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RWE is modernizing its Lasbek wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein, replacing six older turbines (10.8 MW total) with four advanced turbines boasting a combined capacity of 22.8 MW. Preparatory work, including road construction and dismantling two turbines, is already underway, with the new turbines expected to be operational by the end of 2025.
As part of its sustainability efforts, RWE is contributing rotor blades from the decommissioned turbines to the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology’s “BladeReUse” research project. This initiative explores innovative recycling methods for wind turbine materials, aiming to repurpose them into large-scale products like motorway noise barriers.
To maintain green energy production during construction, four existing turbines will remain operational for as long as possible. Resource conservation is also prioritized, with gravel and crane hardstands being reused in the upgraded wind farm.
Katja Wünschel, CEO RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, said, “Fast approval, fast implementation – Lasbek is a model project for the energy transition. The wind farm’s modernisation not only benefits the climate, but also the municipalities in the vicinity of the wind turbines, which can look forward to additional revenues of up to 100,000 euros. Each new wind turbine at the Lasbek wind farm will generate more electricity in the future than the six turbines that have been in operation for 20 years combined. This shows how important repowering can be for the rapid expansion of renewable energies in Germany.”
