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First turbine of the new top-of-the-range wind turbine model is installed in Borchen-Etteln (North Rhine-Westphalia) / Commissioning measures already started
The prototype of ENERCON's new E-175 EP5 is ready. The installation team successfully completed the assembly of the first turbine of the new top model with a rated output of 6.0 MW and a rotor diameter of 175 metres yesterday (28 August) at the Borchen-Etteln site (North Rhine-Westphalia). ‘This marks another important milestone in the market launch of our new top model,’ says ENERCON CTO Jörg Scholle. ‘Many thanks to everyone involved for their great commitment!’
The E-175 EP5 is designed for medium to light wind sites. With a rotor diameter of 175 metres, it is one of the largest, most powerful and highest-yielding onshore turbines in Europe. The basic version uses a permanent magnet generator with a rated output of 6.0 MW.
ENERCON has announced a more powerful version with a new separable permanent magnet generator and a rated output of 7.0 MW for 2026. This will also offer significant increases in energy yield (AEP) compared to the basic version. Thanks to various hybrid and steel tower variants with hub heights of up to 175 metres and optional Yield Optimised Modes for site-specific operational optimisation, the E-175 EP5 is suitable for a wide range of locations.
‘These features make the E-175 EP5 a highly attractive product for our customers in highly competitive markets,’ says ENERCON CTO Jörg Scholle. ‘For 40 years, we have been making our contribution to the energy transition and providing our customers with high-yield, high-quality wind turbines. With the E-175 EP5, we are opening the next chapter to further driving onshore expansion and actively shaping the next phase of the energy transition.’
While the commissioning measures have already started at the prototype site, ENERCON CCO Uli Schulze Südhoff draws a positive interim conclusion: ‘We are very satisfied with how the market launch is going. The new product has been very well received by our customers. We have already sold the volume for 2025. We are also in concrete negotiations for numerous projects for the next 24 months – and there are also further enquiries.’
The Sales Director believes ENERCON is ideally positioned for the market upturn. ‘We listen to our customers and want to deliver a competitive product with ENERCON quality that is ideally suited to the requirements in many markets. A product like this, flanked by strong service, partnerships at eye level and extended customer solutions from planning to project financing, makes all the difference!’
The E-175 EP5 will also be the focus of ENERCON's trade fair appearance at Hamburg WindEnergy (24 to 27 September). Visit us at the international trade fair (Hall 4, Stand 244) 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.
ENERCON has successfully completed the certification of its new Hybrid Steel Tower (HST) with a hub height of 162 meters for the E-175 EP5. At the Husum Wind trade fair (ongoing until September 19), TÜV Süd, acting as the certifier, officially handed over the certificate German Type Approval.
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Optional enhancements enable yield increases of up to 5 percent depending on site conditions
