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Christin Küster 2024
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Prokon supports the corporate appeal ‘Climate protection is location policy.’ 28 companies are calling for reliable framework conditions for climate protection, adaptation and renewable energies.
9. Oktober 2026
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The Geldern wind farm is moving into the construction phase: Prokon has fully developed the project. Even after the sale, we remain involved – in the construction, the grid connection, commissioning and later in technical operations management.
7. Oktober 2026
Prokon closed the first half of 2026 better than planned. The group’s half-year financial statements show that, despite challenging conditions, Prokon remains economically stable.
2. Oktober 2026
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“Does the wind industry still need large trade fairs today? After four days of WindEnergy Hamburg, our answer is clear: yes — but differently than before.”
28. September 2026
On 9 October, the “Alliance for Renewable Energies” is calling for a demonstration in Berlin. Prokon is also supporting the call and is committed to reliable framework conditions and the continued expansion of renewable energies.
24. September 2026
With Windstrom Business WEA, we are launching a new offer for operators of wind turbines. The tariff ensures that wind turbines themselves are reliably supplied with electricity from German wind turbines.
18. September 2026
At the Open House of InnoQuarter Itzehoe, we opened our headquarters and showed what we work on every day. More than 300 visitors explored our Prokon trail and spoke with the people behind our projects.
14. September 2026
Prokon’s Board of Directors takes a position on the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania: Renewable energy needs democracy, reliability and planning certainty.
1. September 2026
Ole Möller lives just a few kilometres from Prokon’s headquarters, but professionally he travels across Germany and Europe. As Managing Director of Pros, he is continuing to drive forward Prokon’s wind energy services.
27. August 2026
We have received permits for two further wind energy projects in Rhineland-Palatinate: in Retterath and Mannebach, we are planning a total of seven wind turbines with a combined output of 36.6 megawatts.
17. Juli 2026
In Horst, we are modernising our first wind farm; in Podelzig-Lebus II, new wind power capacity is being built in Brandenburg. We show why a solid equity base is important in order to keep projects in citizens’ hands for the long term.
13. Juli 2026
Current media reports are revisiting a past case of fraud in which Prokon itself was the victim. We are setting out the facts transparently, explaining the background, and showing what consequences we have drawn from it.
6. Juli 2026
Do renewable energies make Germany’s business location stronger? A study commissioned by Prokon shows that wind and solar power can reduce prices and dependence — if grids, storage and digitalisation grow alongside them.
2. Juli 2026
Two cooperatives, one shared idea: Prokon will in future supply the Tante-Enso stores with wind power. At the same time, members and customers will gain access to an attractive green electricity offer.
25. Juni 2026
After many years of planning: Prokon has received approval for the Dennin II wind farm. Nine modern wind turbines with a total capacity of 64.8 megawatts are set to expand the existing wind farm at the Dennin site.
19. Juni 2026
The virtual General Meeting 2026 was marked by intense debate and a shared look to the future. The members confirmed the cooperative’s direction, approved a dividend, and strengthened the room for manoeuvre for new projects.
16. Juni 2026
The Prokon Group’s 2025 consolidated financial statements have been published and show that, despite a year with weaker wind, the corporate group continued to develop solidly.
12. Juni 2026
During the repowering of the Fleetmark wind farm, Prokon is dismantling the foundations of the eleven old wind turbines. The concrete rubble is recycled on site and long transport routes are avoided.
2. Juni 2026
In the podcast “Energie im Wandel”, Prokon board member Henning von Stechow talks with Claus Hartmann about why a renewable energy system can be not only climate-friendly, but also economically sensible.
26. Mai 2026
Energy sharing can bring the energy transition closer to people: electricity from regional wind and solar installations can be used collectively. Prokon has signed a joint position paper.
21. Mai 2026
In the Fleetmark wind farm, eleven old wind turbines are currently being dismantled. But what actually happens to the rotor blades? We show how modern recycling and the sustainable decommissioning of wind turbines work.
7. Mai 2026
Prokon is taking over parts of power marketing itself for the first time. With new software and in-house expertise, the energy cooperative is strengthening its market position and generating additional revenue from wind power.
