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Offshore- Wind energy
Wind energy at sea supplies clean electricity for a sustainable Germany and is already a mainstay of the energy transition. They are characterized by large amounts of electricity, constant energy production, low costs and high acceptance.
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In this area you will find the latest news, job offers and statements from the BWO. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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The B.W.O.
The BWO is the political representative body for the offshore wind industry in Germany. We pool the professional expertise of companies along the entire value chain, from manufacturers and developers to operators and service providers in the offshore wind energy sector. The BWO is committed to advocating for the political, regulatory, and economic interests of the industry. conditions for the expansion of offshore wind energy in line with the energy transition structuresThe BWO is the central point of contact for political actors at the state and federal levels on all matters relating to offshore wind energy. The BWO evaluates current developments and analyzes the consequences of future regulatory frameworks.
January 2023
Statement by Stefan Thimm on the Federal Network Agency's tender for offshore wind energy
Offshore generation capacity Figures for 2022 – push ahead with expansion now!
Statement by Stefan Thimm on figures for generation capacity in 2022 for offshore wind energy
Multi-Use Wind Power – Collaboration of Renewable Energies Offshore as a Possible Game Changer
Statement by Stefan Thimm on multi-use wind power and the potential for space efficiency
Strong sign for offshore wind energy
Statement by Stefan Thimm on the Cologne Administrative Court's decision on Butendiek's continued operation
Area development plan from the BSH 2023 - "A milestone for the expansion goals 2030"
Statement by Stefan Thimm on the presentation of the BSH area development plan 2023
Set up offshore electrolysis correctly from the start - BWO for market consultation on the cornerstones of the "offshore electrolysis" funding guideline
The BMWK is conducting a market consultation on the cornerstones of the "Offshore Electrolysis" funding guideline. You can read the BWO's statement on the details here.
Online talk
On February 15.02, in our online talk, we want to take a closer look at the specifications of the law on the tendering process for offshore wind energy and the specifications made by the Federal Network Agency in the run-up to the tender.
Realizing expansion targets for offshore wind energy – planning alone is not enough!
Joint press release by BWO, BWE, Offshore Wind Energy Foundation, VDMA, wab and WindEnergy Network on Deutsche Windguard's expansion figures for 2022