
Momentum Energy Wind Services monitors Wind Turbines 24-7-365
Since December last year, our skilled wind turbine technicians in Danish Momentum Energy Wind Services have provided 24/7 technical monitoring of approximately 350 onshore wind turbines in Denmark and 5 offshore wind turbines in Sweden.
Momentum Energy Group leads Commission of 5 new Vestas Turbines in Sdr. Bork
On January 13 this year, the improved Sdr. Bork wind park in Jutland, Denmark, was officially opened and the commission of five new Vestas V162-6.2 MW wind turbines was celebrated.
Momentum Energy Group acquires Windturbs and further strengthens its Position on the Danish Market
With effect from 1/1 2023, Momentum Energy Group A/S (Momentum), has via its 100% owned subsidiary Momentum Energy Wind Services ApS, acquired all the shares in Windturbs ApS.
Momentum finished second in the Roskilde Business Award 2022, but we will be back next year!
At the annual Roskilde Business Forum New Year’s celebration this Wednesday, the winner of the Roskilde Business Award 2022 was @DynElectro. Momentum came in second.
We have been nominated for Innovator of the Year – You can help
Through our partnership with Arcus Infrastructure Partners, we have been nominated for the prestigious “Infrastructure Investor Awards 2022” in the category “Innovator of the Year, Global”.
Potential for setting up +300 MW of Wind and Solar
Momentum’s project development department has submitted proposals for three projects to the Danish Municipality of Tønder within the application deadline on 16 December 2022.
New Year’s Greetings from Momentum Energy Group
2023 has arrived and another fantastic year at Momentum has begun. 2022 has been an eventful and great year in many ways.
When the going gets tough – the tough gets going!
Our technicians on a job in cold Sweden, not far from the Arctic Circle
Momentum Energy Group is new sponsor for Friends of CWIN – a Nepalese Children’s Rights Organization.
Momentum has entered into a two-year agreement to support the Danish friendship association Friends of CWIN. The friendship association supports the Nepalese children’s rights organization Child Workers In Nepal (CWIN)
We have reached the Finals! Roskilde Business Award 2022
We have reached the Finals! Roskilde Business Award 2022. We are incredibly proud that our work within green energy makes a difference
First Power produced by Momentum’s new 11 MWp Solar Park, Skjern Sol
Thursday 27th of October 2022 at 14:00, our 11 MWp newly developed solar project in Skjern, Denmark, was connected to the grid without any problems.
With this, Momentum Energy Group completed its first major solar plant project.
Momentum’s offshore wind farm “Bockstigen” at Gotland sets Revenue Record in September 2022
This summer, minor renovation was done on the five wind turbines in “Vindpark Bockstigen”, Gotland, Sweden. After renovation of the offshore cables, the turbines are now operating at full capacity.
In September, supported by high power prices and strong production, the wind farm achieved a monthly revenue off over 1 million SEK.
Momentum Energy Wind Services wins prestigious Prize, Børsen Gazelle 2022
Today we proudly share the good news that our subsidiary, Momentum Energy Wind Services ApS, has been awarded the prize, “Børsen Gazelle 2022”.
We are scaling up our participation at WindEnergy Hamburg 2022
This year Momentum will participate at The Global On & Offshore Event, WindEnergy Hamburg from the 27th to 30th of September.
Momentum Builds the First Solar PV Project in DK
During August 2022, Momentum began the construction of an 11 MWp PV solar park east of Skjern in Ringkjøbing-Skjern Municipality. The plant will be the first Danish solar plant with Momentum as the developer.
Potential for installation of 250 MW wind and solar
Momentum’s project development department has submitted proposals for two projects in Herning Municipality’s application round for renewable energy projects, which ran from 6 January – 3 March 2022.
One project includes the installation of 9 larger wind turbines combined with a smaller solar PV plant. The second project plans to set up solar PV on an area of up to 200 hectares.
Momentum strengthens its legal Capacity in Denmark
We are happy to announce, that Imke Christine Thilkjær has been employed as Head of Legal, Danish Activities. As such, she will support our Danish assets in relation to all legal matters. Imke is based in our head office in Roskilde
Momentum Energy Group appoints Claus Hartmann in strategic role
Today we proudly announce that Claus Hartmann has been added to our fast-growing number of colleagues in Momentum Energy Group. Claus will take on the role as Director of Business Integration and Risk Management.
Momentum Energy Group A/S acquires DWP Solutions ApS
Momentum Energy Group A/S has agreed to acquire DWP Solutions ApS, a turbine service business based in Bredebro, Denmark. With this acquisition, Momentum will establish a regional center for wind turbine service and maintenance in Tønder, Southern Jutland, Denmark.
