- Offshore Wind Energy
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.
March 2025
Fisheries and aquaculture in offshore wind farms
10 April 2025 at 14:00 PM online: BWO-EXPERTISE with Alfred Wegener Institute and Prof. Dr. Winfried Huck Fisheries
Press release: Maintain long-term expansion target of 70 GW offshore wind – For a secure, affordable and European-oriented energy transition
Press release: Maintain long-term expansion target of 70 GW offshore wind for a secure, affordable and European-oriented energy transition
Statement on the key questions for the consultation on Annex 3 to the FEP
The European Commission has published a draft implementing regulation that redefines the tendering criteria for renewable energies. The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) welcomes the opportunity to comment on this. In our position paper, we analyze the draft and highlight three key objectives:
Press release: German Offshore Wind Energy Association on the exploratory results
Press release: German Offshore Wind Energy Association on the exploratory results Berlin, 11 March 2025: The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO)
Press release: Federal Association of Offshore Wind Energy calls for investments in port expansion from planned special funds
Press release: German Offshore Wind Energy Association calls for investments in port expansion from planned special fund Berlin, 10 March 2025: The
Press release: Federal Association of Offshore Wind Energy confirms Managing Director Stefan Thimm
Press release: Federal Association of Offshore Wind Energy confirms Managing Director Stefan Thimm Berlin, 07.03.2025. The general meeting of the Federal Association of Offshore Wind Energy
Opinion on the draft EU Implementing Regulation on non-price criteria in renewable energy auctions
The European Commission has published a draft implementing regulation that redefines the tendering criteria for renewable energies. The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) welcomes the opportunity to comment on this. In our position paper, we analyze the draft and highlight three key objectives: