The internationally operating PNE Group is one of the most experienced project developers of onshore and offshore wind farms. The two brands operated by the PNE Group are PNE and WKN. From initial site exploration and implementation of approval procedures via financing and turn-key construction to operation and repowering at the end of the system's useful life, the company's services encompass all phases of developing and operating wind farms. In addition to wind energy, the Company’s range of offers includes photovoltaics, electricity storage, service products and the supply of clean electricity. The Company is also focussing on the development of power-to-X solutions.
This is us
Regionally rooted, acting globally
Who we are
WKN is a regional enterprise operating at the international level and has been one of the leading project developers in Germany, Europe and South Africa for over 30 years. The service spectrum ranges from site development to planning and financing as well as construction and operation to technical and commercial management, and thus covers all phases of the project planning and operation of wind farms.
Since July 2018, WKN GmbH has been a 100 percent subsidiary of PNE AG. The PNE Group is a German wind power pioneer operating internationally and is one of the most experienced project developers of onshore and offshore wind farms. The brands PNE and WKN have been united under the umbrella of the PNE Group since 2013 and are have been developed into an Clean Energy Solutions Provider.
Our network
As a member of the PNE Group, WKN benefits from a strong network consisting of long-standing experts with industry-specific know-how. In addition to our core business of onshore wind farm project planning, we can thus offer our customers all services along the life cycle of a project – professionally from a single source. The focus is on financing and electricity marketing services, wind planning services, construction and operations management as well as repowering and continued operation.
Husum-based PAVANA GmbH is a leading expert for highly specialised services relating to the complex planning of wind energy projects: These cover the implementation of wind measurement campaigns, expert opinions as well as a variety of support and evaluation services. All of these tasks require proven specialist knowledge, the very latest technical equipment and, last but not least, a wealth of experience and assessment expertise.
BGZ Fondsverwaltung GmbH has been active successfully as a commercial service provider for operating companies in the field of renewable energies since 1998. The Husum-based experts take care of all aspects of energy farms entrusted to them over the entire operating period. Their permanent focus is on one special thing: Representing the interests of the owners and limited partners.
Energy consult GmbH, based in Cuxhaven and in Husum, has been one of the leading operating companies in the wind energy sector for 30 years. In addition to wind farm management, energy consult offers as a Life-Cycle-Service Provider further services along the life cycle of a wind or solar park. These include technical services and inspections, arranging and negotiating power purchase agreements (PPAs), continued operation concepts, grid connection planning, on-demand night-time marking as well as construction management and financial services.
Our Vision
The Husum-based WKN Group is operating internationally and contributes significantly to the energy revolution. Our vision is a 100 percent renewable energy supply. We stand for safe power generation in harmony with people and nature. The combination of economic aspects and ecological responsibility is our highest concern in the implementation of renewable energy projects worldwide.
In order to advance the energy revolution, far-sightedness and forward-looking planning work are required. The PNE Group has developed into an Clean Energy Solutions Provider. In addition to wind energy, the Company’s range of offers includes photovoltaics, electricity storage, service products and the supply of clean electricity. The Company is also focussing on the development of power-to-X solutions.
As a group we shape the future together. Because only together we can push forward the change and achieve our vision.
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