Prokon yesterday and today: A dynamic story.
From the small planning office in Schleswig-Holstein in the flat countryside to the largest German energy cooperative. Started back then as rebels against nuclear energy, now operating 400 wind turbines in Europe. A lot has happened: Even from our insolvency, we emerged stronger as a cooperative - and more successful than ever. Discover it for yourself in our timeline.
1995
Foundation of Prokon Energiesysteme GmbH: A pioneer gets to work
PROKON Energiesysteme GmbH was founded on 20 October 1995 as a small project development office in northern Germany with the idea of providing an alternative to nuclear power.
2005
Prokon celebrates its 10th anniversary: Wind farms in five federal states connected to the grid
Parallel to the planning of new wind farms, the company quickly began to set up its own operations management.
2007
Opening of further project offices in Germany, Poland and Finland
The opening of a project development office in Gdansk in 2007 marked the start of the first foreign activities in Poland.
2013
Starting signal for the sale of green electricity to private households
In January 2013, Prokon expanded its range of services and began supplying the first German household customers with Prokon electricity. The company, which had previously only produced electricity, thus also became an electricity supplier.
2015
From insolvency to a success story: Prokon becomes an energy cooperative
2014 was Prokon's most difficult phase.
2017
Commissioning of Gagel wind farm: the largest wind farm project since 1995
Under the name Prokon, the company had built up a reputation in the industry over the years as a reliable, experienced business partner.
2018
The cooperative grows and prospers: entry into the photovoltaic sector
Having previously focussed on the development and operation of wind farms, Prokon expanded its project planning activities to an obvious business area in 2018: photovoltaics.
2020
Commissioning of Hedet wind farm: Prokon also acts as operator in Finland
With the Hedet wind farm, the Finnish Prokon office successfully commissioned its largest wind project since 2011 in 2020.
2021
Market launch of "Prokon Windstrom" and a new project planning office in Spain
Due to its commitment to only supply as many customers with Prokon electricity as its own wind turbines can deliver, Prokon is making its electricity product even more sustainable in 2021: "Prokon Strom" will become "Prokon Windstrom".
2023
Start of construction of the Walshausen solar park: the first open-space PV project is under construction
After the first rooftop photovoltaic systems, our first large-scale ground-mounted project will follow in 2023 with the start of construction on the Walshausen project.
2025
Prokon celebrates its double anniversary.
30 Years of Prokon, 10 Years as a Cooperative
People at Prokon
Without our employees and the dedicated members of the cooperative, Prokon would not be where it is today. It quickly became clear: many of them have great stories to tell. Curtain up - here is their stage!
A Lot in Stock
Wind turbines consist of thousands of individual parts. If there is a problem in one place, it can affect the entire operation. Jasmin Möller and Jessica Klump ensure the appropriate spare parts.
The Wind Turbine Surgeons
If there are issues with the electronics, Dennis and Michael come into play: the two specialists get Prokon's wind turbines back in shape. Instead of buying spare parts, they repair them.
Wind Power? Yes, Please!
Arwa Nafea (38) and Raad Jaleel (40) are both trained nuclear physicists. When they flee from Iraq to Germany, their hopes are high. However, starting a new professional chapter proves to be difficult. At Prokon, they find more than just jobs. This is their story.
