The PNE Group has reported significant success for its Wattmate digital power marketing platform in 2025, with the platform supporting 80 wind, photovoltaic, and battery storage projects representing approximately 1.1 gigawatts of installed capacity. This performance demonstrates the platform's effectiveness in addressing the increasingly complex landscape of renewable energy marketing, where standard assumptions often fall short of capturing full project potential.
According to Nils Kompe, Head of Power Origination & Green Markets at PNE, marketing potential is becoming a critical determinant of project economic viability. "Standard assumptions often fall short in this regard. In future, project-specific, market-oriented and cross-technology marketing approaches will be in demand," Kompe explained. The Wattmate platform addresses this need by combining market transparency, structuring expertise, and operational experience to bridge the gap between project development, financing, and marketing.
A key trend identified in the renewable energy sector is the growing importance of "Co-Location Battery Storage Systems" - battery storage systems located at the same site as renewable generation plants and utilizing the same grid connection. This approach, which is being discussed intensively for both photovoltaic and wind energy projects, enables more stable revenue profiles and opens new marketing options through intelligent combination of generation and flexibility.
The Wattmate platform allows these complex aspects to be considered holistically, enabling renewable energy project developers to maximize value through various approaches including medium and long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), project-specific value-maximizing marketing forms, combination of different generator types, and provision of system services. The platform's success in 2025 positions PNE AG to capitalize on new revenue potential for 2026 and beyond as the renewable energy market continues to evolve.
The implications of Wattmate's success extend beyond PNE AG's business results. For the renewable energy industry, the platform represents a sophisticated tool for navigating the complex power marketing landscape that has become critical to project success. For project developers and investors, Wattmate offers a comprehensive solution that can enhance project economics through optimized marketing strategies. For the broader energy transition, such platforms facilitate more efficient integration of renewable energy into power systems by enabling better management of variable generation and storage resources.
As renewable energy projects become increasingly sophisticated in their design and operation, platforms like Wattmate that can handle cross-technology optimization and complex market interactions will likely become essential infrastructure for the industry. The platform's ability to support diverse project types - from wind and solar to battery storage - reflects the integrated approach needed for modern renewable energy development and operation. More information about the PNE Group and its services can be found at https://www.pnegroup.com.
