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Germany's offshore wind expansion stalling, experts warn
Original: Der Ausbau der # OffshoreWindkraft in Deutschland stockt. Verzögerte # Netzanschlüsse , steigende Baukosten und sinkende
The expansion of offshore wind power in Germany is losing momentum. Delayed grid connections, rising construction costs and falling electricity prices are putting planned wind farms at risk. Since mid-2025, no new site auctions have taken place due to a lack of interest from developers, prompting the German government to prepare corrective measures for the sector.
Why now: New offshore wind site auctions have stalled since mid-2025, raising concerns about Germany's energy transition targets.
Germanyoffshore wind industryGerman federal government
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- Der Ausbau der # OffshoreWindkraft in Deutschland stockt. Verzögerte # Netzanschlüsse , steigende Baukosten und sinkende # Strompreise gefährden geplante # Windparks . Seit Mitte 2025 blieben neue Flächenvergaben mangels Interesse aus. Die # Bundesregierung plant deshalb… · tinoeberl@mastodon.online · 3
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