Energiekontor AG, based in Bremen, has issued a €15 million (~$ 17.5 million) corporate bond. The bond carries an annual interest rate of 5.5 percent and a term of eight years. Subscriptions started in August and are open until 30 November 2025, with a minimum amount of €3,000, though no stock exchange listing is planned. The proceeds are intended as interim financing for wind and solar projects in Germany, the UK, France, and Portugal. Energiekontor’s project pipeline has reached 12 GW, with one third solar and two thirds wind. More than 1.2 GW has permits, while 450 MW is under construction or financially closed. The company currently operates 39 wind and solar parks totaling 444 MW, with 200 MW under construction to raise portfolio capacity to 650 MW.