Your partner for all projects

SOLUTIONS FOR CLEAN ENERGY

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Energy from wind power is independent, future-oriented and sustainable - these attributes also apply to the PNE Group, because we design, operate, and renew Wind farms with passion!

Whether on land or at sea, inland or internationally: PNE stands for comprehensive competence in the planning and operation of wind farms - for well over two decades. With such a broad base of success, the Group has developed further to a „Clean Energy Solution Provider“.

Within the PNE Group two strong partners go hand in hand: the Cuxhaven-based PNE and the WKN from Husum. We share a passion for clean electricity and have always committed us to economic success with ecological responsibility.

We contribute to climate protection with solutions for clean energy. With every project we realise, we reduce the emission of greenhouse gases, contribute to the protection of the environment and reduce the dependence on fossil fuels.

We hope to answer your first questions about us and our skills with this brochure - for all further information please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope you enjoy reading this brochure.

Your PNE Team

ECOLOGICAL RESPONSIBILITY ECONOMIC SUCCESS

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The basis for the strategic expansion is the successful business model

The PNE Group is an internationally active wind power pioneer and one of the most experienced wind farm project planners in Germany. The core business is the development and project planning as well as the construction and operation of onshore and offshore wind farms. Since 1990, the PNE Group has successfully realized internationally more than 220 onshore wind farms with a total nominal output of around 2,600 MW.

The Group operates in various countries in Central and Southern Europe, Scandinavia, South Africa and North America.

In addition to project planning, the PNE Group takes over the commercial and technical operations management of onshore wind farms and transformer stations under the brand energy consult - both for self-hosted wind farms as well as for those of other operators.

We are developing strategically

From this strong position, the PNE Group has developed further. This is in line with the changing conditions for renewable energies and the market in general. The range of services and support will be put on a much broader basis and thus achieves more decentralization.

PNE‘s strategic orientation includes the entire value chain of renewable energy and the refinement of electricity in the future. In addition to wind energy, photovoltaics, storage and power-to-gas technology are part of the portfolio.

Expansion of business fields and activities

The development of our different business segments is attended by a regional expansion of our business activities: in addition to industrial countries, we concentrate our commercial activities on developing countries in Latin America, Africa and in both the Middle and Far East.

The approximately 360 employees of the PNE Group daily dedicate themselves to moving one step closer to realizing the vision of energy supplies provided solely by renewable energy sources. For clean, sustainable energy production - now and in the future.

ECOLOGICAL RESPONSIBILITY ECONOMIC SUCCESS

RENEWABLE ENERGIES ARE OUR FUTURE

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WE ARE A LEADING DEVELOPER OF WIND ENERGY PROJECTS ...

More than 25 years of experience in the sector

Germany’s most successfulproject developer with

8 offshore projects sold

totalling 2,852 MW

Active in 13 countries on 3 continents

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The PNE Group is a leading wind energy project developer based

in the north of Germany

>2,600 MW realised onshore

No. 2 player in operations &management in Germany with

>1,500 MW under management

>EURO 9 BILLION of investmentdone or initiated

... from this position of strength we have developed further into a

CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTION PROVIDER

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OUR SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED MAJOR PROJECTS

ON LAND… The realization of sustainable energy supply through clean energies has increased strongly in recent years. Land-based wind energy in particular makes a considerable contribution to power generation.

Since 1990, the PNE Group has successfully implemented more than 220 onshore wind farms in Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Poland and the USA with a total nominal output of more than 2,600 MW.

UK Pipeline Deal 1,200 MW | 2015

Wind Farm Portfolio 142 MW | 2016-2017

Brookfield

Allianz

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... AND AT SEAWind farms at sea are the key to a successful energy transition. High, constant wind conditions prevail at sea and there is sufficient space to build wind farms with an output of several hundred megawatts.

Gode Wind 924 MW | 2012

Atlantis I 584 MW | 2017

Unlike our onshore projects, we generally sell wind farms at sea “ready to construct”, i.e. when we have obtained all the approval requirements so that the implementation phase and subsequent construction can begin immediately.

Vattenfall

Orsted

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WE ARE EXPANDING OUR BUSINESS WITH THE NEW CORPORATE STRATEGY „SCALE UP“

SCALE

UP

SOLUTIONS Provide clean energy solutions

CORE Grow our core business

ADAPT Optimise our structures

LEVERAGE Leverage our expertise

EXPAND Expand along the value chain

We are strategically realigning our operative business with the “Scale up” corporate strategy and will evolvefrom a specialist in the project planning, construction and operation of wind farms

With our “Scale up” strategy, we reached the next level in the Company’s history. The broader product portfolio enables us to expand our value chain.

to a provider of solutions for clean energy. As a “Clean Energy Solution Provider”, we want to expand our range of services and will occupy new markets and technologies.