When the storm hits, Momentum’s wind turbine technicians work around the clock
When the storm named Malik hit northwest of Jutland on the afternoon of January 29 this year, our Technical Management team had already been preparing for several days.
Hamed Jungsted-Yousefi
Hamed Jungsted-Yousefi has studied Global Business Engineering at Technical University of Denmark (DTU) and is now onboard in our Roskilde office, taking on the role of Asset Manager.
Majority Stake of Momentum Energy Group A/S has been sold
We are very pleased and extremely proud to announce that on December 22nd, 2021, UK investor Arcus Infrastructure Partners Ltd (Arcus) has completed a majority acquisition of Momentum Energy Group A/S.
Navigate your Turbines into a bright Future
If you are a Wind Turbine owner in Germany, it is time to turn on your lights.
Momentum nominated for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021
We proudly announce that we have been nominated for EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year 2021.
Momentum Energy Planungs GmbH expands its Competencies
We continue to expand our project development activities in Germany and in Momentum Energy Planungs GmbH situated in Hamburg, we are very pleased to announce that Tobias Hurtienne and Sören Seeba have joined our team. Welcome!
A Talk about Processes, Work Environment and Safety
A large part of our operational activities is focused on safety, quality, and efficient work processes. To continuously improve, we conduct regular safety and work process dialogues with our colleagues.
Momentum buys Fikon ApS and Karrebæk Wind ApS
Momentum buys Fikon ApS and Karrebæk Wind ApS. With this acquisition, Momentum Energy Group A/S significantly strengthens its technical competences and at the same time expands its position as a Danish leader within operation and ownership of older wind turbines in Denmark.
Momentum Energy Services GmbH in Bremen got what it takes
In our workshop in Osterholz-Scharmbeck, north of Bremen, our top professional team of service technicians got what it takes to keep our customers’ equipment up to date, calibrated and validated according to all applicable requirements.
Momentum recruits Senior Sales Manager to expand Asset Management in the German Market
Momentum recruits Senior Sales Manager to expand Asset Management in the German Market. We are pleased to welcome Heiko Bieber as a new team member in Momentum Energy Group.
We have been shortlisted for the European Wind Investment Awards 2021
We are very proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for this year’s European Wind Investment Awards! The judges have placed us on the shortlist in the Asset Management Award category.
Working in the Heights – with Lights!
In Germany, by the end of 2023 it is a requirement that every turbine with a height above 100 meters shall be visible for approaching air traffic. To meet this requirement our service technicians are now giving their helping hands to our customers.
When Green Energy meets White Energy, it can be challenging
Momentum technicians always do their best to access wind turbines for mandatory inspections. But this time nature won. Due to heavy snow drifting, our technicians from Momentum Energy Services could not access the turbines in Wind Farm Wangenheim-Hochheim, Germany, with our service car.
In difficult Times you need a strong local Partner!
In times like these, when COVID-19 ravages the entire globe causing travel restrictions and many other obstacles when trying to uphold a normal business life, you need strong partners to succeed. This is especially true if you are in the business of constructing wind turbines abroad – away from your home country and with limited possibilities to supervise the project yourself.
Minimizing social Distance between Colleagues with a big Smile
During the Corona crisis our company have more than doubled the number of employees from 23 to 50, we have opened 2 new Offices in Germany (Hamburg and Bremen). All of this has been achieved with almost no physical face-to-face meetings across our company offices – now counting 6 locations in Denmark, Germany, and Sweden.
Welcome to Erika Svedhem
We are off to a very good start of the new year as we welcome Erika Svedhem as Manager for Project Development in Momentum Sweden AB.
Momentum Gruppen A/S mediates Sale of German 25 MW Wind Farm Egeln to major European Investment Company
Alternative Equity Partners A/S, a leading manager of alternative investment funds, has sold the 25-megawatt wind farm Egeln KG (“Egeln”) located in the state of Saxen Anhalt to a major European investor.
Happy New Year 2020
The year 2020 is coming to an end, and what a hectic and unusual year it has been!
Momentum chosen for O&M of PV Plant in Denmark
Momentum has been chosen for operation and maintenance (O&M) of a 10 MW solar plant near Silkeborg from 1st of January 2021. Momentum’s team of technicians will get the full technical responsibility for the plant, which covers monitoring, repair, inspection, care of vegetation, etc.
We participate in this Years’ Virtual WindEnergy Hamburg
Unusual times call for new action and new paths to be taken. This year we therefore look very much forward to participating in the virtual version of The Global On & Offshore Event, WindEnergy Hamburg, from the 1st to the 4th of December.
