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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 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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Current news from the German Offshore Wind Energy Association
Below you will find current press releases from the German Offshore Wind Energy Association. We are also happy to help you if you have any questions about offshore wind energy.
Press release: New study shows: Blanket 20 percent overdevelopment for offshore grid connections causes unnecessary additional costs Berlin, March 12, 2026 –
Press release: BWO welcomes postponement of offshore wind auctions
Press release: BWO welcomes postponement of offshore wind auctions Berlin, January 28, 2026. The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) welcomes
Press release: Offshore wind energy expansion 2025: Offshore wind industry sees urgent need for political action
Press release: Offshore wind energy expansion 2025: Offshore wind industry sees urgent need for political action – WindSeeG (Offshore Wind Energy Act) swiftly for project implementation and higher funding
Press release: North Sea Summit in Hamburg: BWO welcomes greater stability and investment security for offshore wind energy
Press release: North Sea Summit in Hamburg: BWO welcomes more stability and investment security for offshore wind Berlin, January 26, 2026.
Press release: European offshore wind cooperation significantly increases electricity yields and reduces costs
Press release: European offshore wind cooperation significantly increases electricity yields and reduces costs. Berlin, January 26, 2026. On the occasion of the North Sea Summit
Press release: Study shows: Migratory birds almost completely avoid wind turbines
Press release: Study shows: Migratory birds almost completely avoid wind turbines Berlin, November 25, 2025. A new study
Press release: Offshore wind in Germany: Associations and grid operators call for reform
Press release: Offshore wind in Germany: Associations and grid operators call for reform. Joint declaration on strengthening the economic and
Press release: Holger Matthiesen of Luxcara joins the board of the German Offshore Wind Energy Association
Press release: Holger Matthiesen of Luxcara joins the board of the German Offshore Wind Energy Association Berlin, 15 October 2025
Press release: Making offshore wind more efficient: BWO calls for focus on yield and investment security
Press release: Making offshore wind more efficient: BWO calls for focus on yield and investment security Berlin, 15 September 2025 –
Press release: Offshore wind auction failed: Politicians must finally act!
Press release: Offshore wind auction failed: Politics must finally act! Berlin, 6 August 2025. In the current tender for the