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2026/10/21
Shareholders thank Dr Frank May: CEO concludes successful tenure at AlterricDr Frank May, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alterric GmbH, will leave the company at the end of his current contract on 31 March 2027. May has informed the Supervisory Board and the two shareholders, EWE AG and the Aloys Wobben Foundation (AWS), that he is not available for a contract extension for personal reasons.
Dr Frank May, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alterric GmbH, will leave the company at the end of his current contract on 31 March 2027. May has informed the Supervisory Board and the two shareholders, EWE AG and the Aloys Wobben Foundation (AWS), that he is not available for a contract extension for personal reasons.
2026/09/17
Alterric at WindEnergy Hamburg 2026: Experience Wind Farm Monitoring LiveAlterric is participating in this year’s WindEnergy Hamburg. Throughout the trade fair, the energy company will be showcasing its work in the planning, construction, and operation of wind farms at booth 302 in Hall A4. A highlight of the company’s presence is its own control center, which visitors can see in live operation.
Alterric is participating in this year’s WindEnergy Hamburg. Throughout the trade fair, the energy company will be showcasing its work in the planning, construction, and operation of wind farms at booth 302 in Hall A4. A highlight of the company’s presence is its own control center, which visitors can see in live operation.
2026/08/13
Lower Saxony: First Co-Location Large-Scale Storage Project by Alterric and VoltfangAlterric and Voltfang, a leading provider of industrial battery storage solutions, are developing a large-scale, co-located battery storage system at the Berne wind farm in Lower Saxony—one of the first projects of this configuration to be connected to the grid. The storage system will operate at the wind farm’s existing grid connection point (GCP).
Alterric and Voltfang, a leading provider of industrial battery storage solutions, are developing a large-scale, co-located battery storage system at the Berne wind farm in Lower Saxony—one of the first projects of this configuration to be connected to the grid. The storage system will operate at the wind farm’s existing grid connection point (GCP).
2026/08/13
Alterric increases syndicated green loan facility to 350 million eurosAlterric has increased its existing syndicated green loan facility from 300 million euros to 350 million euros. Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) has joined the existing banking consortium—comprising Commerzbank and ING—as an additional financing partner, covering the incremental 50 million euro portion. The unsecured credit facility, which was finalized in December 2025, has a three-year term with options to extend for up to two additional years.
Alterric has increased its existing syndicated green loan facility from 300 million euros to 350 million euros. Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) has joined the existing banking consortium—comprising Commerzbank and ING—as an additional financing partner, covering the incremental 50 million euro portion. The unsecured credit facility, which was finalized in December 2025, has a three-year term with options to extend for up to two additional years.
2026/07/29
Cabinet decision on EEG amendment and grid connection package: Alterric warns of a severe setback for Germany as an industrial locationIn yesterday’s cabinet meeting, the German Federal Government passed the 2027 EEG amendment (Renewable Energy Sources Act amendment) and the so-called grid connection package. In a position paper published on the matter, energy park operator Alterric criticizes the proposed regulations as a massive brake on the expansion of renewables.
In yesterday’s cabinet meeting, the German Federal Government passed the 2027 EEG amendment (Renewable Energy Sources Act amendment) and the so-called grid connection package. In a position paper published on the matter, energy park operator Alterric criticizes the proposed regulations as a massive brake on the expansion of renewables.
2026/07/02
Threat to Germany as an Industrial Location: Alterric Warns of Abrupt Halt to Wind Power ExpansionThe energy park developer Alterric views the further delay of the planned reform of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG 2027) and the new grid connection package with great concern. The draft bills from the German government, which have so far only been leaked, would jeopardize the financial viability of new wind energy projects.
The energy park developer Alterric views the further delay of the planned reform of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG 2027) and the new grid connection package with great concern. The draft bills from the German government, which have so far only been leaked, would jeopardize the financial viability of new wind energy projects.
2026/07/01
Ingmar Schmitt to become CFO at AlterricAlterric is setting the course for the next phase of its corporate development and is filling the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Alterric is setting the course for the next phase of its corporate development and is filling the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
2026/06/12
Making the reactive power market more efficient: Study sees potential for grid fee reliefTo date, the market-based procurement of reactive power in Germany falls significantly short of its potential. This is the conclusion of a joint study by Alterric and the consulting firm E-Bridge Consulting, titled “Macroeconomic Potential of Market-Based Procurement of Reactive Power”. According to the study, the market is currently fragmented, lacks standardization, and is untransparent, which has a direct impact on the efficiency and costs of the electricity system.
To date, the market-based procurement of reactive power in Germany falls significantly short of its potential. This is the conclusion of a joint study by Alterric and the consulting firm E-Bridge Consulting, titled “Macroeconomic Potential of Market-Based Procurement of Reactive Power”. According to the study, the market is currently fragmented, lacks standardization, and is untransparent, which has a direct impact on the efficiency and costs of the electricity system.
2026/06/09
Alterric connects its first battery storage facility to the grid and strengthens its role as a system operatorAlterric has commissioned its first battery storage facility at the Oslebshausen wind farm near Bremen. Following a successful test phase, the facility is now feeding electricity into the grid. With this project, the company is expanding its activities beyond mere electricity generation and further establishing itself as a system operator.
Alterric has commissioned its first battery storage facility at the Oslebshausen wind farm near Bremen. Following a successful test phase, the facility is now feeding electricity into the grid. With this project, the company is expanding its activities beyond mere electricity generation and further establishing itself as a system operator.
2026/05/18
Change in Alterric’s Management BoardDr Kai Peter Zoellmann will step down from his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Alterric GmbH. This has been agreed jointly by the company’s shareholders and Dr Zoellmann.
Dr Kai Peter Zoellmann will step down from his role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Alterric GmbH. This has been agreed jointly by the company’s shareholders and Dr Zoellmann.
2021/12/08
Future sole Managing Director of Alterric named as Dr Frank MayGreen energy market leader gains experienced manager / Start on April 1, 2022
Green energy market leader gains experienced manager / Start on April 1, 2022
2021/09/03
Alterric at HUSUM Wind 2021New brand, familiar faces: Meet our Alterric wind experts in hall 4, booth C15
New brand, familiar faces: Meet our Alterric wind experts in hall 4, booth C15
2021/03/29
AWS and EWE establish joint venture for project management and operationThe Aloys Wobben Stiftung (AWS) and the EWE AG have successfully launched their joint venture for onshore wind energy projects.
The Aloys Wobben Stiftung (AWS) and the EWE AG have successfully launched their joint venture for onshore wind energy projects.
2020/12/22
Aloys Wobben Foundation and EWE get joint venture off the groundThe Aloys Wobben Foundation and EWE signed a shareholder and investment agreement to establish a joint venture.
The Aloys Wobben Foundation and EWE signed a shareholder and investment agreement to establish a joint venture.
2020/04/22
Aloys Wobben Foundation and EWE are joining forces to develop wind energyThe partnership aims to significantly and sustainably increase the share of renewable energies across sectors.
The partnership aims to significantly and sustainably increase the share of renewable energies across sectors.