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Aurich/Germany
27
January 2026

E-175 EP5 E2 receives gold medal from Windpower Monthly

Renowned trade magazine honors top model in “Turbines of the Year Award”

ENERCON’s E‑175 EP5 E2 has received an important product award from Windpower Monthly. At the “Turbines of the Year Award 2025”, the renowned international industry publication awarded our top model Gold in the category onshore turbines 7.0 MW-plus. Silver went to Nordex’ N175/6.X, bronze to Vestas’ V172‑7.2 MW.

For the award, an expert jury assessed the best technologies introduced in the wind industry over the past year. As the E‑175 EP5 E2’s revolutionary feature—developed for large‑scale deployment of direct‑drive onshore wind turbine technology—the panel highlighted its distinctive disc‑shaped, split PM generator with a 10‑meter diameter in outer‑rotor design. The jury also emphasized the reduced magnet requirement and the efficient logistics and installation concept of the E2.

With a rotor diameter of 175 meters and a rated power of 7.0 MW, the E‑175 EP5 E2 ranks among the highest-yielding onshore wind turbines in Europe. The top model is also a central element of ENERCON’s portfolio, offering customers integrated solutions for the energy ecosystem. In doing so, ENERCON is addressing the complex requirements of the transforming energy system and enabling tangible added value for customer projects worldwide.

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As a provider of integrated solutions for the connected Green Energy Ecosystem, ENERCON supports its customers in the realization of onshore wind energy projects. To fully unlock project potential, the company combines its high-performance, high-yield wind turbines with complementary solution components and services, enhancing customer benefits and the overall value of wind energy. The range of the solution portfolio, from which customers can select modules according to their requirements, extends from planning and installation to management and control, service and maintenance, and optimisation of system performance during the operational phase.

As a pioneer in renewable energy with over 40 years of experience and a deep understanding of the demands of a changing energy system, ENERCON’s scope has always extended beyond mere wind turbines. With the mission ‘Energy for the World’, the company has been committed to sustainable energy generation from onshore wind since 1984. Thanks to its innovative turbine technology, high quality standards, and an installed total capacity of more than 65 gigawatts, ENERCON is among the world’s leading renewable energy companies.

With extensive expertise in the area of ‘holistic project development’, ‘connected operation’, and ‘smart optimisation’, a dense service network, and a broad network of partners and service providers, ENERCON is a competent and reliable partner for its customers in all project phases. Headquartered in Aurich, Lower Saxony, the company employs around 13,000 people at administrative, sales, production, and service locations worldwide.  

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