

BBWind Projektberatungsgesellschaft mbH
Company Description of BBWind
editBBWind is a leading specialist service provider for the development and support of farmer-owned citizen wind farms in rural areas. As a subsidiary of the Westphalian-Lippe Agricultural Association, BBWind pursues the guiding principle "Don't lease, do it yourself" and promotes regional value creation through participation and lease models that bring together farmers, landowners, residents and municipalities.
Key Products and Services
edit- Project Development: BBWind supports projects from the initial idea to the operating phase.
- Citizen Wind Projects: The company has founded around 180 citizen wind companies and connected more than 600 MW of wind energy capacity to the grid.
- Repowering: BBWind supports the modernization of old wind turbines.
Main Mission and Values
editBBWind's main mission is to promote regional sustainable and ecological value creation and to contribute to the energy transition. Important values are self-determination, local value creation and the promotion of citizen wind projects without external investors.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editBBWind is committed to a sustainable energy supply by developing and supporting citizen wind projects that directly involve the regional population. By promoting citizen wind farms, the company contributes to reducing CO2 emissions and strengthening the local economy. In addition, BBWind successfully placed 25 citizen wind projects in 2024, which corresponds to a share of more than 3% of the German wind energy market.
Current Developments
editAt the turn of the year 2024/2025, Heinz Thier handed over the management to Michael Schlüß. Michael Schlüß, who has been working for BBWind since 2013, will lead the company into the future and feels well equipped for future challenges. With a strong project pipeline and a dedicated team, BBWind is on its way to further expanding its position in the market.