Uhl Windicraft Project

What Uhl Windicraft Project does

Uhl Windkraft is a privately held German onshore wind energy project developer founded in 1991 by Franz Uhl and headquartered in Ellwangen, Baden-Württemberg. The company covers the full project development value chain for wind energy — from site analysis, land acquisition, planning, immission protection (BImSchG) permitting, construction, and operational management — through two wholly-owned entities: Uhl Windkraft Projektierung GmbH & Co. KG (development) and Uhl Windkraft Service GmbH & Co. KG (operations). Since 1991, Uhl has realized over 200 wind turbines in Germany, operates 8 active wind parks, and is currently developing a pipeline of approximately 26 projects concentrated in Baden-Württemberg, Bayern, and Schleswig-Holstein.

The firm deploys turbines from leading OEMs (Vestas V136/V172, Enercon E-160 EP3 E3, and legacy Nordex N117) and operates a full-stack model including citizen participation (Bürgerbeteiligung), repowering services, and a newly added photovoltaic project development line. Partnerships span turbine OEMs, regional energy companies (ZEAG Energie AG in a JV at Sulzbach-Laufen), state forestry (ForstBW), citizen energy cooperatives (BESL), nature conservation bodies (NABU, BUND), and regulatory authorities (Landratsamt Ravensburg among others). Major recent milestones include BImSch permits for Hoßkirch (2022), Schalkstetten repowering (2023), and Lautertal repowering (2024), plus EEG auction wins for Brand and Lautertal totaling 57.6 MW in July 2024.

Revenue is generated through project development fees, sale or retention of completed wind parks, and recurring operational management fees via Uhl Windkraft Service GmbH & Co. KG. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting landowners (Flächeneigentümer), municipalities, citizen energy cooperatives, and institutional investors on a project-by-project basis. With a 19-employee specialized team, the company runs a lean, founder-led, partnership-driven model with no external institutional investment or third-party ownership.

Name

Uhl Windicraft Project

Legal name

Uhl Windkraft Projektierung GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://uhl-windkraft.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Uhl Windkraft is a privately held, founder-led German onshore wind energy project developer founded in 1991, covering the full lifecycle from site analysis and permitting through construction and operational management, serving landowners, municipalities, investors, and citizen energy cooperatives across southern Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wind Energy Project Development

NAICS

Wind Electric Power Generation (221115), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Wind Farm Development & Permitting (Greenfield/Brownfield) (EUACAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wind Repowering, Lifetime Extension & Uprates (EUAMACAL), Onshore Wind Power Generation (Utility-Scale) (EUACAFAA), Wind Farm Ownership & Operations (IPP/Utility-Owned Asset Operations) (EUACAFAF)

Keywords

• Wind energy development
• Wind farm operations
• Renewable energy projects
• Wind turbine construction
• Photovoltaic project planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Ellwangen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wind Park Development and Sale: Uhl Windkraft develops wind parks from greenfield site identification through planning, permitting, and construction, then sells completed projects or retains operational stakes. Revenue is generated from project sales to investors, developer fees, and equity participation in operational wind farms.
2. Wind Park Operations and Management: Through Uhl Windkraft Service GmbH & Co. KG, the company provides operational management of implemented wind energy projects, generating recurring service fees.
3. Photovoltaic Project Development: The company has expanded into solar energy project development, covering site analysis, planning, permitting, and construction of photovoltaic parks.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Uhl Windkraft is a German on-shore wind energy project developer that plans, builds, and operates wind turbines. The company covers the complete project lifecycle from site analysis, land acquisition, planning, and BImSchG permitting through construction and commissioning to ongoing operational management of wind parks. Beyond wind, it offers repowering services (replacing aging turbines after 20–30 years with modern higher-capacity units) and has expanded into photovoltaic (solar) project development, complemented by Bürgerbeteiligung (citizen participation) models and investor offerings.

