Thus, 8.2's growth is not the result of an ever increasing structure restricted to one place but the dividing and spreading of new cells throughout regions or in Germany and internationally. This is logical because a decentralized energy supply is accompanied by a decentralized service structure.

The founding of the 8.2 network was the beginning of a process which started in 1995 and still continues today. Manfred Lührs and Jürgen Holzmüller, who are still representing and developing the original idea, have become role models for other wind energy experts who wanted to work as independent consultants and relied on the safety of the 8.2 trademark. For many experts, 8.2 provides a good opportunity to venture intoe eindpendence, because the group provides "newcomers" work opportunities.

In the following years, further 8.2 engineering offices were founded throughout Germany. In the first decade, a network was developed with 14 engineering and consultancy offices as well as two publicly appointed and authorized consultants.

_{(Author: Detlef Koenemann)}