ENGIE doubles its wind portfolio in Germany with a strategic acquisition

Berlin – ENGIE has taken a major step forward in its renewable energy and storage expansion in Germany with the acquisition of a 212 MW ready-to-build onshore wind farm. The project is located in Bad Berleburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 100 kilometers east of Dortmund.

Developed by Paderborn based WestfalenWIND Group, the project comprises 32 wind turbines, with construction already underway. Once fully operational in 2027, the wind farm will generate more than 500,000 MWh of green electricity annually – enough to supply the equivalent of around 142,000 households with clean energy. The transaction also comprises project rights for further sites under development.

This acquisition reinforces ENGIE’s commitment to accelerating the energy transition in the country and underscores the strategic importance of the German market.

Anne Bosser, Managing Director Renewable and Flex Power Germany, explains:

"We are pleased to take over the Bad Berleburg projects from WestfalenWIND, an experienced developer, and look forward to continuing the fruitful local collaboration around those projects. The acquisition is a key milestone for ENGIE and will nearly double our wind capacity in Germany, signaling our growth ambition in this market. We are determined to expand our footprint through repowering projects, greenfield development and targeted acquisitions to actively drive the country’s energy transition."

Matthias Rieger, Managing Director of WestfalenWIND Group, comments:

"It was important for us to find a reliable buyer who would continue the project in the long term and in line with our vision. As a company focused on sustainability, ENGIE is committed to the successful cooperation we have established with local communities. This has been and remains crucial to ensuring local acceptance and long-term benefits for the region from the project.”

Prior to this acquisition, ENGIE owned a portfolio of wind, hydro and storage assets in operation or under construction with a total installed capacity of about 450 MW in Germany. Globally, ENGIE operates 52 GW of installed renewable and storage capacity and is targeting 95 GW by 2030.n.