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July 2021

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Thinking about climate protection and nature conservation together

July 16, 2021
In order for the energy transition to be successful, it is very important to think about climate and nature conservation together. The aim of our joining the OCEaN is to find out, together with other stakeholders, how the expansion of offshore wind energy can be more successful with nature conservation and healthy marine ecosystems and to share our experience with our European partners.
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No expansion of offshore wind energy in the first half of 2021 - now keep skilled workers and enable uniform utilization

July 15, 2021
For the first time in more than ten years, there will be no expansion of offshore wind energy in Germany this year. This expansion gap is not an expression of a lack of interest from investors or a lack of strength from industry, but a consequence of political decisions, the effects of which are now becoming visible for the offshore wind industry in Germany.
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Episode 2: Green gas from the sea?

July 15, 2021
Member of the Bundestag Dr. Stefan Kaufmann (Green Hydrogen Innovation Officer) and Sven Utermöhlen (RWE Renewables) explain why green hydrogen is so urgently needed, how we can achieve a rapid market ramp-up in Germany and what offshore wind energy has to do with it.
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BWO: enormous opportunities for the economy through the Fit for 55 Package of the EU

July 14, 2021
"With the Fit for 55 Package, the EU Commission today gave an important impetus to stimulate the economy again after the corona pandemic and at the same time to develop the EU in the direction of the Paris climate goals. The sooner the necessary transformation of the economy begins, the better it is - for the economy and for the climate. In order to achieve the climate goals, we need more green electricity, more green hydrogen and also more cross-border cooperation. Especially with large projects such as offshore wind farms and the associated networks, we keep seeing that joint planning and frameworks ensure efficiency. ”(Stefan Thimm, Managing Director BWO eV)
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