In addition, we are striving for growth in our core business of project development to significantly increase our portfolio. With the simultaneous structural optimisation, we will also be able to reduce costs in the long term.

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Technologies

In addition to wind energy, photovoltaics, storage and power-to-gas are the key components of the corporate strategy. New will be the development of solutions for clean energy supply in power-to-gas projects. This will be the fi rst step into the segments of mobility and heating from renewable energies. In addition, PNE plans to develop renewable energy power plants and island solutions.

Markets

Apart from the established markets for wind energy such as Germany, France or the USA, we will also focus on emerging markets in the future. These include: Latin America, the Middle and Far East as well as Africa. These are characterised by high energy demand and thus offer great sales potential.

Services

The range of services offered is expanded, to support our customers in all phases of their renewable energy projects: From wind measurement and project development to construction management, operation and repowering. PNE offers its operational management services for wind farms and transformer stations for photovoltaic projects as well. The company is also working on fi nancing solutions for renewable energy projects.

Operations

The generation of electricity from our own capacities will be supplemented in the future by smart energy supply management, i.e. through optimised marketing of electricity and gas via dealers or power purchase agreements (PPA).

The key features of the new strategy:

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CLEAN ENERGY SOLUTION PROVIDER

We have the know-how and the strength for the new strategy...

An important fi rst milestone is the cooperation agreement with VPC GmbH. Both companies are jointly developing off-grid and self-suffi cient energy supplies for public and commercial use. Such „Energy Islands“ can be individually planned, implemented and operated according to requirements and location. They are very interesting not only for Germany but also for other countries.

… and have already started with the implementation

Another important success in the strategic implementation: The fi rst wind farm for the planned new european wind farm portfolio of around 200 MW has been completed. The wind farm Kührstedt / Alfstedt was put into operation in December 2017. The wind farm comprises 13 wind turbines with a total rated output of 43.2 MW.

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• Strong global demand for renewable energy

• Markets are changing – the new strategy is tailored to address the significantly changing market conditions

• We are a Clean Energy Solution Provider

• Investment in new technologies PV, Storage, in new markets, additional services know-how and processes

• Great experience and know-how exist in the company

• The basis remains the successful project development business model

Key Takeaways

You own a plot of land and would like to use it for wind energy? Are you looking for a suitable service provider for operation and maintenance of your wind farm in order to maximize your electricity yields? You are looking for a partner for repowering or want to sell your project? Since 1990, the employees of the PNE Group have been planning projects in close cooperation with all parties involved.

• For landowners • For municipalities and citizens • For wind farm operators • For wind farm investors

WE ARE YOUR PARTNER AND BUY PROJECTS

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Construction management

As a service provider, the PNE Group also takes over the construction management. With our decades of expertise and more than 2,600 MW of realized projects, we guarantee the smooth planning and execution of your project. From the installation of the wind turbine with the assembly of the various individual parts to completion, everything is perfectly coordinated. We also use the latest technologies to create a powerful wind farm.

Services for ongoing business

Achieving long-term success with competence

The PNE Group also takes over the technical and commercial management of wind farms. This includes continuous monitoring on the one hand, and the coordination of maintenance and repair work on the other. We ensure that service and maintenance are carried out regularly and that the wind turbines run as efficiently as possible - both at our own wind farms and those of our customers.

WE ARE YOUR PARTNER IN ALL PROJECT PHASES

Repowering

Renewal of wind farms

Like all technical equipment, wind farms are designed for a certain lifetime. The operating time is approx. 20 years, after which older models can be replaced by more modern and more powerful wind turbines, the so-called repowering.

In the course of repowering, the expert opinions are reviewed again and the approval procedure is again carried out routinely. The cycle can start again. With repowering, power generation can be multiplied with a reduced number of wind turbines.

Purchase of projects and wind farms

The development of wind farm projects and repowering are associated with risks and uncertainties. Some developers or wind farm operators are therefore looking for a strong partner. Here, the PNE Group is ready for partnership-based solutions or the purchase of projects and wind farms, too.

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VALUE CHAIN

3 to 5 years

Development

Sponsoring

Sale

IPP

Services

Construction

• Acquisition of the location• Wind assessment• System selection• Ratification

• Financial analysis• Legal conception• Sales/Marketing• Project financing

• Mains connection• Infrastructure• Assembling• Initial operation

• Provider• Infrastructure funds• Operation of own wind farms

• Technical and commercial management

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ImprintPNE AG

Peter-Henlein-Straße 2-427472 CuxhavenGermany

Telephone: + 49 (0) 47 21-718-06Telefax: + 49 (0) 47 21-718-200Email: info@pne-ag.comwww.pne-ag.com

Board of Management:

Markus Lesser Jörg Klowat Kurt Stürken

Registergericht: TostedtRegisternummer: HRB 110360

August 2018

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