Elektrizitätswerke Schönau
EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau eG
Schönau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
About
Founded in 1997, Elektrizitätswerke Schönau is a co-op headquartered in Schönau, Germany with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Biogas.
EWS Elektrizitätswerke Schönau is a cooperative energy utility founded by citizen initiative against nuclear power. As a member-owned cooperative with over 15,000 members, EWS supplies 100% certified renewable electricity and biogas from renewable sources. The company operates multiple citizen-owned wind parks and solar installations, provides comprehensive support for private photovoltaic installations, and manages heating networks. EWS reinvests approximately €2 million annually in climate protection projects locally, regionally, and globally. The company is recognized for democratizing energy supply and combining economic success with ecological and social responsibility.
Headquarters
Schönau, Germany
Founded
1997
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Germany
Industry Memberships
Baden-Württembergischer Genossenschaftsverband
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
Ökotest Sehr gut
TÜV-zertifiziert
Awards
Goldman Environmental Prize
Deutscher Umweltpreis
Nuclear-Free Future Award
Award for Sustainable Development
Deutscher Gründerpreis
Ökomanager des Jahres
Henry Ford European Conservation Award
Charge Award