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Electricity: Germany Narrowly Misses the 10,000 MW Offshore Wind Target In 2025

Jan 09, 2026 10:05 | Münster (Germany) - Germany’s offshore wind energy sector failed to achieve the expected growth in 2025. In the past year, a total of 24 offshore wind turbines with a combined capacity of 291 MW were commissioned. This is according to an analysis of data from the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) by the International Forum for Renewable Energies (IWR) (as of 04.01.2026). read more...


Record Tenders and More New Installations – Wind Energy Expansion in Germany Gains Momentum in 2025

Jan 09, 2026 09:51 | Münster (Germany) - The German wind energy market is on a growth trajectory in 2025. Over the full year, more than 5,400 MW (2024: 4,045 MW) of new wind power capacity were commissioned on a gross basis. The results of the latest onshore wind tender are contributing to the expectation that Germany’s expansion pace will remain on track in the coming years. read more...


Nordex and UKA Framework Agreement: Nordex Secures 224 MW Orders for Wind Energy Projects in Germany - Shares Rise

Jan 06, 2026 13:40 | Hamburg (Germany) - The Nordex Group has received orders for 33 N175/6.X turbines with a total capacity of 224.4 MW from wind farm developer UKA (Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG). Nordex shares continue their upward trend. read more...


Borkum Riffgrund 3 Approaching Completion: Ørsted’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm in Germany Delivers First Power

Dec 04, 2025 12:17 | Fredericia (Denmark) – Danish energy company Ørsted and investment manager Nuveen have reached a new milestone for offshore wind energy in Germany with the Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm. The 913?MW wind farm has delivered power to the grid for the first time, bringing the project close to completion. read more...


Popular Employer: VSB Germany Once Again Recognized as a Great Place To Work® – Workplace Quality in the Renewable Energy Sector Confirmed

Oct 31, 2025 08:46 | Dresden (Germany) – The German project developer VSB, specializing in wind energy, photovoltaics, and battery storage, has been certified as a Great Place To Work® for the third consecutive time. The company’s locations in France, Poland, and Finland have also received this internationally recognized quality seal, which is based on anonymous employee surveys and assesses leadership quality, development opportunities, trust, and team spirit. read more...


Wind Farm Repowering on a Growth Path: VSB Germany has over 800 Megawatts of Wind, Solar and Battery Storage Capacity in the Approval Process

Sep 17, 2025 09:29 | Dresden (Germany) - VSB Germany is pushing ahead with the expansion of renewable energies at full speed. Currently, more than 800 megawatts (MW) of projects in the areas of wind power, photovoltaics and battery storage are in the approval process across Germany. Around 330 MW of this capacity has been newly submitted within the past twelve months. read more...


Husum Wind 2025: Qualitas Energy Accelerates Expansion of Wind Projects and New Partnerships in Germany

Sep 04, 2025 14:57 | Berlin (Germany) - At this year’s Husum Wind 2025 trade fair, Qualitas Energy will present its growth strategy for the German wind energy market. The focus is on identifying new greenfield and repowering projects, as well as expanding strategic partnerships with project developers, municipalities, and investors. read more...


Vattenfall Expands Germany's Largest Offshore Wind Farm Nordlicht from Eemshaven – Port Becomes Hotspot for Offshore Wind Energy and Green Hydrogen

Aug 29, 2025 10:31 | Stockholm (Sweden) – Vattenfall has secured a strategic location in Eemshaven, the Netherlands, for the construction and operation of the German wind farms Nordlicht 1 and 2, with a total capacity of over 1,600 MW. The port has become one of Europe’s key hubs for offshore wind logistics. Short transit times, modern infrastructure, and efficient maintenance vessels enable particularly climate-friendly and safe operations. read more...


Wind Market Germany: Nordex Wins Contract for Trianel Wind Farm in Schleswig-Holstein

Aug 29, 2025 08:44 | Hamburg (Germany) - The Nordex Group has been commissioned by Trianel Erneuerbare Energien GmbH & Co. KG - a consortium of 36 municipal utilities and the municipal utility cooperation Trianel - to construct the Tasdorf wind farm with a capacity of 45.6 megawatts in the district of Plön, Schleswig-Holstein. read more...


Vestas Strengthens Market Position: Vestas Secures Major Orders Totaling 444 MW in Canada, Germany, and Romania

Aug 12, 2025 12:15 | Aarhus (Denmark) – Vestas announced key orders last week with a total capacity of 444 MW from Canada, Germany, and Romania. These orders highlight the growing demand for sustainable wind energy and strengthen the RENIXX-listed company’s market position. However, Vestas’ share price has not benefited from these announcements. read more...