In 2023, German offshore wind turbines generated 5% more electricity compared to the previous year, marking an increase in their capacity. A recent report by the consulting firm Deutsche WindGuard reveals that the combined capacity of 1,566 offshore wind turbines reached 8.5 gigawatts (GW), up by 0.4 GW.
As of the year-end, offshore wind power accounted for 5.2% of Germany’s total electricity generation. The overall electricity production in the country amounted to 23.5 terawatt-hours, representing a 4.9% decrease compared to the previous year.
The German government has set ambitious targets for offshore wind energy production, aiming to generate a minimum of 30 GW annually through offshore wind farms by 2030. Furthermore, the targets include reaching at least 40 GW by 2035 and a minimum of 70 GW by 2045, emphasizing the significant role offshore wind power is expected to play in Germany’s energy transition.
The growth in offshore wind capacity underlines the country’s commitment to transitioning towards sustainable and renewable energy sources. For example, last year, the recently decommissioned Emsland nuclear power plant, in North West Germany, was one of the country’s last to go offline.
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Leistung deutscher Offshore-Windräder leicht gestiegen, Zeit Online, 2024-01-30
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