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RWE to realise 4 GW offshore wind projects off the German coast together with TotalEnergies
RWE and TotalEnergies agreed to jointly develop two large offshore wind projects off the German coast with a total capacity of 4 gigawatts (GW). To this end, TotalEnergies will acquire a 50% equity stake in both projects from RWE. When RWE [...]
Fraunhofer case study: Offshore production of hydrogen on Energy Islands can save more than 4 billion Euro per year for the future German energy system
A new study from the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology IEE has analysed the economic effects on the European energy system of introducing offshore hydrogen production. The study considers the expansion of the German 70 GW buildout [...]
The world of wind energy meets in Hamburg at the WindEnergy trade fair
The WAB is present at the world's leading trade fair with a large joint stand. Bremerhaven / Hamburg, 23 September 2024 - The WindEnergy trade fair will take place in the Hamburg exhibition halls from 24 to 27 September 2024. The [...]
Germanyās latest onshore wind auction sets record
Germanyās latest onshore wind auction has awarded 2.7 GW of new capacity, marking a significant step toward the countryās 2030 renewable energy targets. The Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) set the average strike price at EUR 73.30/MWh, in line with previous tenders. [...]
Trade unions: Germanyās wind energy jobs at risk from China
IG Metall and employee representatives from Siemens Energy are concerned about the recent developments in the expansion of wind energy. They warn against unfair competition from China, which could have serious consequences for Germany as an industrial location. At stake are [...]
Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore Doubles Membership, Strengthening Industry Influence
The Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore e.V. (BWO), the leading association representing offshore wind energy interests in Germany, has nearly doubled its membership following a strategic restructuring. Over the past year, BWO has broadened its reach across the offshore wind value chain, resulting [...]
Enercon installs first E-175 EP5 prototype in Germany, on track for market launch
First turbine of the new top-of-the-range wind turbine model is installed in Borchen-Etteln (North Rhine-Westphalia) / Commissioning measures already started. āThis marks another important milestone in the market launch of our new top model,ā says ENERCON CTO Jƶrg Scholle. āMany thanks [...]
50Hertz creates around 180 new jobs at āRostock Offshore Quartierā in WarnemĆ¼nde
The Hanseatic and University City of Rostock and electricity transmission system operator 50Hertz entered a leasehold contract with a term of at least 60 years for a plot in the WarnemĆ¼nde harbour. On the surface of around 23,000 square metres, 50Hertz [...]
Germany Awards 5,500 MW of Offshore Wind Capacity in Latest Tender, Industry Voices Concerns
The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has announced the results of its latest offshore wind tender for pre-investigated areas, awarding a total of 5,500 MW of capacity across three sites in the North Sea. However, the tender has raised concerns within [...]
Energiequelle GmbH Advances Wind Power in Saxony with New Eulitz Project
Energiequelle GmbH has commenced construction on a new wind farm in Eulitz, Saxony. This development marks a significant step in expanding wind energy capacity in eastern Germany, a region that has seen slower growth compared to northern states. The Eulitz wind [...]
Deutsche Windtechnik Combats Skills Shortage with Successful Apprenticeship Program
Deutsche Windtechnik has reported a 100% retention rate for its latest cohort of mechatronics apprentices, signaling a positive trend in addressing the wind energy sector's ongoing skills shortage. All eleven graduates from the company's Viƶl training center in Schleswig-Holstein have accepted [...]
Rovco completes critical UXO Clearance for Iberdrolaās Windanker offshore wind farm
Rovco has completed a critical unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance project for Iberdrolaās Windanker offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. Advanced Technology in Action Situated near RĆ¼gen Island within the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the Windanker wind farm required thorough [...]
EIB activates first tranche of counter-guarantee facility
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced it will provide a ā¬500mn counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank aimed at boosting Europeās wind turbine manufacturing industry. This announcement marks the first tranche activated under the EIBās ā¬5bn counter-guarantee scheme which constitutes the EIBās [...]
Energy Future āMade in Europeā: Multi-Terminal Hubs as Im-portant Building Block towards Net-Zero Grid
Bayreuth, Berlin, Dortmund, Stuttgart, 15 July 2024.Ā An important joint project for the energy transition is becoming reality. The four German transmission system operators 50Hertz, Amprion, TenneT and TransnetBW are starting an innovation partnership with industrial partners Siemens Energy, GE Vernova and [...]
German Government adopted import strategy for hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives
The Federal Cabinet adopted theĀ import strategyĀ for hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives on 24 July 2024. The import strategy sets out a clear and reliable framework for the urgently needed imports of hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives to Germany. It is a key component [...]
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