2013: The majority of WKN AG passes into the ownership of PNE WIND AG

In 2013, PNE WIND AG acquired a majority stake in WKN AG, an established wind farm developer based in Husum. WKN AG remained an independent brand under the umbrella of the PNE WIND Group until 2024. The acquisition gave PNE access to six additional international markets, significantly expanding the company’s strategic base. 

In the same year, the 100th PNE WIND AG wind farm project was successfully planned. There was also expansion in the offshore portfolio with the acquisition of the three “Atlantis I–III” projects. 

From then on, the PNE WIND Group consisted of PNE WIND AG, WKN AG and several subsidiaries and joint ventures, which were active in a total of 14 countries. The acquisition of WKN AG thus represented a strategic step that not only enabled further growth, but also reduced the company’s dependence on individual markets and put the business model on a broader footing.