Momentum Energy Group acquires portfolio of 88 Danish wind turbines
Momentum Energy Group acquires portfolio of 88 Danish wind turbines and creates a new strategic platform for the acquisition, operation, and further development of older wind turbines in Denmark.
Momentum Germany is expanding its range of services for wind and photovoltaics
As of September 1st, a team of 7 new, but very experienced employees will strengthen the subsidiary Momentum Energy Services in Germany and additionally, a new physical location will be opened in Osterholz-Scharmbeck near Bremen where the new colleagues will work from.
Business as unusual
Summer is soon coming to an end and everybody is returning from well-deserved holidays and “back in business”. But we are not coming back to business as we were used to just months ago.
The challenges we have met have also influenced Momentum. But by continuously analyzing and evaluating the situation during the last 5 months lock down of the societies around us, we have changed our way of working and thinking – and it has ended up primarily effecting us in a positive way.
Momentum Germany recruits Senior Accountant
Momentum Germnay welcome a new colleague, Sonja Warnecke on the 1st of August . Sonja joins our German Commercial Management team in Flensburg as Senior Accountant. She will help to strengthen our daily business within asset management of wind and photovoltaic plants.
Momentum Assists Hamburg Based Investor in Establishing a Wind Farm in Sweden
Momentum in Sweden have since January 2020 worked for Connected Infrastructure Capital GmbH (CiC) to assist in the development and preparation for establishment of wind farm Norra Hunna in Askersund.
The Momentum Group delivers Record Result for 2019
The Momentum group in Roskilde came out in 2019 with a consolidated result in the parent company, Momentum Investments ApS, of 18.8 mDKK after tax against 8.0 mDKK in 2018. The result is the best in the history of the group.
Wind Turbine Inspection in Germany
We are constantly making sure that all our projects under management are running smoothly.
Here is an example where one of our technical teams from Momentum Germany and a team from a partner company were on the road in East Germany to inspect two wind farms.
Inspection of Offshore Windfarm Bockstigen
On the 2nd and 3rd of June our technician, Björn Johansson from Momentum Sweden AB, visited Offshore Wind Farm Bockstigen. The wind farm is situated 5 kilometers from the coastline of the beautiful Swedish island, Gotland.
Momentum Sweden recruits Financial Accountant
Momentum Sweden recruits Financial Accountant. Today we give a warm welcome to our new employee in Sweden. Stephanie Borg Nilsson joins our Swedish team and will be working as a financial accountant.
Momentum performs Drone Inspections
Did you know that Momentum is conducting Drone Inspections? Momentum often performs drone inspections in connection with turbine controls, where we review the current state of a turbine. Drone inspections are carried out to ensure continuous control of the condition of the blades.
Acquisition of OX2’s German operations – Momentum is expanding further in Germany
Through Momentum Energy Group ApS, Momentum has acquired OX2 Wind GmbH in Hamburg, which carries out green field development of wind projects in Germany. The date of transition is set to April 1 2020. All 7 employees are offered continued employment at Momentum.
Momentum divest Offshore Windpark Bockstigen to a Danish Investor
Momentum Energy Group has sold Windpark Bockstigen in Gotland and signs a 5 years asset management contract with investor. After one year’s successful operation with an availability of over 99 % and more than a 100% increase in production compared to earlier, the windpark was sold to a Danish investor in December 2019.
Momentum’s handling of tasks during the Corona virus
As all news media shows, Denmark is shutting down to contain the spread of the Corona virus. We have developed a thorough plan and organization of all tasks to ensure continuity of all customer projects.
Sale of German Wind Project after complicated negotiations
Momentum grouped together a team of Danish owners of a larger German wind project and has just facilitated the sale of their wind turbines to a German/Spanish private equity fund in a deal that has created great added value to the owners.
Momentum recruits technically responsible in Sweden
Momentum continues to strengthen its organisation in Sweden by recruiting Björn Johansson as responsible for the Technical Asset Management in Sweden.
OX2 and Momentum cooperates on repowering projects in Germany
OX2 Wind GmbH and Momentum Gruppen A/S have started a cooperation for the repowering of older wind turbines in Germany. Many years of experience in various sectors of wind energy have encouraged the two companies to create valuable synergies in order to ensure a smooth repowering process.
Largest Asset Management Contract in Denmark to Date
Momentum Gruppen A/S enters into the company’s largest asset management contract in Denmark to date by taking over asset management of 81 MW across 8 wind farms in Denmark.
Momentum establishes new office outside Gothenburg
Momentum is growing it´s presence and business in Sweden and are now opening a new office just outside Gothenburg. It is important to be close to our customers and their assets (wind- and solar farms) and make ourselves accessible.
