MVV is investing in wind energy in the Hochsauerland region
The location: Area used for forestry
Both wind farms are located in forested areas in Olsberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, and lie approximately 8.5 kilometers from each other. The Olsberg-Mannstein and Olsberg-Antfeld projects were commissioned ten months apart and were both planned and implemented by JUWI, a company fully owned by MVV.
Windfarm Olsberg-Mannstein
The 24-megawatt wind farm in Olsberg-Mannstein went into operation in September 2024. The seven Vestas V126 wind turbines have a rated output of 3.45 MW each and a hub height of 137 meters. Built on previously damaged areas of a spruce forest, the wind farm generates electricity for around 25,000 households annually, making an important contribution to the energy transition in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Windfarm Olsberg-Antfeld
Ten months after the Olsberg-Mannstein wind farm went into operation, the 22-MW wind farm in Olsberg-Antfeld also began operating in July 2025. The four General Electric (GE) 5.5-158 wind turbines have a rated output of around 5.5 MW each . With a hub height of 161 meters and a total height of 240 meters, the turbines supply electricity for around 23,000 households annually. The wind farm was also built on a forest area.
The Olsberg-Antfeld wind farm marks MVV’s fifteenth wind energy project and the second in the Hochsauerland district, underscoring our firm commitment to advancing the energy transition. To achieve this, we are strategically expanding our portfolio with wind and solar parks developed by our group’s own project development company, JUWI GmbH. This approach ensures a reliable supply of green electricity for our customers.
