EnBW asquires Independent Service Provider Connected Wind Services A/S

The company which has its headquarters in the German state of Baden-Wuerttemberg hopes to gain new customers especially in northern Europe and Germany and also wants is strengthening its position as a full-service provider for the planning, construction, operation, maintenance and service of wind farms. The purchase agreement has now been signed with the CWS-majority owner Polaris Private Equity. Both sides remain silent about the price. The acquisition still has to be reviewed by the Federal Cartel Office in Germany.

"We are making good progress in the expansion of our renewable energies with 336 megawatts of offshore capacity in operation, more than 1,600 megawatts of approved offshore capacity and a secured onshore pipeline of around 1,100 megawatts. We have been successfully planning, constructing and operating wind farms for many years. By acquiring CWS we are now expanding this range of services to include maintenance and servicing because we want to grow further – and faster. CWS opens up the possibility for us to also play an active role in new markets”, explained EnBW CTO Hans-Josef Zimmer. “CWS is one of the leading providers of maintenance services for wind turbines in Europe and has an experienced team with great expertise. In combination with the energy industry know-how and financial capacity of EnBW, we will generate growth together by offering a range of services on the European market. EnBW and CWS complement each other outstandingly. Together we will be stronger”, added Zimmer.