RWE
From lignite giant to renewable power producer.
52-week range
As of 5 Oct 2026, 17:35What does RWE do?
Essen-based RWE generates electricity on a large scale: with onshore and offshore wind farms, solar plants, battery storage and gas-fired power stations, plus a large energy trading arm. RWE plans to exit coal by 2030. Because trading inflates revenue so much, the chart here shows shares of operating earnings (adjusted EBITDA) instead of revenue.
The giant lignite excavators in the Rhineland and many wind turbines off Germany’s coast belong to RWE. Some of your electricity may well come from there.
How RWE makes money
- Onshore wind & solar34 %
- Offshore wind29 %
- Flexible power plants, mainly gas28 %
- Energy trading7 %
- Other2 %
Strengths
- One of Europe’s largest producers of renewable power, especially offshore wind.
- Gas plants and storage keep the lights on when there is no wind or sun.
- Demand for electricity is rising, driven by electric cars, heat pumps and data centers.
Risks
- The expansion costs tens of billions, and high interest rates make it more expensive.
- Politics can slow projects down: in 2025 RWE temporarily put new US investments on hold amid debates over subsidies and tariffs.
- Lower margins on power sales and trading pushed earnings down in 2025.
- Founded
- 1898
- Headquarters
- Essen, Germany
- Employees
- about 20,000
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