RWE has officially commissioned its first wind power facility in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate with the completion of the 12-megawatt Kail wind farm. Located on the Moselle plateau approximately 50 kilometres south-west of Koblenz, the three-turbine project was developed over a 12-month period and is expected to supply renewable electricity to around 7,500 households per year.
The project was awarded as part of Germany’s onshore wind auction held in February 2024. Construction of the site prioritised environmental and resource efficiency, with materials reused where possible and steps taken to avoid disruption to local archaeological sites. Prior to the start of construction, archaeologists conducted assessments and documented artefacts from nearby Bronze and Iron Age burial mounds as well as a Roman villa.
“Excellent cooperation between all parties – local authorities, landowners, farmers, and our project team – made this success possible,” said Katja Wunschel, CEO of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia. She added, “This project supports our commitment to the expansion of renewables and creates significant added value for the region.”
As part of its local engagement, RWE stated that surrounding communities would receive annual financial contributions of up to €60,000 from energy revenue generated by the wind farm. The development also attracted local attention during construction, with educational visits organised for nursery school groups to learn about renewable energy.
RWE said onshore wind continues to be a key pillar of its renewable strategy in Germany, where the company has 737MW of installed onshore wind capacity and an additional 150MW currently under development.
