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 Milena Giorgi | Mar 31, 2025
In an interview with Strategic Energy Europe, Jorge Paradela Gutiérrez, Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines, details how the region will surpass 20 GW of renewable energy by 2026, deploy 23 green hydrogen projects worth €5.5 billion, double the number of energy communities, and consolidate alliances with Germany and the Netherlands.
by Milena Giorgi | Mar 31, 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, solar PPA buyers are offering contracts between €25 and €30/MWh, although projects are only viable starting at €35/MWh. This has led to a minimal volume of contracts. In contrast, wind power is trading above €50/MWh, with peaks of up to €54/MWh, but there are no wind farms available to sell this energy.
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 Emilia Lardizabal | Mar 31, 2025
The Ministry of Environment and Energy Security will reactivate the selection process for agrivoltaic systems on April 1. Regulatory adjustments are being made following the limited results of the first call, which allocated only 4% of the planned target.
by Strategic Energy | Mar 31, 2025
The association has published two new flexibility reports based on the Solar 2040 Mission, which highlight the role of storage in achieving true energy security in Europe. The announcements were made during the SolarPower Summit held in Brussels.
March 31, 2025Germany stands firm: BWO insists on maintaining 70 GW offshore wind target by 2045
