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{{Short description|German renewable energy company}}
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| key_people = Peter Szabo, Thomas Walther (Managing Directors)
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Peter Szabo <small>([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])</small><br />Günter Eschen<br>Torben Möller
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| revenue = {{decrease}}€ 149.9&nbsp;mio <small>(2017)</small><ref name=report>{{cite web| url = https://www.energiekontor.de/fileadmin/dateisammlungen/finanzberichte/180412_energiekontor_GB17_e_s.pdf| title = Annual Report 2017 (extract)| publisher=Energiekontor AG| date = April 9, 2018 | accessdate = April 20, 2018}}</ref>
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'''Energiekontor''' is a German company specialized in the development and management of [[wind farm]]s and [[solar park]]s. The main activities are concentrated in [[Germany]], [[Portugal]] and in the [[United Kingdom]]. The company sells developed facilities or takes the ownership. Energiekontor manages external wind farms for clients as well.
'''Energiekontor''' is one of the first European development and operating companies for wind energy projects.
[[Image:WP Ulrichstein4.JPG|thumb|Wind turbine of a German wind farm developed by Energiekontor]]


== Achievements and market presence ==
The company has built 84 wind farms with a total of 495 wind turbines. The total capacity is around 610 MW, the investment volume of more than 922 million euros. A part of these wind farms are operated for the company itself and for customers.
Until May 2018, Energiekontor had built 118 wind farms with a total rated power of nearly 940&nbsp;[[Megawatt|MW]].<ref name="Anual General Meeting">{{cite web| url = https://www.energiekontor.de/en/news/2018-05-23-energiekontor-again-shows-sound-results-the-first-non-subsidised-wind-farm-in-england-currently-being-realised.html| title = Report on the Annual General Meeting of Energiekontor AG| publisher=Energiekontor AG| date = May 23, 2018 | accessdate = May 24, 2018}}</ref> The electricity generated by this facilities amounts to ca.&nbsp;2&nbsp;billion&nbsp;[[kWh]] per year which comes up to the demand of more than 600,000 households.<ref name=report /> The capital invested totals more than €1.6&nbsp;billion.<ref name="Anual General Meeting"/>


Energiekontor itself owns and operates 34 wind farms and one solar park with a total rated power of nearly 259&nbsp;MW in Germany, Portugal and in the [[United Kingdom|UK]] (end of 2017). In addition to its headquarters in Bremen, the company has five offices in West, North and East Germany. Branch offices were established in [[Leeds]] (England), [[Glasgow]] (Scotland), [[Lisbon]] (Portugal), [[Nijmegen]] (Netherlands), [[Austin, Texas|Austin]]/Texas (US) and [[Toulouse]] (France).<ref name="Anual General Meeting"/>
In 1990 the company was founded by Bodo Wilkens and Günter Lammers in Bremerhaven. Since 2003, the founders are members of the supervisory board.


== Innovation ==
The first two wind farms were built in 1994, in [[Misselwarden]] and [[Wremen]].


Energiekontor also develops new technologies and methods to improve efficiency and reliability of wind power facilities. Particular importance has been the Rotor Blade Extension (RBE), presented in 2009 together with the university of [[Bremerhaven]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.rotorbladeextension.com/fk-wind-partner-rotor-blade-extension/| title = fk-wind: a partner involved in the Rotor Blade Extension| publisher=Energiekontor AG| accessdate = May 9, 2017}}</ref> By increasing the rotor [[diameter]] with an additional modular segment that is applied over the blade tip, yield grows significantly. The extension modules for two ''AN Bonus'' [[Wind turbine|turbines]] (1.0 and 1.3&nbsp;MW) are specified with an Annual Energy Production (AEP) increase of 5 to 7%. Energiekontor indicates a [[payback period]] of three years and recommends the solution as an alternative to [[repowering]] especially in countries with limited [[Electrical grid|grid]] access.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.rotorbladeextension.com/aep-of-a-wind-farm/| title = Effects of Rotor Blade Extension in the AEP of a Wind Farm| publisher=Energiekontor AG| accessdate = May 9, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.windpowerengineering.com/design/mechanical/blades/advantages-of-rotor-blade-extensions/| title = Advantages of rotor blade extensions| publisher=Windpower Engineering & Development| accessdate = May 9, 2017}}</ref> In December 2016, the company announced a new prototype for ''GE&nbsp;1.5sl'' turbines (1.5&nbsp;MW) with an expected AEP increase of around 9.5%.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.rotorbladeextension.com/new-rotor-blade-extension-prototype-installation-2017/| title = The new Rotor Blade Extension prototype installation for 2017| publisher=Energiekontor AG| accessdate = May 9, 2017}}</ref>
Subsidiaries were established in Portugal and in Greece in 1995. In 1999, the company expanded into the UK. 200 MW were installed until the year 2000. In the same year the shareholder's company went public.


