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The Koehler Group, a paper producer, aims to surpass its energy needs with renewables by 2030. In Blasbach, Hesse, the Wetzlar-Blasbach wind farm, featuring two Vestas V150 turbines, signifies a significant step toward this goal since December 2023. Standing at a hub height of 166 meters, these turbines are part of a pilot project supported by the wind industry. Effective January 1, 2024, wpd windmanager assumes responsibility for their commercial and technical management.
Anticipated to yield approximately 23,000 MWh of electricity annually, the Wetzlar-Blasbach wind farm could power around 11,500 two-person households each year. Koehler Renewable Energy is also eyeing further expansion of its renewable energy portfolio beyond Wetzlar, with additional wind farm projects on the horizon.
“The Wetzlar-Blasbach wind farm is the first wind farm that we have planned and built ourselves in Germany,” said Nicolas Christoph, Corporate Director Wind Power, Solar, Hydro & Business Development at Koehler Renewable Energy.
“We already had in-depth talks with wpd windmanager before the contract started,” added Christoph. “This included questions about the communication and grid connection as well as commissioning. The company has a lot of
experience. And we can benefit enormously from this when operating our turbines.”
“The Koehler Group is a prime example for the success of the energy transition,” noted Gerrit Baerwald, Sales Manager at wpd windmanager. “It is essential for us to support industrial companies on their way to an independent energy
supply. As a family business, the Koehler Group is a pioneer in this area.”
