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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.
November 2024
New study shows regional and seasonal differences
Offshore wind energy is essential to achieve the 2045 climate targets, but expansion requires space. Therefore, the BWO, together with the BDEW, commissioned the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems (IWES) to investigate the offshore area potential in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (AWZ).
Statement on the BMWK draft "Towards a Resilient and Competitive European Maritime Industry"
The BWO comments on the Dutch-German position paper on strengthening the European maritime industry. Offshore wind energy
December 02, 2024: Ministerial Talk of the Coastal States
On November 6, Chancellor Scholz fires the Finance Minister and the traffic light coalition falls apart. We ask ourselves:
The state must ensure the protection of offshore wind farms:
Berlin, 8 November 2024. “The current draft for the KRITIS umbrella law remains unclear on the question of how
Enable environmental impact assessments!
Berlin, 7 November 2024. “The implementation of the EU Directive RED III planned by the Federal Government is intended to
BWO statement on the “New Energy Agenda for Germany” of the CDU/CSU
Berlin, 5 November 2024. Stefan Thimm, BWO Managing Director, comments on the CDU/CSU position paper “New Energy Agenda for Germany”: “We are