What Sabowind does

Sabowind GmbH is a German renewable energy project developer specializing in onshore wind energy and photovoltaic (PV) solar power, operating across Germany and Poland. Originally established as EAB Projektmanagement GmbH and later rebranded to Sabowind GmbH, the company is headquartered in Freiberg, Saxony, with a regional headquarters in Bydgoszcz, Poland. The business is structured across two primary entities: Sabowind GmbH, which handles project development, and Sabowind Service GmbH, which delivers operational management and maintenance services; Polish operations run through Sabowind Polska Sp. z o.o. and Sabowind Service Sp. z o.o. The company is led by Managing Directors Dr. Rainer Sack and Mandy Bojack at Sabowind GmbH, with Marcus Bojack leading Sabowind Service GmbH and Anna Bojack-Putchala heading the Polish subsidiaries. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management.

Sabowind's core activity spans the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects, from site identification and permitting through construction oversight to operational management. The company manages approximately 150 renewable energy installations and develops wind and solar projects across multiple German federal states and Poland. Notable disclosed transactions include a 382 MW Polish project portfolio sold to Eurowind Energy in 2024 and a 108 MW Polish wind farm portfolio sold to DIF Infrastructure Fund VI in August 2023. In 2024 the company also launched a 77 MW PV solar portfolio in Saxony (including a 40 MW flagship project) and began construction of two wind energy plants in Saxony in November 2024; in 2023, it secured approvals for 130 MW of new renewable energy projects and executed 20+ large component replacements across its managed fleet.

The business model combines two revenue streams: (1) project development and divestiture, in which Sabowind develops wind and solar projects and sells them to infrastructure investors and utilities (counterparties include DIF Infrastructure Fund VI, Eurowind Energy, VSB, and eins energie sachsen), and (2) recurring service revenue from operational management and maintenance contracts on approximately 150 installations via Sabowind Service GmbH. The combination produces a development-stage lumpy revenue profile layered atop more predictable service-fee income.

Name

Sabowind

Legal name

Sabowind GmbH

Website

https://sabowind.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sabowind GmbH is a German renewable energy developer specializing in onshore wind and photovoltaic solar projects across Germany and Poland, with approximately 150 installations under management and a recent track record of large portfolio divestitures to infrastructure investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Project Development and Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Site Preparation Contractors (23891), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Onshore Wind Project Development & Permitting (EUAMACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore) (EUAEAAAF), Wind Farm Ownership & Operations (IPP/Utility-Owned Asset Operations) (EUACAFAF), Renewable Energy Industrial Facilities Construction (Solar, Wind, Storage) (IMAFADAD)

Keywords

• Wind project development
• Solar project development
• Renewable energy services
• Wind farm operations
• Energy transition consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Freiberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wind and Solar Farm Development for Sale: Sabowind develops wind and solar farm projects from greenfield through construction-ready stage, then sells project rights or completed assets to infrastructure funds and investors. Revenue is realized through project sales, one-time transaction fees, or asset divestiture.
2. Technical and Commercial Operational Management: Ongoing monitoring, control, and management services for operational wind and solar installations, including commercial management, energy yield optimization, and administrative services.
3. Maintenance and Large Component Replacement: Preventive and corrective maintenance services for wind turbines and solar installations, including gearbox and generator replacements, troubleshooting, and component exchanges.
4. Construction Management: Project realization and construction management services overseeing the physical construction of wind and solar farms, including civil works, turbine installation, grid connection, and commissioning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sabowind develops, constructs, and operates onshore wind and ground-mounted solar projects across Germany and Poland. Its core services span the full project lifecycle: site identification, land agreements, permitting, environmental and species conservation assessments, construction management, commissioning, 24/7 technical and commercial operational management, maintenance including large component replacement, repowering, and demolition. The company also builds substations and provides environmental compensation measures, and sells developed project rights or completed assets to infrastructure investors.

