Hamburger Energiewerke secures majority stake in two open-space solar parks near Schwerin.
Hamburger Energiewerke has acquired a 74.9% stake in two open-space photovoltaic parks near Schwerin from WEMAG, which retains a 25.1% share. The Pinnow park has an 18 MW capacity with a 6 MW/6 MWh battery, generating 19 GWh annually.
The Tarzow park has a 30 MW capacity with a 10 MW/10 MWh battery, producing over 31 GWh per year. Together, they power 20,000 households. This move aligns with Hamburger Energiewerke’s goal of generating 800 GWh of renewable electricity by 2030. The partnership strengthens Germany’s energy transition by linking rural renewable energy production with urban demand.
Project financing of EUR 7 million for the construction of a 10 MW photovoltaic plant completed
CCE Holding has secured €7 million in project financing from Rabobank to build a 10 MW photovoltaic plant in Rafelder, Gelderland. Set for grid connection in summer 2025, the plant is being constructed on a former landfill, combining green energy generation with land rehabilitation.
This marks CCE’s second collaboration with Rabobank, following a 23 MW project in Marknesse. The state-guaranteed 6.8-cent feed-in tariff ensures financial stability. Together, the Rafelder and Marknesse plants will generate 31 GWh annually, supplying 12,500 households with clean energy. Rabobank praised the project as a model of sustainable land use.
SMA recorded a loss of 93 million euros in 2024
SMA Solar Technology AG reported a €93 million loss in 2024, with sales dropping 19.7% to €1.53 billion. EBITDA fell from €311 million in 2023 to -€16 million. Sales in Home Solutions and Commercial & Industrial Solutions plunged, leading to high costs and impairments.
However, the Large Scale & Project Solutions segment saw strong growth, with sales rising from €845 million to €1.18 billion. To cut costs, SMA is restructuring, merging segments, streamlining operations, and exiting low-growth markets. For 2025, the company forecasts sales of €1.5-1.65 billion and a positive EBITDA of €70-110 million.
EWS anniversary: The heart beats for the future
EWS is celebrating 30 years of its founding and 15 years as a cooperative, emphasizing a shared vision for a sustainable future. Born from a citizens' movement after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, the "Electricity Rebels" fought to take over the Schönau grid, growing into a national green energy provider with 200,000 customers.
Under the motto "The future loves rebels," EWS highlights the importance of community action in tackling climate change. As a cooperative, EWS promotes democratic participation in the energy transition. Marking 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives, EWS seeks to inspire civic engagement for a climate-neutral future.
MHB Montage GmbH presents its new shareholder structure
MHB Montage GmbH, based in Merkendorf, Bavaria, announces a new shareholder structure. Martin Hetzner joined as a shareholder on January 1, 2025, while Joshua Tlapak remains majority shareholder and managing director.
This partnership strengthens MHB’s market position in renewable energy. In August 2024, Hetzner and Tlapak co-founded HT Clean Energy GmbH, focusing on hybrid power plants. Their first project, a 6.5 MW solar park in Nassau-Weikersheim, is under construction. MHB Montage, with 120 employees, specializes in solar system construction, while Hetzner Online is a leading IT infrastructure provider with data centers across Europe, Singapore, and the USA.
The world's first battery storage system for complete active and reactive power supply goes online
Blackhillock in Scotland is Europe’s largest operational battery storage project and the first to provide dedicated grid stabilization under the UK’s Pathfinder 2 program. Phase 1, with 200 MW capacity, is now operational, while an additional 100 MW will follow in 2026.
Developed by Zenobē, the site delivers stability services, balancing supply and demand while reducing reliance on gas turbines. The project is expected to save consumers £170 million over 15 years. Using Wärtsilä’s Quantum technology and EDF’s Powershift platform, Blackhillock exemplifies the future of battery storage, optimizing multiple revenue streams while enhancing grid reliability and reducing energy costs.
Greencells Group appoints Fabian Herr as new CEO
The press release announces Fabian Herr as the new CEO of Greencells, a leading solar EPC and project developer. He takes up the position with effect from 1 March 2025.
Brings over 15 years of relevant experience in the planning, realisation and operation of international solar projects. Before joining Greencells he was COO at Iqony Sens - Iqony Sustainable Energy Solutions.
His appointment aligns with Greencells’ strategy for growth, innovation, and expansion in the solar energy sector. The company emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and strengthening its market position under his leadership. The announcement highlights Greencells’ ambition to continue delivering high-quality solar projects globally while leveraging Herr’s expertise to drive operational excellence and strategic partnerships.
Managing Director for SUNOTEC Germany, Zharin Atanasov-Lankes
Zharin Atanasov-Lankes is appointed as Managing Director for SUNOTEC. Company established in 2012, has delivered over 630 utility turnkey photovoltaic solar plants with a capacity exceeding 10 GWp globally.
The company operates from offices in Munich, Germany, and Sofia, Bulgaria. The leadership team includes CEOs and founders Kaloyan Velichkov and Bernhard Suchland.
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