ENERCON and RWE Forge Long-Term Partnership to Propel Onshore Wind Projects Across Europe and Strengthen Supply Chain Reliability

(IN BRIEF) At a recent WindEurope conference in Copenhagen, ENERCON and RWE signed a Memorandum of Understanding that sets out a long-term, multi-year collaboration to jointly develop onshore wind projects across Europe. This MoU establishes ENERCON’s role in supplying, installing, and servicing wind turbines for projects in RWE’s key markets, aligning with RWE’s self-performance strategy. The agreement is intended to secure a steady supply of wind energy equipment for RWE’s growth program, enhancing project reliability and providing planning certainty for ENERCON. Both companies highlighted the strategic importance of onshore wind power as a cost-effective renewable energy source. RWE’s CEO Katja Wünschel emphasized that the partnership meets high return requirements through state-of-the-art technology and bolsters the European supply chain. Meanwhile, ENERCON’s CCO Ulrich Schulze Südhoff stressed that the collaboration is crucial for driving forward the energy transition, expanding the market-driven development of innovative products, and ensuring a sustainable and economical energy supply for Europe.

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 10-Apr-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — At the WindEurope conference in Copenhagen on 9 April 2025, onshore wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON and renewable energy leader RWE formalized a long-term partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. Under this agreement, the two companies will jointly pursue onshore wind projects across Europe, specifically targeting RWE’s core markets. ENERCON will take charge of supplying, constructing, and servicing the wind turbines in accordance with RWE’s commitment to self-performance. This multi-year collaboration is designed to secure a consistent supply for RWE’s project portfolio while enhancing planning certainty and expanding the diversity of its European supply chain.

Katja Wünschel, CEO of RWE Renewables Europe & Australia, commented, “Onshore wind power remains an economically sound method for expanding renewable energy. We focus solely on projects that meet our stringent return requirements, supported by the latest technology. Our partnership with ENERCON secures supply on pre-agreed terms and strengthens our strategic positioning, ensuring growth and reliability for our supply chain partner beyond one-off transactions. The MoU integrates perfectly with our existing agreements and will bolster the strength and diversity of our European supply chain.”

Ulrich Schulze Südhoff, Chief Commercial Officer at ENERCON, added, “In collaboration with RWE, we are proud to make a long-term contribution to expanding onshore wind energy in Europe, ultimately supporting a climate-neutral, independent, and cost-effective energy supply. Our enhanced product and service portfolio allows us to seize market opportunities in a shifting energy landscape, delivering exceptional added value to our customers. This partnership secures our long-term aspirations and drives the continued, market-driven innovation necessary to shape the European energy transition.”

ENERCON
As a pioneer in wind energy technology and a partner in the energy transition, ENERCON specialises in the development, production, sales and service of onshore wind energy turbines. With the mission ‘Energy for the World’, the company has been committed to
sustainable energy generation from onshore wind since 1984 and is one of the world’s leading manufacturers thanks to innovative turbine technology, high quality standards and a total installed capacity of more than 64 gigawatts.

RWE
RWE is leading the way to a clean energy world. With its investment and growth strategy Growing Green, RWE is contributing significantly to the success of the energy transition and the decarbonisation of the energy system. Around 20,000 employees work for the company in almost 30 countries worldwide. RWE is already one of the leading companies in the field of renewable energy. RWE is investing billions of euros in expanding its generation portfolio, in particular in offshore and onshore wind, solar energy and batteries. It is perfectly complemented by its global energy trading business. RWE is decarbonising its business in line with the 1.5-degree reduction pathway and will phase out coal by 2030. RWE will be net zero by 2040. Fully in line with the company’s purpose Our energy for a sustainable life.

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Media Contacts:

Viola Baumann
RWE Spokesperson
M +49 152 57909343
E viola.baumann@rwe.com

Felix Rehwald
ENERCON Spokesperson
T +49 (0) 4941 9187 1160
E felix.rehwald@enercon.de

SOURCE: RWE