== History ==
In 2004 the permit was given for the offshore windfarm ''Borkum Riffgrund West'' by the [[Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency of Germany|Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency]]. The rights for this projekt were sold to [[DONG Energy]] in 2011.


Energiekontor was founded in 1990 by Bodo Wilkens and Günter Lammers on the basis of the German Electricity Feed-in Act, a precursor of the [[German Renewable Energy Sources Act|Renewable Energy Sources Act]] (EEG). The first two wind farms, located in [[Lower Saxony]], were built in 1994.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.weser-kurier.de/startseite_artikel,-Wind-ist-ihr-Geschaeft-_arid,1139812.html | title = Wind ist ihr Geschäft | language = German | publisher = Weser Kurier| date = June 7, 2015 | access-date = June 7, 2015}}</ref> In 2000, Energiekontor had a track record of around 200&nbsp;MW and went public.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.energiekontor.de/fileadmin/user_upload/berichte/archiv/ekt400e.pdf | title = Annual Report 2000 | publisher=Energiekontor AG| date = March 2001| access-date = November 27, 2017}}</ref> In 2005, the first wind farm in UK was taken into operation.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.thewindpower.net/windfarm_de_1412_forest-moor.php| title = Forest Moor (Großbritannien)| publisher=The Wind Power| accessdate = August 30, 2017}}</ref>
The wind farm Forrest Moor in the UK was taken as the fourth foreign location into operation in March 2005. This wind farm is currently operated by the company.


Beginning in the late 1990s, Energiekontor also developed two [[Offshore wind power|offshore wind farms]] in the German [[North Sea]]. ''Borkum Riffgrund West'' was approved in 2004, ''Nordergründe'' in 2007. The rights for these projects were sold between 2011 and 2014 to [[DONG Energy]] and {{ill|wpd AG|lt=wpd|de|wpd}}.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://w3.windfair.net/wind-energy/news/17109-dong-energy-acquires-german-offshore-wind-development-project-borkum-riffgrund-west-2| title = Dong Energy acquires German offshore wind development project Borkum Riffgrund West 2| publisher=windfair.net| date = December 10, 2014 | access-date = November 27, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.offshorewindindustry.com/news/energiekontor-sells-nordergrunde| title = Energiekontor sells Nordergründe| publisher=Offshore Wind Industry| accessdate = September 12, 2013}}</ref> Thereby, the company carried out its pull back from all offshore activities.

In 2010, Energiekontor started to develop [[Photovoltaic power station|solar parks]] with [[Solar panel|photovoltaic panels]]. In 2016, the company entered the Dutch market. In 2017, further market entries followed in France and in the US.<ref name=report />

==References==
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==External links==
*Official website of [http://www.energiekontor.de Energiekontor] (only in German)
*Official website [http://www.rotorbladeextension.com/ Rotor Blade Extension]
*Financial analysis by [http://www.more-ir.de/d/16361.pdf First Berlin Equity Research]
{{Wind power}}
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[[Category:Wind power companies in Germany]]
[[Category:Wind power companies Germany]]
[[Category:Solar power in Germany]]
[[Category:Energy companies established in 1990]]
[[Category:Renewable resource companies established in 1990]]
[[Category:German companies established in 1990]]

