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First component transports to be started shortly to project regions.
New specialized equipment will soon be available for supplying ENERCON customers' wind farm construction sites: Logistics partner Rhenus has christened the push barge “Rhenus Berlin I”, developed according to ENERCON's specifications, at the Szczecin port in Poland. Very soon, both partners will begin jointly transporting the first wind turbine components via inland waterways to project regions in Germany.
‘We are pleased with the swift realization and commissioning of this new transport vessel by our partner Rhenus,’ says Hendrik Peterburs, Vice President of ENERCON Global Logistics. ‘To ensure timely delivery to our customers’ wind farm construction sites, we develop tailored transport concepts. We rely on state-of-the-art equipment and proven partners – and organize the transport chains for ENERCON wind turbine components, when necessary, using multimodal solutions involving ships, trucks, inland vessels, and other specialized equipment. The push barge “Rhenus Berlin I” – designed for E-175 EP5 rotor blades – is a prime example of this solution expertise.’
The custom-built inland vessel consists of a push boat and a barge assembled from three separate sections. With a usable length of 92 meters and an overall length of 100 meters, it can transport up to two rotor blades of the latest ENERCON type E-175 EP5, each up to 86 meters long. If needed, other main components can also be loaded. The propulsion unit is external: the coupled push boat provides the necessary flexibility and allows transport even through narrow lock chambers.
The “Rhenus Berlin I” will primarily operate in the North German canal region and offers ENERCON a flexible alternative when road transport of components is not feasible due to construction sites or other obstacles.
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.
First component transports to be started shortly to project regions.
What has characterised ENERCON Service since the very beginning?
ENERCON achieved the technological breakthrough in the 1990s with the legendary E-40/500 kW. The gearless drive concept introduced for the first time with this wind turbine type still characterises ENERCON wind energy converters to this day. It also forms the basis for the new top-of-the-range model E-175 EP5 that ENERCON is currently rolling out in series production.
Following the successful fulfilment of the 750 MW turbine delivery agreements in the first phase, the companies have taken another step towards completing the 1,000 MW project by signing a delivery agreement for the remaining 250 MW capacity.
