Wind industry in Germany

Expert knowledge

Renewable Energy Jobs Hit 12.7 Million Globally

The renewable sector makes a jump of 700,000 new jobs in one year despite COVID-19 and the growing energy crisis, according to a new report.

IRENA Calls for Increased Investments to Tackle the Energy Security Challenge

At the Climate Week NYC, the IRENA-Director underscored the need for massive investments in renewable energy to mitigate the current ...

Cybersecurity: Meeting future challenges today

The German "Cyberagentur" develops future cybersecurity capabilities for critical infrastructure and Germany’s internal and external safety.

New German government, new wind power policy?

Upsurge in the German wind industry: the new German federal government is presenting some great opportunities but also challenges.

Rotor blade monitoring to the tips

Innovative condition monitoring of rotor blades reduces the risk of expensive repairs and improves economic efficiency.

Green hydrogen: the key to a long life for wind turbines?

Hydrogen significantly contributes to 100% renewables in all sectors. But what does it take and how can it be implemented in practice?

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ADLS-Technologies: The Passive-Radar System

German technology as a pioneer: Passive radar as a modular ADLS-solution for large wind farms.

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Offshore wind sets sails towards climate neutrality

In 30 years, offshore wind has evolved from a pioneering project to the cornerstone of energy supply.

New power: requirements and results of repowering projects

Repowering has the potential to preserve wind sites and multiply output. The trend is increasing. But what do you have to consider when repowering? Read it in this article.

H2Mare: Hydrogen straight from the wind turbine

The project "H2Mare" of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) plans a large-scale system generating green hydrogen from offshore wind energy.

Rotor blade recycling: Innovative processes for demanding materials

Rotor blades are made of fibre composites that can only be recycled with a great deal of expertise. But smart processes are making it possible.

New BWE magazine "German Wind Power" published

The German Wind Energy Association is advancing communication between the German and international wind industries. With the first issue of the "German Wind Power Magazine", ...

News from the companies

Research into the effects of black rotor blades on bird protection

To operate wind farms in harmony with the ecosystem, research is underway to show whether painting a wind turbine blade black helps birds to fly more safely between ...

RWE wants to further promote sustainability – tests at new wind farm in Spain

Processes shall reduce environmental impact during the construction phase and emission of greenhouse gases.

World’s first offshore hydrogen plant soon powered by Floatgen

BW Ideol and Centrale Nantes launch the world’s first offshore hydrogen production unit in France.

Cyan Renewables: Singapore offshore wind farm vessel newcomer names Europe CEO

Recently launched Singapore-based pure-play offshore wind farm vessel owner Cyan Renewables has appointed Lars Christian Zøhner to ...

Siemens Gamesa announces RecyclableBlade for onshore wind power projects

The company introduces the world's first recyclable rotor blades for onshore use. The proven technology is already installed at ...

Energiekontor and BASF want to increase the efficiency of wind turbines

With riblet structures the two companies want to provide up to three percent additional yield for wind turbines.

Vestas secures 104 MW order with Polimix Energia in Brazil

Polimix Energia Ltda has signed an agreement with Vestas for the supply and installation of 23 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines.

Amazon announces 71 new renewable energy projects globally

Amazon now has nearly 400 renewable energy projects worldwide in total.

Events of our Cooporation Partners

INTERNATIONAL WIND CONGRESS 2022 - UNLEASH WIND POTENTIAL

International Wind Congress takes place in Berlin, Germany, on 7-8 November. It focuses on wind energy, and provides its participants - developers, operators, EPC(I)s, Electricity TSOs with a place to discuss their projects in a closed-door format.

Partner companies - Wind industry in Germany

Energy & data transmission

Weitkowitz GmbH

Weitkowitz has been manufacturing and supplying cable terminals, connectors, ferrules, cable ties, pressing and cutting tools for over 100 ...

Towers

Bettels Betonfertigteile GmbH

We have been successfully producing large quantities of precast concrete parts for wind turbines for many years. Our factory has optimal ...

Service, maintenance & repair

GMA-Werkstoffprüfung GmbH

GMA helps to maximize the performance and uptime of renewable wind energy assets with real-time monitoring, data services, advanced ...

Planers & project developers

Canon Deutschland GmbH

Canon's large format printing systems facilitate the construction and planning of wind turbines.

Business Opportunities

Dismantling: 1 x DeWind D6 (NRW) - end of 2022

Rückbau WKADismantling company wanted for a DeWind D6 in NRW at the end of 2022 Wind turbine type: DeWind D6 Number of attachments: 1 Year of construction: 2002 Hub height: 67,5m State: ...

Reviewers wanted for 3 Enercon E44 (Bavaria)

Experts & specialistsNumber of attachments: 3 Wind turbine type: Enercon E44 Location: Bavaria Year of construction: 2002 Date planned: end of 2022/beginning of 2023 Which tasks have to be done: ...

Retrofitter wanted for: 3 x Vestas V44 in Hesse

Rückbau WKAWe are looking for a dismantling company that will dismantle 3 Vestas V44s in Hesse in 2023. Manufacturer: Vestas v44 Number of attachments: 3 Year of construction: 1997 Hub ...

Maintenance & service company wanted for AN Bonus 30/150 Kw

Wind farm managementOperator of an AN Bonus 30/150 Kw is looking for technicians who are familiar with such a system and carry out maintenance and repair work. Gladly also regularly. Number of ...

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