ENERCON and Bals/SelzEnergie sign 330 MW contract for wind farms and two high-voltage substations in Southern Germany
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Onshore Wind · Country: Germany · Capacity: 330 MW · Announced: 2024-08-27
ENERCON will supply wind turbines and construct two high-voltage substations for Bals/SelzEnergie's 330 MW wind farm portfolio across Southern Germany. This integrated solution, encompassing both generation.
Analysis
ENERCON's 330 MW supply agreement with Energiedienstleistungen Bals/SelzEnergie for Southern German onshore wind projects extends beyond turbine provision, crucially including the construction of two high-voltage substations. This integrated approach offers Bals/SelzEnergie a streamlined execution path for its wind farm portfolio, consolidating critical generation and grid connection infrastructure under a single supplier. For Bals/SelzEnergie, this structure potentially mitigates interface risk between turbine supply and grid integration, a common challenge in large-scale renewable developments in Germany. The undisclosed value of this 2024-08-27 announced deal underscores a preference for commercial confidentiality in significant German onshore wind infrastructure contracts. ENERCON secures a substantial order for its wind turbines and demonstrates an expanded capability in delivering broader balance-of-plant solutions, moving beyond its traditional manufacturing role. Energiedienstleistungen Bals/SelzEnergie, a German energy services company focused on local energy supply and infrastructure management within the Bals/Selz region, significantly scales its generation capacity with this 330 MW onshore wind portfolio. This supply agreement directly supports Bals/SelzEnergie's mandate to provide local energy, expanding its owned or managed renewable assets in Southern Germany. ENERCON, primarily a wind turbine manufacturer and operator, leverages its core expertise for this German contract. While ENERCON's prior verified activity included a supplier role in Reges Elektrik's acquisition of the Demirli W onshore wind project in Türkiye, this 2024-08-27 agreement in Germany reinforces its position as a key equipment provider in its home market. The deal underscores continued investment in German onshore wind infrastructure, driven by local energy providers like Bals/SelzEnergie.
Key points
- ENERCON will supply 330 MW of onshore wind turbines.
- ENERCON will also construct two high-voltage substations for the Southern German projects.
- Energiedienstleistungen Bals/SelzEnergie is the German energy services company developing the portfolio.
- ENERCON previously acted as a supplier in an onshore wind acquisition deal in Türkiye involving Reges Elektrik and Demirli W.
- The deal was announced on 2024-08-27.
Counterparties
- Enercon (Supplier)
- Energiedienstleistungen Bals/SelzEnergie (Developer)