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Press Releases

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.
