Construction of 140 MW wind farm starts.

Mercedes-Benz and UKA are cooperating with further partners for the construction of the wind farm. The 20 wind turbines with a total nominal output of 140 MW come from the German manufacturer Nordex. The concrete foundations and concrete parts for the hybrid towers with a hub height of 164 metres come from Max Bögl Wind AG.

The approximately 800-hectare Papenburg test track has been an integral part of the company's research and development activities since 1998. With the 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. The planning for the implementation of the wind farm project by UKA and the ecologically sustainable use of the area is being carried out in close coordination with the responsible local authorities and local stakeholders.

Production plays an important role in Mercedes-Benz's sustainability approach. One focus is on the energy supply of the network: Since 2022, Mercedes-Benz's own vehicle production sites have been net carbon-neutral^[1]Net carbon-neutral means that carbon emissions that are not avoided or reduced at Mercedes-Benz are compensated for by certified offsetting projects.
, and by 2030, it is planned to cover more than 70 percent of the energy requirements in production with renewable energies. This will be achieved, among other things, through the expansion of solar and wind energy at our own locations and through the conclusion of corresponding power purchase agreements. The planned projects for an on-shore wind farm in Papenburg , northern Germany, and an off-shore wind farm in the Baltic Sea are progressing well. The necessary official approvals have been granted and the construction of the wind turbines can now begin. The goal for all Mercedes-Benz production facilities worldwide is to operate with 100 percent renewable energies by 2039.