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How is Germany accelerating the expansion of onshore wind energy?

Germany also adopted a new law to accelerate the expansion of onshore wind energy. A further reform of the WindSeeG and the national framework for onshore wind and solar power is in the making, in particular to establish acceleration areas with simplified permitting requirements, as envisaged by the RED III.

How will Germany achieve a 100-percent renewable power supply by 2035?

It aims to free up new land for green power production, speed up permit procedures, and massively increase wind and solar additions to achieve a nearly 100-percent renewable power supply by 2035. The energy industry welcomed the package as a good starting point for the necessary faster roll-out of wind and solar energy in Germany.

What is Germany's 'biggest energy policy reform in decades'?

[UPDATE add reactions from industry] After little more than 100 days in office, Germany’s new government has presented what it calls the “biggest energy policy reform in decades” to massively increase the buildout of renewable energies.

How will Germany's energy transition impact the energy industry?

Notably, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the ensuing energy crisis served as stark reminders of risks related to fossil fuel dependency. At the same time, the energy transition also provides an opportunity for German industry to gain competitive advantages in the clean energy industries of the future.

Why did Germany abandon offshore wind projects in the North Sea?

In 2019, Strabag filed a case against Germany under the ICSID rules (ICSID Case No. ARB/19/29), regarding investments in offshore wind energy projects in the German North Sea and legislative changes by Germany to its renewable energy regime, which caused the claimants to abandon their offshore wind projects. This case is still pending.

When will wind energy be monitored in Germany?

The WindBG also specifies obligations to act that allow monitoring as early as 2024. The special rules on onshore wind energy in the German Building Code (Baugesetzbuch, BauG) are adapted to the WindBG, in particular to the area targets.