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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 assist you if you have any questions regarding offshore wind energy.

Offshore wind energy status: First half of 2026: Industry calls for swift reform of the offshore wind energy law

July 21, 2026
  Press release: Offshore wind energy status, first half of 2026. Industry calls for swift reform of the offshore wind energy law. Offshore wind energy in
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BSH responds to industry demand: Offshore wind areas should be optimized

June 22, 2026
  Press release: BSH addresses industry demand: Offshore wind areas to be optimized. Berlin, June 22, 2026. The German Federal Association of Offshore Wind Energy (BSH)
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Converter order for Rostock strengthens industry and offshore wind value creation in Germany

June 17, 2026
Press release: Converter order for Rostock strengthens industry and offshore wind value creation in Germany. Berlin, June 17, 2026. The German Association
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Federal Council strengthens offshore wind expansion: BWO sees key reform proposals confirmed

June 12, 2026
  Press release: Federal Council strengthens offshore wind expansion: BWO sees key reform proposals confirmed. Berlin, June 12, 2026. The Federal Association
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BWO study on generation grid fees: Federal Network Agency sends important signals for offshore wind and investment security

June 3, 2026
  Press release: BWO study on generation grid fees: Federal Network Agency sends important signals for offshore wind and investment security Berlin, June 3
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Return of offshore wind areas: BWO presents proposal to secure the expansion path

20 May 2026
Press release: Return of offshore wind areas: BWO presents proposal to secure the expansion path Berlin, May 20, 2026.
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The offshore wind industry is urging clear political commitments at the 14th National Maritime Conference.

April 28, 2026
Press release: Offshore wind industry urges clear political commitments at the 14th National Maritime Conference, Berlin, April 28
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Offshore wind energy creates over 31.000 full-time jobs and €14,6 billion in added value in Germany.

April 14, 2026
Press release: Offshore wind energy creates over 31.000 full-time jobs and €14,6 billion in added value in Germany Berlin, April 14, 2026 – Offshore wind is
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New study shows: A blanket 20 percent overdevelopment for offshore grid connections causes unnecessary additional costs

March 12, 2026
Press release: New study shows: Blanket 20 percent overdevelopment for offshore grid connections causes unnecessary additional costs Berlin, March 12, 2026 –
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Press release: BWO welcomes postponement of offshore wind auctions

28 January 2026
Press release: BWO welcomes postponement of offshore wind auctions Berlin, January 28, 2026. The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) welcomes
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