Mercedes-Benz plans to build wind farm at its test track in Papenburg, northern Germany

Mercedes-Benz plans to build a wind farm at its test track in Papenburg, northern Germany, with an output of more than 100 MW to cover more than 15 percent of the annual electricity demand of Mercedes-Benz Group AG in Germany.

• Mercedes-Benz expands its green electricity portfolio by generating wind energy
• Wind turbines at Papenburg test track to cover more than 15 percent of Mercedes-Benz Group AG’s electricity needs in Germany generating more than 100 MW from the middle of the decade
• Plans to install double-digit number of wind turbines
• Triple-digit-million long-term cooperation deal with partners
• Mercedes-Benz reviewing installation of additional photovoltaic systems on the test tack

Mercedes-Benz plans to build a wind farm at its test track in Papenburg, northern Germany, with an output of more than 100 MW to cover more than 15 percent of the annual electricity demand of Mercedes-Benz Group AG in Germany. As part of its effort to erect a double-digit number of wind turbines by the middle of the decade, Mercedes-Benz is also planning a long-term power purchase agreement with a partner, equivalent to a triple-digit million euros amount. The large-scale installation of photovoltaic systems on the test site is also under examination. The project plans and an ecological impact review will be carried out in close coordination with the local authorities and stakeholders. The approximately 800-hectare site has been an integral part of the company's research and development activities since 1998. With this project, Mercedes-Benz is expanding its green electricity portfolio in the medium term and at the same time actively supporting the expansion of onshore wind energy in Germany.



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