Alterric Partners with Nordex Group for 56 MW Chalkidiki Wind Farm, Marking First Deployment of N175/6.X Turbines in Greece

Alterric Partners with Nordex Group for 56 MW Chalkidiki Wind Farm, Marking First Deployment of N175/6.X Turbines in Greece

(IN BRIEF) Alterric, a major renewable energy producer, has partnered with the Nordex Group to install nine N175/6.X wind turbines at the 56 MW Chalkidiki wind farm in northern Greece. This project marks the first use of Nordex’s N175/6.X turbines in the country, designed specifically for low wind conditions. Scheduled for installation in late 2025 and full commissioning by mid-2026, the turbines will be mounted on 112-meter steel towers. The agreement includes a 25-year premium service contract. This collaboration highlights both companies’ commitment to advancing renewable energy and supporting Greece’s clean energy transition.

(PRESS RELEASE) HAMBURG, 16-Dec-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Alterric, a leading independent renewable energy producer in Central Europe, has commissioned the Nordex Group to supply and install nine N175/6.X wind turbines for its Chalkidiki wind farm in northern Greece. This marks the first time Nordex’s advanced N175/6.X turbines, designed for low wind conditions, will be used in the country. The project also includes a 25-year premium service contract to ensure optimal turbine performance over the long term.

The 56 MW Chalkidiki wind farm, located in the Central Macedonia region near Polygyros, will feature turbines with a capacity of 6.8 MW each. Installation is slated to begin in late 2025, with full commissioning expected by mid-2026. The turbines will be mounted on tubular steel towers with hub heights of 112 meters, tailored to the site’s wind conditions.

Patxi Landa, Chief Sales Officer of the Nordex Group, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration: “The Chalkidiki project will showcase our most powerful turbine for regions with light wind speeds, the N175/6.X. This first order from Alterric in Greece highlights our shared commitment to advancing renewable energy and supporting the energy transition with cutting-edge technology.”

As one of the largest onshore green electricity producers in Central Europe, Alterric’s partnership with the Nordex Group demonstrates its dedication to expanding renewable energy projects across Europe. The Chalkidiki wind farm is set to play a significant role in advancing Greece’s clean energy goals while leveraging state-of-the-art technology for maximum efficiency and sustainability.

About Alterric

Alterric develops, plans, manages and markets wind and hybrid farms and is one of the largest onshore green electricity producers in Central Europe. The company currently operates over 2,400 megawatts of installed capacity in its own portfolio. The pipeline for new wind projects comprises over 11,000 megawatts.

Alterric is convinced that the climate targets in Europe can only be achieved by increasing the expansion of onshore wind power. With this perspective, more than 500 experienced experts are driving forward the expansion towards a 100 percent energy transition. Alterric teams work in 13 locations in Germany as well as in international offices in France and Greece. In this way, Alterric wants to make a significant contribution to the energy transition, security of supply, climate protection and the preservation of our environment.

Learn more about the company at alterric.com. Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alterric

About the Nordex Group

The Group has installed more than 53 GW of wind power capacity in over 40 markets in its corporate history and generated consolidated sales of around EUR 6.5 billion in 2023. The Company currently has more than 10,200 employees, and the Group’s manufacturing network includes factories in Germany, Spain, Brazil, India, USA and Mexico. Nordex’ product portfolio is currently focused on onshore turbines in the 4 to 6 MW+ classes that are designed to meet the market requirements of countries with limited space availability and regions with constrained grid capacity.

Media Contacts:

Contact person for press:
Nordex SE
Felix Losada
Telephone: +49 (0) 40 30030 1141
E-mail: flosada@nordex-online.com

Contact for investor inquiries:
Nordex SE
Anja Siehler
Phone: +49 162 3515 334
E-mail: asiehler@nordex-online.com

SOURCE: Nordex SE