven partners in our supplier relationships to ensure the highest quality standards for our customers,’ says Patrick Frings, Chief Procurement Officer at ENERCON. ‘We have enjoyed a close and cooperative partnership with Liebherr for decades and look forward to continuing this future-oriented collaboration in the long term.’
The partnership with Liebherr dates back to the 1990s. Liebherr components were already supplied for ENERCON’s first-generation wind turbines. Since then, the company has proven itself as a reliable development partner and series supplier. Liebherr also supported the E-175 EP5 project from early development through the prototype phase and will continue to supply key components for series production.
The E-175 EP5 is ENERCON’s new flagship model. With a rotor diameter of 175 meters and a rated power of up to 7.0 MW, it is among the highest yielding onshore wind turbines in Europe. This competitive turbine type is also a core element of ENERCON’s solution portfolio, which supports customers with integrated solutions for the green energy ecosystem. With these solutions, ENERCON provides answers to the complex requirements of the evolving energy system and delivers tangible added value for customer projects.
The expanded collaboration with Liebherr demonstrates how shared expertise and trust can enhance the performance, availability, and sustainability of next-generation onshore wind turbines and strengthen the European wind industry.
As a provider of integrated solutions for the connected Green Energy Ecosystem, ENERCON supports its customers in the realization of onshore wind energy projects. To fully unlock project potential, the company combines its high-performance, high-yield wind turbines with complementary solution components and services, enhancing customer benefits and the overall value of wind energy. The range of the solution portfolio, from which customers can select modules according to their requirements, extends from planning and installation to management and control, service and maintenance, and optimisation of system performance during the operational phase.
As a pioneer in renewable energy with over 40 years of experience and a deep understanding of the demands of a changing energy system, ENERCON’s scope has always extended beyond mere wind turbines. With the mission ‘Energy for the World’, the company has been committed to sustainable energy generation from onshore wind since 1984. Thanks to its innovative turbine technology, high quality standards, and an installed total capacity of more than 65 gigawatts, ENERCON is among the world’s leading renewable energy companies.
With extensive expertise in the area of ‘holistic project development’, ‘connected operation’, and ‘smart optimisation’, a dense service network, and a broad network of partners and service providers, ENERCON is a competent and reliable partner for its customers in all project phases. Headquartered in Aurich, Lower Saxony, the company employs around 13,000 people at administrative, sales, production, and service locations worldwide.
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