WIP Renewable Energies

What WIP Renewable Energies does

WIP Renewable Energies is a Munich-based energy consultancy (legal entity: WIP Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co Planungs-KG) founded in 1968 that operates across the renewable energy research, policy, and capacity-building value chain. The company's service portfolio spans four interconnected pillars: (1) coordination and consultancy on EU-funded research and innovation projects under Horizon Europe, LIFE Programme, and H2020 frameworks, with named engagements including GENDER4POWER, COALition, SUPREMAS, GIFFT, BioTheRoS, ESCIB, PYRAGRAF, Skills4DHC, BREEZE-LIFE, IBC4EU, iAMP-Hydro, and DC-POWER; (2) conference and event organisation, most notably EU PVSEC (the world's leading PV research conference, with 1,800+ participants and 1,200+ presentations at the 2025 Bilbao edition) plus ETIP PV, ETIP Bioenergy, and RHC-ETIP platform events; (3) paid training programmes through the EU Funding Academy (EUR 300/module online, EUR 475 onsite) and the PV Academy educational library; and (4) Secretariat services for three European Technology and Innovation Platforms (ETIP PV, ETIP Bioenergy, RHC-ETIP) under Horizon Europe contracts, with ETIP PV operations delivered in close partnership with SolarPower Europe.

WIP's underlying technology footprint is modest and platform-light: its core assets are digital event-registration and training-portal infrastructure (the EU PVSEC userarea platform, EU Funding Academy website, PV Academy online library) rather than proprietary software or AI capabilities. The company's value creation rests on institutional knowledge of EU funding mechanisms, consortium management expertise accumulated over 50+ years, and brand authority as the permanent organiser of flagship PV sector events. Customer base is anchored to the European Commission (DG ENERGY, JRC) and its project consortia, supplemented by mid-market training customers (universities, research institutions, SMEs, NGOs, public bodies) and event/exhibition attendees from the global PV research and industry community.

The business model combines institutional fee-for-service revenue from EU project grants with transaction-based event revenue (ticketing, exhibition fees, sponsorship), per-module professional services training fees, and framework contract revenue from platform Secretariats. The go-to-market is hybrid: event-driven (flagship conferences and workshops generate demand and brand visibility), community-led (ETIP platforms and consortium networks sustain engagement), and inside-sales (direct training bookings via registration forms and email). Geographic concentration is European, with a May 2026 partnership with RE+ Events to launch the RE+ Tech & Innovation Forum at RE+ 26 in Las Vegas marking the company's first material North American footprint expansion.

Name

WIP Renewable Energies

Legal name

WIP Wirtschaft und Infrastruktur GmbH & Co Planungs-KG

Website

https://wip-munich.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WIP Renewable Energies is a Munich-based energy consultancy coordinating EU-funded renewable energy research projects, organising the EU PVSEC conference and ETIP platform Secretariats, and delivering paid training through the EU Funding Academy for universities, SMEs, and public bodies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Consultancy

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Incentives, Grants & Program Administration (Auctions, Tenders, IRA/ITC/PTC Advisory) (EUAMAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Development Management & Owner’s Engineering (Design Basis, Yield, Technical Due Diligence) (EUAMAAAG)

Keywords

• Renewable energy consultancy
• EU project management
• Photovoltaic research conferences
• Energy training programmes
• European technology platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. EU Project Coordination and Consultancy: WIP coordinates and provides consultancy services for EU-funded research and innovation projects (Horizon Europe, LIFE Programme, and others). This involves project management, dissemination, and technical coordination across multi-partner consortia. Revenue derives from EU grant agreements and service contracts with European institutions and project partners.
2. Conference and Event Organisation: WIP organises flagship international conferences including EU PVSEC, ETIP PV conferences, and sector-specific events. Revenue is generated through exhibition fees, registration fees, sponsorship packages, and ticket sales for these events.
3. Training and Skills Programmes: The EU Funding Academy delivers online and onsite training courses for professionals managing EU-funded projects. Courses are offered in modules (Project Management, Financial Management, Communication/Dissemination/Exploitation, Horizon Europe Proposal Writing) at EUR 300 per participant per module online and EUR 475 per participant for onsite workshops. Additional revenue comes from tailored, on-demand training sessions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

WIP Renewable Energies is a Munich-based renewable energy consultancy that manages and coordinates EU-funded research and innovation projects, organises major international conferences (notably EU PVSEC), runs training and skills programmes (EU Funding Academy, PV Academy), and operates secretariats for European technology and innovation platforms (ETIP PV, ETIP Bioenergy, RHC-ETIP). It does not sell physical products; revenue is generated from EU project contracts, conference fees and sponsorships, training tuition, and platform secretariat services delivered to research institutions, industry, and EU public bodies.

