World's tallest wind turbine begins operating in Germany

· Climate · Germany

A wind turbine described by its developer as the world's tallest now rises 365 meters above eastern Germany, surpassing the Eiffel Tower. It has been built at an existing wind farm in Lusatia, southeast of Berlin, and is meant to boost German electricity production.

Why it matters：Taller towers reach stronger, steadier winds, a route to higher capacity factors that could improve the economics of onshore wind in lower-wind regions.

Key points

  • The turbine stands 365 meters (1,197 feet) tall.
  • It is located in Lusatia, southeast of Berlin.
  • It was added to an existing wind farm.

Sources (original reporting)

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