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Wind power in Niedersachsen
6,442 wind turbines with 14.68 GW of gross capacity were in operation in Niedersachsen as of 2026-11-05, with a further 1,850 units (11.63 GW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister) — by district, size class, year and operator, from the Marktstammdatenregister.
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- How much wind power capacity does Niedersachsen have, and which districts have the most, as of 2026-11-05?
- 6,442 wind turbines with 14.68 GW of gross capacity were in operation in Niedersachsen as of 2026-11-05, with a further 1,850 units (11.63 GW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister) — by district, size class, year and operator, from the Marktstammdatenregister.
- How many wind turbines are in operation in Niedersachsen?
- 6,442 wind turbines with 14.68 GW of gross capacity were in operation in Niedersachsen as of 2026-11-05, with a further 1,850 units (11.63 GW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- How much wind power capacity was commissioned in Niedersachsen in 2025?
- 231 wind turbines with 1.16 GW went into operation in Niedersachsen in 2025; the strongest year of the last two decades was 2017 with 1.53 GW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which company operates the most wind power capacity in Niedersachsen?
- RWE Wind Onshore & PV Deutschland GmbH operates 149 wind turbines with 443.3 MW in Niedersachsen, the largest organisational operator by registered capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which manufacturer has the most wind power capacity in Niedersachsen?
- ENERCON GmbH leads with 4,762 wind turbines and 13.06 GW in Niedersachsen (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which district in Niedersachsen has the most wind power capacity?
- Emsland has the most wind power capacity in operation in Niedersachsen with 1.43 GW in 527 wind turbines, ahead of Aurich with 1.10 GW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
How much wind power capacity is in operation and planned in each district of Niedersachsen?
| Area | Units in operation | Capacity in operation | Planned units | Planned capacity | All registered units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emsland | 527 | 1.43 GW | 259 | 1.75 GW | 886 |
| Aurich | 627 | 1.10 GW | 50 | 222.4 MW | 722 |
| Diepholz | 411 | 1.04 GW | 155 | 950.3 MW | 636 |
| Cuxhaven | 526 | 809.8 MW | 38 | 206.0 MW | 583 |
| Rotenburg (Wümme) | 228 | 589.9 MW | 40 | 239.7 MW | 307 |
| Osnabrück | 218 | 581.5 MW | 100 | 675.1 MW | 339 |
| Stade | 230 | 544.0 MW | 66 | 439.2 MW | 339 |
| Uelzen | 174 | 530.6 MW | 76 | 460.7 MW | 268 |
| Region Hannover | 258 | 519.1 MW | 60 | 364.5 MW | 356 |
| Wesermarsch | 208 | 505.2 MW | 69 | 405.6 MW | 304 |
| Wolfenbüttel | 123 | 449.0 MW | 30 | 195.2 MW | 154 |
| Nienburg (Weser) | 213 | 448.7 MW | 63 | 357.1 MW | 320 |
