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Wind power in Germany
32,268 wind turbines with 83.30 GW of gross capacity were in operation in Germany as of 2026-11-05, with a further 8,833 units (55.33 GW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister) — by state, district, size class, commissioning year, status, operator and manufacturer, from the Marktstammdatenregister.
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- How much wind power capacity does Germany have, and which states and districts have the most, as of 2026-11-05?
- 32,268 wind turbines with 83.30 GW of gross capacity were in operation in Germany as of 2026-11-05, with a further 8,833 units (55.33 GW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister) — by state, district, size class, commissioning year, status, operator and manufacturer, from the Marktstammdatenregister.
- How many wind turbines are in operation in Germany?
- 32,268 wind turbines with 83.30 GW of gross capacity were in operation in Germany as of 2026-11-05, with a further 8,833 units (55.33 GW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- How much wind power capacity was commissioned in Germany in 2025?
- 1,119 wind turbines with 5.82 GW went into operation in Germany in 2025; the strongest year of the last two decades was 2017 with 6.81 GW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which company operates the most wind power capacity in Germany?
- RWE Wind Onshore & PV Deutschland GmbH operates 337 wind turbines with 1.18 GW in Germany, the largest organisational operator by registered capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which manufacturer has the most wind power capacity in Germany?
- ENERCON GmbH leads with 16,049 wind turbines and 44.73 GW in Germany (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which German state has the most wind power capacity in operation?
- Niedersachsen leads with 14.68 GW in 6,442 wind turbines in operation, ahead of Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone with 11.13 GW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
How much wind power capacity is in operation and planned in each German state?
| Area | Units in operation | Capacity in operation | Planned units | Planned capacity | All registered units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niedersachsen | 6,442 | 14.68 GW | 1,850 | 11.63 GW | 9,036 |
| Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 1,723 | 11.13 GW | 90 | 1.35 GW | 1,813 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 3,678 | 10.19 GW | 554 | 3.17 GW | 4,788 |
| Nordrhein-Westfalen | 4,070 | 10.09 GW | 2,173 | 13.40 GW | 6,754 |
| Brandenburg | 4,131 | 9.66 GW | 928 | 5.75 GW | 5,343 |
| Sachsen-Anhalt | 2,650 | 5.74 GW | 404 | 2.59 GW | 3,506 |
| Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | 1,972 | 4.69 GW | 610 | 3.69 GW | 2,741 |
| Rheinland-Pfalz | 1,819 | 4.47 GW | 497 | 3.06 GW | 2,464 |
| Hessen | 1,237 | 2.97 GW | 494 | 3.05 GW | 1,807 |
| Bayern | 1,382 | 2.91 GW | 444 | 2.80 GW | 1,889 |
| Baden-Württemberg | 950 | 2.34 GW | 296 | 1.79 GW | 1,310 |
| Thüringen | 896 | 1.99 GW | 257 | 1.59 GW | 1,232 |
| Sachsen | 931 | 1.54 GW | 177 | 1.12 GW | 1,207 |
| Saarland | 225 | 578.6 MW | 52 | 314.5 MW | 286 |
| Bremen | 87 | 188.1 MW | 3 | 14.1 MW | 99 |
| Hamburg | 67 | 121.7 MW | 4 | 11.9 MW | 78 |
| Berlin | 8 | 16.6 MW | 0 | 0.00 MW | 10 |
How are Germany's wind turbines distributed by size class?
| Size class | Units | Capacity | In operation | Planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 30 kW | 1,324 | 8.06 MW | 1,049 | 111 |
| 30 to 100 kW | 171 | 12.8 MW | 131 | 2 |
| over 100 kW | 42,868 | 142.42 GW | 31,088 | 8,720 |
How much wind power capacity was commissioned in Germany each year?
| Commissioning year | Units | Capacity added |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 959 | 6.27 GW |
| 2025 | 1,119 | 5.82 GW |
| 2024 | 842 | 4.05 GW |
| 2023 | 864 | 3.84 GW |
| 2022 | 643 | 2.75 GW |
| 2021 | 536 | 1.94 GW |
| 2020 | 500 | 1.64 GW |
| 2019 | 479 | 2.10 GW |
| 2018 | 941 | 3.46 GW |
| 2017 | 2,123 | 6.81 GW |
| 2016 | 1,773 | 5.31 GW |
| 2015 | 1,997 | 6.13 GW |
| 2014 | 1,960 | 5.16 GW |
| 2013 | 1,297 | 3.28 GW |
| 2012 | 1,138 | 2.50 GW |
| 2011 | 967 | 1.99 GW |
| 2010 | 765 | 1.46 GW |
| 2009 | 1,409 | 2.73 GW |
| 2008 | 399 | 766.0 MW |
| 2007 | 897 | 1.67 GW |
| 2006 | 1,202 | 2.22 GW |
How many of Germany's wind turbines are in operation, planned or decommissioned?
