Volkswind

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Volkswind GmbH is one of the largest operators of wind farms in Germany.[1] The company was founded in 1993 by Martin Daubner and Matthias Stommel, former Enercon employees. The company's headquarters is in Ganderkesee, Germany, and has worldwide subsidiaries in France, England, Poland, Bulgaria and the US.

The company develops, finances, builds and operates renewable energy wind power plants.

History and milestones

1993

  • Foundation of Volkswind as IPP
  • Installation of the first windmill with capacity of 500 kW

1997

1998

  • Development of world largest 4,5 MW wind mill (Enercon E 112 height:124m; rotor width: 112m)

2001

  • More than 50 MW installed

2002

  • Subsidiary in Paris, France
  • More than 100 MW installed

2005

  • Subsidiary in Goleniów, Poland
  • Subsidiary in Manchester, UK
  • Development of world highest wind mill from Vestas model V90 (125m)
  • More than 200 MW installed

2006

  • More than 300 MW installed

2007

  • New headquarter in Ganderkesee
  • Subsidiary in Bulgaria with partner
  • More than 400 MW installed

2008

  • Subsidiary in Portland, Oregon, USA

Gallery

References

  1. Cp. Financial Times Deutschland insert Energie: Auf windjagd in Übersee Ralf Köpke, 19 February 2008
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