Germany's Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) has decided to reduce the targeted capacity in the second round of the onshore wind tender to 2,796 MW, citing concerns over the potential shortfall in bids to meet the initial goal of 4,093 MW.
The adjustment comes after the launch of the second round in March, which originally offered a substantially higher volume than the initially planned 2,500 MW. The increase aimed to compensate for the lower capacity allocated in 2023.
While the targeted capacity has been revised downward, other terms of the auction remain unchanged. Developers have until May 2 to submit bids, with a maximum value set at EUR 0.0735 (USD 0.078) per kWh, as confirmed by the regulator.
The auction is open to projects with permits under the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) issued by April 4, maintaining consistency with previous tender requirements.
In the preceding tender for 2024, a total of 129 onshore wind farm projects with a combined capacity of 1,795 MW were selected, falling short of the targeted capacity of 2.48 GW.
The decision to adjust the tender capacity reflects the government's commitment to facilitating the expansion of renewable energy sources while ensuring a competitive and sustainable energy transition.
As Germany navigates its renewable energy ambitions, the revised tender capacity underscores the need for strategic adjustments to align with market dynamics and regulatory objectives.
