Greenfield Wind

Greenfield Wind and Relight expand their cooperation

peter — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:30:39 +0000

On January 12th, 2012 Greenfield Wind and Italian based energy company Relight amended their current agreement signed on October 14th 2010, expanding their cooperation to over 200 MW early stage wind power projects with an option of adding another 100 MW during 2012 if agreed upon.

The growth of the deal results in that Greenfield Wind together with Relight will develop over 200 MW of early stage wind power projects in Poland between the years 2012 – 2015. After the projects have reached development completion Relight will own and operate the wind power turbines.

The expanded cooperation with Relight also puts Greenfield Wind closer to its goal of having 500 MW of early stage wind power projects initiated and under development with partners during 2013.

“The cooperation has since the start in 2010 been incredibly productive with a rapid development of the projects exceeding expectations. The reason for this is, in my opinion, that the integration of the project teams was efficient where the focus was put entirely on the projects not formalities. We are also pleased that an international company such as Relight has trusted Greenfield Wind to be their partner in Poland for over 200 MW wind power projects through partner development. This proves that our company concept is a success even further”, says Peter Hogren, CEO of Greenfield Wind.

The Greenfield Wind team grows

peter — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:00:54 +0000

From the 1st of September 2011 two new young professionals join Greenfield Wind and broaden the team’s competence further.

Dorota Weronika Otulak graduated from the Warsaw University of Life Sciences with an Engineer’s degree in Environmental Science. She specialized in Environmental Management and Sustainable Development. Weronika also studied for a year at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. Before joining the Greenfield Wind team, Weronika was involved in a research project at the Technical University of Madrid concerning reduction of CO2 emissions. She previously worked for the Institute for Sustainable Development and UNEP/GRID in Warsaw, Poland.

Weronika will be assigned as a Project Manager focusing on environmental issues and improving the environmental aspects of our Geographical Information System (GIS). She will also assist our other Project Managers with the development of our current wind power projects. Weronika is fluent in both English and Polish.

Maksym Maksymowicz graduated from University of Warsaw with a Master degree in Inter-Faculty Environmental Protection. He also studied for a half year in Uppsala Universitet, Sweden. Before joining Greenfield Wind team, Maksym worked for the Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development as well as for ClientEarth Poland, where he gained experience in working with legal acts on environmental protection. He has also practical experience working with the Geographical Information System (GIS) based on development of a project involving cartographic inventory in the Bieszczady National Park buffer zone in Poland.

In Greenfield Wind, he will be assigned as a Project Manager focusing on locating and acquiring new project sites by working with our Geographical Information System (GIS). Maksym will also assist the other Project Managers in different phases of the development process. Maksym is fluent in English, Russian and Polish.

Anders Ronander is recruited as new chairman

peter — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:00:32 +0000

Experienced board member and executive Anders Ronander joins Greenfield Wind.

With over 30 years of experience from transnational business and several years of operational experience from the Polish market he is a very good addition to the board. Anders brings strategic experience from the food industry as well as long experience of working with governmental institutions.

Anders also acts as the Deputy Chairman of the Swedish-Polish Chamber of Commerce (www.svenskpolska.se). “We are pleased to have Anders onboard and are all looking forward to developing the company together”, says Peter Hogren, CEO of Greenfield Wind.

Adam de Sola Pool and Environmental Investment Partners III invest in Greenfield Wind

peter — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:00:44 +0000

Experienced Eastern European Renewable investor and executive Adam de Sola Pool invests in Greenfield Wind through the fund Environmental Investment Partners III (www.eip.biz).

Adam also joins the company in a strategic/financial role as an advisor. ”Adam has a deep hands-on experience from wind power in Poland and other parts of CEE as well as a broad network in Poland and rest of Europe which will add great value to the company”, says CEO Peter Hogren.

