Renewable Energy in Hochsauerland: New VSB Wind Park with Vestas Turbines to Supply Power for 25,000 People

Arnsberg/Dresden (Germany) - The construction of the Arnsberg/Oeventrop wind park in Hochsauerlandkreis has reached a key milestone as project developer VSBV begins building the three planned Vestas V150 wind turbines.

Work is currently underway on approximately 27 hectares to create access roads and transport routes across the hilly forest area. Foundations are scheduled to be laid from May 2026, allowing the turbines to be installed in the last quarter of 2026.

With a total capacity of 18 MW, the turbines are expected to supply electricity for around 25,000 people, roughly one-third of Arnsberg’s population. Commercial operation is planned for spring 2027.

According to VSB, the location within the “Arnsberger Wald” protected landscape presents particular challenges for technical planning and environmental protection. The company welcomes the agreement with the local conservation authority and regional forestry offices on compensation measures and the promotion of resilient mixed deciduous forests. Approximately 70,000 square meters of site-appropriate deciduous forest will be newly planted.

In addition to supplying clean energy, the wind park will also benefit the city of Arnsberg economically. VSB shares 0.2 euro cents per kilowatt-hour generated with municipalities under § 6 of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). “Few regions illustrate as clearly as the Hochsauerland how closely nature, quality of life and the energy transition are interconnected. Striking the right balance in expanding renewable energy was therefore our guiding principle throughout the approval process for the Arnsberg wind farm,” emphasizes Thomas Winkler, Managing Director of VSB Germany.

Dr Felix Grolman, CEO of VSB Group, adds: “North Rhine-Westphalia is currently the driving force of Germany’s energy transition, accounting for the largest volume of new wind energy capacity under development and approval. We are proud to contribute to this momentum – delivering affordable energy, secure supply and economic growth.”

Headquartered in Dresden, VSB is one of Europe’s leading developers of onshore wind, photovoltaic, and battery storage projects. The company operates in six countries and has developed over 750 projects since 1996.

Source: IWR Online, 10 Dec 2025