RWE

RWE AG, commonly known as RWE, is a German multinational energy company based in Essen. It operates across the energy value chain, including generation, trading, and distribution of electricity and gas, as well as energy services. Its generation mix historically included lignite and other coal, natural gas, and, increasingly, large-scale renewable assets such as wind and solar. The group has built a substantial renewables portfolio through its renewables platform, RWE Renewables, with projects in Europe, the Americas, and beyond.

The company is organized into segments that cover generation, trading, and customer solutions, with RWE Renewables handling wind, solar, and energy storage assets. It also owns or operates transmission and distribution assets and participates in energy markets through its trading desks, contributing to its integrated approach to energy supply and market risk management.

History: RWE traces its origins to the Rheinisch-Westdeutsche Elektrizitätswerke and grew into one of Germany’s largest energy suppliers. In 2016, the company spun off Innogy, an entity focused on renewables, networks, and retail, into a separate listed company. In 2019 Innogy was acquired by E.ON, and RWE subsequently absorbed the renewables assets that had been part of Innogy, enabling a broader push into renewable generation and gas as part of the European energy transition.

Policy and strategy: RWE supports the shift toward low-carbon generation and aims to expand renewables capacity and gas infrastructure while maintaining a significant position as a major electricity producer in Europe.