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Pioneer with a start-up mentality

Wind energy has been our passion for over 30 years. We recognised early on that wind energy is an important driver of the energy transition. Back then, we were still labelled as eco-freaks, but today we are a reliable player in the wind energy sector throughout Europe. We have retained our start-up mentality, which still characterises us today.

Numerous wind farms have been successfully planned, projected and realised by us since our foundation. Our wind turbines produce environmentally friendly electricity in many European countries and we are proud to be an active part of the energy transition. With our extensive expertise and pioneering spirit, we are a reliable partner for forward-looking wind energy projects.

30 years of commitment to the energy transition

1993
Foundation of the company Volkswind with planning and commissioning of the first wind turbine by Martin Daubner and Matthias Stommel
1993
1998
Commissioning of the world's largest wind turbine at the time
1998
2002
Market entry in France with Volkswind France
2002
2006
Development of the largest wind farm in France (60 MW) at the time
2006
2015
Takeover by Axpo
2015
2016
Construction of the highest wind turbine in France at the time
2016
2017
Establishment of the service unit in France
2017
2020
No. 1 in the tender for projects in France
2020
2022
Foundation of the wind energy subsidiary Axpo Renewable Romania in Bucharest
2022
2022
Foundation of the wind energy subsidiary Axpo Renewable Finland in Helsinki
2022
2023
Anniversary of Volkswind Germany
2023
2025
10 years Volkswind@Axpo
2025

Interview with Katja Stommel

Volkswind erected the first wind turbine in northern Germany over 30 years ago. Since then, a lot has happened on the German market and in the wind business across Europe. Co-founder Katja Stommel, now CEO of Volkswind and Head Division Wind at Axpo, has been involved from the very beginning. In this interview, she tells us about the milestones of the last three decades.

Who we are

Wind energy is one of the cornerstones of a sustainable energy supply and we are driving the expansion forward

Our values

Volkswind has many different facets that make us what we are. A down-to-earth, focused wind farm developer that acts in partnership and works with conviction every day to make each new project even better.

Mission and vision

Our goal is to increase the share of wind energy in the energy mix.