Baruth/Mark, March 13, 2024 – The CLASSEN and the naturwind Group recently announced their collaboration on the planning of a new wind farm in the forest north of Mückendorf. The project aims to generate clean energy for regional industry and residents, thereby making an important contribution to the energy transition in Brandenburg.

The wind farm, which is to be built in cooperation between the Classen and naturwind, is a significant step towards environmentally friendly energy supply. With up to 32 wind turbines, naturwind plans to use the electricity generated to supply industry and residents in Baruth/Mark. All of the electricity generated will remain in the region to boost the local economy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

As an important industrial partner in the wind farm project, the Classen will primarily use the electricity generated to supply its laminate and fiberboard plant in Baruth/Mark. The aim is to cover 65 to 75 percent of the plant's electricity requirements from renewable sources. In addition, CLASSEN plans CLASSEN its photovoltaic systems in order to further increase renewable energy production. The CLASSEN already completely dispenses with fossil fuels at its production site in Baruth/Mark with the help of its own energy systems.

The project also benefits from waste heat from the Classen production facilities, which will be used in the future to supply the neighboring towns of Baruth and Mückendorf with green heat. A large heat pump, which will be powered by electricity from the wind farm, will raise the waste heat to the required temperature level and distribute it via a local heating network.

"As a company committed to sustainability and environmental protection, we are delighted about the partnership with naturwind and the opportunity to work together on this groundbreaking project for regional energy supply," explains André Hennig, Managing Director of Fiberboard GmbH (a CLASSEN company). "The planned wind farm will not only supply clean energy, but also offer innovative solutions for the use of waste heat and green hydrogen."

The next steps include nature conservation studies, parallel planning of the heating network, and negotiation of an urban development contract to implement all aspects of the project in a timely manner. The CLASSEN and naturwind are committed to working with local authorities and stakeholders to create a sustainable energy supply for the region.

The construction of the wind farm and the realization of further infrastructure measures will be carried out in close coordination with the local authorities and interest groups. The partners are confident that the project represents a significant step towards a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy supply.

About naturwind: naturwind is an experienced renewable energy company dedicated to the development, planning and operation of wind farms. Around 70 employees in the naturwind group of companies also take care of interfaces for the storage of regeneratively generated electricity and its use in other energy sectors, for example for heat generation, as synthetic fuels or chemical base materials. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and regionality, naturwind is working to create a clean and reliable energy supply for the future.

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