Watson Farley & Williams (“WFW”) has advised EEF Erneuerbare Energien Fabrik GmbH (“EEF”) on its acquisition of the Seewald wind farm from Kraftwerke Mainz-Wiesbaden AG (“KMW”). Located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, the wind farm is currently under construction and will feature eight wind turbines with their own grid connection, expected to generate approximately 100,000 MWh of renewable electricity annually – enough to supply around 28,000 households each year.
The Seewald project will include its own substation, designed not only to deliver the generated electricity to the public grid but also to bolster the regional grid infrastructure. Developed by ALTUS renewables GmbH (“ALTUS”) up to the delivery stage, the project is now being supported through the construction phase by ALTUS as an experienced partner working alongside EEF. Commissioning of the wind farm is targeted for Q3 2026.
EEF, headquartered in Germany with offices in Berlin, Hamburg and Mainz, is an independent energy supplier focused on the expansion of wind, solar and storage solutions. With a workforce of more than 80 employees, the company advances local energy projects with the intention of integrating them into its long-term portfolio. EEF has committed to investing over €1 billion in these areas in the coming years.
KMW, a municipal provider of electricity, steam, and district heating, is a subsidiary of the Mainz-Wiesbaden municipal utility association comprising ESWE Versorgungs AG and Mainzer Stadtwerke AG.
ALTUS, a renewable energy project development company and subsidiary of KMW, has successfully delivered renewable energy projects totalling 700 MW in wind and 500 MWp in photovoltaic capacity to date.
The WFW Germany Energy team advising EEF was led by Hamburg Partners Dr Wolfram Böge and Christian R. Schindler, supported by Senior Associate Marian Henkes and Associates Michel Dohmen, Sophia Graul, Lea Alexandra Heick, Julian Kasper, Albert Merck, and Andreas Urdl. Regulatory guidance was provided by Hamburg Partner Dr F. Maximilian Boemke alongside Associates Dr Ruwen Fritsche, Dr Philipp Kleiner, Wiebke Westermann, and Leonard Wolckenhaar. Real estate advice was provided by Hamburg Partner Dr Sebastian Baum, supported by Associate Josephina Knauf and transaction lawyers Tetiana Arkhipova and Stefanie Igl, while financial matters were overseen by Hamburg Partner Thomas Hollenhorst and Associate Stefan Riedmeyer.
Wolfram commented: “We are delighted to have advised EEF on this important project for the Baden-Württemberg region. This wind farm demonstrates the close link between the energy transition and grid infrastructure. When it comes to projects of this nature, WFW offers comprehensive expertise in all relevant areas of law”.