With your investment, support the financing of further wind energy projects by the EBERT Group and make a lasting contribution to the regional energy transition.
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The security at a glance
This project is a co-funding arrangement with the crowdfunding platform GLS Crowd, meaning the project is offered in parallel on both the bettervest and GLS Crowd platforms. A total of EUR 2 million is to be raised – of which EUR 700,000 is to be financed through the bettervest crowd. This first tranche has an issuance volume of EUR 200,000.
Project intent
By investing in EBERT Windpark Elbe-Steinlah Invest GmbH & Co. KG, the proceeds will indirectly finance further wind energy projects within the EBERT Renewable Energy Group. The issuance proceeds flow via a ring-fenced loan to the parent company, which uses them to fund the continued portfolio growth in wind energy.
The reference project is the already operational Wind Farm Elbe-Steinlah: since March 2023, 6 turbines with a total rated capacity of 36 MW have been generating up to 80 million kWh of green electricity annually – enough for approximately 22,000 households.
Social & economic impact
Wind power replaces fossil fuel-based electricity generation and reduces CO₂ emissions. The expansion of renewable energies drives a more resilient and independent energy supply in the long term. The investment flows directly into the development of further wind energy installations, thereby supporting the continued transformation of the energy system. EBERT places particular emphasis on the involvement of local communities: through collaborative participation models, value creation remains in the region and projects are developed in harmony with people and nature.
Established, sustainable company
The owner-managed EBERT Group has specialised in the development of renewable energy projects since 1998. A team of over 80 people at the Kiel and Cremlingen locations manages the entire project cycle – from site analysis through permitting and construction to commercial and technical operations. With over 160 realised wind energy installations as well as biogas and photovoltaic projects, EBERT ranks among the most experienced players in Germany's energy transition.
Risk reduction measures
The claims arising from the bond are secured by a two-tier collateral concept:
Parent Company Guarantee: Ebert Erneuerbare Energien Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG secures all claims of bondholders by means of a guarantee on first demand.
Pledge of Limited Partnership Shares: The parent company has pledged limited partnership shares in Windpark Elbe-Steinlah WEA 03 as well as WEA 04 Betriebs-GmbH & Co. KG in favour of investors to the independent trustee HmcS Treuhand GmbH. The trustee administers and realises these shares in the interest of investors should neither the issuer nor the guarantor meet their payment obligations. Upon the occurrence of certain events – such as non-payment, insolvency, or breach of reporting obligations – an extraordinary right of termination exists.
Project description
By investing in EBERT Windpark Elbe-Steinlah Invest GmbH & Co. KG, the proceeds will indirectly finance further wind energy projects within the EBERT Renewable Energy Group. The issuance proceeds flow via a ring-fenced loan to the parent company – Ebert Erneuerbare Energien Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG – which uses them to provide equity to operational subsidiaries and finance continued portfolio growth in wind energy.
The reference project is the already operational Wind Farm Elbe-Steinlah: since March 2023, 6 turbines with a total rated capacity of 36 MW have been generating up to 80 million kWh of green electricity annually – enough for approximately 22,000 households. The wind farm was realised in collaboration with the Wolfenbüttel district, the municipality of Elbe, and local residents.
Wind power replaces fossil fuel-based electricity generation and reduces CO₂ emissions. The expansion of renewable energies drives a more resilient and independent energy supply in the long term. The investment flows directly into the development of further wind energy installations, thereby supporting the continued transformation of the energy system.
EBERT places particular emphasis on the involvement of local communities: through collaborative participation models, value creation remains in the region and projects are developed in harmony with people and nature.
Furthermore, EBERT Windpark Elbe-Steinlah Invest GmbH & Co. KG actively contributes to two of the UN Sustainable Development Goals through its business model:
The EBERT Group focuses on the generation of renewable energy from wind power and its continued expansion. In doing so, the company makes a significant contribution to ensuring people have access to reliable and clean electricity (Goal 7).
Clean energy and climate action are at the core of the company’s overarching mission. The reduction of CO₂ emissionscan be achieved through the further expansion of renewable energies. Each investment finances the development and realisation of additional wind energy installations, thereby supporting the achievement of climate targets (Goal 13).
The Wind Farm Elbe-Steinlah serves as the reference project for ecological impact, feeding up to 80 million kWh of renewable electricity into the grid annually since March 2023. This covers the calculated energy needs of around 22,000 households and makes a lasting contribution to reducing CO₂ emissions in the electricity sector.
By enabling the addition of further wind energy installations, the investment ensures that this contribution to climate protection continues to grow over the long term.
The claims arising from the bond – in particular interest payments and repayment of the principal amount – are secured by a two-tier collateral concept:
Parent Company Guarantee: Ebert Erneuerbare Energien Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG secures all claims of bondholders by means of a guarantee on first demand. Claims under the guarantee may be enforced as soon as the issuer fails to meet its obligations on time.
Pledge of Limited Partnership Shares: The parent company has pledged limited partnership shares in Windpark Elbe-Steinlah WEA 03 as well as WEA 04 Betriebs-GmbH & Co. KG in favour of investors to the independent trustee HmcS Treuhand GmbH. The trustee administers and realises these shares in the interest of investors should neither the issuer nor the guarantor meet their due payment obligations.
Upon the occurrence of certain events – such as non-payment, insolvency, or breach of reporting obligations – an extraordinary right of termination exists. Details are set out in the bond terms and conditions under clause 8.
