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Germany’s 300-Meter Wind Tower Faces a 199-Meter Competitor

Source: CleanTechnicaMichael BarnardOctober 26, 2026
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GICON in Germany has completed construction of a prototype wind turbine with a hub height of 300 meters and an upper blade tip reaching 365 meters—a remarkable engineering achievement in the renewable energy sector. The turbine uses a lattice structure combined with a telescoping inner tower, enabling efficient assembly and deployment. The project demonstrates new approaches to maximizing wind energy generation through innovative tower design.

Key points

  • Hub height of 300 meters; blade tip at 365 meters
  • Uses lattice structure and telescoping tower design
  • Completed in September 2026
  • Represents engineering advancement in wind turbine technology

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