Momentum Visits The Faroe Islands’ Largest Windfarm Outside Tórshavn
Momentum Visits The Faroe Islands’ Largest Windfarm just outside Tórshavn. The Faroe Islands main energy sources are oil 51%, hydro 31% and wind 18 % (2018). The target is to be totally independent from fossil fuel by 2030 by increasing investments in wind-, solar- and water production facilities.
Momentum invited to speak about continued operation and its challenges
The Danish Consulate General in Hamburg invited leading Danish solutions providers to participate in the seminar “The German O&M Market”. We shared the experience Momentum gained from continued operation, Life Time Extension and repowering based on projects, where Momentum is the asset manager.
Momentum completes divestment of wind project in Sweden
Momentum Sweden AB has performed their first divestment of a wind power project (green field) in the county of Örebro, Sweden. Wind power developer and asset owner Stena Renewable AB is the buyer of the project rights to this development project Odensvi.
Momentum is expanding in Germany with the acquisition of a technical manager
Through its subsidiary Momentum Deutschland GmbH, the Momentum Gruppen has acquired FWS GmbH in Flensburg, which carries out the technical management together with legal inspections and assessments for PV plants and wind turbines.
Continuous employee development
In order to work even more efficiently and deliver specialised consulting services, employees at Momentum regularly attend relevant courses.
Momentum is moving to new premises
On 20 September 2019 Momentum Gruppen A/S moved a little further down the street from No. 4 to No. 81. With the growth we have experienced in recent years, we have come to realise that the cozy surroundings of the house on Københavnsvej No.4, no longer fit our needs.
Impressions from Husum Wind 2019
Once again, Momentum participated on the annual Husum Wind fair in Northern Germany. Once again the fair gave us a lot of good meetings and input about the development in the industry.
Vive la France! – new administration South of Paris
On August 16th Momentum took over the administration of our first project in France with 18 wind turbines of type Vestas V80-2.0MW in the wind farm of Cormainville.
Momentum expands the portfolio of solar plants under management
During the Summer, Momentum has taken over asset management of 13 solar projects, where one plant (10 MW) is in Denmark and the rest in Germany.
When everything fails — innovate…
Momentum planned to build a dozen new wind turbines in the offshore windpark Bockstigen along the coast of Gotland, Sweden, when the message arrived that the power cable between Gotland and mainland Sweden would not be expanded. Something had to be done.
Momentum at Husum Wind 2019
Once again, Momentum Gruppen A/S will be represented with a booth at Husum Wind 2017.
14 years of Clean Energy Solutions
Our CEO, Kim got surprised when he began to receive a lot of congratulations on LinkedIn. It turned out that it was his 14 year’s anniversary at Momentum. This spawned some reflections on how Momentum and the industry has developed.
The world’s first repowering of an offshore wind turbine project
Danish-based Momentum Gruppen A/S successfully completes the world’s first repowering of an offshore wind turbine project off the coast of the island of Gotland, Sweden.
Momentum Opens Office in Göteborg, Sweden
As part of our focus on the Swedish market, Martin Pettersen will as of 1 March 2019 join Momentum Sweden as director of our newly-opened office in Göteborg.
Momentum named Asset Manager of two Vestas V126-3,6 MW in Hanstholm Habour
Momentum will take care of asset management of GPPS’s 2 new Vestas V126-3,6 MW in Hanstholm Habour
Husum Wind 2017
Once again, Momentum Gruppen A/S was represented with a stand at Husum Wind 2017.
Capital Stage AG appoints Momentum Gruppen A/S as asset manager of 3 Vestas V122-3.3MW
Capital Stage AG appoints Momentum Gruppen A/S as asset manager (O&M) of 3 Vestas V122-3.3 MW
Momentum at Husum Wind 2017
Momentum Gruppen A/S will be represented with a stand at Husum Wind 2017!
Acquisition of IWE Administration ApS
Momentum has acquired IWE Administration ApS including 135 MW under management as well as an 80 MW management portfolio from Wickmann Wind AB in Sweden.
Momentum Gruppen A/S attends Wind Energy Hamburg 2016
Momentum Gruppen A/S once again attends WindEnergy Hamburg from the 27th of September to the 30th of September
Big economic challenges ahead for wind turbine owners
The current electricity pricing of 0.02-0.03 EUR (average EEX, Nordpool) is causing enormous challenges for wind turbine owners, and if the electricity pricing continues at such low levels, it can turn into an economical disaster.
Take-over of the Asset Management Portfolio of Global Investment
Momentum Gruppen A/S takes over the management of 118 MW Wind from Global Investment A/S becoming one of Denmark’s largest asset managers within the wind industry.