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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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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.
July 2023
“It is good that the federal government has presented an updated national hydrogen strategy. This offers more planning security
Offshore wind energy: Strengthen capacities and infrastructures along the value chain!
24 new plants with 229 MW went into operation in the first half of the year. Total capacity to 8.385 MW
Offshore wind energy expansion can spark a new economic miracle
"Today's award of four offshore wind farm areas in the German North Sea and Baltic Sea by the Federal Network Agency with
The maritime energy transition can only succeed with a strong maritime economy
Strengthening the maritime economy is essential for the expansion of offshore wind energy. The expansion targets for offshore wind energy – from 8,3 gigawatts today – to at least 30 gigawatts by 2030 and 70 GW by 2045 are a tremendous opportunity for Germany as an industrial location and for our European partners.