Integrated Sustainability and Annual Report
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25 20 500 YEARS YEARS MW W.E.B AG Capacity WEB Windenergie AG | Integrated Sustainability and Annual Report W.E.B Group KPIs Financial KPIs 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 EUR million Revenue 66.6 66.3 88.4 85.5 104.2 Operating result 21.5 16.8 27.5 24.0 32.2 Net finance costs –8.4 –7.3 –8.4 –10.1 –10.4 Profit or loss on ordinary activities 13.1 9.5 19.1 13.8 21.8 Consolidated profit 9.3 6.6 15.9 10.6 16.5 Total assets 415.8 519.9 510.4 550.2 627.5 Equity 107.4 129.3 124.3 140.7 150.3 Equity ratio (%) 25.8 24.9 24.4 25.6 24.0 Cash flow from operating activities 46.4 38.6 56.4 50.5 64.1 Investments 53.0 117.9 22.3 70.0 78.5 Return on equity (%) 9.0 5.6 12.5 8.0 11.4 Earnings per share (EUR) 29.9 17.1 48.0 27.5 45.9 Electricity generation 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 MWh Wind 703,784 704,523 991,599 949,253 1,186,684 Solar 12,475 12,534 13,642 19,046 21,833 Hydropower 7,155 7,389 6,177 6,138 6,739 Total electricity generation 723,414 724,446 1,011,418 974,437 1,215,256 Front cover Front Power plants 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Number as of 12/31 Austria 117 124 130 137 138 Germany 57 52 53 53 48 France 21 33 33 39 39 Canada 14 20 20 20 25 Italy 2 2 2 4 10 Czech Republic 8 8 8 8 8 USA – 5 5 5 5 Total power plants 219 244 251 266 273 Installed capacity 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 MW as of 12/31 Austria 189.8 205.4 207.5 228.4 230.1 Germany 88.4 96.9 97.7 96.3 99.7 France 24.8 63.2 63.2 84.8 84.8 Canada 15.4 21.8 21.8 21.8 39.8 Italy 6.4 6.4 6.4 12.3 32.1 Czech Republic 9.1 9.1 9.1 9.1 9.1 USA – 9.1 9.1 9.1 9.1 Total generation capacity 333.9 411.9 414.9 461.8 504.6 104.2 88.4 85.5 48.0 45.9 66.6 66.3 29.9 27.5 17.1 Earnings Revenue per share EUR million EUR 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 16.5 504.6 15.9 461.8 411.9 414.9 333.9 10.6 9.3 6.6 Installed Consolidated capacity profit MW EUR million 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 150.3 12.5 140.7 11.4 129.3 124.3 107.4 9.0 8.0 5.6 Return on equity Equity % EUR million 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Two thousand nineteen The year to which this annual report is dedicated was an extraordinary one. W.E.B celebrated its 25th anniversary, and 20 years as WEB Windenergie AG. In late fall, W.E.B exceeded the threshold of 500 MW in power plant output. 2019 also ranks as a record year in terms of electricity output, revenue, and consolidated profit. With this annual report, we are not only inviting you to review 2019. We are also re- vealing images and stories about our successful corporate history—precisely because we believe that, in challenging times, looking back makes us aware of how many obsta- cles had to be overcome in order to be able to make progress toward the main goal: taking on a leading role in the energy transition. 2019 in pictures 6 W.E.B’s history in brief 22 More complex project planning 27 First gearbox replaced 31 Successful green electricity 35 Historically sustainable 39 Stay healthy! 2019 Key performance indicators » EDITORIAL New challenges after an exceptional record-setting year In several respects, 2019 was a noteworthy year: We were fortunate to celebrate two anniversaries attended by countless prominent guests from Austria and abroad. W.E.B was founded 25 years ago. And W.E.B has been a stock corporation for 20 years. Another important milestone was met in November: reaching our long-standing target of increasing our power plant capacity to 500 MW. This puts us in a category hardly believed possible when our Company was founded. A good 60 MW of this target was connected to the grid in 2019 alone and—along with very good wind conditions—enabled us to set new records in production as well as in revenue and profit. We launched into 2020 with this success behind us and buoyed by initiatives such as the Fridays for Future movement, which is spreading further and further across the globe, the Green Deal proposed by the new European Commission president, and the ambitious environmental goals set by Austria’s new federal government. Since March, however, this has all been overshadowed by the coronavirus crisis. Fortunately, W.E.B was able to react to the situation quickly. In just a few