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New chapter of high-performance and high-yield onshore turbines in the Direct Drive segment / ENERCON top model with divisible generator and 7.0 MW nominal output
ENERCON has installed the prototype of the new E-175 EP5 E2 with a rated output of 7.0 MW. With the completion of turbine assembly in Wachendorf/Lower Saxony, the Aurich-based turbine manufacturer is opening a new chapter in the history of high-performance and high-yield wind turbines. With its innovative turbine concept, the new ENERCON top model is a game changer in the Direct Drive segment and also the prerequisite for future digital services and customer solutions.
The E-175 EP5 E2 is one of the largest, most powerful and highest-yielding onshore turbines on the European market. The prototype was erected on a hybrid tower with a hub height of 162 metres. While the rotor diameter remains unchanged at 175 metres, the nominal output and yield have increased significantly compared to the basic version already available with 6.0 MW.
This is due to the new generator, which is designed as an external rotor in the E2. To ensure that the component, which is considerably larger in diameter, can be transported efficiently, it has been designed to be separable: The generator is delivered in two halves from the factory to the construction site and is only assembled on site during turbine installation.
‘The E-175 EP5 is a “smart” turbine that integrates numerous advanced technologies and functions for the first time in order to maximise efficiency and performance for our customers,’ explains Moritz Rodenhausen, Head of Product Management at ENERCON. For example, it has flexible operating modes that are optimised for maximum energy yield or reduced load. These variable operating parameters make it possible to customise the turbine to specific site conditions or customer requirements.
‘Added to this are advanced digitalisation technologies that open up new possibilities for our service and maintenance offering in the future – for example, planned maintenance, live data and turbine monitoring,’ adds Rodenhausen. ‘These advanced features make the E-175 EP5 E2 one of the leading wind turbines in its class and offer operators a wide range of benefits.’
The E-175 EP5 will also take centre stage at ENERCON's trade fair appearance during Wind Europe 2025 in Copenhagen (8 to 10 April). Visit us at the international trade fair (Hall C2, Stand A90) to find out more about our product and service portfolio!
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 optimization 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 operations’, and ‘smart optimization’, 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.
An important milestone for the energy transition: On 21 August 2025, ENERCON and CPC Germania GmbH & Co. KG signed the contract for the delivery and construction of 15 x E-175 EP5 E2 wind energy converters.
First ENERCON wind turbine with lower-emission steel tower installed at Diepholzer Bruch wind farm, Germany / ‘Green’ steel sections supplied through partnership with Salzgitter AG
Ambitious ramp-up at the Center of Excellence Mechatronic / State of Lower Saxony and Federal Government support investments in the lead plant with approximately € 3.7 million
