The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) urges clear political commitments and a binding roadmap to boost offshore wind expansion.
BWO issued a statement before the National Maritime Conference held from April 29 to 30 in Emden.
“The National Maritime Conference is vital for making political commitments and establishing a binding roadmap for industrial policy decisions. Efficient ports, organized offshore rescue infrastructure, and a coherent security framework for critical maritime infrastructure are essential,” said Stefan Thimm, Managing Director of BWO.
The industry seeks greater investment certainty and rapid amendments to the Offshore Wind Energy Act, including an auction framework with two-sided contracts for difference (CfDs) and commitment to Germany’s offshore wind target of at least 70 GW by 2045.
The call follows a failed auction last year and a suspended tender in 2026, which the association says have heightened uncertainty for investors.
Earlier this year, BWO and other industry groups urged the federal government to reform the tendering system, noting that the failed auction and slow grid connections in 2025 suggest the country will miss its offshore wind target for 2030.
On April 28, BWO highlighted port infrastructure as a major constraint, noting that expanding turbine sizes and logistics demands exceed capacity in Germany, with ports like Esbjerg, Rønne, and Eemshaven increasingly engaging in offshore wind activities. The association calls for a binding agreement on funding responsibilities between federal and state governments, along with targeted investment in port expansion.
The organization also emphasizes the need for a dedicated security framework for offshore wind infrastructure, including wind farms, offshore substations, and grid connections, as well as a centralized offshore rescue system with a clear financing mechanism by the end of 2026.
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