Stiftung Offshore Windenergie

Press releases

• 8. July 2016

  Renewable Energy Act (EEG) amendment endangers value creation and employment in the offshore wind energy industry

  The offshore sector criticises the planned reduction in annual development of offshore wind power after 2020 as part of the most recent Renewable Energy Act (EEG) amendment. Contrary to the original plans, only 500 MW (previously 730 MW) in the years 2021 and 2022 and a mere 700 MW annually from 2023 to 2025 will be tendered. This corresponds to an effective reduction of almost one third (31.5%) compared to the originally agreed expansion in the years 2021-2022.

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• 29. June 2016

  Acceleration and cost reduction potential for on and offshore grid expansion

  A new study shows significant acceleration and cost reduction potential for offshore HVDC grid connections and recommends improved grid utilization for short-term elimination of network bottlenecks on land. A deceleration of offshore network connections would not be appropriate, according to the study.

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