Amrumbank West is a prominent wind power generation facility located in Germany, showcasing the country’s dedication to expanding its renewable energy portfolio. With a capacity of 301.32 MW, this facility harnesses the power of wind through state-of-the-art onshore turbine technology, contributing significantly to Germany’s energy transition. Commissioned in 2015, Amrumbank West is situated at coordinates 54.5000, 7.7999 in the North Sea, an area recognized for its strong and consistent wind resources. The facility is operated by RWE AG, a leading energy company committed to sustainability and innovation. As Germany pushes towards its goal of achieving a more sustainable energy system, wind power plants like Amrumbank West play an essential role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing carbon emissions. The strategic placement of this facility allows it to effectively feed clean energy into the national grid, supporting local and regional energy demands while contributing to the overarching goals of the Energiewende, Germany’s ambitious energy transition policy.
11 years old
Germany, Europe
- 112. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #6,012 worldwide by installed capacity
- #89 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.2% of the installed capacity of Germany
11 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
RWE AG operates 7 plants totalling 1,667 MW
33 plants within 100 km, 2,227 MW combined
Source: Bundesnetzagentur
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Amrumbank West is a wind power plant producing approximately 792 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Germany- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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