Kompetenzzentrum Naturschutz und Energiewende (KNE)

About

Founded in 2016, Kompetenzzentrum Naturschutz und Energiewende (KNE) is a ngo headquartered in Berlin, Germany specializing in Solar, Wind.

KNE is a non-profit organization (gGmbH) established in 2016 under the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Climate Protection, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety. It serves as a knowledge hub and mediator for stakeholders in Germany's energy transition, including municipalities, conservation organizations, energy industry, planners, and authorities. KNE offers expert information on nature conservation aspects in the context of renewable energy expansion, provides consulting on environmental and species protection legal requirements, facilitates mediation and moderation through trained mediators to prevent and resolve conflicts, and supports federal and state governments in standardizing species protection assessments. The organization operates a dedicated mediation pool and conducts research, knowledge transfer, and stakeholder networking across renewable energy sectors including wind and solar energy.