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Beckum

Location

Beckum, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE

Start

Q1 2025

Energy

Wind

Status

Under Construction

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With the wind park, EEF makes a strong statement for the Energy transition 2.0 in North Rhine-Westphalia. The goal: a resilient, regional energy supply – sustainable, transparent, and efficient. In harmony with people and nature, we shape the energy future together.

4 Wind turbines (WTs) are being constructed in Beckum.
46,000 MWh The total output of the Beckum wind park is achieved annually.
15,000 Beckum thus supplies around 15,000 households annually on average.
35,500 Tons of CO₂ are saved annually on average.

Our approach: Energy transition 2.0

EEF stands for the Energy transition 2.0 – a new generation of sustainable energy projects. Our solutions go beyond mere electricity production: they are decentralized, effective locally, and digitally interconnected. This way, we create real added value – ecologically, economically, and socially.

Beckum becomes the future

With the Beckum wind park, we put our understanding of the Energy transition 2.0 into practice. The project demonstrates how transformation in rural areas can be designed to be both ecologically and economically effective – through powerful technology, regional partnerships, and genuine local value creation.
From planning and construction to operation, Beckum becomes much more than an energy project: it is an example of how the future is created locally – with and for the people in the region.

Show responsibility. Create added value. Act together.

EEF approaches energy projects as a dialogue with the communities on the ground.
Our ambition is not only to produce electricity, but to generate tangible ecological and social value.
Thanks to the EEG local benefit regulation (§6), neighbouring municipalities benefit directly from the wind farm. But we go beyond that: through donations, sponsorships or support for local clubs and infrastructure, we contribute in ways that matter.
Together with local partners, we develop customised support packages that create real impact.
At the same time, we implement extensive compensation measures that don’t just protect nature and biodiversity – they actively enhance them over the long term.
The result: a project that combines ecological responsibility with social commitment.

Compensatory measures

  • Habitats for Wild Birds

    To specifically protect endangered species such as the Northern Lapwing and Skylark, diverse habitats have been created. Lapwing islands with extensive crop use, reed beds with tall herbaceous vegetation, a small water body, and several artificial nesting sites enhance breeding behavior and foraging. A specially designed diversion area additionally provides a retreat.

  • Targeted tree planting

    All trees felled during construction are fully compensated – in the forest with an increased ratio of 1:1.5. This ensures that more trees are grown in the long term than were removed – for increased biodiversity and climatic balancing effects.

  • Ecological enhancement of agricultural land

    By extensifying farmland, nutrient-poor areas are created that are ideal for endangered animal and plant species. Less fertilization and mowing promote diversity and soil quality – a value added for nature and agriculture alike.

Transparency

creates trust

EEF stands for an open and collaborative project approach. That’s why we make every step – from planning to commissioning – visible to all: clearly structured, easy to follow, and transparently communicated.
In Beckum, we invite you behind the scenes: How is a wind farm created? What are the key milestones? Where do we stand today?
Here you’ll find a comprehensive overview of all important steps – including timeline, current status, and direct insights from the construction site.
Together, we’re shaping the next generation of the energy transition – step by step.

Milestones

Project Highlights

Approval according to BImSchG and EEG allocation

Completed

With the BImSchG approval in October 2023 and the EEG allocation in March 2024, the legal and economic prerequisites for the implementation of the project were already met - a strong foundation for EEF's entry.

Project takeover

Completed

On October 1, 2024, EEF will take over the project company "Windpark Hesselertal GmbH & Co. KG" from BayWa r.e. Wind GmbH - a major milestone towards realization. Subsequently, EEF optimizes the execution planning and legally secures the remaining land.

To the press release

Access paths and crane pads

In implementation

The expansion of temporary infrastructure has begun. At three out of four locations, earthworks, soil stabilization, and the preparation of crane pads are underway. Initial foundation areas have been completed.

To the press release

Foundation construction

Completed

Starting March 2025, excavation begins, followed by the installation of the cleanliness layer and the laying of protective pipes. This will be followed by reinforcement and concreting. After completion, the foundations at all sites will undergo several weeks of curing.

Cable construction and grid connection

In implementation

Cable construction starts in May 2025. In addition to cable route construction through digging and milling, horizontal directional drilling is also planned for crossings of water bodies, ditches, and roads. The grid connection will be ready for activation in August 2025. This will be followed by the electrical connection of the wind turbine and initial commissioning from October.

