German renewable energy developer VSB has commissioned the Extertal wind farm in the northeast of the Lippe district, bringing two Enercon E-138 turbines into operation and connecting the project to the power grid, the company said.
The 8.4 megawatt onshore wind project was completed after around 14 months of construction and is expected to generate enough electricity to supply about 15,000 people, according to VSB. Under Germany’s Renewable Energy Sources Act, the local municipality will receive a payment of 0.2 euro cents per kilowatt hour of electricity generated.
“We are pleased to start the year with the grid connection and successful commissioning of the Extertal wind farm,” said Thomas Winkler, managing director of VSB Deutschland. “Our thanks go to all partners and companies involved for their professional cooperation as well as the smooth and efficient implementation on site.”
VSB said restoration work on turbine sites and access roads will begin once weather conditions allow, ahead of an inauguration event planned for spring 2026.
The project includes an AI-based wildlife protection system designed to reduce risks to birds of prey. Each turbine tower is equipped with four cameras that detect agricultural activity in surrounding fields, enabling short-term shutdowns during mowing and harvesting.
Felix Grolman, chief executive of VSB Group, said the project reflects the company’s broader approach to development. “The Extertal project exemplifies the interplay between technological innovation, regional value creation, and ecological responsibility,” he said.
VSB is also developing the Arnsberg wind farm in the Hochsauerland district, where three turbines with a combined capacity of 18 MW are under construction and scheduled to be commissioned in spring 2027.
