A record-breaking wind turbine has been completed in Germany

The website Euronews writes about the completion of the construction, which lasted about two years.

Due to the record height, traditional cranes were not used - the turbine was lifted in stages using a patented telescopic system. First it reached a height of 150 meters, later it was raised to 300 meters.

Investors assume that at an altitude of over 300 meters, the wind is stronger and more stable than with standard turbines. This was confirmed by measurements made on a research mast in nearby Klettwitz.

Construction company GICON estimates that the turbine will produce 30 to 33 GWh of electricity per year. That's 220 percent. more than conventional installations operating nearby. Production will be enough for approximately 7.5 thousand people. four-person households, and the cost of energy is expected to fall below 5 euro cents per kilowatt hour.

The project ran into difficulties in late 2025 when problems were discovered with steel members of the structure. The work was then suspended. GICON announced that safety and quality remain its priority. If the schedule is maintained, the installation is expected to be connected to the grid in November.

Will the rest of Europe benefit from German experiences?

In the future, the area is to become part of a hybrid power plant, combining wind energy on two levels with a photovoltaic farm. The project's creators argue that tall turbines can be particularly useful in regions of Europe where the wind at the ground is too weak for classic wind energy - also in areas from eastern Poland to the Iberian Peninsula.