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World's Tallest Wind Turbine Built in Germany

A new wind turbine, standing at 365 meters (1,197 feet), has been erected in Lusatia, eastern Germany, surpassing the height of the Eiffel Tower.

The colossal turbine, developed by Dresden-based engineering company Gicon, is located at an existing wind farm in a region transitioning from lignite mining to renewable energy. It reached its full height this week and is scheduled for inauguration in mid-November.

According to Gicon CEO Jochen Grossmann, the turbine's significant height is designed to access stronger and more consistent winds at higher altitudes. Conventional turbines typically have hub heights well below 200 meters.

Grossmann stated that at a hub height of 300 meters (984 feet), the turbine can generate more than double the electrical energy compared to current turbines of the same capacity at lower heights. It is also expected to produce electricity for a greater portion of the year.

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