German automaker Mercedes-Benz will construct one of the country's most potent wind farms.
Mercedes-Benz and energy park developer UKA GmbH & Co. KG have received permission to install a wind farm at the Mercedes-Benz test track in Papenburg, northern Germany. The planned wind farm, one of the most powerful onshore wind farms in Germany, is set to be operational by 2027 and will cover approximately 20% of Mercedes-Benz's annual electricity needs in Germany.
The wind farm, with a total nominal output of 140 MW, will consist of 20 wind turbines, provided by German manufacturer Nordex. This project is a significant step towards Mercedes-Benz's ambitious smart goals for its production network.
Gernot Gauglitz, Managing Partner of the UKA Group, considers the project an attractive supply of electricity to large industrial corporations. For Mercedes-Benz, the wind farm is an important building block of its sustainable business strategy.
Joerg Burzer, a member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, made a statement regarding the wind farm project, expressing the company's commitment to achieving its sustainability goals.
Mercedes-Benz aims to increase renewable energy to account for 70% of its overall energy needs at its own production sites by 2030. The company also established a goal in 2023 to achieve an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions from production by 2030.
In line with these goals, Mercedes-Benz aims to have all production plants globally running on 100% renewable energy with zero CO2 emissions by 2039. The wind farm project is a part of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with UKA, with Mercedes-Benz set to receive electricity from the wind farm for at least 25 years.
The wind farm project is significant from both an ecological and an economic perspective. It not only contributes to Mercedes-Benz's sustainability efforts but also strengthens the company's position as a leader in environmentally friendly manufacturing practices.
The start of construction of the wind farm illustrates Mercedes-Benz's commitment to achieving its ambitious sustainability goals for the production network. The wind farm in Papenburg is expected to be a shining example of how industrial corporations can integrate renewable energy sources into their operations, paving the way for a greener future.
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