23. April 2026
With the battery storage system, the Walshausen solar park is now fully connected to the grid: Prokon is combining photovoltaics with modern storage technology for the first time, thereby strengthening efficiency and supply security.
14. April 2026
Prokon secures EEG remuneration for the majority of the repowering project in the Horst wind farm. Despite strong competition in the tender, the energy cooperative continues to drive the expansion of modern wind turbines forward.
10. April 2026
Since 2016 on the Executive Board, and at the helm since 2021, Dr Henning von Stechow has played a key role in shaping Prokon’s development into a modern energy cooperative and has decisively driven the expansion of renewable energy.
31 March 2026
The dismantling of the Fleetmark wind farm has begun: Prokon is focusing on the sustainable recycling of materials. As part of a repowering project, eight modern turbines will then be built.
27 March 2026
Focus on a new target group: Prokon launches its major customer offensive with customized green electricity tariffs, professional RLM billing, and green PPAs.
20 February 2026
The current draft by the federal government for the re-regulation of grid access for renewable energies is facing massive criticism from the industry. Prokon calls for clear rules, reliable framework conditions and fairness for community energy.
13. Februar 2026
Prokon eG has successfully sold its wind farms in Langwieden and Blumberg to Windauf eG. For Prokon, the sale provides strategic flexibility for new projects, while the installations remain within the cooperative environment.
03. Februar 2026
Prokon was represented at the Federal Congress on Cooperative Energy Transition in Berlin and provided clear impetus for planning security, the promotion of renewable energies, transparency, and citizen participation.
28. Januar 2026
In the 2025 annual review, Henning von Stechow and Katharina Beyer talk about operational successes, challenging conditions, and how Prokon aims to further advance the energy transition in 2026.
26. Januar 2026
Prokon supports the new endowed professorship in battery storage at HAW Kiel. Regional partners are implementing a flagship project that imparts specialist knowledge in a practical way and strengthens the innovation location Itzehoe/Steinburg.
9. Januar 2026
Prokon is part of the planetWIR campaign. Together with other sustainably operating companies, we demonstrate that the energy transition and a fair economy can only succeed together – and that every decision counts.
5. Januar 2026
Around 150 decision-makers from the energy industry, industry, and politics discussed the future of energy infrastructure at the energate forum in Berlin. Prokon contributed concrete experiences from practical project work to the debate.
22 December 2025
What do members as well as customers think about Prokon – and how is the energy cooperative perceived by the public? A recent market research study provides clear results.
4 Dezember 2025
In the interview, energy economist Claudia Kemfert talks about missed opportunities by the federal government, realistic electricity demands, the role of community energy, and why investments in fossil structures send the wrong signals.
24. November 2025
The Prokon cooperative is launching its first major repowering project: At the Fleetmark wind farm in Saxony-Anhalt, eight new high-performance 6 MW-164m turbines from GE Vernova will replace ten older turbines.
11. November 2025
Grid fees are decreasing – but not equally everywhere. Our latest overview explains why this is the case, what changes are coming to the components of the electricity price in 2026, and why Prokon is committed to fair, regional pricing.
30 October 2025
What makes the cooperative model so special – and why is it indispensable for the energy transition? We spoke with Thomas Jorberg about this.
2. Oktober 2025
The Prokon Group has presented its consolidated half-year financial statements for 2025. The results for the first half of the year were influenced by several factors.
30. September 2025
Heat pumps reduce CO₂ emissions and heating costs. Prokon supports the switch with a suitable green electricity tariff and individual consultation – in cooperation with Green Planet Energy.
19. September 2025
New repowering project in Fleetmark: Eight modern wind turbines from GE Vernova are set to generate climate-friendly electricity from 2027 onwards.
16. September 2025
Prokon is training again – since 1 August, three new apprentices have started in IT, industrial operations, and marketing. They have already gained exciting insights into their departments and share their experiences of starting out at Prokon.
9. September 2025
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At HUSUM Wind 2025, Prokon will have a presence with two exhibition stands, hands-on expert presentations, and insights into cooperative solutions for the energy transition – from operational management and storage solutions to citizen energy.
5. September 2025
Prokon eG is selling two wind farms, which have been part of the Prokon portfolio for many years, to Windauf eG. Members of both cooperatives can participate during an exclusive subscription phase.
