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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.
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Tenders
Since 2017, the “value to be applied” according to the EEG for electricity from offshore wind turbines has been determined through tenders. Here you will find all information on the tendering process, results and (planned) changes in the law.
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:
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:
Joint press release: Expansion of offshore wind energy in 2023 – project implementation must be the focus!
Investment decisions for port and construction infrastructure must be politically supported by the federal and state governments in order to achieve the common goals.
Delays in grid expansion endanger expansion targets for offshore wind
The relevant authorities warned today that there will be delays of up to two years for several offshore grid connection systems in the German North Sea. These warnings now need to be analyzed.
Accelerate the restructuring of the energy industry with transformation components
The transformation component should make a sustainable contribution to transforming the economy.
No money from the offshore wind industry for climate-damaging agricultural diesel
Revenues from offshore tenders should not serve as subsidies for agricultural diesel.
Statement on the federal port strategy: A step in the right direction
The federal government is currently in the process of interdepartmental coordination on the national port strategy. The BWO has written an opinion and statement on this.
Recommendations for action for the offshore wind energy law
Adjustments are necessary in order to achieve the ambitious expansion goals set out in WindSeeG.
Wind Power Action Plan
Today's proposals from the EU Commission in the "Wind Power Action Plan" come at the right time and provide important impetus for the national debate about the future tender design for offshore wind power.
First tender with qualitative criteria – enabling new companies to enter the market
“We congratulate RWE and Waterkant Energy GmbH on their successful bids for the advertised areas. The