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German Economy and Energy Ministry Unveils Action Plan to Protect Wind Energy Sector and Ensure Fair Competition
Germany has unveiled a five-point Action Plan to ensure fair competition and data security in the wind energy sector. The German Economy and Energy Ministry (BMWK) is addressing challenges that threaten the European and German wind energy supply chain, particularly unfair [...]
Iberdrola and Masdar Complete Turbine Installation at Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm
The installation of all wind turbines at the 476 MW Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm has been successfully completed. This marks a major milestone for the joint venture between Iberdrola, a global leader in renewable energy, and Abu Dhabi Future Energy [...]
2nd Offshore Congress: Discussion on Achieving Offshore Wind Energy Goals
During the 2nd Offshore Congress held in Emden in Germany, around 100 representatives from politics, trade unions, industry, and associations discussed the state and future of offshore wind energy. The discussion clearly emphasised that the northern German states have enormous potential [...]
Coastal Liberty Begins Operations with Green Hydrogen Technology in the Germany
The Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) Coastal Liberty has commenced operations using a hydrogen-electric energy system in the German Wadden Sea. This initiative aims to reduce emissions associated with maritime activities, aligning with broader efforts to transition towards sustainable energy sources in [...]
500,000 kilometers of cable: Powering Germanyās energy transition by 2045
Future-Proofing Germanyās Power Grid: Meeting Technology Demands by 2045 Germany is racing to expand and modernize its power grid, a critical move to support the country's energy transition. Renewable energy sources such as offshore wind farms, solar power, and storage systems, [...]
TotalEnergies renames key German offshore wind projects
On the occasion of this year's WindEnergy trade fair and following the opening of its Renewable Energies Hub in Hamburg, TotalEnergies has announced the names of the offshore wind projects that the company will develop in Germany in the North and [...]
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 [...]
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