”What attracted Environmental Investment Partners III (www.eip.biz) to Greenfield Wind was its innovative approach to the market. EIP had previously invested in two wind companies – among them the developer of the largest wind parks in Romania and Poland. This third investment in wind was attractive because of Greenfield Wind’s lower risk, non-speculative market focus. EIP has brought several potential clients to Greenfield Wind and these clients have appreciated the unique perspective that Greenfield has”, says Adam de Sola Pool.

Both parties have decided to not disclose the sum invested.

Greenfield Wind partners up with Italian energy company Relight

peter — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:30:59 +0000

On October 14th, 2010 Greenfield Wind signed a project development agreement for wind power in Poland with Italian energy company Relight. The development agreement is for 100 MW early stage wind power projects, a total investment amounting to app. 175 million EUR.

The deal means that Greenfield Wind together with Relight develop parts of Greenfield Wind’s project portfolio in Poland. After the projects are finished Relight will own and operate the wind power turbines.

Relight’s goal is to develop and own 300 MW of wind power in Poland and the collaboration with Greenfield Wind is the first investment done on the Polish market. The deal is also an important step towards reaching the Polish 2020 environmental goals.

The projects included in the deal are situated in the northeastern part of Poland. The municipals concerned are positive to wind power projects and welcome the large investments planned in the area. Wind measurements will begin during 2010 and construction is planned to commence in 2013.

Please view the official press release here.

The truth about wind turbines

peter — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:43:31 +0000

In order to contribute to raising the social awareness and acceptance for wind power in Poland, the Polish Wind Energy Association (PWEA) has launched a website that provides truthful and accurate information to all of those interested in topics related to wind power. The site is informative and educational, and the fact that it is not related to any particular wind energy company, ensures that it will be perceived as an objective and reliable portal.

The website is intended as a place where one can find the latest information and most current studies on wind energy.

Please visit the site (only in polish): www.energiawiatru.eu

New team member at Greenfield Wind.

peter — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:14:56 +0000

Marcin Godek has joined the team at Greenfield Wind. Marcin will be working as a project manager and will be based in Poland. Marcin will focus on expanding our portfolio but he will also manage the development process of our current project portfolio together with our country manager Karol Nagórka.

Marcin has extensive experience from the wind power development in Poland. Prior to his involvement in Greenfield Wind Marcin worked for polish wind power developer 3E / Nowa Energia as development manager supervising and developing several wind power projects in various stages of development. Marcin commenced his involvement in Greenfield Wind July 1, 2010.

Greenfield Wind welcomes Marcin and we are proud to have him on our team.

Experienced strategic advisor joins Greenfield Wind

peter — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:00:24 +0000

Anders Barne will support and manage the strategy regarding project development, project sales and management at Greenfield Wind. He will also join the board of directors.

“Greenfield Wind has a strong commitment to develop wind power projects in the Polish market. Key is their local presence and extensive network in Poland. I’m happy to support the management in building Greenfield Wind to be a successful player in the market”, says Anders Barne.

Prior to his involvement in Greenfield Wind, Ander’s was the CEO of Nordisk Vindkraft AB, one of Sweden’s leading wind power developers.

“We are very happy that someone with Anders Barne’s experience and knowledge from the wind power industry joins our team to further develop our business on the expanding polish wind power market. We are confident that Anders engagement in Greenfield Wind will contribute to our rapid expansion and help us establish ourselves as a key player on the polish market”, says CEO Peter Hogren.

Positive outlook for Polish economy despite the EU recession

kollor — Mon, 10 May 2010 09:15:03 +0000

Despite the sharp slowdown in economic activity to 1,7 % in 2009 from 5 % in 2008, Poland was the only EU country to avoid recession, according to a recent report published by SEB Merchant Banking. Read the full report here.

European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition

kollor — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:55:10 +0000

We wish to inform that Greenfield Wind will take part in the European Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition – EWEC 2010 held in Warsaw, Poland, 20-23 April, 2010 as well as The PWEA conference “Wind Energy Market in Poland” held at hotel Hilton in Warsaw, Poland on the 19th of April.