3. September 2025
Prokon aims to double its electricity production to 2 terawatt hours by 2030. With new wind farms, repowering projects, and innovative grid solutions, the cooperative is driving the expansion of wind energy.
2. September 2025
The Prokon board members look back on 2024: a record year for wind energy, strong approval figures, new wind farms – but also challenges.
22. August 2025
Eddie Kronholm and Conny Nymark from Pros Finland are learning about the replacement of major components at the Prokon wind farm Hakenstedt III in Germany.
13 August 2025
With the permits in Rieflinghausen and Geldern, we are further advancing the energy transition in North Rhine-Westphalia. Commissioning is planned from 2028 – providing clean electricity for more than 20,000 households.
18. July 2025
Prokon has published the annual financial statements of the cooperative and the consolidated financial statements for 2024. Despite challenges, the group achieved a solid result.
2. July 2025
Experience industrial heritage up close and engage in discussions about the energy future: during the youth weekend organised by Prokon eG, a group of young participants explored the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex.
19. June 2025
After a long planning phase, we received approval for the new wind farm Podelzig-Lebus II. The approval notice was issued at the end of May 2025 – after four years and eight months.
11. June 2025
Ob während der Generalversammlung, beim Jubiläumsempfang oder auf dem Wind & Werte Markt: Das Wochenende stand ganz im Zeichen von Beteiligung, Dialog und Rückenwind – für eine nachhaltige und genossenschaftlich getragene Energiezukunft.
27 May 2025
The Federal Network Agency is accelerating supplier switching. What is changing and what you should pay attention to now.
26 May 2025
Anlässlich des Jubiläumsjahrs von Prokon haben Wolfgang Siegel und Rainer Doemen eine persönliche Rückschau auf die Jahre rund um die Genossenschaftsgründung verfasst.
23. Mai 2025
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Are you thinking about getting a heat pump or have you already installed one? We offer you independent advice! And with the new Prokon heat pump tariff, you’ll be heating with 100% wind power while saving money thanks to reduced grid fees.
8 May 2025
Prokon modernises member services: From now on, new members can join digitally and existing members can conveniently increase their shares online – completely paperless.
6 May 2025
The new coalition agreement between the SPD and CDU heralds significant changes for the energy sector. CEO Henning von Stechow explains what the plans mean for the energy transition – and where the opportunities and risks lie.
30. April 2025
Invitation to the Ordinary General Assembly 2025 of Prokon Regenerative Energien eG in person on Friday, 23 May 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (CEST) at the Elbeforum Brunsbüttel, Von-Humboldt-Platz 5, 25541 Brunsbüttel (admission from 9:00 a.m. onwards).
22nd April 2025
Anfang April hat Prokon mit der Forstbaumschule Fürst Pückler über 4.000 Pflanzen in einem Flurstück mit Waldfläche in Koßdorf gepflanzt. Die Maßnahme wird durch den Europäischen Landwirtschaftsfonds zur Entwicklung des ländlichen Raums gefördert.
17. April 2025
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On 11 March 2025, the Federal Congress on the Cooperative Energy Transition took place in Berlin - a central platform for energy cooperatives to discuss the political and economic framework conditions of the coming years.
13. March 2025
Die Zukunft der Genossenschaften ist digital – und Prokon gestaltet diesen Wandel aktiv mit! Wir waren beim GenoDigital Barcamp dabei und haben mit anderen Genossenschaften diskutiert, welche digitalen Lösungen unsere Arbeit verbessern können.
4. März 2025
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The environmental organisation ROBIN WOOD has published its 2025 Green Electricity Report – and Prokon is among the ten recommended green electricity providers in Germany.
14. February 2025
2024 was a year full of progress: new projects, innovative tariffs, exciting events, and important simplifications. Discover what we have achieved – and what 2025 will bring! Read our review and outlook now.
7. February 2025
Since 1 January 2025, Prokon has been offering a dynamic electricity tariff in addition to the established monthly and annual tariffs. Here, we explain for whom the tariff is suitable and what requirements need to be met.
31. January 2025
The eco-quality of electricity is determined by its origin. Prokon’s electricity is even 'dark green' because the guarantees of origin and volumes come from the electricity production of the cooperative’s wind turbines.
