Statkraft has received regulatory approval for the construction of the 41-megawatt (MW) Rappenhagen onshore wind farm in Hesse, Germany, marking the company’s first self-developed wind project in the country.
The wind farm, located in a forested area near Oedelsheim, is expected to generate approximately 90 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually—enough to power more than 22,000 households with renewable energy, Statkraft said on Tuesday.
Rappenhagen will comprise six Vestas V172-6.8MW turbines, each with a total height of 261 metres. The project has been approved under the German Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG).
“I am pleased to achieve this important milestone, said Markus Schoppmann, project manager at Statkraft. “After several years of intensive and careful planning, we have been eagerly awaiting the approval.
Since 2021, Statkraft has conducted detailed technical and environmental assessments for the site, including studies focused on species protection and nature conservation. The company said it has worked closely with the Oedelsheim Forestry Office to design a layout that minimises ecological impact.
According to Statkraft, the wind farm will occupy just 0.4% of the total area, much of which is already tree-free or affected by climate-related damage.
Construction is scheduled to begin in autumn 2026, with commissioning expected by the end of 2028.
