Breathing new life into wind energy, one refurbished turbine at a time.

About Us

At Wind N Solar, our mission is to increase access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy in South Africa and beyond. With our roots in the Scandinavian renewable energy business, we offer unique power solutions for private off-takers, leveraging our expertise in wind turbines, solar power, and microgrids. Our goal is to promote growth, create jobs, and bring long-lasting benefits to our clients and the communities we serve.

Our History

Wind N Solar was incorporated in 2014, and since then, we have been dedicated to providing innovative renewable energy solutions to the South African market. Our founder, Klaus Ronnow Poulsen, has been involved in the renewable energy industry for over 17 years, and has worked on numerous projects globally. Our team has extensive experience in the development, installation, and maintenance of wind and solar power projects.

 

Our Value Proposition

We prioritize sectors and technologies where we have extensive experience, innovating solutions for the African market based on Scandinavian-rooted technologies. Our focus is on providing cost-efficient, commercially viable projects that create growth, jobs, and new business opportunities. We believe that refurbished wind turbines can be a solution for producing cheap electricity in areas with high or medium wind conditions, and we have developed a unique business model that leverages this opportunity.

 

What We Do

  • Develop and implement renewable energy solutions for clients using refurbished wind turbines, PV solar, and tailor-made solutions
  • Offer pre-feasibility studies and know-how support for project development
  • Provide O&M service contracts for wind farms
  • Sell and install PV solar projects to secure cash flow for day-to-day operations
  • Develop and engineer microgrids that include solar, wind, gasification, and energy storage

 

Our Expertise

  • Refurbishment and installation of wind turbines
  • Microgrids and energy storage solutions
  • Solar power and wind power expertise
  • Strong technology knowledge within process and renewable energy
  • Biomass and waste-to-energy solutions
  • Experience in developing and implementing projects in various sectors, including commercial farms, abattoirs, and mining
  • We provide Desk top wind assessments DNV Software
  • We provide DEIF Park control for Wind , Solar BESS systems
  • WE Render the wind and solar hybrid farms. 

 

Our Team

Our team consists of experienced professionals with a deep understanding of the renewable energy industry.

Our key team member:

  • Klaus Ronnow Poulsen, CEO: 
  • With over 17 years of experience in the renewable energy industry, Klaus has worked on numerous projects globally and has a strong background in wind power and solar power.

 

Our Mission

At Wind N Solar, our mission is to provide affordable, reliable, and clean energy solutions that promote growth and bring long-lasting benefits to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to be a leader in the renewable energy industry, leveraging our expertise and experience to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

 

Why Refurbished Wind Turbines?

We believe that refurbished wind turbines can be a solution for producing cheap electricity in areas with high or medium wind conditions. Refurbished turbines can be installed at a cost of approximately 60% to 70% of new turbines, making them a cost-efficient option for our clients. Our team has extensive experience in refurbishing and installing wind turbines, and we have developed a unique business model that leverages this opportunity.

 

Our Target Market

Our target market includes private off-takers in South Africa and nearby border countries, who are facing load shedding and high diesel consumption. We work with commercial farmers, dairies, companies, investors, and other businesses that require reliable and affordable energy solutions. We also work with property developers and other stakeholders to develop and implement renewable energy projects.

 

Our Goal

Our goal is to become a leading provider of renewable energy solutions in South Africa, leveraging our expertise and experience to deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of our clients. We aim to develop and implement projects that create growth, jobs, and new business opportunities, while promoting sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions.