Energiegenossenschaft Schwalm-Knüll eG
Schwalmstadt, Germany
About
Founded in 2011, Energiegenossenschaft Schwalm-Knüll eG is a co-op headquartered in Schwalmstadt, Germany with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Energy Storage.
Founded in September 2011 in Schwalmstadt with approximately 80 founding members, the Energiegenossenschaft Schwalm-Knüll eG is a cooperative dedicated to developing renewable energy projects. The cooperative manages 15 photovoltaic installations ranging from 15 kWp to 2,400 kWp, including rooftop and ground-mounted systems with total capacity exceeding 2 megawatts. It holds equity stakes in two operational wind parks: Windpark Die Gleiche (approximately 60% ownership, 6 turbines, operational since 2016/2017) and Bürgerwind Schwalmstadt (50% ownership, 3 turbines operational since 2020). The cooperative is expanding with planned solar parks near Schwalmstadt-Michelsberg (7-8 MW) and Morschen-Wichte (5 MW), both to include energy storage. Additional wind expansion includes two new turbines on the Teufelsberg. The cooperative maintains a balanced approach to regional value creation and member participation, with membership growing to 508 by end of 2024. It pays voluntary community contributions (Windcent) to municipalities and maintains a digital member portal.
Headquarters
Schwalmstadt, Germany
Founded
2011
Employees
10-50
Company Type
Co-op
Annual Revenue
$5M-$20M
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Gilserberg, Schwalmstadt, Willingshausen, Schrecksbach, Neukirchen, Ottrau, Schwarzenborn, Frielendorf, Oberaula
Industry Memberships
Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft e.V.