The week compact

PNE AG strengthens its market presence by rebranding WKN GmbH to PNE Erneuerbare Energien GmbH, aiming for a unified brand without affecting existing business relationships. Renewable energy's cost-competitiveness continues to grow, with 81% of new additions in 2023 being cheaper than fossil fuels. Companies like 4Cast GmbH & Co. KG are innovating with advanced wind forecasting tools, while leadership transitions at PNE AG and 8.2 Consulting AG signal shifts in strategic direction. Additionally, PNE AG secured 24 MW in successful tenders, bringing their 2024 total to 141.9 MW. Meanwhile, European wind energy data reveals an installed capacity of 278 GW, underscoring the region’s growing role in global renewable energy markets. Technological advancements, such as Nordex Group’s new N175/6.X turbine certification, alongside initiatives like the joint "Mills to Megawatts" wind energy archive project, demonstrate the sector’s evolution both technologically and historically.

PNE Rebrands WKN GmbH: PNE AG has integrated its subsidiary WKN GmbH into its brand, renaming it PNE Erneuerbare Energien GmbH, reinforcing its unified presence in renewable energy project development without altering existing business relationships.

Cost Advantages in Renewables: 81% of renewable energy additions in 2023 were cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives, making renewables a highly attractive option for countries to triple investments by 2030.

4Cast’s Innovative Forecasting: 4Cast GmbH & Co. KG showcased its cutting-edge wind energy forecasting solutions at WindEnergy Hamburg 2024, aimed at optimizing energy production.

Leadership Changes: Heiko Wuttke has been appointed the new CEO of PNE AG, taking office in January 2025, while Philipp Stukenbrock becomes the CEO of 8.2 Consulting AG in October 2024.

PNE AG’s Onshore Wind Success: PNE AG secured 24 MW in onshore wind tenders, bringing their total capacity for 2024 to 141.9 MW, highlighting their ongoing success in renewable energy projects.

European Wind Energy Growth: Europe has reached 278 GW of installed wind capacity, with future expectations pointing to continued expansion as new EU leadership takes office.

Nordex Group Certification: The Nordex Group received a provisional type certificate for its N175/6.X turbine, marking another milestone in technological innovation in wind energy.

Historical Archive Project: The Mills Archive Trust and WWEA received funding for a joint project documenting the historical evolution of wind energy across Europe, titled "Mills to Megawatts."