Mercedes-Benz intends to construct one of Germany's most potent wind energy farms.
Mercedes-Benz Announces Plans for a Major Onshore Wind Farm in Germany
In a significant step towards its ambitious sustainability goals, Mercedes-Benz Group AG has announced plans to construct one of Germany's most powerful onshore wind farms. The wind farm, expected to have a capacity of 140 MW, will be located at the company's test track in Papenburg, northern Germany.
The wind farm project is part of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with UKA, a company renowned for generating climate-friendly electricity. UKA, the future owner of the wind farm, is an attractive supplier of electricity to large industrial corporations like Mercedes-Benz.
Joerg Burzer, a Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, made a statement regarding the wind farm project, expressing the company's commitment to sustainable energy solutions.
Mercedes-Benz aims to have all production plants globally running on 100% renewable energy with zero CO2 emissions by 2039. To achieve this, the company has set a goal to increase renewable energy to account for 70% of overall energy needs at its own production sites by 2030.
The wind farm in Papenburg will supply Mercedes-Benz with electricity for the next 25 years, covering approximately 20% of the company's annual electricity needs in Germany. The wind farm will consist of 20 wind turbines by 2027, each provided by German manufacturer Nordex. The turbines are model N163/6.X with a nominal output of 7 MW each.
The wind farm is considered an important step towards achieving Mercedes-Benz's ambitious sustainability goals for the production network. The company established a goal in 2023 to achieve an 80% reduction in CO2 emissions from production by 2030.
The wind farm will be built on the site of Mercedes-Benz's 800-hectare test track. The construction of the wind farm, along with the company's other renewable energy initiatives, underscores Mercedes-Benz's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable business practices.
The wind farm project in Papenburg is an important building block of Mercedes-Benz's sustainable business strategy. As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, companies like Mercedes-Benz are leading the way in adopting renewable energy solutions.
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