Greater focus and greater competitiveness: JUWI is repositioning itself.
JUWI is adjusting its strategic focus and organizational structure to unlock efficiency potential and strengthen its competitiveness in the long term. In this context, there will also be staff reductions and a change in management. An attractive project pipeline and contract awards in the current bidding rounds form the basis for positive future prospects in close cooperation with the parent company MVV Energie AG.
In particular, intensified competition, falling bid rates in auctions, rising costs, limited grid connections, and the resulting decline in margins have led to significant economic pressure across the entire German renewable energy sector in recent months. The more challenging conditions in domestic and international energy markets, as well as structural challenges, therefore necessitate organizational adjustments at JUWI, including staff reductions. “With this restructuring, we are laying the foundation for greater efficiency, a clear market focus, and sustainable profitability. Our goal is to position JUWI as a stable and competitive company in the long term, thereby establishing it as a strong, reliable partner for the energy transition,” emphasizes JUWI CEO Jost Backhaus.
In this context, there will also be changes to the management team. Starting in October 2026, the management team will consist of only two executives: the current CEO, Jost Backhaus, and a new CFO, Thomas Hüsgen. Managing Director Christian Arnold, who is responsible for JUWI’s operations in Germany, will leave the company on September 30, 2026. Managing Director Stephan Hansen, responsible for JUWI International, will step down from his position as Managing Director on September 30, 2026, and leave the company on June 30, 2027. Until then, he will support JUWI as a Senior Advisor in the international project business. For further information, please refer to today’s separate press release.
The new organizational structure was also presented to the workforce in Germany this afternoon. “We are aware that the restructuring and economic transformation of JUWI will entail difficult decisions. We will fundamentally optimize and reorganize divisions and functions. At the same time, we are scaling the size of our business accordingly. As a result, it will unfortunately also be necessary to part ways with some employees,” adds Backhaus. Across all locations, JUWI will cut approximately 280 jobs in Germany.
The new structure is set to take effect in October. The measures to be implemented were developed through constructive negotiations with employee representatives, the relevant committees, and the parent company, MVV Energie AG. “The focus is on socially responsible solutions. JUWI is primarily relying on voluntary measures to implement the workforce reduction. Layoffs due to operational reasons will only be issued where this is unavoidable,” emphasizes Constanze Schuhmacher on behalf of the JUWI General Works Council.
“As a shareholder, MVV Energie AG is actively guiding and supporting JUWI’s strategic realignment. The goal is to strengthen the company’s financial viability and consistently implement strategic measures,” emphasizes Dr. Hansjörg Roll, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the JUWI Group and a member of the Executive Board of MVV Energie AG.
JUWI CEO Jost Backhaus summarizes the new strategic direction as follows: “In short, this means a clear focus on viable markets, streamlined business models, increased productivity in terms of efficiency and effectiveness, and greater integration within the MVV Group.” With this realignment in a dynamic market environment, JUWI thus remains a reliable and high-performing partner for municipalities, investors, and project partners.
“We are continuing to develop our business models and are strategically tapping into new areas of growth,” emphasizes the JUWI CEO. “At the same time, we are further advancing business models such as hybrid solutions – that is, the combination of wind and solar power plants with battery storage systems.” JUWI is also focusing on large, high-growth markets to leverage economies of scale and plans to specifically tap into growth potential abroad. Another lever for positioning JUWI for the future is the increased use of the group alliance with MVV, for example, to be able to directly offer industry-generated electricity from renewable energy plants.
JUWI is currently constructing renewable energy plants in Germany, Italy, Greece, South Africa, and the United States with a total capacity of approximately 1,000 megawatts. In the last two rounds of tenders held by the Federal Network Agency in November and February, JUWI also secured contracts in Germany for 64 wind turbines with a total capacity of 390 megawatts. JUWI was also successful in the most recent PV tender. “This provides a very solid foundation for continuing to successfully build and sell high-quality energy projects even after the restructuring,” concludes JUWI Managing Director Jost Backhaus.