Product overview

Uhl Windkraft is a project developer for renewable energies offering a unified portfolio centered on wind and solar energy project development. The core offering comprises wind farm project development (Projektierung), wind farm operational management (Betriebsführung), and repowering services — all delivered through two specialized entities: Uhl Windkraft Projektierung GmbH & Co. KG handles planning, permitting, construction, and commissioning, while Uhl Windkraft Service GmbH & Co. KG manages ongoing operations. The company has expanded into photovoltaic (PV) planning as a parallel service line. Supporting services include citizen participation models (Bürgerbeteiligung) that enable local communities to invest in projects, investor models offering green energy infrastructure investments, and land owner partnership programs. The company has realized over 200 wind turbines since its founding in 1991 and operates across German states Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, and Schleswig-Holstein.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Windpark-Projektentwicklung (Wind Park Project Development) Complete wind energy project development from site analysis through BImSchG permitting, construction, and commissioning, covering the full value chain from planning to operational handover. Delivered via Uhl Windkraft Projektierung GmbH & Co. KG for landowners, municipalities, and investors in Germany.
• Windpark-Betriebsführung (Wind Park Operations Management) Ongoing operational management of implemented wind parks, delivered via Uhl Windkraft Service GmbH & Co. KG. Covers the company's portfolio of 8 operating wind parks (Bad Saulgau, Freihof, Hoßkirch, Kohlenstraße, Königseiche, Mainhardt, Nonnenholz, Sulzbach-Laufen) and additional projects under construction.
• Repowering Services Replacement of aging wind turbines (typically after 20–30 years) with modern, higher-capacity units at established locations to increase energy yield. Leverages operational data from existing installations at proven sites.
• PV-Planung (Photovoltaic Project Planning) Development of photovoltaic projects including site analysis, land acquisition, planning, permitting, and construction implementation. Offered as a parallel renewable energy service line alongside wind project development.
• Bürgerbeteiligung (Citizen Participation Models) Citizen and municipality participation models enabling local communities to invest in and financially benefit from wind park projects, ensuring broad local support, regional value creation, and community acceptance of wind energy development.
• Investoren-Modelle (Investor Models) Investment opportunities in wind energy projects offering long-term stable returns through legally mandated EEG feed-in tariffs. Offered to institutional investors and regional citizen energy cooperatives, with direct investor relations handled by Marc Loeffler.
• Flächeneigentümer-Partnerschaft (Landowner Partnership Program) Partnership program for landowners offering secure lease payments for wind and solar energy projects developed on their properties. Includes a dedicated website contact form for landowners to submit land details.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 wind turbines planned and built since 1991
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ZEAG Energie AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint development partner for the Sulzbach-Laufen wind park expansion project. Both companies co-invest in the project company 'Projektentwicklung Windpark Sulzbach-Laufen GmbH & Co. KG'. ZEAG is a regional energy company based in Heilbronn, Germany. The partnership combines Uhl Windkraft's development expertise with ZEAG's energy infrastructure capabilities.
• Franz UhlcoreOthersFounder and owner of the Uhl Windkraft group of companies with headquarters in Ellwangen. Franz Uhl established the company in 1991 and continues as the legal representative of Uhl Windkraft Projektierung GmbH & Co. KG and Uhl Windkraft Service GmbH & Co. KG.
• ForstBW (Baden-Württemberg State Forests)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerForstBW is the state forest management organization of Baden-Württemberg and a key landowner partner. Multiple wind parks are located on ForstBW forest land, including Sulzbach-Laufen and Hoßkirch. ForstBW plays a critical role in granting land access for wind energy development in state forests.
• BESL (BürgerEnergie Sulzbach-Laufen GmbH & Co. KG)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitizen energy cooperative active in Sulzbach-Laufen, participating in wind energy projects in the region. BESL represents the local community interest in renewable energy development.
• VestascoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary turbine supplier for multiple wind park projects. Vestas turbines used include the V136 model (3.6 MW, 149m hub height) deployed at Bad Saulgau, Mainhardt, and Kohlenstraße, and the V172 model (7.2 MW, 175m hub height) deployed at Brand, Lautertal, and Schalkstetten.
