Germany’s Federal Network Agency has awarded 4GW of capacity in its latest onshore wind tender results. The tender, held on November 1, saw more than 6GW of bids submitted, indicating strong interest in renewable energy projects. The awarded capacity of 4094MW comprises a total of 348 bids.
Record-Breaking Participation
“The bid quantity submitted exceeded the previous record from the last tender by more than double,” stated Klaus Müller, President of the Federal Network Agency. He added, “Almost as many bids were submitted as in all bidding rounds from 2023 combined. The extremely positive trend in bidding will also be clearly evident in commissioning from next year.”
Tender Volume and Pricing
For the first time since February 2022, the volume of bids submitted surpassed the unreduced tender volume, reflecting a robust market for onshore wind energy. The prices determined in the bid price procedure ranged from 6.93 €ct/kWh to 7.35 €ct/kWh.
Regional Breakdown of Awards
As in previous rounds, the largest award volume came from sites in North Rhine-Westphalia, with 1256MW awarded across 116 bids. This was followed by Lower Saxony (606MW, 46 bids), Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (429MW, 32 bids), and Brandenburg (380MW, 46 bids).
Conclusion
The results of this tender highlight Germany’s commitment to expanding its onshore wind capacity and the growing confidence in renewable energy investments. This significant increase in bids indicates a promising future for the German wind energy sector.
Sources
- Federal Network Agency – Onshore Wind Tender Results
- Renewable Energy World – Germany’s Wind Energy Developments
- Windpower Monthly – Latest Tender Highlights
