Independent renewable energy company Qair has secured a contract to develop a 61.2MW wind farm in Germany’s Baden-Württemberg.
Awarded through a tender by the state’s forestry agency ForstBW, the project marks a significant step in advancing Germany’s energy transition and aligns with the multi-local and multi-energy strategy of Qair.
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The wind farm will consist of nine turbines and will generate 150,000MWh of clean electricity per year, enough to power 40,000 households.
Germany aims for at least 80% of electricity generation from renewables by 2030, supported by policy developments such as the Easter Package of 2022.
Recent policies have accelerated the permitting process and increased tender volumes for wind and solar projects from 2028 to 2029.
Measures such as the community benefit scheme ensure that municipalities hosting wind farms receive a share of revenues, enhancing local acceptance.
The planned coal phase-out by 2030 also increases the demand for renewable projects.
Qair’s expansion in Germany is part of its broader European strategy to deliver diversified renewable solutions.
Qair currently operates 31MW of wind and solar assets in Germany, with a pipeline of 600MW under development.
This includes two wind farms with a combined capacity of 43MW, a 22MW solar farm in construction, and the 194MW Altötting project, set to become the largest wind farm in Bavaria.
Qair is also advancing storage projects across Germany. The company aims to achieve 3GW of installed capacity by 2027, solidifying its role in Europe’s energy transition.
In December 2024, Qair signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Etermar Energia to collaborate on offshore wind projects in the Iberian Peninsula.
The MoU outlines a partnership in constructing and operating floating offshore wind farms, particularly within Portuguese maritime zones, leveraging Qair’s renewable energy expertise.
