World Premiere in Brandenburg: Mahlsdorf Wind Farm Goes Online with Nordex N175 - Share Price Slightly up

Mahlsdorf (Germany) - With the N175 wind turbine, Nordex has developed a turbine type that, according to the manufacturer, enables higher energy yields at sites with medium wind conditions. Now, in Brandenburg, a complete wind farm using this turbine type has gone online for the first time.

The Mahlsdorf wind farm consists of ten Nordex N175/6.X turbines and was developed by the UKA Group. In addition to the legally regulated levies, the company also provides voluntary payments to surrounding municipalities. According to Nordex, this is the first project worldwide to be fully realized with the new turbine type. Nordex shares rose slightly today and are currently up 1.0 percent at €43.70.

Technological premiere with the Nordex N175

The Mahlsdorf wind farm in Brandenburg is the first project worldwide to be fully equipped with the new Nordex N175/6.X turbine type. The turbines belong to Nordex’s Delta4000 platform and are designed for high energy yields while reducing the levelized cost of electricity. Each turbine has a rated output of 6.8 MW and rotors with a diameter of 175 meters. The 179-meter-high hybrid towers, developed by Nordex itself, enable the use of steadier and stronger wind flows with less turbulence - an important factor for increasing energy yield, especially at inland sites.

Karsten Brüggemann, Vice President Region Central of the Nordex Group, commented: “The Mahlsdorf wind farm is a true flagship project for Nordex and marks an important milestone in our technological development. With the first-ever commissioning of an entire wind farm with N175/6.X type turbines, we are demonstrating the potential that modern turbine technology can unleash, especially at sites with medium wind conditions. The fact that this world premiere was a success in Mahlsdorf is due not least to our long-standing and trusting partnership with UKA.”

In the future, the ten turbines will generate enough electricity to theoretically cover the needs of around 52,000 three-person households. UKA is pursuing an approach that combines modern turbine technology with an efficient wind farm layout to develop sites economically. Nordex not only supplied the turbines and hybrid towers but was also responsible for the construction and installation of the wind farm.

Gernot Gauglitz, Managing Partner of UKA, stated: "Especially under the currently very challenging competitive conditions in the auctions, it is essential to start with the most efficient turbine in order to be able to prevail in the competition. From May 2026, I expect the auctions to be oversubscribed by 400% on a permanent basis.”

Regional participation and statutory levies

In addition to technological innovations, UKA considers the involvement of local municipalities a key component of the project. Under the Brandenburg Wind Energy Facilities Levy Act, operators have been paying €10,000 per turbine annually to surrounding municipalities since 2020. From 2026, the levy will become performance-based - specifically €5,000 per installed megawatt.

In addition, UKA voluntarily allows municipalities to participate in the actual electricity generated in accordance with Section 6 of the German Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG 2023). Within a radius of 2.5 kilometers, municipalities can receive 0.2 cents per kilowatt-hour. These funds are at the free disposal of the municipalities, for example for infrastructure projects, childcare, playgrounds, or local associations.

Through this combination of modern technology and regional participation, the project links technological innovation with financial benefits for local communities.

Source: IWR Online, 30 Mar 2026