Construction of facilities

In implementation

The construction of the wind turbines begins in October 2025. The delivery of the main components is carried out via the A2 motorway with a turning maneuver at the junction 20 Beckum via the motorway exit 21 Oelde, then along Von-Büren-Allee and finally through Vellener Straße into the wind park.
Each week, one facility is delivered, with individual components transported during night hours to minimize impact on the infrastructure. The construction of the first wind turbine will occur simultaneously with the delivery. The facility construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Park Festival

Planned

To mark the official completion, we invite you to a joint wind park festival in spring 2026. Invited are all those who made the project possible - representatives of the local community, residents, project participants, and those interested from planning, administration, regional economy, and land use. Together, we celebrate this milestone as a sign of successful collaboration and our collective step towards Energy transition 2.0.

Completion

Planned

The official completion of the project is scheduled for spring 2026, following the dismantling of temporary areas and the implementation of all compensation measures. The renaturation provides a nature-close balance and sustainably rounds off the project.

Operational phase

Planned

Following a successful trial operation, the wind park will commence regular operations. The operational phase is designed for over 25 years—with regular maintenance and continuous monitoring to ensure reliable energy production and long-term operation in harmony with nature and technology.

Technology that sets standards

EEF emphasizes technical excellence – today and tomorrow. In selecting our facilities, we consistently rely on the latest generations from leading manufacturers. In the Beckum wind park, state-of-the-art turbines from the Nordex-Delta4000 series are used – powerful, efficient, and perfectly adapted to the site conditions.

Installed facilities:

  • WT 01: Nordex N149 / 5.7 MW / Hub height: 125.40 m

  • WT 02: Nordex N133 / 4.8 MW / Hub height: 110 m

  • WT 03: Nordex N149 / 5.7 MW / Hub height: 125.40 m

  • WT 05: Nordex N149 / 5.7 MW / Hub height: 125.40 m

The combination of different types allows for optimal wind utilization at the site – with high economic efficiency and reduced maintenance effort.

  • Maximum Energy Yield

    Thanks to large rotor diameters and modern turbine design, the plants generate high amounts of electricity even at medium wind speeds.

  • Site-Optimized Heights

    The varying hub heights are precisely tailored to the wind conditions in Beckum – for optimal performance at each installation site.

  • Intelligent Asset Management

    Self-diagnosis systems detect maintenance needs early and increase availability – without unnecessary downtime.

  • Future-proof series quality

    The Delta4000 series is proven, advanced, and modular – ideal for long-lasting operation and easy spare parts supply.

Our responsibility does not end with the last kilowatt hour. We plan the dismantling from the beginning – ecologically thought-out and in the spirit of the circular economy. Facilities are professionally dismantled, materials recycled or reused, areas recultivated. Thus, the ecological footprint remains small – even after the project ends.

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Our Partnerships for Beckum

The Energy transition 2.0 takes place in rural areas – and is intended to have an impact there. Therefore, EEF relies on trustworthy partnerships with experienced companies and local actors along the entire value chain. This not only generates renewable energy but also new perspectives and economic impulses locally.

Perspectives of Our Companions

“This project marks a milestone for us. From the beginning, it was important to us not just to produce clean energy, but also to take responsibility for the region. Through close communication with the local community, we have found a way to implement renewable energies sustainably and in harmony with local conditions. This project demonstrates what is possible when everyone pulls together—and it makes us proud to jointly shape the future of energy supply.”

Portrait of a young woman with glasses and curly hair against a grey background
Bernadett Fischer Project Management Beckum

Our Team: The Minds Behind the Project

Do you have questions? We have the answers.

In sensitive areas such as roads, forests or bodies of water, the horizontal directional drilling method is used - a trenchless and particularly environmentally friendly method.

First, two excavation pits are created: a starting pit and a target pit. From the start pit, a steerable drilling head works its way in a gentle arc under the respective obstacle. Its position is continuously monitored. A bentonite drilling suspension - a special mixture of clay and water - is pumped into the drill channel via the drill rods. It flushes the loosened soil through the channel back to the starting pit and stabilizes the borehole at the same time.

After the so-called pilot bore, the drill head is removed and a widening bulb is attached, which gradually enlarges the channel. Only when the bore channel is sufficiently dimensioned are the empty pipes pulled in. These are later used to pull in the medium-voltage cables and fiber optic cables.

The drilling slurry forms a stable casing around the pipes. Finally, it is disposed of professionally and the excavation pits are backfilled.

The electricity generated at the Beckum wind farm is fed into the public grid. If you would like to use green electricity as a resident, you can choose a certified green electricity tariff from your energy supplier. Some providers even guarantee that the electricity comes directly from regional wind farms. In this way, you can actively support the local energy transition - even without your own solar power plant.

All Questions

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