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Offshore wind power industry: reform of the Wind Sea Act

The industry wants millions in revenue from the auctioning of land for offshore wind farms to flow more into the development of production capacities and port facilities in future in order to achieve the goals of the energy transition. "We urgently need a German infrastructure for an...

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The offshore wind turbine installation ship "Thor" in the Riffgat wind farm, around 15 kilometers north of the island of Borkum. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Energy - Offshore wind power industry: reform of the Wind Sea Act

The industry wants millions in revenue from the auctioning of land for offshore wind farms to flow more into the development of production capacities and port facilities in future in order to achieve the goals of the energy transition. "We urgently need a German infrastructure for an installation port," Stefan Thimm, Managing Director of the German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO), told the German Press Agency. "Today, all the offshore installations in Europe take place from Eemshaven and Esbjerg - why not in Cuxhaven and Bremerhaven?" As global competition for resources and production capacities in the offshore wind industry is emerging, further investment in infrastructure in Germany and Europe is needed quickly.

Taxpayers' money is not needed to finance this, said Thimm. Instead, the association is proposing a reform of the so-called bid component in the land auction for offshore wind farms, which is set out in the law on the expansion of wind energy in the North and Baltic Seas.

This summer, the Federal Network Agency auctioned off four areas for offshore wind farms in the North Sea and Baltic Sea to the highest bidders for the first time, generating proceeds of 12.6 billion euros. The bidding component stipulates that 90 percent of the money raised will go towards the necessary grid expansion. Five percent each will go towards marine nature conservation and the promotion of environmentally friendly fishing.

The industry association is now proposing that part of the bid component of future auctions be used for the expansion of port infrastructure, for sea-based rescue stations and for the training of specialists for the construction and operation of wind farms at sea. This requires a swift amendment to the law, said Thimm, preferably before the next auction in summer 2024.

German Offshore Wind Energy Association on expansion figures for 2023 Wind Energy at Sea Act

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  1. The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) aims to utilize a significant portion of the revenue from offshore wind farm land auctions for enhancing production capacities and port facilities in cities like Bremerhaven and Cuxhaven.
  2. In contrast to current practices, it's suggested that European offshore installations, predominantly conducted in Eemshaven and Esbjerg, should also take place in German ports such as Bremerhaven and Cuxhaven.
  3. As offshore wind industry competition for resources and production capacities intensifies globally, prompt investment in German and European infrastructure is essential.
  4. The association advocates for restructuring the bid component in the Wind Sea Act, which governs offshore wind farm land auctions, to allocate funds towards expanding German port infrastructure.
  5. In the summer of this year, the Federal Network Agency allocated four areas for offshore wind farms in the North and Baltic Seas, generating 12.6 billion euros in revenue.
  6. Following the Wind Energy at Sea Act, 90% of the auction earnings are allocated towards grid expansion, while 5% each supports marine nature conservation and environmentally friendly fishing promotion.
  7. The association suggests utilizing a portion of the bid component from future auctions to expand port infrastructure, enhance sea-based rescue stations, and educate specialists in offshore wind farm construction and operation.
  8. Stephan Thimm, the BWO's Managing Director, underlined the need for a swift legislative amendment, preferably before the planned summer 2024 auction.
  9. The Wind Energy at Sea Act outlines expansion figures for 2023, providing an indication of the potential growth of the offshore wind power industry in Germany and neighboring countries like Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
  10. Offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea and North Sea generate electricity, contributing to Germany's efforts to transition to alternative energies and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.
  11. While offshore wind power promises significant energy potential, it also faces opposition from local communities and environmental concerns, particularly in Lower Saxony.
  12. In an increasingly interconnected European energy market, more countries like Denmark (with Esbjerg) and the Netherlands (with Eemshaven) are benefiting from offshore wind power production and associated economic opportunities.

Source: www.stern.de

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