Germany's Federal Network Agency has revealed the allocation of almost 2,400MW of onshore wind capacity through 189 contracts in its latest tender held on 1 May. The awarded capacity fell just short of the 2.5GW target outlined in the Renewable Energy Sources Act.
Contracts were priced between 7.20 ct/kWh and 7.35 ct/kWh, averaging at 7.33 ct/kWh. With bids totaling 2,485MW, the German Wind Energy Association highlighted a resurgence in the sector, stating, “the German wind energy industry is back.”
Bärbel Heidebroek, President of the German Wind Energy Association, commented, “After a year with a peak volume of new approvals and a very high number of approvals in the first quarter, we can see that the positive mood in the industry is now also reflected in the tenders.”
North Rhine-Westphalia led in contract awards with 727MW across 68 contracts, followed by Lower Saxony with 430MW across 26 contracts, and Schleswig-Holstein with 318MW across 17 contracts.
In solar energy, the agency awarded 512MW across 43 contracts, with prices ranging from 6.78 ct/kWh to 9.17 ct/kWh, averaging at 8.33 ct/kWh. Bavaria topped solar contract awards with 245MW across 24 contracts, followed by Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Schleswig-Holstein.
The next onshore wind tender is scheduled for 1 August, signaling ongoing support for Germany's renewable energy expansion efforts.