Product overview

WIP Renewable Energies is an energy consultancy committed to facilitating the renewable energy transition. The company operates a portfolio of interconnected services centred around research, innovation, and knowledge transfer. The core offerings include: (1) EU PVSEC - the world's leading PV conference organised annually; (2) EU Funding Academy - practical training courses for EU-funded project management; (3) PV Academy - educational sessions on photovoltaic topics; and (4) ETIP PV Secretariat services supporting European solar innovation coordination. Additionally, WIP provides European Cooperation Projects management, Research and Consultancy services, and Events and Knowledge Transfer programmes. These services work together to promote renewable energy research, foster collaboration across sectors, and support the integration of renewable solutions globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EU Funding Academy: Training programme offering courses on EU-funded projects including proposal writing, project management, financial management, and communication strategies
• EU PVSEC
• PV Academy

Products and services

• EU PVSEC (European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition) Annual international conference and exhibition serving as the world's leading forum for PV research and development, covering device materials, components, systems, wafering, BIPV, agrivoltaics, and floating PV. Organised by WIP for the global PV research and industry community.
• EU Funding Academy Training programme offering practical courses on EU-funded projects, covering proposal writing, project management, financial management, and communication strategies. Designed for professionals in universities, research institutions, SMEs, public bodies, and NGOs, delivered online and onsite.
• PV Academy Educational programme offering in-depth insights into key topics in photovoltaic research and development, featuring renowned experts delivering lectures to PV enthusiasts, students, and professionals, with recordings freely accessible via an online library.
• ETIP PV Secretariat Services Secretariat services for the European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics (ETIP PV), supporting research and innovation coordination across Europe's PV value chain under a Horizon Europe contract, in close cooperation with SolarPower Europe.
• European Cooperation Projects Management and coordination of EU-funded research projects across renewable energy technologies, including bioenergy, photovoltaics, district heating, and energy efficiency sectors, on behalf of European Commission directorates and project consortia.
• Research and Consultancy Research and consulting services in renewable energy technologies, system integration, and market acceptance, providing comprehensive support for energy transition and sustainability goals for institutional clients.
• Events and Knowledge Transfer Event organisation and knowledge transfer services, including conference management, workshops, webinars, and training programmes for renewable energy stakeholders across Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• EU PVSEC 2025: Over 1,800 participants, 1,200+ scientific and industry presentations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RE+ EventscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026WIP Renewable Energies and RE+ Events announced a new partnership to launch the RE+ Tech & Innovation Forum at RE+ 26, a dedicated two-day forum at the Las Vegas Convention Center (November 16–19, 2026). The forum will connect researchers, innovators, industry experts, and investors from Europe and North America to accelerate commercialisation of clean energy technologies, focusing on tandem solar technologies, long-duration energy storage, AI in clean energy, and grid resiliency.
• Energy Storage EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIP co-organises webinars with Energy Storage Europe, including the EU PVSEC Satellite Event Webinar 'From Grid Congestion to Grid Resilience: The Role of Flexibility Enablers' on 11 June 2026, exploring how flexible assets can help transform congested grids into resilient energy systems.
• GENDER4POWER Consortium (9 partners)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe GENDER4POWER project (LIFE Programme, 2024-2028) is coordinated by WIP Renewable Energies. Consortium partners include AEA (Austria), Amiestas (Lithuania), B-NK (Austria), CELB (Spain), ELECTRA Energy Cooperative (Greece), ESF (Spain), FOCUS (Slovenia), and WECF (Germany). The project aims to alleviate energy poverty across 6 EU countries through gender-responsive renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions.
• SolarPower EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIP works closely with SolarPower Europe as part of the ETIP PV Secretariat contract under Horizon Europe (from 1 April 2026, for a two-year term). Both organisations collaborate on ETIP PV activities including the annual ETIP PV Conference and EUPI-PV initiatives.
• ETIP PV (European Technology and Innovation Platform for Photovoltaics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIP serves as the ETIP PV Secretariat, coordinating the platform's activities including annual conferences, stakeholder consultations, steering committee meetings, and the EUPI-PV Partnership with the European Commission. WIP co-authors key publications including the ETIP PV Vision 2025.
• DC-POWER Project Consortium with SYNAPSCOMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC-POWER, a Horizon Europe project, partnered with SYNAPSCOM (an innovative company in telecommunications, data centre, and IT sectors with stakeholders from Cyprus and Greece) to realise the D3bus system developed in a data centre pilot site.
• ETIP Bioenergy (European Technology and Innovation Platform on Bioenergy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr Rainer Janssen, Managing Director of Projects & Consulting at WIP, was nominated as Co-Chair of Working Group 4: Policy and Sustainability within ETIP Bioenergy, effective January 2025. WIP contributes to ETIP Bioenergy activities and publications.
• ETIP RHC / RHC-ETIP (European Technology and Innovation Platform on Renewable Heating and Cooling)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIP is part of the RHC-ETIP Secretariat and organises annual RHC-ETIP conferences and regional roundtables (Southern Europe, Western Europe) addressing 100% renewable heating and cooling in Europe. The platform covers biomass, geothermal, solar thermal, heat pumps, and district heating and cooling sectors.
• ECORYSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWIP contributed to a study led by ECORYS for the European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy on 'The Net-Zero Manufacturing Industry Landscape Across Member States,' supporting implementation of the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• SolarPower Europe: SolarPower Europe is the European solar industry association that co-stewards ETIP PV with WIP and serves as convening body for the PV industry. Adjacent peer rather than competitor; a partner and ecosystem collaborator.