• ENERCONcoreTechnology or IntegrationTurbine supplier for the Sulzbach-Laufen wind park expansion. ENERCON E-160 EP3 E3 turbines with 5.56 MW capacity, 166m hub height, and 160m rotor diameter are deployed in the joint project with ZEAG.
• NABU Mengen-Scheer-Hohentengen-OstrachminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLocal chapter of the Nature Conservation Association (NABU) that supports Uhl Windkraft projects with nature conservation measures, including installation of nesting boxes for birds and bats at wind park sites.
• Landratsamt RavensburgmajorOthersThe district administrative office of Ravensburg granted the permit for the Hoßkirch wind park (6 turbines) in October 2022 — the first wind park permit in the county in 17 years. The authority is a key regulatory partner in the permitting process.
• Forum Energiedialog Baden-WürttembergminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAn independent dialogue forum that facilitates community engagement for wind energy projects in Baden-Württemberg. The forum organized citizen dialogue sessions for the Hoßkirch project and facilitates transparent communication between developers and local communities.
• Dialogforum Erneuerbare Energien und Naturschutz (NABU & BUND)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerA joint forum of NABU and BUND Baden-Württemberg focused on balancing renewable energy development with nature conservation. Uhl Windkraft participates in this forum and has hosted site visits for the organization to demonstrate conservation measures at its wind parks.
• Bürgerenergiegenossenschaften (Regional Citizen Energy Cooperatives)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional citizen energy cooperatives are included as co-investors in wind park projects such as Brand and Lautertal to ensure local citizen participation. These cooperatives enable broad community ownership of renewable energy assets.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ABO Wind: German full-lifecycle wind and PV project developer founded in 1996, headquartered in Wiesbaden. Directly comparable as a German onshore wind project developer covering planning, permitting, construction and operations, with a similar Bürgerbeteiligung/community engagement model and geographic overlap in southern/central Germany.
• juwi: German renewable energy project developer founded in 1996, headquartered in Wörrstadt, owned by MVV Energie. Comparable as a full-service wind and PV developer with deep permitting expertise and German municipal engagement model.
• PNE AG: Publicly listed German wind and PV project developer headquartered in Cuxhaven. Directly comparable as a German wind development specialist operating across multiple federal states, with project development, EPC, and operations service offerings.
• wpd: Bremen-based European wind and solar project developer with strong onshore wind focus in Germany. Closely comparable as a full-stack developer-investor-operator with German permitting expertise and similar scale to Uhl Windkraft's pipeline.
• Denker & Wulf: Schleswig-Holstein-based German wind project developer and operator. Directly comparable as a regional German wind developer with similar permitting expertise, BImSchG track record, and Bürgerbeteiligung-style municipal partnerships in northern Germany — overlapping Uhl Windkraft's Schleswig-Holstein footprint.
• UKA Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen: Meißen-based German wind project developer with ~1,500 MW developed across Germany. Comparable as a German onshore wind development specialist with similar project pipeline management and repowering expertise.
• ENERTRAG: German wind energy project developer and operator headquartered in Dauerthal/Brandenburg, founded in 1998. Directly comparable for full-lifecycle wind development including repowering, hydrogen integration and citizen participation — operating in adjacent German states with similar permitting and BImSchG workflows.

Others

• ZEAG Energie AG: Heilbronn-based regional energy company and JV partner on the Sulzbach-Laufen project. Comparable as a strategic co-investment and operational partner, illustrating Uhl Windkraft's relationship with regional utilities for project execution.

Broad incumbents

• RWE Renewables: Major European incumbent renewable energy developer and operator. Comparable as a large-scale wind farm owner/operator in Germany, providing a strategic exit/acquisition comparable for developers like Uhl Windkraft.
• EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg: Stuttgart-based incumbent utility and major player in Baden-Württemberg wind development. Comparable as a wind project developer and operator in Uhl Windkraft's core geography, though EnBW operates at vastly greater scale and broader portfolio breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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