Energiekontor Secures Financial Close for First Two Solar Park Projects in France as Part of Expansion Strategy

Energiekontor Secures Financial Close for First Two Solar Park Projects in France as Part of Expansion Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG, a leader in wind and solar energy projects, has successfully achieved financial closure for two solar park projects in France, marking a key milestone in its expansion into the French market. Located in the Occitania region, the Rignac and Lachapelle-Auzac solar parks will have a combined generation capacity of 40 megawatt peak. Energiekontor secured building permits for these projects in early 2024 and recently finalized financial close, allowing work to commence. The projects are part of the company’s broader strategy to increase regional diversification and growth, with additional applications for 130 megawatt peak currently in the approval process.

(PRESS RELEASE) BREMEN, 21-May-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Energiekontor AG, one of Germany’s top developers and operators of wind and solar energy projects, based in Bremen and listed in the General Standard, has achieved a significant milestone with the financial closure of its first two solar park projects in France. With this successful step, the company can now begin the construction phase of the projects, which will ultimately be transferred to Energiekontor’s portfolio upon completion.

In the first quarter of 2024, Energiekontor obtained the necessary building permits for the Rignac solar park (EKF Parc Solaire Dongay) and the Lachapelle-Auzac solar park (EKF Parc Solaire Le Batut) in the Occitania region, located in the south-east of France. These projects, with a combined generation capacity of approximately 40 megawatt peak, were part of the French tendering process for ground-mounted photovoltaic systems (PPE2 Sol P6), managed by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) in autumn 2024. The tariffs for electricity generated from the solar parks are secured for 20 years, with an annual inflation adjustment.

Energiekontor’s CEO, Peter Szabo, expressed pride in the company’s progress, stating, “Advancing our projects into the realisation phase is a key component of our 2023-2028 growth strategy. These are our first two solar projects in France, and we’re thrilled to move forward with them. We have been building a strong project pipeline in France and continue to push forward, unlocking substantial growth opportunities while expanding our regional presence.” Furthermore, Energiekontor has already submitted building applications for an additional 130 megawatt peak in France, which are currently under approval.

About Energiekontor AG

For almost 35 years, Energiekontor has stood for a solid business policy and extensive experience in renewable energies. Founded in Bremerhaven, Germany, in 1990, the company is among the pioneers in its industry and is now one of Germany’s leading project developers. Its core business ranges from the planning and construction to the operational management of wind and solar parks in Germany and abroad. In addition, Energiekontor operates 39 wind and solar parks with a total nominal power of around 444 megawatts in its own portfolio. Around 160 megawatts, which are also earmarked for the Group’s own portfolio, are currently under construction. Energiekontor also plays a pioneering role in economic terms and aims to realise the first wind and solar parks in all target markets at market prices as quickly as possible, independently of state subsidies.

Along with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany, Energiekontor has offices in Bremerhaven, Hagen im Bremischen, Aachen, Augsburg, Berlin, Berlin-Spandau, Potsdam and Hildesheim. The company also has branch offices in England, Scotland, Portugal, France and the United States.

Since being established, Energiekontor has a proud track record of realising around 170 wind and solar park projects with a total nominal power of more than 1.5 gigawatts. This corresponds to an investment volume of more than 2.2 billion euros. The significantly expanded project pipeline in the first half of 2024 (11.2 gigawatts excluding US project rights) shows the future growth potential and the possible contribution that Energiekontor can make to the expansion of renewable energies.

Energiekontor AG (WKN 531350/ISIN DE0005313506/General Standard) is listed on the SDAX of the German Stock Exchange in Frankfurt. Shares can be traded on all German stock markets.

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Julia Pschribülla
Head of Investor & Public Relations
Phone: +49 (0)421-3304-126

Kathrin Mateoschus
Investor & Public Relations Manager
Phone: +49 (0)421-3304-297

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SOURCE: Energiekontor