Services

With you every step of the way

 

WKN France has been planning, developing, financing and building high-calibre wind and solar energy projects since 2003. Our services include site evaluation, development, financing, turnkey construction, operation, and commercial and technical management of wind farms and photovoltaics.

In the future PNE Group and WKN France will be adding more services to the existing portfolio, like electricity storage solutions and power-to-gas technologies with a focus on hydrogen.

PNE consistently focuses on long-term strategies and cooperation with its local partners.

Agrivoltaics

Agrivoltaics is a practice combining agricultural production (livestock, large-scale crops, arboriculture, market gardening, aromatic or medicinal plants, etc.) and energy production on the same plot, while providing at least one of the following benefits:

  • Improvement of agronomic potential and impact,
  • Adaptation to climate change,
  • Protection against risks,
  • Improvement of animal welfare.

At WKN France, we are committed to actively participating in the energy transition as well as food sovereignty.

Our objective: To make solar energy an asset for the development of regions.

Our actions aim to:

  • Secure farmers’ tools and resources,
  • Help maximize the value of their farms,
  • Support the transfer and takeover by young farmers,
  • Create jobs and generate local value.
Promoting Local Benefits

Beyond their local energy production, solar farms provide sustainable supplementary income for landowners and farmers. They also generate financial resources for local communities and contribute to the development of facilities or services that enhance the attractiveness of the area. At every stage of the project, WKN France strives to involve local and regional businesses, thereby contributing to local economic growth and job creation.

WKN France project managers develop projects in close collaboration with elected officials and local stakeholders. The goal is to openly discuss raised concerns, ensure equal access to information for all stakeholders, and foster collective engagement around a regional project.

 


 

OUR SOLUTIONS

We adapt our solutions to your farming and livestock practices, not the other way around!

The farmer is central (as the expert in agriculture) and we (WKN France, expert developers) work alongside you to develop customized solutions (number of panels, height, row spacing, turning paths, access, infrastructure, etc.). Our solutions are dynamic and adaptable. They are designed to support your primary activities and adjust to evolving livestock and agricultural practices in the coming years.

LIVESTOCK SHELTERS

Benefits:

  • Extended grazing periods and improved pasture quality,
  • Protection of livestock from predators and contamination,
  • Increased animal welfare (climate events),
  • Improved water distribution,
  • Support for agricultural investment (equipment),
  • Guaranteed additional income.
CROP SHELTERS

Benefits:

  • Reduced evapotranspiration: Water savings,
  • Protection against climate risks (thermal stress and weather events),
  • Improved agronomic potential and economic performance of the farm,
  • Support for agricultural investment (equipment),
  • Guaranteed additional income.

 


 

DEVELOPMENT

Selecting the most appropriate photovoltaic solution for the site

WKN France works with all solar solution providers to define the best installation for the project and its environment.

Ensuring the most suitable landscape integration

Landscape architects identify heritage challenges (historic monuments, remarkable sites, landscape typologies). Photomontages are used alongside cartographic studies to evaluate visual impacts and the integration of the project into the landscape. The integration of a photovoltaic park into the natural environment is crucial for the social acceptability of the project. The final site layout depends on expert analysis as well as early-stage consultation with local stakeholders.

Respecting biodiversity

Ecology experts catalog animal and plant species over a full biological cycle. The sensitivity level defined by the study allows for the proposal of suitable measures to avoid, reduce, and compensate for impacts if necessary.

Ensuring the safety and peace of local residents and site users

The PNE Group has developed over 11 GW of projects and is widely recognized by partners and clients for building installations that strictly comply with regulations and respect host territories. Site placements are chosen to ensure public safety and preserve the quality of life.

 


 

FINANCING

The prerequisite for bringing a project to fruition is ensuring secured financing. This requires a thorough analysis and optimization of construction and operational costs. Integrity and reliability are decisive factors in obtaining solid and competitive financing, which are the foundations of a project’s success.

Our projects benefit from long-standing cooperation with various financial institutions. We maintain ongoing relationships with banks and insurance companies to ensure optimal financing. Our experts continually monitor profitability calculations and liquidity planning throughout each project.

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