GE Vernova Secures German Wind Turbine Order from Stadtwerke Heidenheim for 16.5 MW Project

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) has secured an order from Stadtwerke Heidenheim AG to supply three onshore wind turbines for the Schlotberg-Jüchsen wind farm in Germany, extending the companies’ existing commercial relationship.

The agreement covers three 5.5 MW-158m turbines, representing a combined generating capacity of 16.5 megawatts (MW), and includes a 20-year service contract.

The order was booked during the fourth quarter of 2026, with turbine deliveries scheduled to begin in August 2027 and commissioning expected in December 2027.

The Schlotberg-Jüchsen development will be the sixth project undertaken by GE Vernova and Stadtwerke Heidenheim. Following its completion, Stadtwerke Heidenheim’s installed fleet of GE Vernova wind turbines in Germany is expected to reach 74 MW.

Agreement Includes Three Turbines and 20-Year Service Contract

Under the agreement, GE Vernova will supply three onshore wind turbines, each with a rated generating capacity of 5.5 MW.

The turbines are designated as 5.5 MW-158m models and will be installed at the Schlotberg-Jüchsen wind farm.

In addition to supplying the equipment, GE Vernova will provide services under a 20-year agreement covering the turbines.

The contract was recorded as an order in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The companies have established a project timetable under which equipment deliveries are expected to begin in August 2027, followed by commissioning in December of the same year.

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed in the announcement.

Sixth Project Expands Stadtwerke Heidenheim’s GE Vernova Fleet

The Schlotberg-Jüchsen project represents the sixth collaboration between GE Vernova and Stadtwerke Heidenheim.

The addition of 16.5 MW of wind generating capacity will bring Stadtwerke Heidenheim’s installed GE Vernova turbine fleet in Germany to 74 MW once the project is completed.

The new order extends the companies’ existing relationship in the German onshore wind market.

Stadtwerke Heidenheim selected GE Vernova partly because of the project’s delivery requirements and regulatory timetable.

Raphael Kaim, Head of Renewable Energy at Stadtwerke Heidenheim, explained the considerations behind the decision.

“Given the project’s complex history and rigorous statutory deadlines, our primary goal was to secure a partner capable of guaranteeing rapid delivery and execution,” Kaim said.

The comments indicate that the proposed delivery and installation schedule was an important factor in the turbine procurement process.

Turbines to Be Manufactured at GE Vernova’s Salzbergen Facility

GE Vernova confirmed that the three turbines will be manufactured at its Salzbergen facility in Germany.

The factory is one of 13 locations operated by the company across the country.

The manufacturing arrangement places production of the equipment within Germany, ahead of its planned delivery to the Schlotberg-Jüchsen site in 2027.

Marcas Breatnach, Executive Sales Leader Northern Europe at GE Vernova, highlighted the company’s manufacturing operations and experience with the turbine platform.

Breatnach said the turbines are “proudly produced at our Salzbergen facility” and are “backed by over 38 million operating hours and more than 2,100 units globally.”

The operating figures cited by GE Vernova refer to the experience accumulated across the relevant turbine platform.

GE Vernova Reports Global Onshore Wind Fleet of More Than 59,000 Turbines

GE Vernova stated that its global onshore wind portfolio includes more than 59,000 turbines currently operating worldwide.

The company supplies wind energy equipment and related services to customers across multiple markets, including Germany.

The Schlotberg-Jüchsen agreement adds to GE Vernova’s order activity in the European onshore wind sector and includes a long-term service component alongside the equipment supply.

The 20-year service contract will extend GE Vernova’s involvement with the project beyond the scheduled commissioning date.

Project Timeline and Outlook

GE Vernova expects deliveries of the three turbines to begin in August 2027, with the Schlotberg-Jüchsen wind farm scheduled for commissioning in December 2027.

The project will add 16.5 MW to Stadtwerke Heidenheim’s installed GE Vernova fleet, increasing its total capacity to 74 MW in Germany.

The agreement also extends the companies’ collaboration to six projects and provides for a 20-year service relationship.

The next scheduled milestones are turbine manufacturing, delivery and commissioning during 2027.

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