VSB has launched construction of its 18-megawatt Arnsberg/Oeventrop wind farm in North Rhine-Westphalia, with site preparation starting in early November, the company said on Monday.
The project includes three Vestas V150 turbines to be erected on forestry land, with commissioning targeted for spring 2027. Access roads and internal paths are currently being developed, while foundation works are planned for May 2026 and turbine installation is scheduled for the fourth quarter of the same year, VSB added.
The developer said the site’s hilly landscape, steep gradients and its location within the Arnsberger Wald nature conservation area require detailed planning and strict environmental safeguards. According to VSB, cooperation with local authorities and forestry offices has led to compensation and reforestation measures, including approximately 70,000 square metres of new mixed deciduous forest.
The company said the wind farm will also generate regional economic benefits through EEG revenue sharing of 0.2 cents per kilowatt-hour for nearby municipalities.
“Few regions illustrate as clearly as the Hochsauerland how closely nature, quality of life and the energy transition are interconnected,” said Thomas Winkler, managing director of VSB Germany.
Dr. Felix Grolman, chief executive of VSB Group, said North Rhine-Westphalia remains a central driver of Germany’s renewable build-out. “North Rhine-Westphalia is currently the driving force of Germany’s energy transition, accounting for the largest volume of new wind energy capacity under development and approval,” he said.