The expertise of the EBERT Group is consolidated across specialised departments covering the entire value chain – from project development and construction through to long-term commercial and technical operations. This integrated approach allows EBERT to maintain full operational control across all project phases. Following commissioning, technical operations management monitors the wind farms to ensure maximum availability and yields, while commercial operations management handles all asset management and billing.
Financing Level: EBERT Windpark Elbe-Steinlah Invest GmbH & Co. KG operates within the group solely as a special purpose vehicle with no operational business of its own. Its sole purpose is the issuance of the present bond.
Capital Flow & Use of Proceeds: The issuance proceeds are disbursed via a ring-fenced loan to Ebert Erneuerbare Energien Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG. The latter uses the funds to provide equity to operational subsidiaries within the group and to finance continued portfolio growth in wind energy.
From a minimum investment of €500, investors receive an interest rate of up to 5.25% p.a. over a term of 8 years.
The first interest payment will be made in April 2027 for the period 26.02.2026–31.03.2027. From 2028 onwards, interest payments will be made one banking day after 31 March each year. The bond will be repaid in 8 equal annual instalments of 1/8 of the principal amount, beginning on 31.03.2027. The final interest and principal payment will be made one banking day after 31.03.2034. The total issuance volume is capped at €2,000,000.
This project is a co-funding arrangement with the crowdfunding platform GLS Crowd, meaning the project is offered in parallel on both the bettervest and GLS Crowd platforms. A total of EUR 2 million is to be raised – of which EUR 700,000 is to be financed through the bettervest crowd. This first tranche has an issuance volume of €200,000.
The borrower and country profile
Ebert Erneuerbare Energien Wind GmbH & Co. KG
Grasweg 26
24118 Kiel
Deutschland
The owner-managed EBERT Group has specialised in the development of renewable energy projects since 1998. Founded by Peter Ebert, the company has grown over more than two decades from a regional player into a nationwide network of around 80 specialists. With locations in Kiel and Cremlingen, EBERT covers the entire project cycle – from site analysis through permitting and construction to commercial and technical operations management.
The EBERT Group operates two central locations in northern and central Germany. The company’s origins lie in Cremlingen, where its first projects were realised. The establishment of a second location in Kiel consolidated its presence in the wind-rich north and significantly expanded its operational reach.
With the joining of Dr. Tim Ebert, the group entered a phase of strategic further development. Following degrees in law, a doctorate, and studies in business administration, he took over the leadership of the group. The combination of hands-on project experience and legal expertise supports the successful execution of increasingly complex permitting procedures. He is supported by a broadly positioned team of specialists in engineering, planning, and business administration.
To date, EBERT has realised over 160 wind energy installations as well as biogas and photovoltaic projects, bringing extensive experience in planning, construction, and long-term operations management.
EBERT acts as a reliable partner for landowners, municipalities, and citizens with the aim of realising projects with a high degree of regional acceptance. For EBERT, being close to the local community means above all trust and efficiency: close collaboration with municipalities, landowners, and authorities is the foundation of every successful project.
Operational Expertise: The expertise of the EBERT Group is consolidated across specialised departments that work hand in hand. Together they cover the entire value chain – from project development and construction through to the long-term commercial and technical operations management of the wind farms. This integrated approach allows EBERT to maintain full operational control across all project phases.
Financing Level: EBERT Windpark Elbe-Steinlah Invest GmbH & Co. KG operates within the group solely as a special purpose vehicle with no operational business of its own. Its sole purpose is the issuance of the present bond.
Capital Flow & Use of Proceeds: The issuance proceeds are disbursed via a ring-fenced loan to EBERT Erneuerbare Energien Beteiligungs GmbH & Co. KG (limited partner of the issuer). The latter uses the funds to provide equity to the group’s operational subsidiaries and thereby finance continued portfolio growth in wind energy
When making investment decisions, it is advisable to research the project location in advance – in particular the country in which the project is being implemented. The following indicators provide a useful starting point for independent research. The information was retrieved from the respective data sources in April 2026 and is published without guarantee.
| INDICATOR | RATING Germany |
| Euler Hermes Ranking | Euler Hermes has rated the risk of non-payment by German companies as “low risk” and assigned a rating of AA1 on a scale from AA to D (Source: Euler Hermes Country Risk Map) |
| Corruption index (Transparency International) | The Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International, measured on a scale from 0 (high level of corruption) to 100 (no perceived corruption), stands at 77 for Germany (Source: Transparency International 2026). |
| Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate | The Commercial Bank Prime Lending Rate indicates the average annualised interest rate that local commercial banks charge their most creditworthy customers for new loans in the local currency. For Germany, the rate stood at 3.95% as of February 2026 (Source: Trading Economics 2026). |
| Creditworthiness (Moody’s) | (Moody’s)Moody’s has rated the creditworthiness of German government bonds at Aaa on a scale from AAA to D, classifying it as “stable” (Source: Finanzagentur 2026). |
Key data
| Borrower | Ebert Erneuerbare Energien Wind GmbH & Co. KG |
| Investment type | Bond |
| Loan volume | EUR 200.000 |
| Runtime | 8 years |
| Return | up to 5,25% p.a. |
| Available from | 26.02.2026 |
| Interest payment date | Interest is payable annually one banking day after 31 March. The first interest payment is due on 31.03.2027. |
| Repayment | In eight partial principal amounts of 12.50% each in the years 2027 to 2034, one banking day after 31 March in each case. |
| Minimum investment amount | 500.00 EUR |
| Denomination | 500.00 EUR |
| Tradability | No stock exchange listing is planned. |