Product overview

Sabowind is a renewable energy project developer and operator offering comprehensive services across the wind and solar project lifecycle. The company operates a platform-plus-services model with two core business divisions: onshore wind energy and photovoltaic (solar) energy. For wind energy, services span development, nature and species conservation studies, realisation/construction, repowering and demolition, maintenance (including large component replacements), and technical/commercial operational management. For solar energy, services include development, realisation, service, and operational management. The company also provides substation construction and environmental compensation measures as supporting services. Sabowind serves multiple partner segments including municipalities, citizens, farmers/property owners, operators, and cooperation partners. The company operates primarily in Germany (Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia) and Poland, with subsidiaries Sabowind GmbH, Sabowind Service GmbH (both Germany), Sabowind Polska Sp. z o.o., and Sabowind Service Sp. z o.o. (both Poland).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Onshore Wind Development Services End-to-end planning and development services for onshore wind energy projects, including site identification, land agreements, permitting, environmental and nature/species conservation assessments, and project realization through to construction-ready status. Targets municipalities, farmers, and cooperation partners in Germany and Poland.
• Solar (Photovoltaic) Development Services Development services for ground-mounted photovoltaic installations covering the entire project lifecycle from site selection, permitting, and environmental assessment through to commissioning. Targets landowners, municipalities, and project partners.
• Wind and Solar Realisation and Construction Construction and realisation services for wind and solar farms, including project management, civil works, turbine installation, grid connection, and commissioning. Delivered to project owners and developers across Germany and Poland.
• Technical and Commercial Operational Management Round-the-clock technical and commercial operational management of wind turbines, solar installations, and substations, including energy yield optimization, administrative services, and commercial management. Serves approximately 150 installations in Germany and Poland.
• Wind Turbine Maintenance and Service Customised preventive and corrective maintenance services for wind turbines, including troubleshooting, scheduled maintenance, and specialized large component replacement (gearboxes, generators) for turbines from 2-MW class (V66 to V90) and megawatt class. Over 20 large component replacements completed in Germany in 2023.
• Repowering and Demolition Services Repowering of aging wind farms with new, more powerful turbines, plus complete dismantling and decommissioning of old wind energy installations. Targets operators seeking to modernize or exit aging assets.
• Nature and Species Conservation Services Environmental consulting and conservation services including environmental impact assessments, nature protection measures, and species conservation studies supporting permitting and compliance for wind and solar projects.
• Substation Construction Construction of electrical substations and transformer stations for wind and solar farms to enable grid connection of renewable energy installations. Targets project developers and operators.
• Environmental Compensation Measures Environmental compensation and ecological mitigation services including creek restoration, hedge planting, orchard meadow establishment, and bat habitat conversion to satisfy regulatory requirements and corporate environmental commitments.
• Municipalities, Citizens, and Municipal Utilities Partnership Program Partnership framework for municipalities, citizens, and municipal utilities (Stadtwerke) to participate in renewable energy projects through community involvement, financial participation, and co-development structures. Delivers energy transition projects with local tax revenue and citizen participation benefits.
• Farmers and Property Owners Partnership Program Partnership program for agricultural landowners and farmers offering long-term land lease arrangements for hosting wind turbines and ground-mounted solar installations on agricultural land.
• Operator Services Partnership Dedicated partnership services for operators of wind and solar installations, bundling technical management, commercial management, and maintenance support from a single provider.
• Cooperation Partners Program Partnership program for engineering firms, construction companies, equipment suppliers, and other renewable energy sector partners collaborating on wind and solar project development and execution.

Quantifiable outcome

• 108 MW of wind farms commissioned in Poland, generating ~300 GWh/year, saving ~100,000 t CO2 and supplying ~75,000 households
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• VSB (VSB GmbH)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSabowind and VSB jointly received building permit (BImSch approval) for the wind farm Coswig/Luko in Saxony-Anhalt. The partnership combines Sabowind's development capabilities with VSB's project experience for a multi-turbine wind energy installation.
• eins energie sachsen GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSabowind GmbH and eins energie sachsen GmbH jointly supported the refurbishment of the fire pond in Lippersdorf, demonstrating community engagement and local environmental commitment as part of the company's responsible development approach.
• Sozialbetriebe Mittleres Erzgebirge gGmbHminorOthersJoint announcement by Sabowind GmbH, eins energie sachsen GmbH, and Sozialbetriebe Mittleres Erzgebirge gGmbH for the fire pond refurbishment in Lippersdorf. Sabowind contributed funding as part of its community investment obligations.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Enertrag AG: German wind and hydrogen developer with operations in Germany, France, and other markets. Comparable integrated model of wind project development, construction, and operational management, with a focus on community and municipal participation.
• ABO Energy GmbH & Co. KGaA: German wind and solar project developer with international subsidiaries (including Poland). Closely comparable business model: greenfield development, construction, and asset sale to institutional investors.
• Energiequelle GmbH: German renewable energy developer headquartered in Brandenburg, with project development, construction, and operational management of onshore wind and solar farms. Highly comparable to Sabowind in scope, geography, and customer segments (municipalities, landowners, investors).
• Eurowind Energy A/S: Danish wind and solar developer with a strong Poland footprint; purchased Sabowind's 382 MW Polish portfolio. Comparable in product, market, and buyer/developer relationship dynamic.
• VSB Group: European wind and solar developer with headquarters in Germany; existing co-development partner of Sabowind (wind farm Luko). Direct overlap in wind project development, permitting, and BImSch approval-driven GTM.
• UKA Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG: Mid-sized German wind and solar project developer with full lifecycle services (development, construction, operations, repowering). Direct overlap with Sabowind's service portfolio and German municipal-and-farmer customer base.
• PNE AG: Publicly listed German wind and solar project developer with operations in Germany, Poland, and other markets. Closely comparable integrated development-and-IPP model, with services spanning project development, construction, and operations.
• WPD AG: Bremen-based onshore wind and solar developer with significant project pipelines across Germany and Poland. Comparable scale of repeated divestments to infrastructure investors and similar B2B sales model.

Broad incumbents

• Encavis AG: Publicly listed German solar and wind IPP that purchases renewable assets from developers. Overlaps with Sabowind as both a competitor in development and a potential acquirer of Sabowind-developed projects.
• RWE Renewables Europe & Australia GmbH: Large European utility with significant onshore wind and solar development in Germany and Poland. Overlaps in operating geographies and end-services but operates at much greater scale and with utility balance sheet.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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