days, we transitioned all of our employees who could do so to working from home. This process was helped by our excellent technical infrastructure in all key areas that we had already installed as an international company. The COVID-19 pandemic has made the fragility of life on this planet clear to the world’s population along with the necessity of doing everything possible to avoid further tipping this sensitive balance, including in climate issues. The restrictions currently in place due to the coronavirus are putting the brakes on the pace of our planned expansion. That said, we are sure that the energy transition and further growth in the use of renewable energy sources will resume with fresh vigor after this crisis. More than ever, our business is being driven by the confidence of our shareholders and bond investors, the support of our partners, and especially the commitment of our highly motivated and skilled employees. Frank Dumeier Michael Trcka Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer Contents 2019 OVERVIEW PROJECTS & IN REVIEW OF W.E.B ACHIEVEMENTS 04 14 24 2019 in review Overview of W.E.B Projects & achievements 2019 at a glance 04 W.E.B at a glance 14 Project development 24 2019 in pictures 06 W.E.B’s strategy 16 Operations 28 Interview with the Profile of W.E.B 18 Sales 32 Management Board 08 History of W.E.B 22 Community participation 36 WEB Windenergie AG Annual Report 2019 Annual Report AG WEB Windenergie 2 STAKEHOLDERS & GROUP CONSOLIDATED GOVERNANCE MANAGEMENT FINANCIAL REPORT STATEMENTS 40 68 94 Stakeholders & governance Group management Consolidated financial report for the fiscal year statements Sustainability 40 2019 Employees 42 Consolidated income statement 94 Investor relations 46 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 95 Governing bodies & equity interests 52 Consolidated statement of financial position 96 Corporate governance 56 Consolidated statement of cash flows 98 Report of the Supervisory Board 60 Consolidated statement of changes in equity 100 Notes to the consolidated financial statements 102 Auditor’s report 160 Supplementary information Separate financial statements WEB Windenergie AG income statement 166 WEB Windenergie AG balance sheet 168 3 2019 at a glance REVENUE tops EUR 100 INTERNATIONAL GROWTH million for the first time EUR104 million 500 MW plant output exceeded CONSOLIDATED PROFIT EUR16.5 million 59.6 MW newly commissioned Foce del Cornia ELECTRICITY GENERATION W.E.B’s first wind farm in Italy Wörbzig RI Repowering in Germany Albert/Wisokolamson 1.2 TWh Entry into a new Canadian province highest ever Sachsendorf First solar power project by the in W.E.B’s history W.E.B green electricity team In 2019 ... ... there were many premieres. Revenue topped EUR 100 million, over 500 MW output was connected to the grid, the first wind energy project in Italy was completed, and inroads were made into the province of New Brunswick, a new Canadian market. Last year brought many new developments for W.E.B. That W.E.B was able to celebrate so many premieres in 2019 is the result of the impressive pipeline of projects established in recent years in line with the Company’s international growth plans. The market for renewable energy sources is growing, and W.E.B has its finger on the pulse of this trend. It goes without saying that new projects were again developed in 2019 that are now just waiting to be implemented. There will definitely be more premieres in W.E.B’s future! WEB Windenergie AG Annual Report 2019 Annual Report AG WEB Windenergie 4 2019 in review Overview of W.E.B Projects & achievements Stakeholders & governance 20 INVESTORS TRUST W.E.B YEARS WEB Windenergie AG +30.5% 25YEARS increase in average share price for W.E.B the year in Traderoom* EUR million OFFICE ADDITION OPENED 14.5 volume of green power bonds issued W.E.B GREEN ELECTRICITY Tag der YES + % offenen Tür to more 147 metering points supplied wind power in Spannberg * Since W.E.B shares are not listed, no price is formed. The average prices shown here are determined on the basis of transactions made in the virtual Traderoom. Past performance is not a basis for forming conclusions about future performance. In 2019 ... ... we had many reasons to celebrate! W.E.B was founded in 1994 and has operated as an Austrian stock corporation (Aktiengesellschaft, AG) since 1999.