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VSB Germany: Over 800 megawatts in approval process – strong Repowering share in wind energy

Repowering delivers performance: Modern turbines such as here at the Elster wind farm increase renewable electricity generation. At VSB Deutschland, repowering currently accounts for 20 per cent.
© VSB GroupDresden (renewablepress) - Across Germany and Europe, the number of new installations and project approvals in the renewable energy sector continues to rise. VSB Germany confirms this positive trend: more than 800 megawatts (MW) of wind, solar PV, and battery storage projects are currently undergoing regulatory approval processes. Repowering of existing wind farms accounts for 20 percent of the company's total project development portfolio.

This week, the German and international wind industry gathers in North Frisia for HUSUM Wind, showcasing strong figures and reaffirming the vital role of renewable energy in energy security, sector coupling, and the decarbonisation of industry and society.

VSB Group, together with its German subsidiary VSB Germany, is also entering discussions with customers and partners with a solid pipeline: over 800 MW of wind, solar, and battery storage projects are currently in the permitting phase in the German market alone. Of this, approximately 330 MW were submitted within the last 12 months. VSB’s current 20 percent repowering share in wind energy reflects the broader industry trend, which reported a 35 percent repowering share of total commissioning in the first half of 2025.

Thomas Winkler, Managing Director of VSB Germany, states: “Repowering is a strategically vital focus area for VSB and will play an increasingly important role in our project development in the coming years. The ‘greenfield rush’ of the past two years is beginning to level off, giving way to a steadily rising share of repowering projects. Repowering is not just an opportunity it is a strategic imperative and will soon be the only way to secure market share in Germany.”

Dr. Felix Grolman, CEO of VSB Group, adds: “Germany remains one of the key pillars of the VSB Group’s project pipeline, which now totals over 20 gigawatts across Europe. This solid foundation enables us to continue driving growth in wind, solar PV, and battery storage. We are fully committed to accelerating the energy transition by continuously initiating high-impact renewable energy projects.”

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Meet VSB at HUSUM Wind: 16–19 September 2025, Hall 4, Stand 4B12.
Live Forum Sessions on the Repowering of Wind Farm Elster (Saxony-Anhalt, 105.6 MW, 16 turbines):

Automated Mowing Shutdown via GPS in the Repowered Wind Farm Elster
Digital+ Forum – Future & Innovation Hall
Tuesday, 16 September 2025 | 11:00–11:25 a.m.
Speakers: Sophie Drescher & Karen Weigel (VSB Germany), Dr. Falk Hartmann (sciota GmbH)

Success Factor Repowering: A Retrospective on Wind Farm Elster
HUSUM WIND Forum – Hall 3
Wednesday, 17 September 2025 | 4:30–4:50 p.m.
Speaker: Thomas Winkler, Managing Director of VSB Germany

About VSB Group

VSB, headquartered in Dresden, is one of Europe’s leading vertically integrated developers in the field of renewable energy. The company is part of TotalEnergies since 2025. Its core business is project development of onshore wind and photovoltaic parks, battery storage solutions, their operational management as well as the operation of its own assets as a growing independent power producer. VSB operates in six European countries and has a pipeline of more than 20 GW. Since 1996, it has developed more than 750 wind energy and photovoltaic plants. VSB also provides services for a portfolio of more than 3 GW and is active in the field of e-mobility for freight transport. With its affiliated companies, the Group employs over 500 people. Further information: www.vsb.energy.

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Caption: Repowering delivers performance: Modern turbines such as here at the Elster wind farm increase renewable electricity generation. At VSB Deutschland, repowering currently accounts for 20 per cent.
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Dresden, 15 September 2025

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About VSB Holding GmbH

The future of our energy supply is in renewables. This has been VSB Group’s guiding principle since 1996. And it’s been successful, too. From its head office in Dresden, the consultancy has become an international provider of wind energy and photovoltaic solutions. VSB adds value throughout the entire project life cycle, from securing land through approval planning and implementation to operations. We also offer our clients and investors a full range of specialized services and operate as a general contractor. We aim to provide quality, optimal project management, high-value components and excellent partners.

VSB implements environmentally-friendly projects, reducing CO2 emissions by several thousand tonnes. With our partners, we help municipal councils and mayors to develop and implement energy- and climate-driven concepts. Our common goal is to create a reliable energy supply, use energy consciously and efficiently and at low cost. This enables us to involve citizens comprehensively at an early stage, build acceptance and develop individual participation models.

Over 350 employees in Germany, Europe and around the world are engaged to make our vision of 100 percent energy generation from renewables a reality. For example, we have already succeeded in connecting roughly more than 700 wind energy and photovoltaic plants to the grid. Many other projects are currently in development with cooperation partners, municipalities, citizens and investors.

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Financing & Sales, Wind farm planning, EPC, Wind farm management, Repowering, Project Acquisition & Cooperation, Yield analysis, Services

Products & Services

VSB develops and realizes wind and photovoltaic projects along the entire value chain. Upon request we can also perform the wind farm management including the commercial and technical operation management for the operator. Concerning the purchase of projects, different planning stages and farm structures are interesting for the VSB group.

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