| Status | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| in operation | 32,268 | 83.30 GW |
| planned | 8,833 | 55.33 GW |
| permanently decommissioned | 3,175 | 3.76 GW |
| temporarily shut down | 87 | 44.7 MW |
Which are the largest wind turbines in Germany?
| Unit | District | Capacity | Manufacturer | Status | Commissioned | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC 4 NC455 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2028 | Nordseecluster B GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| NC 4 NC411 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2028 | Nordseecluster B GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| NC232 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2026 | Nordseecluster A GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| HD A2 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | in operation | 2026-03-05 | EnBW He Dreiht GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| WA06 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy GmbH & Co. KG | in operation | 2026-09-02 | Windanker GmbH |
| HD A4 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | in operation | 2026-06-23 | EnBW He Dreiht GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| NC 3 NC311 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2028 | Nordseecluster B GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| NC 3 NC333 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2028 | Nordseecluster B GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| NC255 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2026 | Nordseecluster A GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| NC 4 NC452 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2028 | Nordseecluster B GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| NC 4 NC421 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2028 | Nordseecluster B GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| WA15 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy GmbH & Co. KG | in operation | 2026-08-23 | Windanker GmbH |
| NC244 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2026 | Nordseecluster A GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| NC 3 NC354 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2028 | Nordseecluster B GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| WA13 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy GmbH & Co. KG | in operation | 2026-08-24 | Windanker GmbH |
| NC 3 NC324 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2028 | Nordseecluster B GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| NC 4 NC464 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2028 | Nordseecluster B GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| HD J4 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | in operation | 2026-09-14 | EnBW He Dreiht GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| HD M1 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | in operation | 2025-12-27 | EnBW He Dreiht GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| NC231 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2026 | Nordseecluster A GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| NC 4 NC435 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2028 | Nordseecluster B GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| NC212 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2026 | Nordseecluster A GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| WA09 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy GmbH & Co. KG | in operation | 2026-08-22 | Windanker GmbH |
| NC265 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2026 | Nordseecluster A GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| NC 3 NC332 | Ausschließliche Wirtschaftszone | 15.0 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | planned | planned 2028 | Nordseecluster B GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
Which organisations operate the most wind power capacity in Germany?
| Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| RWE Wind Onshore & PV Deutschland GmbH | 337 | 1.18 GW |
| EnBW He Dreiht GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 64 | 960.0 MW |
| Borkum Riffgrund 3 GmbH ＆ Co. oHG | 83 | 958.6 MW |
| JUWI GmbH | 152 | 919.5 MW |
| Nordseecluster B GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 60 | 900.0 MW |
| ENERTRAG SE | 137 | 897.9 MW |
| Alterric Deutschland GmbH | 159 | 815.4 MW |
| EnBW Windkraftprojekte GmbH | 204 | 785.6 MW |
| Nordseecluster A GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 44 | 660.0 MW |
| BOREAS Energie GmbH | 164 | 654.9 MW |
Which manufacturer accounts for the most wind power capacity in Germany?
| Manufacturer | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| ENERCON GmbH | 16,049 | 44.73 GW |
| Vestas Deutschland GmbH | 9,527 | 38.31 GW |
| Nordex Germany GmbH | 2,057 | 13.13 GW |
| Nordex Energy GmbH | 2,931 | 10.51 GW |
| Siemens Wind Power GmbH & Co. KG | 1,527 | 6.12 GW |
| Nordex SE | 1,213 | 5.57 GW |
| Senvion Deutschland GmbH | 1,472 | 4.47 GW |
| GE Wind Energy GmbH | 1,544 | 3.88 GW |
| Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy GmbH & Co. KG | 315 | 2.70 GW |
| NEG Micon Deutschland GmbH | 1,129 | 1.22 GW |
Which grid operators connect the most wind power capacity in Germany?
| Grid operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Avacon Netz GmbH | 4,145 | 11.01 GW |
| Westnetz GmbH | 3,957 | 10.04 GW |
| Schleswig-Holstein Netz GmbH | 3,335 | 9.25 GW |
| TenneT TSO GmbH | 1,496 | 8.48 GW |
| E.DIS Netz GmbH | 3,698 | 8.22 GW |
| Mitteldeutsche Netzgesellschaft Strom mbH | 2,833 | 5.71 GW |
| EWE NETZ GmbH | 2,558 | 4.29 GW |
| 50Hertz Transmission GmbH | 980 | 3.64 GW |
| TEN Thüringer Energienetze GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 778 | 1.75 GW |
| Netze BW GmbH | 593 | 1.56 GW |
Source: Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister (MaStR), full data export of 2026-11-05, Datenlizenz Deutschland – Namensnennung – Version 2.0. Counts and capacity by district, size class, commissioning year and status cover every registered unit, including small rooftop and balcony systems. Unit lists cover every wind turbine, onshore and offshore; units operated by private individuals are shown without name, operator or coordinates. Capacity is gross capacity (Bruttoleistung) as registered; planned units are those registered as 'In Planung'. District (Landkreis) is the register's own assignment. Source record.
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