Wust Wind & Sonne

About

Founded in 2009, Wust Wind & Sonne is a private headquartered in Markt Erlbach, Germany with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Wind, Solar.

Wust Wind & Sonne develops and manages citizen energy projects across Germany, focusing on wind and solar installations with direct local ownership. Founded by Erich Wust in 2009, the company pioneered the 'Echtes Bürgermodell' (True Citizen Model), enabling local communities to own and benefit from renewable energy installations while providing professional commercial and technical operations management. The company operates 80 citizen energy projects totaling 370 MW capacity, including 120+ wind turbines and 25+ solar farms. Projects are developed individually with local stakeholders, with value creation retained in regions. The company works with 47 specialists and regional banks to implement renewable energy solutions aligned with Germany's energy transition goals.