Windpark Riffgat: 113.4 MW Onshore Wind Farm in Germany

Windpark Riffgat is an onshore wind farm located in Germany, with coordinates 53.692000, 6.475000. It is currently operational and has a total capacity of 113.4 MW, placing it in the medium-to-large scale range for onshore wind in Europe. The facility is jointly owned by Offshore-Windpark RIFFGAT GmbH & Co. KG and EWE ERNEUERBARE ENERGIEN GmbH. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to convert wind energy into electricity. Germany's renewable energy sector is strongly supported by the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and grid priority for wind power. The country aims to achieve 80% renewable electricity by 2030, and onshore wind is a key pillar of this strategy. Windpark Riffgat contributes to Germany's energy transition by supplying clean electricity to the grid, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in a windy region ensures high capacity factors. The facility also supports local economic development through job creation and land lease payments to landowners.

Onshore wind farms like Windpark Riffgat can have visual impacts on the landscape and may affect local bird and bat populations through collisions. However, modern siting practices and environmental assessments help mitigate these risks. The facility's operation displaces greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel generation, contributing to climate change mitigation. Germany's strong regulatory framework ensures that wind projects undergo thorough environmental review.