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Europe built 2.1 GW of new offshore wind in the first half of 2023. Final investment decisions were taken for a further 5 GW after delays last year. But this is still whims what the EU wants. Crucially, the offshore wind supply and logistics chain urgently needs new investments – and the EU’s ...

New technology for the wind industry: laser welding

The Federal Republic is leading on the implementation of the EU emergency measures, leaving no stone unturned to speed up renewables permitting.

Statement by Stefan Thimm on the tender results of the offshore wind auctions of the areas that were not pre-examined

90% of the proceeds will go towards bringing down electricity costs and 5% each towards marine nature conservation and promoting sustainable fishing

Today Germany announced the results of its biggest offshore wind auction to date; future auctions must avoid negative bidding

The map is published every year by the German Wind Energy Association with updated figures. Moreover, 85 important company headquarters are shown on the map.

Bloomberg: Costs, jobs, challenges

Wind projects must be approved and built faster if Germany is to achieve its targets for the expansion of renewable energy. In the first quarter of 2023, the expansion and above all the number of approvals for new wind turbines increased significantly on the previous year.