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Wind power in Bielefeld
7 wind turbines with 15.3 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Bielefeld (Nordrhein-Westfalen) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 2 units (11.6 MW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister) — every unit with capacity, status, commissioning date and operator, from the Marktstammdatenregister.
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- How many wind turbines are registered in Bielefeld (Nordrhein-Westfalen), and how large are they, as of 2026-11-05?
- 7 wind turbines with 15.3 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Bielefeld (Nordrhein-Westfalen) as of 2026-11-05, with a further 2 units (11.6 MW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister) — every unit with capacity, status, commissioning date and operator, from the Marktstammdatenregister.
- How many wind turbines are in operation in Bielefeld?
- 7 wind turbines with 15.3 MW of gross capacity were in operation in Bielefeld as of 2026-11-05, with a further 2 units (11.6 MW) registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- How much wind power capacity was commissioned in Bielefeld in 2017?
- 2 wind turbines with 6.90 MW went into operation in Bielefeld in 2017; the strongest year of the last two decades was 2017 with 6.90 MW (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which company operates the most wind power capacity in Bielefeld?
- Stadtwerke Bielefeld GmbH Assetmanagement Onshore Wind und PV (ZA) operates 4 wind turbines with 10.7 MW in Bielefeld, the largest organisational operator by registered capacity (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- Which manufacturer has the most wind power capacity in Bielefeld?
- ENERCON GmbH leads with 6 wind turbines and 18.5 MW in Bielefeld (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
- What is the largest wind turbine in Bielefeld?
- The largest registered wind turbine in Bielefeld has 6.00 MW of gross capacity and is operated by Energiequelle GmbH, registered as planned (Bundesnetzagentur, Marktstammdatenregister).
How are the wind turbines in Bielefeld distributed by size class?
| Size class | Units | Capacity | In operation | Planned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| over 100 kW | 9 | 26.9 MW | 7 | 2 |
How much wind power capacity was commissioned in Bielefeld each year?
| Commissioning year | Units | Capacity added |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 6.90 MW |
| 2014 | 1 | 2.30 MW |
| 2009 | 1 | 1.50 MW |
How many wind turbines in Bielefeld are in operation, planned or decommissioned?
| Status | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| in operation | 7 | 15.3 MW |
| planned | 2 | 11.6 MW |
Which wind turbines are registered in Bielefeld?
| Unit | Capacity | Manufacturer | Status | Commissioned | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEA Bielefeld Repowering | 6.00 MW | ENERCON GmbH | planned | planned 2030 | Energiequelle GmbH |
| WEA Bielefeld Brönninghausen II | 5.56 MW | ENERCON GmbH | planned | planned 2028 | Stadtwerke Bielefeld GmbH Assetmanagement Onshore Wind und PV (ZA) |
| WKA 2 - 218618 | 3.45 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | in operation | 2017-06-30 | Bielefeld-Gütersloh Wind GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| WKA 1 - 218617 | 3.45 MW | Vestas Deutschland GmbH | in operation | 2017-06-30 | Bielefeld-Gütersloh Wind GmbH ＆ Co. KG |
| WEA Brönninghausen | 2.30 MW | ENERCON GmbH | in operation | 2014-03-18 | Stadtwerke Bielefeld GmbH Assetmanagement Onshore Wind und PV (ZA) |
| Enercon E66 | 1.80 MW | ENERCON GmbH | in operation | 2002-08-21 | Stadtwerke Bielefeld GmbH Assetmanagement Onshore Wind und PV (ZA) |
| unit operated by a private individual | 1.80 MW | ENERCON GmbH | in operation | 2003-09-18 | private individual |
| WEA 1 / 70492 | 1.50 MW | Südwind Borsig Energy GmbH | in operation | 2009-06-12 | Gütersloh Wind GbR |
| Enercon E58 | 1.00 MW | ENERCON GmbH | in operation | 2002-08-21 | Stadtwerke Bielefeld GmbH Assetmanagement Onshore Wind und PV (ZA) |
Which organisations operate the most wind power capacity in Bielefeld?
| Operator | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Stadtwerke Bielefeld GmbH Assetmanagement Onshore Wind und PV (ZA) | 4 | 10.7 MW |
| Bielefeld-Gütersloh Wind GmbH ＆ Co. KG | 2 | 6.90 MW |
| Energiequelle GmbH | 1 | 6.00 MW |
| Gütersloh Wind GbR | 1 | 1.50 MW |
Which manufacturer accounts for the most wind power capacity in Bielefeld?
| Manufacturer | Units | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| ENERCON GmbH | 6 | 18.5 MW |
| Vestas Deutschland GmbH | 2 | 6.90 MW |
| Südwind Borsig Energy GmbH | 1 | 1.50 MW |
Wind power in Nordrhein-Westfalen · Wind power in Germany
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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