Overview
SWM Wind Havelland GmbH & Co. KG is an operational onshore wind farm in Germany with a capacity of 171 MW. It is owned by Stadtwerke München GmbH and HEAG Südhessische Energie AG.
SWM Wind Havelland GmbH & Co. KG is an operational onshore wind farm located in Germany, with coordinates approximately 52.3869° N, 12.5636° E. The facility has a capacity of 171 MW, placing it in the large-scale category for onshore wind in Europe. It is jointly owned by Stadtwerke München GmbH and HEAG Südhessische Energie AG. The wind farm operates under Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and grid priority for renewable energy. Germany has been a leader in wind energy, with onshore wind being a key component of the Energiewende. The 171 MW capacity indicates a significant contribution to the regional grid, typical of large wind parks in the country. Environmentally, the facility supports Germany's transition to low-carbon energy, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Onshore wind farms in this region often integrate with agricultural land use, and the site's location in Brandenburg benefits from favorable wind conditions. The project contributes to local energy security and climate goals.
Environmental context
The wind farm is situated in the Havelland region of Brandenburg, an area with flat terrain and consistent wind speeds suitable for wind energy. Onshore wind farms in Germany must comply with strict environmental regulations, including assessments of bird and bat populations and noise impacts. The facility's operation displaces greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel generation, supporting national renewable energy targets.
Frequently asked questions
SWM Wind Havelland GmbH & Co. KG is an onshore wind farm located in Germany, near the Havelland region in the state of Brandenburg, at coordinates 52.3869° N, 12.5636° E.
The wind farm has a capacity of 171 megawatts (MW), making it a large-scale onshore wind installation.
The facility is jointly owned by Stadtwerke München GmbH and HEAG Südhessische Energie AG (HSE).
The wind farm operates under Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and grid access priority for renewable energy, supporting the country's Energiewende transition.
With 171 MW capacity, the wind farm generates significant clean electricity, reducing CO2 emissions and supporting Germany's target of 80% renewable electricity by 2030 under the EU Renewable Energy Directive.