24. January 2025
After the availability of the installations in Poland had significantly decreased, the technicians on site did everything they could to restore it to the usual level. A success story.
17th January 2025
Pop star and Prokon member: Oli.P talks in an interview about personal challenges, the conscious use of resources, and why, as an artist, he engages with societal issues such as sustainability and racism.
10. January 2025
Sustainability has long since reached the mobile communications industry – and WEtell is taking a consistent lead in this regard. In this, not only climate-neutral mobile phone tariffs play a role.
20. December 2024
Digital transformation is giving renewable energies additional momentum. Prokon is pulling out all the stops here.
13. December 2024
Prokon member Margarete Gaspar has gifted each of her two granddaughters 200 cooperative shares. For her, it is also an investment in shaping a sustainable energy future.
6. December 2024
How strong is Prokon as a brand? What is important to our members and electricity customers? To answer these questions, Prokon has once again conducted several surveys this year.
29. November 2024
That's nothing unusual for someone who works at Prokon at first: When Christoph Teuchert looks out of his window, he sees several wind turbines. In his case, however, they are located on the 737-metre-high Rosskopf in the Black Forest.
22. November 2024
Er gehört zu den Architekten des Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetzes und lebt Klimaschutz konsequent vor: Doch was treibt Hans-Josef Fell auch heute noch an?
15. November 2024
Als genossenschaftliche Stromanbieterin gibt die Prokon eG einen Einblick in aktuelle Veränderungen bei den Strompreis-Bestandteilen für das Jahr 2025.
8. November 2024
Am 23. Oktober besuchte der schleswig-holsteinische Ministerpräsident Daniel Günther die Prokon eG und erhielt Einblicke in die tägliche Arbeit der Genossenschaft und aktuelle Themen im Markt der Erneuerbaren.
28. Oktober 2024
Am 14. September 2024 lud die Prokon Regenerative Energien eG zum Windparkfest im Windpark Langenbach ein. Rund 500 Gäste, darunter 68 Genossenschaftsmitglieder, feierten gemeinsam ein Fest im Zeichen der Energiewende und erneuerbarer Energien.
27. September 2024
After recently renewing our energy portal and optimising our magazine 'Prokon-Journal' both visually and in terms of content, our Prokon website is now also getting a fresh look and a new content focus.
17. September 2024
Henning von Stechow and Katharina Beyer on their collaboration as Prokon board members
August 6, 2024
In March, the Prokon Youth Advisory Board launched a photo campaign under the motto “Your picture of a clean future”.
July 30, 2024
A high fence with the warning sign "High Voltage, Danger to Life!" Behind it stretch poles, power lines, and transformers as far as the eye can see.
July 26, 2024
Why a membership with Prokon is the perfect “impact investment”.
July 21, 2024
Tightly secured to a safety rope, the service team struggles upwards to its workplace at a height of 69 metres.
July 10, 2024
The successful energy transition begins on our own doorstep.
Fresh design, smart appearance.
June 27, 2024
Prokon awarded contract for repowering project/ New wind farm in Björkliden completed
June 24, 2024
The participation of the members is crucial for a cooperative like Prokon. Therefore, the General Meeting (GM) is the highlight of the year.
June 13, 2024
On Saturday, June 8, Prokon celebrated the Hakenstedt III wind farm festival in the municipality of Erxleben.
June 8, 2024
On the past weekend, we were present at the Itzehoer Children's Day as part of the Itzehoer Week with a Prokon stand.
June 6, 2024
The GLS Bank celebrated its 50th anniversary last weekend at the Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum, and Prokon was there.
4th June 2024
The two new members of the supervisory board Nikolaus Karsten and Dr. Jochen Herterich on their work in the board and the prospects of Prokon.
May 23, 2024
On the last weekend of april, the Citizen Energy Alliance celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Citizen Energy Convention 2024 in Berlin.
May 3, 2024
As a youth council, we organised a diverse weekend in Glücksburg, which offered both educational and leisure experiences.
April 26, 2024
For the energy transition to succeed, the power transmission networks must be massively expanded - this is also crucial for the growth of Prokon.
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