| Cloppenburg | 231 | 417.5 MW | 121 | 804.3 MW | 388 |
| Friesland | 201 | 370.2 MW | 29 | 160.2 MW | 245 |
| Wittmund | 187 | 368.5 MW | 30 | 178.7 MW | 223 |
| Heidekreis | 168 | 342.7 MW | 2 | 12.2 MW | 172 |
| Gifhorn | 107 | 319.7 MW | 53 | 314.5 MW | 172 |
| Peine | 108 | 311.0 MW | 5 | 22.4 MW | 123 |
| Oldenburg | 110 | 303.5 MW | 66 | 419.7 MW | 196 |
| Lüneburg | 111 | 260.7 MW | 41 | 272.0 MW | 158 |
| Grafschaft Bentheim | 101 | 254.9 MW | 76 | 503.8 MW | 183 |
| Verden | 103 | 236.7 MW | 30 | 207.0 MW | 139 |
| Helmstedt | 55 | 235.0 MW | 18 | 119.5 MW | 128 |
| Leer | 116 | 229.4 MW | 47 | 312.7 MW | 165 |
| Salzgitter | 66 | 211.9 MW | 0 | 0.00 MW | 82 |
| Vechta | 74 | 201.9 MW | 46 | 300.5 MW | 135 |
| Harburg | 76 | 196.2 MW | 31 | 200.6 MW | 124 |
| Emden | 84 | 193.5 MW | 1 | 0.03 MW | 91 |
| Hildesheim | 86 | 184.0 MW | 28 | 190.1 MW | 119 |
| Hameln-Pyrmont | 78 | 169.1 MW | 16 | 106.6 MW | 95 |
| Celle | 96 | 158.3 MW | 11 | 43.0 MW | 107 |
| Northeim | 56 | 145.4 MW | 30 | 175.5 MW | 90 |
| Lüchow-Dannenberg | 79 | 143.0 MW | 31 | 198.7 MW | 110 |
| Osterholz | 81 | 139.2 MW | 5 | 29.5 MW | 87 |
| Goslar | 34 | 116.8 MW | 4 | 24.0 MW | 41 |
| Göttingen | 62 | 111.6 MW | 13 | 58.5 MW | 76 |
| Wilhelmshaven | 35 | 89.6 MW | 4 | 21.0 MW | 51 |
| Ammerland | 40 | 62.0 MW | 69 | 448.0 MW | 120 |
| Holzminden | 35 | 46.9 MW | 33 | 216.8 MW | 71 |
| Schaumburg | 42 | 43.3 MW | 0 | 0.00 MW | 42 |
| Oldenburg (Oldb) | 10 | 22.4 MW | 0 | 0.00 MW | 14 |
| Delmenhorst | 5 | 8.20 MW | 0 | 0.00 MW | 5 |
| Braunschweig | 5 | 7.10 MW | 4 | 27.2 MW | 9 |
| Wolfsburg | 9 | 5.20 MW | 0 | 0.00 MW | 13 |
How are the wind turbines in Niedersachsen distributed by size class?
| Size class | Units | Capacity | In operation | Planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| up to 30 kW | 206 | 1.98 MW | 171 | 16 |
| 30 to 100 kW | 67 | 5.11 MW | 49 | 0 |
| over 100 kW | 8,763 | 27.33 GW | 6,222 | 1,834 |
How much wind power capacity was commissioned in Niedersachsen each year?
| Commissioning year | Units | Capacity added |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 147 | 767.9 MW |
| 2025 | 231 | 1.16 GW |
| 2024 | 153 | 697.3 MW |
| 2023 | 155 | 638.2 MW |
| 2022 | 108 | 462.0 MW |
| 2021 | 117 | 421.3 MW |
| 2020 | 67 | 167.3 MW |
| 2019 | 61 | 174.9 MW |
| 2018 | 222 | 736.0 MW |
| 2017 | 510 | 1.53 GW |
| 2016 | 323 | 906.2 MW |
| 2015 | 162 | 423.4 MW |
| 2014 | 254 | 701.0 MW |
| 2013 | 159 | 388.0 MW |
| 2012 | 168 | 371.3 MW |
| 2011 | 174 | 399.8 MW |
| 2010 | 150 | 282.1 MW |
| 2009 | 313 | 602.3 MW |
| 2008 | 86 | 150.3 MW |
| 2007 | 203 | 379.9 MW |
| 2006 | 216 | 374.3 MW |
How many wind turbines in Niedersachsen are in operation, planned or decommissioned?
| Status | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| in operation | 6,442 | 14.68 GW |
| planned | 1,850 | 11.63 GW |
| permanently decommissioned | 734 | 1.03 GW |
| temporarily shut down | 10 | 4.27 MW |
Which are the largest wind turbines in Niedersachsen?
