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The renowned international trade magazine Windpower Monthly has recognized the E-175 EP5 E2 in the ‘Turbines of the year award 2023’. As the publisher announced today (January 25), ENERCON's new top model won the gold medal in the ‘Drivetrains’ category. The jury of experts recognized ‘ingenious solutions for overcoming challenges in the areas of materials and technology’.
The decisive criteria for the jury's vote were the E2's new separable permanent magnet generator, its reduced need for rare earths and the innovative and efficient pre-assembly, transportation and installation concept.
‘I am delighted to receive this award,’ says ENERCON CTO Jörg Scholle. ‘This is a great recognition for us and especially for our entire development team. The award shows that our products and technologies are attracting attention and a great deal of interest in the industry. On behalf of my colleagues on the Board, I would also like to thank everyone involved in the E-175 project for their great commitment!’
As a pioneer of wind energy technology and a committed supporter of the energy transition, we have specialised in developing, producing, selling and servicing onshore wind turbines. Pursuing our mission of ‘Energy for the world’, we have been championing sustainable energy generation from onshore wind since 1984. Thanks to our innovative wind turbine technology, high quality standards and many years of experience, we are one of the industry’s leading manufacturers anywhere in the world.
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
