This country boasts a rich culture and history. It has a love of sausages and played a massive role in various inventions such as the printing press, the automobile, aspirin, and the delicious gummy bear. Now, this country has unveiled the Mother of All Energy plants, with 1,000 wind turbines and 60,000 MW of output. At least we know they will be able to power the Oktoberfest for many, many years, not even to mention all the museums, libraries, theaters, and orchestras.
It is the Mother of All Energy Projects
In 2024, a specific country’s authorities gave their permission to build more than 2400 land-based wind turbines, which is more than ever before. Per the country’s Federal Association of Wind Energy (BWE) and its industry association VDMA Power Systems, the approved 2405 wind turbines boasted a volume of 14 gigawatts.
The country’s land-based wind turbines produced nearly 112 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in 2024. This production accounted for more than a quarter of the electricity produced. Its associations believe that in 2025, the current volume of 63.5 GW should increase by 4.8 to 5.3 gigawatts, which is an almost 50% increase compared to the 2024 installations.
However, the country’s ocean-based wind energy potential may improve its overall wind energy volume. Offshore wind turbines work most effectively when they receive strong winds that remain steady in their working environment. Currently, its total working wind turbine fleet exceeds 30,000, but offshore installations represent less than 1,200 units. This might be due to each offshore piece needing strong anti-corrosion protection and high endurance to extreme conditions. It doesn’t matter, as this country is still crushing it with wind energy.
The country that is crushing it with wind energy
This country is none other than Germany, which made history by operating the 1,000th series production of main bearings for multi-megawatt turbines at Thyssenkrupp Rothe Erde facilities in March 2020. As the world’s largest wind energy market, this historic threshold production indicates the nation’s commitment to renewable energy.
The country has been working hard to position itself as a global leader to enhance its nation through the development of future sustainable energy systems. The main bearings from ThyssenKrupp Röthe Erde supply electricity to 7.5 million homes annually, making Germany the top renewable energy leader in the world.
Germany was already deemed a global leader in wind power after surpassing lignite in 2019, when wind energy became the country’s main energy source. Currently, wind energy in Germany holds the third worldwide position and leads all nations in Europe because of its 61,405 megawatts installed volume.
Wind energy is becoming hipper by the day
Germany’s achievement is proof of national investments in modern renewable technologies that ensure sustainable energy security while lowering coal and oil reliance. The country’s ability to exceed the production threshold showcases its ability to upgrade wind power technology through engineering at the same level.
The country’s offshore wind turbines possess rotors with 220-meter diameters alongside blades extending beyond 100 meters, showcasing another benefit of the use of wind power, as these turbines have indeed been enhanced with anti-corrosion protection to resist continuous forceful winds, temperature changes, and strong wave actions, making them among the most durable renewable energy systems.
Not only did Germany prove its dedication to modern renewable technologies and showcase how durable its technology can be, but through these developments, the country created numerous local jobs, contributing to the growth of its economy. Through this, Germany proved itself as the world’s renewable energy leadership destination.
This historic achievement meets the European Union’s climate goals for going zero carbon by 2050 while supporting the global transition to renewable energy as a preferred solution over fossil fuels. Wind power, and therefore wind turbines, are becoming more and more useful by the day, whether it be for large-scale solutions or just for home use.