Highlights
- Qualitas Energy acquires six wind energy projects from PNE AG in Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, and Brandenburg with a total capacity of 91 MW
- The projects are at various stages of development, combining short-term realisable capacities with long-term development options
- Qualitas Energy is consistently pursuing its growth strategy in the German market through targeted acquisitions and investments
Qualitas Energy, a leading global investment and management platform with a dual focus on both funding and developing renewable energy, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure, announced today (Jan 8) the acquisition of a wind energy portfolio with a total capacity of 91 MW from PNE AG, a Germany-based developer of onshore and offshore wind projects.
The portfolio comprises six projects at different stages of development. Three wind farms located in Rhineland-Palatinate, Hesse, and Brandenburg, with a combined capacity of 40.6 MW, will be acquired on a turnkey basis and are already under construction. The portfolio is complemented by project rights for three greenfield wind developments in Hesse, representing a planned capacity of 50.4 MW. Upon completion, these projects are expected to supply sustainable energy to over 60.000 households.
The acquisition represents a further milestone in Qualitas Energy's growth strategy in Germany, reinforcing the company's long-term commitment to the energy transition. The balanced portfolio combines projects under construction with longer-term development options, enabling near-term grid connection while strengthening the medium-term development pipeline.
"We would like to thank PNE for the constructive and professional collaboration throughout this transaction. Partnerships built on trust are at the core of our approach in Germany, where we actively support developers and project owners in bringing high-quality wind assets to market. With our local presence, financial strength and technical expertise, we are well positioned to deliver projects efficiently and create sustainable long-term value," said Johannes Overbeck, CEO of Qualitas Energy Deutschland GmbH.
"We are delighted to hand over this wind farm portfolio to Qualitas Energy. This marks the continuation of a successful collaboration. The different development phases of the wind farms also highlight the flexibility and agility of all those involved. When selecting investors, we always ensure that they not only share our high-quality standards, but also our vision of transparent communication on an equal footing with owners, citizens and authorities alike. This is the only way to achieve the local acceptance that is so important for the success of the energy transition," added Roland Stanze, COO of PNE AG.
Qualitas Energy manages an advanced development portfolio of over 4 GW in Germany across more than 100 projects, underscoring its solid and expanding market position. The company focuses on acquiring, financing, developing, constructing and operating onshore wind assets to accelerate decarbonisation. Its German subsidiary employs over 250 professionals and operates from six strategic hubs: Berlin, Hamburg, Wiesbaden, Trier, Cologne and Stuttgart.
About Qualitas Energy
Qualitas Energy is a leading global investment and management platform with a dual focus on both funding and developing renewable energy, energy transition, and sustainable infrastructure. Since 2006, the Qualitas Energy team has dedicated over 14 billion to the energy transition worldwide. These investments have been deployed through six vehicles: Fotowatio / FRV, Vela Energy, Qualitas Energy III, Qualitas Energy IV, Qualitas Energy V, and Qualitas Energy Credit Fund. Qualitas Energy's existing portfolio currently comprises 11 GW of operational and development-stage renewable energy assets - including solar PV, concentrated solar power (CSP), wind, energy storage, hydroelectric power, and renewable natural gas - across Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, Chile, and the United States. Over the past five years, Qualitas Energy has generated enough energy to supply 1.2 million homes and has successfully avoided the emission of 1 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent. The Qualitas Energy team consists of c.560 professionals across fifteen offices in Madrid, Berlin, London, Milan, Hamburg, Wiesbaden, Trier, Cologne, Stuttgart, Warsaw, Wroclaw, Santiago, Durham, Bristol, and Edinburgh.
