JUWI is restructuring its business and reducing its German workforce to improve operational efficiency
The company says it is sharpening focus on selected growth markets and emerging renewable energy business models
It cites recent project wins and a strong development pipeline to support growth plans
German solar and wind project developer JUWI has announced a strategic restructuring that includes reducing its workforce by 280 positions in Germany, and simplifying its management structure. The revised structure takes effect in October 2026.
The company said growing competition, lower auction prices, rising costs, limited grid availability and shrinking margins have increased pressure on the renewable energy sector in Germany and other markets.
“The more challenging conditions in the domestic and international energy markets, as well as structural challenges, necessitate an organizational adjustment, including staff reductions, at JUWI,” explained the management.
In response, JUWI is reorganizing its operations and focusing on markets and business areas with stronger growth potential with an aim to strengthen efficiency and long-term competitiveness for the company.
“This restructuring lays the foundation for greater efficiency, a clear market focus, and sustainable profitability. Our goal is to position JUWI for long-term stability and competitiveness, thereby establishing it as a strong and reliable partner in the energy transition,” said JUWI CEO Jost Backhaus.
As part of the changes, JUWI will move to a 2-member management board from October 2026, consisting of CEO Jost Backhaus and incoming CFO Thomas Hüsgen who is switching over to the company from Zelestra Germany.
Managing Directors Christian Arnold and Stephan Hansen will step down from their current roles. While Arnold who is responsible for the German operations for JUWI will leave the company on September 30, 2026, its international business head Hansen will resign the same day and stay on as a senior advisor for international projects until mid-2027.
In their place, Backhaus will be responsible for the company’s operations in Germany, Greece and Italy, along with purchasing, and strategy and development. Hüsgen will be responsible for all commercial matters, both nationally and internationally as well as for all legal and compliance matters.
JUWI said the workforce reduction will be implemented primarily through voluntary measures, with compulsory redundancies used only where necessary. The restructuring was developed in consultation with employee representatives and its parent company MVV Energie AG.
Despite the changes, the company highlighted a strong project pipeline and recent successes in German renewable energy tenders as providing strong fundamentals. JUWI is currently constructing around 1 GW of renewable energy capacity across Germany, Italy, Greece, South Africa and the US, and recently secured contracts for 64 wind turbines totaling 390 MW in Germany.
Moving forward, it plans to focus on growth areas including hybrid renewable energy projects that combine solar, wind and battery storage, while also seeking opportunities in international markets and deeper collaboration with MVV Energie.
“In summary, this means a clear focus on viable markets, sharpened business models, increased productivity in terms of efficiency and effectiveness, and greater integration within the MVV Group,” added Backhaus. “This restructuring lays the foundation for greater efficiency, a clear market focus, and sustainable profitability.”