The Nordex Group is entering the Albanian market for the first time: the Austrian energy company VERBUND has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of twelve N163/6.X wind turbines for the 84 MW Spille wind farm in Albania. The contract also includes a 15-year premium service agreement.
The project is the first wind energy scheme in Albania. VERBUND was awarded the contract following an international tender process, thereby underlining its commitment to supporting the country’s energy transition.
Dietmar Reiner, Managing Director of VERBUND Green Power: “The Spille project, Albania’s first wind farm, marks a significant milestone for the country’s energy transition and is an important step in our growth strategy. Nordex’s expertise and commitment give us great confidence in this project. Our long-term partnership is based on shared values and a shared vision for the future. The fact that we are embarking on this journey together makes the project even more valuable to us.”
José Luis Blanco, CEO of the Nordex Group: “Entering a new market is always an important milestone for us. We are delighted to be taking this step in Albania together with VERBUND. The Spille project highlights the growing opportunities for wind energy in the country. With our N163/6.X technology and our long-term service offering, we look forward to contributing to the further diversification of Albania’s renewable energy mix.”
The Spille wind farm is being built around 50 kilometres south of the port city of Durrës. Nordex is supplying N163/6.X turbines mounted on steel tubular towers with a hub height of 113 metres. The wind farm is scheduled to come on stream in spring 2028.
The order for Spille builds on the collaboration between Nordex and VERBUND Green Power. In January 2026, the two companies signed a multi-year framework agreement covering the potential supply of wind turbines with a total capacity of up to 700 MW for projects in six European markets. Albania is one of the countries listed in the agreement.
In Albania, the electricity supply has traditionally relied heavily on hydropower. The country aims to further diversify its renewable energy mix through technologies such as wind and solar power.
