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Schipkau wind turbine construction

Overview

The construction of the record-breaking wind turbine in Schipkau, Brandenburg, has reached completion. Led by the Dresden-based Gicon Group and commissioned by the Federal Agency for Leap Innovations (SPRIND), the structure has achieved its final height of 365 meters with a hub height of 300 meters. This makes it the tallest wind energy installation globally and the second-tallest structure in Germany, trailing only the Berlin TV Tower.

To reach this height, engineers utilized a specialized telescoping steel lattice mechanism and a strand jack system to hydraulically raise the inner tower, as no cranes were available for such an altitude. This technology allows the 3.8-megawatt turbine to access stronger, more consistent wind speeds. According to Gicon CEO Jochen Großmann, this stability could potentially allow for a power increase of up to 220 percent compared to conventional models, aiming to provide more consistent, base-load-capable electricity.

As the project nears its scheduled November 2026 commissioning, Gicon is looking toward future scaling. While the current prototype has a 3.8 MW capacity, future versions are expected to exceed 7 MW. If the research proves economically viable, Gicon plans to implement the technology in small pilot wind farms of three to five turbines. Long-term strategies include deploying up to 100 units in Germany and potentially developing ‘double-layer’ wind farms that combine tall and short models to optimize land use and retrofit existing wind parks.

The project, funded with 25 million euros by SPRIND, is expected to supply electricity to approximately 7,500 households with an annual yield between 18 and 33 million kilowatt-hours. The initiative marks a significant transition for the Lausitz region from coal mining toward renewable energy production.

Entities

Gicon · Schipkau · Jochen Großmann · Germany · Lausitz

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  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources
    GICON completes world's tallest wind turbine in Germany

    GICON has completed the world's tallest wind turbine in Schipkau, Germany. Standing 365 meters tall, the pilot project aims to double energy yields by accessing stronger, more consistent winds at high altitudes

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources
    Germany constructs world's tallest 365-meter wind turbine

    Germany has constructed a record-breaking 365-meter wind turbine in Schipkau. The Gicon prototype aims to double energy output by tapping into more stable, stronger winds at high altitudes.

  3. [TECHNOLOGY] 18 sources
    Schipkau wind turbine reaches 365 meters, setting world record

    The world's tallest wind turbine has reached its final height of 365 meters in Schipkau, Germany. The GICON-built structure is set to begin operations in November, supplying power to 7,500 households.

  4. [BUSINESS] 24 sources
    Germany hits solar energy record and completes world's tallest wind turbine

    Germany hits a solar energy record, producing 90.2 TWh by late September, surpassing 2025's total. Additionally, the world's tallest wind turbine has reached 365 meters in Brandenburg.

  5. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Wind turbine project in Schipkau faces weather delays

    Weather conditions have delayed the final construction stages of a record-breaking 365-meter wind turbine in Schipkau, Germany, a project intended to advance renewable energy technology.

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