What are contracts for difference (CFD) and what are they good for?
September 5, 2020
Admittedly, the subject is not easy to understand. Because we know that the topic of “Financing offshore wind energy systems” is not necessarily self-explanatory, we have prepared some central background documents, information and additional articles for you.
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Offshore wind energy: Strengthen capacities and infrastructures along the value chain!
24 new plants with 229 MW went into operation in the first half of the year Total capacity increased to 8.385 MW Positive trend in project implementation recognizable Closing the gap between expansion targets and reality Future
Offshore wind energy expansion can spark a new economic miracle
"Today's award of four offshore wind farm areas in the German North Sea and Baltic Sea by the Federal Network Agency with a capacity of 7 gigawatts is a big step for the energy transition. she brings
Net Zero Industry Act & Critical Raw Materials Act
The European Commission yesterday proposed the Net Zero Industry Act to expand the production of net zero emissions technologies in the EU.
Statement: Electricity market plans of the European Commission
Press statement by Stefan Thimm on the European Commission's electricity market plans
WindSeeG amendment leaves room for improvement
As part of the association consultation, the BWO issued an opinion on the present draft law. In addition to the auction design, topics such as grid connection, implementation deadlines and dismantling are also addressed here.
Policy recommendations for offshore wind energy
The offshore industry defines fields of action for the next legislative period: securing the achievement of the offshore expansion targets, further developing market design, promoting green hydrogen for offshore wind, deepening the co-use approach
A step in the right direction! — For more climate protection and added value in Germany as an industrial location
The amendment to the WindSeeG, which is to be decided in the Bundestag today, points the way for the further expansion of offshore wind energy in Germany.
Agreement on the wind energy at sea act
"Today's agreement at WindSeeG is a big step in the right direction," says Stefan Thimm, Managing Director of BWO. However, the financing model still needs to be discussed.
BWO welcomes the joint declaration by the Baltic Sea States
“We very much welcome the joint declaration by the states bordering the Baltic Sea on the further expansion of offshore wind energy,” comments Stefan Thimm, BWO managing director, on the signed “Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Joint Declaration of Intent”. On the German side
EEG amendment creates reliability in planning — other uncertainties remain
“Clear expansion paths are important and create planning security for producers and consumers of green electricity. We therefore welcome the federal government's course," comments Stefan Thimm, managing director of the Federal Association of Offshore Wind Farm Operators
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Lena Dettmer
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Phone: + 49 (30) 28 444 650
Email: l.dettmer@bwo-offshorewind.de