Windpark Königshovener Höhe, Wind farm in Bedburg-Königshoven, Germany.
Windpark Königshovener Höhe is a wind farm located on reclaimed land from the former Garzweiler open-pit mine, with 21 identical turbines generating electricity. The installation covers 345 hectares and demonstrates how industrial sites can be converted to renewable energy production.
Construction took place in two phases, with the first 12 turbines becoming operational at the end of 2014 and nine more units added by late 2015. The project converted a former mining site into renewable energy production after coal extraction ended in the area.
This renewable energy installation demonstrates Germany's commitment to environmental stewardship through the transformation of former mining areas into sustainable power generation sites.
The site sits on open terrain with clear views of the turbines from various vantage points across the land. Visitors should dress appropriately for exposed areas and note that access may be limited during maintenance operations.
Each turbine reaches a total height of 200 meters with the hub positioned at 143 meters, making them visible from considerable distances across the landscape. The installation generates roughly 140,000 megawatt-hours annually and connects directly to the Amprion transmission network.
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