| Unit | District | Capacity | Manufacturer | Status | Commissioned | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majorsweg 2 | Osnabrück | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2028 | Prowind GmbH |
| Majorsweg 1 | Osnabrück | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2028 | Prowind GmbH |
| Merzen - In den Braaken 4 | Osnabrück | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2028 | Windpark In den Braaken Projektentwicklungs GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Merzen - In den Braaken 2 | Osnabrück | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2028 | Windpark In den Braaken Projektentwicklungs GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Im Fredeblacken 1 | Osnabrück | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2028 | Prowind GmbH |
| Merzen - In den Braaken 1 | Osnabrück | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2028 | Windpark In den Braaken Projektentwicklungs GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Sögel Erweiterung 3 | Emsland | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2027 | Prowind GmbH |
| Sögel Erweiterung 2 | Emsland | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2027 | Prowind GmbH |
| Freren Bardel Erweiterung 1 | Emsland | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2027 | Prowind GmbH |
| Merzen - In den Braaken 5 | Osnabrück | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2028 | Windpark In den Braaken Projektentwicklungs GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Im Fredeblacken 2 | Osnabrück | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2028 | Prowind GmbH |
| Bohmte - Hohe Hahr 1 | Osnabrück | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2027 | Prowind GmbH |
| Blankenteichswiesen - Bad Laer 1 | Osnabrück | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2027 | Prowind GmbH |
| Sögel Erweiterung 1 | Emsland | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2027 | Prowind GmbH |
| Freren Bardel Erweiterung 2 | Emsland | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2027 | Prowind GmbH |
| Bad Rothenfelde - Landwehrbach | Osnabrück | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2028 | Prowind GmbH |
| Blankenteichswiesen - Bad Laer 2 | Osnabrück | 7.80 MW | VENSYS Energy AG | planned | planned 2027 | Prowind GmbH |
| WEA04 | Wittmund | 7.58 MW | ENERCON GmbH | in operation | 2013-12-24 | NEUH-WERD Energie GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| Bürgerwindpark Georgsfeld | Aurich | 7.58 MW | ENERCON GmbH | in operation | 2010-10-20 | Bürgerwindpark Georgsfeld GmbH ＆ Co KG |
| WEA01 | Wittmund | 7.58 MW | ENERCON GmbH | in operation | 2013-10-19 | NEUH-WERD Energie GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| WP Rysumer Nacken Anlage 12 (1260001) | Emden | 7.58 MW | ENERCON GmbH | in operation | 2007-11-09 | Alterric Deutschland GmbH |
| 1260084 | Nienburg (Weser) | 7.58 MW | ENERCON GmbH | in operation | 2014-06-07 | Windpark GmbH ＆ Co. Diepenau KG |
| 1260034 | Nienburg (Weser) | 7.58 MW | ENERCON GmbH | in operation | 2012-08-03 | Windpark GmbH ＆ Co. Diepenau II KG |
| WEA02 | Wittmund | 7.58 MW | ENERCON GmbH | in operation | 2014-02-10 | NEUH-WERD Energie GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| WEA03 | Wittmund | 7.58 MW | ENERCON GmbH | in operation | 2013-12-11 | NEUH-WERD Energie GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
Which organisations operate the most wind power capacity in Niedersachsen?
| Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| RWE Wind Onshore & PV Deutschland GmbH | 149 | 443.3 MW |
| Prowind GmbH | 60 | 427.6 MW |
| Marka Taler GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 47 | 323.3 MW |
| Westwind Projektierungs GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 51 | 307.1 MW |
| enercity Erneuerbare Projekte GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 29 | 182.1 MW |
| Alterric Deutschland GmbH | 52 | 180.2 MW |
| RBI-Raiffeisen Bauträger- u. Immobilien GmbH | 25 | 175.0 MW |
| Landwind Planung GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 25 | 172.4 MW |
| PNE AG | 24 | 169.2 MW |
| Schierloh-Engineering GmbH | 30 | 160.5 MW |
Which manufacturer accounts for the most wind power capacity in Niedersachsen?
| Manufacturer | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| ENERCON GmbH | 4,762 | 13.06 GW |
| Vestas Deutschland GmbH | 1,341 | 5.25 GW |
| Nordex Germany GmbH | 443 | 2.93 GW |
| Nordex Energy GmbH | 434 | 1.46 GW |
| Nordex SE | 214 | 1.10 GW |
| GE Wind Energy GmbH | 250 | 771.0 MW |
| Senvion Deutschland GmbH | 163 | 512.8 MW |
| Siemens Wind Power GmbH & Co. KG | 206 | 475.6 MW |
| Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy GmbH & Co. KG | 42 | 261.1 MW |
| AN Windenergie GmbH | 166 | 191.6 MW |
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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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