In development

Raeren

ENGIE is developing a wind energy project consisting of five wind turbines in the Raerenerwald, located on public land owned by the municipality of Raeren, along Vennstraße.
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Project Overview

The project involves the development and operation of five wind turbines in the Raerenerwald, on land owned by the municipality of Raeren, along Vennstraße.

Key figures

5 Turbines
Number of turbines
7,2 MW
Power per turbine
25 000 Families
Equivalent consumption
40 000 Tonnes
CO₂e savings
100 000 MWh
Annual production

Frequently Asked Questions

Are wind turbine blades buried at the end of their lifespan?

Many people think that wind turbine blades are eventually buried. Spoiler alert: that’s not the case at all!

Is a residential wind turbine cost-effective and affordable?

Installing a small wind turbine in your garden may seem attractive, but in practice it is rarely cost-effective.

Is wind energy too expensive and does it drive up electricity bills?

In reality, wind energy is more affordable for your wallet than you might think.

Are wind turbines one of the main causes of bird mortality?

There is a lot of discussion about wind turbines and their impact on birds, but did you know that it is very rare for a bird to be killed by a collision with a wind turbine?

Do wind turbines make as much noise as a vacuum cleaner?

“Do wind turbines make far too much noise?” Not really.

Are wind turbines an ecological disaster when it comes to recycling them at the end of their lifespan?

The vast majority of a wind turbine can be recycled: steel, electronic components, concrete from the foundations, and so on.

Do wind turbines emit more CO₂ than they save?

This question may arise when we look at the full life cycle of a wind turbine.

Do wind turbines cause environmental damage?

Every human activity has an impact on the environment, and wind farm projects are no exception.

Do wind turbines damage the landscape?

This is first and foremost a highly subjective issue that varies from person to person.

Do wind turbines consume more energy than they produce?

This is a misconception.

Updates

Partial granting of the single permit

21/04/2026

The permit was issued by the competent authority for wind turbines 1, 3, and 5, as well as for the control cabin, the electrical connection, and the substation. We are currently analyzing the decision (283 pages).

The next steps will be determined based on this analysis.
One possible course of action is to submit a new permit application with revised coordinates for the two wind turbines that were not granted a permit.

Application for a single permit declared complete and admissible

12/06/2025
The permit application has been deemed complete and admissible. The public review period for this wind turbine project runs from June 23, 2025, through August 22, 2025.
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Jérôme Rutté

Project Manager
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