E-66-Windkraftanlage Südkronsberg, Wind turbine with observation deck in Kronsberg, Hanover, Germany.
The E-66 is a wind turbine located in Kronsberg that stands approximately 65 meters tall with a rotor diameter of 66 meters. The structure generates about 1.5 megawatts of electricity and contains an observation platform situated roughly 60 meters high.
This turbine was built for the Expo 2000 world fair to demonstrate how renewable power generation works. Nearby, the Herrmannsdorfer Landwerkstätten ran an organic farm powered by sustainable sources until the early 2000s.
The turbine represents Germany's approach to renewable energy by making power generation visible and accessible to the public rather than hidden away. It demonstrates how industrial infrastructure can become a place where visitors connect with the energy transition happening in their country.
Visitors reach the viewing platform by climbing a spiral staircase with about 300 steps inside the tower. The climb requires moderate fitness, and the narrow staircase may not be suitable for everyone.
The turbine shares its location with another turbine of the Enron Wind type, together forming part of a demonstration energy project from the Expo 2000 period. This pairing reflects how such renewable energy showcases were arranged as attractions at major world fairs.
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