Werther/Wipperdorf wind farm: Thuringia is relying on green energy in 2025!

Werther/Wipperdorf wind farm: Thuringia is relying on green energy in 2025!

Wind energy is on the rise and not just in theory! In fact, the expansion of wind energy in Thuringia will gain momentum in 2025. Particular attention is paid to the new Werther/Wipperdorf wind farm, the construction of which Energiequelle GmbH officially started today, November 4, 2025. This is a further step towards a more sustainable energy future. The plant will be equipped with four state-of-the-art Nordex N163 turbines, each with an impressive output of 6.8 megawatts and a hub height of 164 meters. According to windbranche.de, the wind power generated will provide enough energy for around 15,000 households.

The sustainable ambitions of this project go even further: around 37,000 tons of CO2 are to be saved annually. The project development process spanned almost a decade. The application for approval was submitted in November 2022, the BImSchG approval followed in September 2024, and the contract in the wind energy tender was awarded in April 2025. In addition, the foundation work for the wind turbines is planned for April 2026, and the wind farm is scheduled to be commissioned in January 2027.

A significant step)

Maria Löther, project manager of the energy source, emphasizes the start of construction as a significant milestone. The Werther wind farm is not just another project by this company in Thuringia - it is already the second major project after the wind farm in Sömmerda. Interestingly, the local energy cooperative Helmetal eG is also actively involved in the project, which further strengthens the regional roots. The wind farm will generate income that will be used, among other things, to refinance a community wind turbine.

In order to be able to better classify the development of wind energy in the region, the wind market in Thuringia is flourishing. Ten new wind turbines with a total output of 59 megawatts have already been put into operation from January to October 2025. The expansion in the previous year was 34.9 megawatts. Even though there was a setback in dismantling, there is a moderate upward trend.

Inspiring role model from Feldheim

Speaking of role models: A completely different but remarkable project is the energy self-sufficient village of Feldheim, which recently celebrated its 15th anniversary. The first independent electricity and heat supply from renewable energies in Germany was realized here. The wind farm with 52 wind turbines forms the basis of the decentralized energy supply, reports energiequelle.de. Mayor Michael Knape emphasizes how important close cooperation between everyone involved is for success.

The village has specialized extensively in renewable energies and relies on various technologies to supply electricity and heat. In addition to wind power, a biogas plant and a wood chip heating plant are also used. Finally there is also a battery storage system that has been optimizing the energy supply since 2010. Feldheim is not only a showcase project, but also a training center that provides information about sustainable development and attracts over 3,000 visitors per year.

In summary, one thing is certain: There is a lot happening in the world of renewable energies in both Thuringia and Feldheim. The Werther/Wipperdorf wind farm is an exciting step on this path, which will be followed by many other projects.