GE Vernova Lands Sixth Wind Order From Stadtwerke Heidenheim

GE Vernova has signed an agreement with Stadtwerke Heidenheim AG to supply three of its 5.5 MW-158m onshore wind turbines for the Schlotberg-Jüchsen wind farm in Thuringia, Germany. The 16.5 MW order includes a 20-year service agreement and is the sixth project between the two companies. Once the turbines are installed, Stadtwerke Heidenheim’s fleet of GE Vernova turbines in Germany will total 74 MW.

Stadtwerke Heidenheim, the municipal utility for the city of Heidenheim an der Brenz in Baden-Württemberg, has pursued a decentralized renewable energy supply for decades. It is expanding its wind and solar portfolio across Germany through both its own assets and project participations, and it offers other municipal utilities a way into renewable energy projects, along with commercial and technical management services.

GE Vernova will build the turbines at its factory in Salzbergen, Germany. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in August 2027, with commissioning planned for December 2027. GE Vernova booked the order in Q4 2026.

Timing drove the turbine selection. Stadtwerke Heidenheim acquired Schlotberg-Jüchsen from developer eno energy in October 2024 as a turnkey project, with completion originally planned for mid-2025.

“Given the project’s complex history and rigorous statutory deadlines, our primary goal was to secure a partner capable of guaranteeing rapid delivery and execution,” said Raphael Kaim, head of renewable energy at Stadtwerke Heidenheim. “Following unexpected delays, the timely construction and commissioning of these wind turbines was of absolute importance to protect the project’s viability. In GE Vernova, we have found a reliable partner whose short delivery times and technical strength enable us to successfully implement this project on schedule.”

The 5.5 MW-158m is part of what GE Vernova calls its onshore “workhorse” strategy, which focuses on standardized, industrialized machines engineered for repeatable execution and long-term reliability. The turbine has a 518-ft. (158 m) rotor, and GE Vernova has more than 59,000 turbines operating globally.

“We are delighted to build upon our long-standing engagement with Stadtwerke Heidenheim, a collaborator who remains as committed as we are to driving a secure and sustainable energy transition,” said Marcas Breatnach, executive sales leader, Northern Europe, at GE Vernova. “By deploying our proven workhorse technology, available with ratings up to 6.5 MW and proudly produced at our Salzbergen facility, we are delivering high-performance, industry-tested solutions backed by over 38 million operating hours and more than 2100 units globally. Our continued investment in Salzbergen reinforces our dedication to a robust, local supply chain, aiming to help ensure that Germany’s energy goals are supported by reliable, industrialized ‘Made in Germany’ technology.”