EDP Renewables (EDPR), the renewable‑energy arm of Portuguese utility EDP, has secured the rights to develop an expansive 219 MW wind power project in Germany marking its first entry into that country’s wind sector.
Through Germany’s Caeli Wind digital auction platform, EDP emerged successful in bidding for land parcels around Uelzen‑Suderburg, Lower Saxony, spanning approximately 2,700 hectares. Up to 38 turbines, with a combined capacity of 219 MW, are anticipated to be installed at the location.
Once operational scheduled for the late 2020s the wind farm is projected to generate over 475 GWh annually. That output could supply nearly 150,000 households and offset upwards of 330,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year.
Although EDPR has been active in Germany through utility‑scale solar and distributed‑generation projects since 2022 (via its acquisition of Kronos Solar EDPR), this marks its inaugural venture into German wind power. Duarte Bello, CEO of EDP Europe, remarked:
This is a significant step toward our goal of establishing a multi-technology presence in Germany’s renewable energy sector. Receiving this project grant will increase our visibility in the wind industry and enable us to continue supporting Germany’s energy transformation.
With nearly 11 GW of installed wind capacity worldwide, EDPR is renowned for its inventive integration of wind, solar, and storage as well as for its repowering initiatives in both Europe and the United States. Germany, ranking second only to the U.S. in EDPR’s growth strategy, is now firmly in the company’s sights.
EDPR’s in-road into German wind reflects the broader trend of energy transition across Europe’s largest economy. As solar and storage capacity grows, wind projects like Uelzen‑Suderburg will help Germany meet its environmental targets and energy-independence goals.
EDPR’s appetite for hybrid renewable energy projects including pairings of wind, solar, and battery systems positions it well to lead in integrated, low-carbon electricity generation.
EDPR’s 219 MW wind win in Lower Saxony is more than a single project it’s a strategic leap into Germany’s wind market, supported by strong national demand, clear decarbonization drivers, and EDPR’s global technical and financial prowess.