Direct peers

• Eclareon: Eclareon is a Berlin-based renewable energy and climate policy consultancy offering research, policy analysis, and project management for EU institutions. Highly comparable to WIP in mandate (EU energy policy support) and target customers (European Commission, utilities, investors).
• Agora Energiewende: Agora Energiewende is a Berlin-based energy-policy think tank conducting research and stakeholder dialogue on the European energy transition. Comparable to WIP as a German-rooted, EU-funded energy policy/research organization with strong convening role.
• Trinomics: Trinomics is a Rotterdam-based energy and climate policy consultancy executing studies for the European Commission and Member States. Directly comparable to WIP in EU energy-policy project portfolio, client base, and consultancy/study delivery model.
• Öko-Institut: Öko-Institut is a Munich-based applied research institute working on energy transition, climate, and sustainability for German and EU clients. Comparable to WIP in location, research/event output, and reliance on EU/national research grants.
• Wuppertal Institut: Wuppertal Institut is a leading German sustainability research institute producing policy studies and convening events on energy transition. Comparable to WIP as a German research/policy body working on EU-funded energy and climate projects.
• ISES (International Solar Energy Society): ISES is an international solar energy membership organization that convenes conferences (e.g., EUROSUN, Solar World Congress) and supports research dissemination. Directly comparable to WIP in solar-focused knowledge transfer and event organization.

Emerging players

• EUCEET (European Council for Construction, Energy & Environment) / FH Aachen institutes: FH Aachen and similar European university institutes execute EU renewable-energy projects and trainings as consortium partners. Comparable as emerging, niche players in EU-funded renewable energy coordination alongside WIP.

Broad incumbents

• Fraunhofer ISE: Fraunhofer ISE is Germany's largest solar energy research institute, organising applied PV research, training, and events across the value chain. A much larger incumbent operating in the same PV research space as WIP, including similar EU-funded project coordination and knowledge-transfer activities.
• VITO: VITO is a Flemish research organisation in sustainable energy, materials, and climate, executing EU and national projects across renewable and energy-efficiency topics. A larger, broader-omnibus peer with overlapping EU project-management and research mandates to WIP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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