The PNE Group, an international clean energy solutions provider, has sold two wind farm projects to a small group of private investors, continuing its strategy of marketing high-quality wind farm projects. The projects, “Wulfsdorf A” in Schleswig-Holstein and “Kuhstedt III” in Lower Saxony, have a combined nominal capacity of 45 megawatts (MW), enough to supply the equivalent annual electricity demand of approximately 31,000 three-person households.
Both wind farms are repowering projects, which replace older turbines with modern, more powerful technology. This approach enables significantly higher renewable electricity generation at sites already used for wind energy production, making more efficient use of existing infrastructure.
The “Wulfsdorf A” wind farm, located in the district of Ostholstein, will consist of two Vestas V150 turbines with a capacity of 6.0 MW each and two Vestas V162 turbines with a capacity of 6.2 MW each, totaling 24.4 MW. Construction is already underway, with commissioning scheduled for December 2026. The “Kuhstedt III” wind farm, in the district of Rotenburg (Wümme), will have a total capacity of 20.6 MW, comprising two Nordex N175 turbines (6.8 MW each) and one Nordex N163 turbine (7.0 MW). Construction is in progress, and the project is expected to be commissioned around the turn of 2026/27.
Roland Stanze, COO of PNE AG, emphasized the significance of the transaction: “By selling ‘Wulfsdorf A’ and ‘Kuhstedt III’, we continue our successful marketing of high-quality wind farm projects. Both projects demonstrate the value of repowering: we are making more efficient use of existing sites, deploying modern and highly efficient turbine technology, and significantly increasing renewable energy generation. At the same time, the transaction underscores the attractiveness of our projects to investors. Through the operational management services, we will also remain closely connected to the wind farms.”
Operational management of both wind farms will be provided by energy consult GmbH, a subsidiary within the PNE Group, ensuring continued involvement and expertise throughout the operational life of the projects.
This sale follows a series of successful disposals by PNE this year, including the “Romescamps” wind farm in France (10.8 MW), the “Bokel” wind farm in Germany (25.2 MW), a wind farm project in Poland (72 MW), and a photovoltaic project in Poland (approximately 40 MW). These transactions highlight PNE's active role in the renewable energy market and its ability to deliver projects that meet investor demand.
The repowering of these sites is particularly important as it allows for increased renewable energy output without the need for new land, addressing land-use concerns and accelerating the transition to cleaner energy. By selling these projects, PNE not only secures capital for future developments but also demonstrates the financial viability of repowering, which is crucial for the industry's growth.
The impact of this sale extends to the investors, who acquire operational wind farms with modern technology and predictable returns, and to the environment, as the increased capacity contributes to reducing carbon emissions and meeting renewable energy targets. For the industry, it showcases the value of repowering and the attractiveness of well-developed projects, potentially encouraging more investment in similar initiatives.
