Trianel Wind und Solar GmbH & Co KG, a subsidiary of the municipal utility alliance Trianel, has launched construction on a new 67 MW onshore wind power project near Sundern in western Germany.
The wind farm will be equipped with 12 Enercon E160 EP5 E3 turbines, each with a capacity of 5.56 MW. Upon completion—expected by the end of 2026—the facility will generate around 200 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. This output is enough to power approximately 55,000 households and will help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 90,000 tonnes per year.
As part of the Trianel Sundern wind power project community involvement, three of the turbines will be offered for ownership to Sundern ENERGIE GmbH, a local energy provider partially owned by the town of Sundern.
A Broader Push Toward Renewable Energy
Trianel is no newcomer to wind energy. The company has developed several major projects, including:
- Trianel Windpark Borkum I: An offshore wind farm located 45 km off the coast of Borkum Island, comprising 40 turbines with a total capacity of 200 MW.
- Trianel Windpark Borkum II: An expansion of the first phase, featuring 32 turbines and adding approximately 203 MW of capacity. It was fully commissioned in 2020.
- Onshore wind developments: In partnership with ABO Wind and others, Trianel has delivered over 182 MW of onshore wind capacity through multiple projects across Germany.
Project Fact Sheet: Trianel Sundern wind power project
Project Name:
Trianel Wind Farm – Sundern
Location:
Near Sundern, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Developer:
Trianel Wind und Solar GmbH & Co KG
Turbine Model:
Enercon E160 EP5 E3
Number of Turbines:
12
Turbine Capacity:
5.56 MW each
Total Installed Capacity:
67 MW
Estimated Annual Power Output:
Approximately 200 million kWh
Households Powered:
Roughly 55,000
CO₂ Emissions Avoided:
Around 90,000 tonnes per year
Scheduled Completion:
End of 2026
