VSB at WindEurope 2026: Translating European Expansion Targets into Projects

At WindEurope 2026, VSB highlights repowering as a key lever for accelerating wind expansion in Europe – illustrated by projects such as the Elster wind farm (Germany), one of the largest of its kind
© VSB GroupMadrid / Dresden (renewablepress) - WindEurope 2026 is one of the most significant industry gatherings in the European wind energy sector, expected to attract around 16,000 participants and more than 500 exhibitors. VSB, part of TotalEnergies, will be present as an exhibitor in Hall 10, Stand F50, bringing its long-standing project experience to the debate on accelerating the expansion of renewable energy.

VSB operates in six European countries – Germany, Poland, France, Finland, Italy and Croatia – and has delivered more than 750 wind and solar installations since its foundation. For 30 years, the company has been developing projects across the entire value chain, from site securing and permitting to construction, operation and repowering. Its project pipeline comprises more than 20 gigawatts of wind energy, photovoltaics and battery storage.

“Europe needs not only ambitious targets, but also their consistent implementation in approved, financed and realised projects,” says Dr Felix Grolman, CEO of the VSB Group. “We translate energy policy objectives into tangible infrastructure – from greenfield developments and hybrid concepts to the repowering of existing wind farms.”


Repowering as a key lever

In the coming years, several tens of thousands of megawatts of onshore wind capacity in Europe will reach the technical or economic end of their operating life. Dr Felix Grolman will discuss this topic on 22 April in the panel “From ageing challenge to a repowering opportunity”. Löberitz, a current VSB project in Germany, demonstrates the potential: three Vestas V172-7.2 turbines replace five existing units, increasing capacity from 4.25 to 21.6 MW and annual output from 6.44 to 65.7 GWh.


Hybrid parks: making intelligent use of existing infrastructure

Löberitz is part of a hybrid park in which wind and solar are combined at a shared grid connection point, complemented by a PV installation with 19.99 MWp and, in future, a battery storage system. Hybrid parks reduce land use, improve grid utilisation and increase the efficiency of shared infrastructure. VSB is pursuing this approach across Europe, including a 303 MWp PV park with battery storage in Poland, expected to generate 446 GWh annually. A wind farm is planned to complement this large-scale photovoltaic park in the future.

In Madrid, VSB invites investors, companies and potential project partners to discuss concrete opportunities for wind, solar and hybrid projects in Europe. In addition, VSB representatives will be available on site for interviews and background discussions with media representatives.
 

VSB at WindEurope 2026
21–23 April 2026 in Madrid at IFEMA MADRID
Hall 10, Stand F50


Press & Interviews
VSB will be available to media representatives during WindEurope 2026 for interviews and background discussions. Media representatives interested in arranging an interview or requesting further information are kindly invited to contact:

Sandy Richter
Press Secretary
+49 351 21183 653
sandy.richter@vsb.energy


Panel information with Dr Felix Grolman

Title: “From ageing challenge to a repowering opportunity”
Date: Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Time: 15:30–16:15
Location: Hall 9, Room “Powering the Future”
Description: As Europe’s renewable energy assets age, technical challenges are increasingly turning into strategic repowering opportunities. This session explores how modernising existing assets can unlock higher generation capacities, improve project efficiency and make better use of limited grid capacity. Speakers will share practical insights, current best practices and market signals shaping the next wave of repowering in Europe.

Further information: Sessions | WindEurope Annual Event 2026
www.windeurope.org/annual2026/conference/sessions/from-aging-challenge-to-a-repowering-opportunity


About VSB Group

VSB, headquartered in Dresden, is one of Europe’s leading vertically integrated developers in the renewable energy sector. The company has been part of TotalEnergies since 2025. Its core business is the project development of onshore wind and photovoltaic parks, battery storage systems, their operational management, as well as the operation of its own assets as a growing independent power producer. VSB operates in six European countries and has a project pipeline of more than 20 GW. Since 1996, more than 750 wind energy and photovoltaic installations have been realised. VSB also provides services for a portfolio of over 3 GW and develops integrated energy solutions for industrial and commercial customers. Across the Group and its affiliated companies, more than 500 people are employed.

Further information: www.vsb.energy


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