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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.
September 2023
The offshore wind industry makes recommendations for industrial policy action
The offshore value chain urgently needs industrial policy signals to prepare for the impending global rush for the limited resources and production capacity for the expansion of offshore wind energy. The industry therefore provides concrete recommendations for action for politicians in order to quickly address the foreseeable bottlenecks.
Thimm welcomes the idea of a national park in the Baltic Sea
We hope that a national park in the Baltic Sea off Schleswig-Holstein will expand the possibilities for implementing corresponding nature conservation projects,” says Stefan Thimm, Managing Director of the Federal Offshore Wind Energy Association.
BWO presents Vision Offshore Rescue 2030+
"Without offshore rescue there is no offshore expansion" - with this statement Irina Lucke, deputy chairwoman of the
Vision offshore rescue 2030+
Safety is a top priority in the offshore industry. That is why we are already taking care of the rescue infrastructure for 2030 and the years to come. One thing is clear: no offshore expansion without offshore rescue!