by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 31, 2025
The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) strongly rejects any attempt to reduce the legally binding 70 GW target by 2045. Its Managing Director, Stefan Thimm, warns that stepping back now would lead to costly energy imports. Germany closed 2024 with 8.5 GW of installed offshore wind capacity.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 31, 2025
The new auction under the Renewable Energy Act (EEG) offers a total volume of 3,443,164 kW for onshore wind projects. The maximum bid value is set at 7.35 cents per kilowatt hour. The deadline for submitting applications is May 2 due to a national holiday.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 28, 2025
Driven by geopolitical pressure, EU funding and expanding grid networks, countries such as Poland, Lithuania and Bulgaria are leading an unprecedented solar boom. “The fastest source to connect today is solar PV,” states Alejandro Diego Rosell, Director of Energy at Nuvix Consulting, in conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 28, 2025
In 2024, Germany approved around 2,400 new wind turbines, representing 14 GW of additional installed capacity and an 85% increase compared to the previous year. However, regional disparities and regulatory complexity continue to slow down the permitting process. While some states approve projects in under a year, others take three to four years to complete the process.
by Lucia Colaluce | Mar 28, 2025
Over 12,000 companies are currently on a waiting list to connect to the Dutch power grid. The government is working with grid operators, the ACM and market players on more than 100 measures to increase capacity as quickly as possible. All actions are to be finalised by the end of April.
March 31, 2025Germany stands firm: BWO insists on maintaining 70 GW offshore wind target by 2045
