The German offshore wind industry has called on Berlin to accelerate the pace of tendering to avoid a repeat of the current construction slow down. [Read more…] about Germany demands new offshore tenders
EIB grants Arcadis Ost 1 loan
Offshore wind developer Parkwind has secured a loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for the construction of the 257 MW Arcadis Ost 1 wind farm. [Read more…] about EIB grants Arcadis Ost 1 loan
EnBW awards contract for project certification He Dreiht
EnBW has awarded the contract in the EU-wide tender for project certification of the EnBW He Dreiht offshore wind farm to Bureau Veritas Industry Services. [Read more…] about EnBW awards contract for project certification He Dreiht
Poland initiated joint project to harness the potential of Baltic Sea
“This week, together with the European Commission and ministers from Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, Germany and Sweden we have signed the ‘Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Declaration’, inaugurating close cooperation between the countries of our region,” Michał Kurtyka, Poland’s Minister of Climate highlighted during the Pomeranian Offshore Wind Conference. [Read more…] about Poland initiated joint project to harness the potential of Baltic Sea
German government lacks an overarching idea for achieving climate targets
The WAB assessment of the German government’s economic stimulus package is that package does not include measures that support employment and value creation such as the promised special tender for offshore wind. The government further fails to integrate its measures into the EU strategy of the ‘European Green Deal’. [Read more…] about German government lacks an overarching idea for achieving climate targets
Germany may become shareholder in grid operator TenneT
Electricity grid operator TenneT, which operates in the Netherlands and Germany, will need billions of euros in the years ahead to invest in the energy transition. [Read more…] about Germany may become shareholder in grid operator TenneT
Germany and the Netherlands sign joint declaration of intent on further energy co-operation regarding grids and electricity transmission.
Today, Germany and the Netherlands have signed a joint declaration of intent to further the energy co-operation regarding grids and electricity transmission. The energy transition has major implications for electricity transmission in both countries and the CWE region. Power transmission grid operator TenneT’s investment agenda has grown strongly in recent years because of the energy transition. [Read more…] about Germany and the Netherlands sign joint declaration of intent on further energy co-operation regarding grids and electricity transmission.
Germany is seeing improved market assessments in future wind industry
The impact of the corona pandemic is felt across all aspects of life and all parts of the economy. However, contrary to most sectors, the mood in the German wind industry has improved slightly in spring of 2020 despite an unchanged political environment. [Read more…] about Germany is seeing improved market assessments in future wind industry
Germany must deliver on permitting promises
The German wind energy market has fallen to just around 1 GW of new installations in 2019, from an average of 4 GW a year not long ago. [Read more…] about Germany must deliver on permitting promises
ABB wins digital service contract to increase offshore wind reliability
ABB has won a 10.6 million euro order for ABB Ability digital products and services at DolWin5 (Epsilon), which will support Germany’s energy transition through reliable delivery of enough renewable energy to power about one million homes. [Read more…] about ABB wins digital service contract to increase offshore wind reliability