Latest revision as of 09:39, 22 December 2023

Energiekontor AG
Company typepublic
ISINDE0005313506
GenreRenewable Energy
Founded1990 (1990)
FounderGünter Lammers
Bodo Wilkens
Headquarters
Bremen
,
Germany
Area served
Germany, United Kingdom, Portugal, Netherlands
Key people
Bodo Wilkens
(Chairman of the
Supervisory Board)
Peter Szabo (CEO)
Günter Eschen
Torben Möller
RevenueDecrease€ 149.9 mio (2017)[1]
Decrease€ 11.9 mio (2017)[1]
Total assetsIncrease€ 361.7 mio (2017)[1]
Total equityIncrease€ 70.2 mio (2017)[1]
OwnerBodo Wilkens &
Günter Lammers (51.5 %)
Public float (48.5 %)
Number of employees
139[1]
DivisionsProject Development,
Power Generation,
Operational Development & Innovation
Websitewww.energiekontor.de status: April 2018

Energiekontor is a German company specialized in the development and management of wind farms and solar parks. The main activities are concentrated in Germany, Portugal and in the United Kingdom. The company sells developed facilities or takes the ownership. Energiekontor manages external wind farms for clients as well.

Wind turbine of a German wind farm developed by Energiekontor

Achievements and market presence

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Until May 2018, Energiekontor had built 118 wind farms with a total rated power of nearly 940 MW.[2] The electricity generated by this facilities amounts to ca. 2 billion kWh per year which comes up to the demand of more than 600,000 households.[1] The capital invested totals more than €1.6 billion.[2]

Energiekontor itself owns and operates 34 wind farms and one solar park with a total rated power of nearly 259 MW in Germany, Portugal and in the UK (end of 2017). In addition to its headquarters in Bremen, the company has five offices in West, North and East Germany. Branch offices were established in Leeds (England), Glasgow (Scotland), Lisbon (Portugal), Nijmegen (Netherlands), Austin/Texas (US) and Toulouse (France).[2]

Innovation

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Energiekontor also develops new technologies and methods to improve efficiency and reliability of wind power facilities. Particular importance has been the Rotor Blade Extension (RBE), presented in 2009 together with the university of Bremerhaven.[3] By increasing the rotor diameter with an additional modular segment that is applied over the blade tip, yield grows significantly. The extension modules for two AN Bonus turbines (1.0 and 1.3 MW) are specified with an Annual Energy Production (AEP) increase of 5 to 7%. Energiekontor indicates a payback period of three years and recommends the solution as an alternative to repowering especially in countries with limited grid access.[4][5] In December 2016, the company announced a new prototype for GE 1.5sl turbines (1.5 MW) with an expected AEP increase of around 9.5%.[6]

History

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Energiekontor was founded in 1990 by Bodo Wilkens and Günter Lammers on the basis of the German Electricity Feed-in Act, a precursor of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). The first two wind farms, located in Lower Saxony, were built in 1994.[7] In 2000, Energiekontor had a track record of around 200 MW and went public.[8] In 2005, the first wind farm in UK was taken into operation.[9]

Beginning in the late 1990s, Energiekontor also developed two offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. Borkum Riffgrund West was approved in 2004, Nordergründe in 2007. The rights for these projects were sold between 2011 and 2014 to DONG Energy and wpd [de].[10][11] Thereby, the company carried out its pull back from all offshore activities.

In 2010, Energiekontor started to develop solar parks with photovoltaic panels. In 2016, the company entered the Dutch market. In 2017, further market entries followed in France and in the US.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Annual Report 2017 (extract)" (PDF). Energiekontor AG. April 9, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c "Report on the Annual General Meeting of Energiekontor AG". Energiekontor AG. May 23, 2018. Retrieved May 24, 2018.
  3. ^ "fk-wind: a partner involved in the Rotor Blade Extension". Energiekontor AG. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  4. ^ "Effects of Rotor Blade Extension in the AEP of a Wind Farm". Energiekontor AG. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  5. ^ "Advantages of rotor blade extensions". Windpower Engineering & Development. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  6. ^ "The new Rotor Blade Extension prototype installation for 2017". Energiekontor AG. Retrieved May 9, 2017.
  7. ^ "Wind ist ihr Geschäft" (in German). Weser Kurier. June 7, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
  8. ^ "Annual Report 2000" (PDF). Energiekontor AG. March 2001. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  9. ^ "Forest Moor (Großbritannien)". The Wind Power. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  10. ^ "Dong Energy acquires German offshore wind development project Borkum Riffgrund West 2". windfair.net. December 10, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
  11. ^ "Energiekontor sells Nordergründe". Offshore Wind Industry. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
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