German energy regulator Bundesnetzagentur has tendered 204 MW of wind production, just 30% of the 675 MW on offer in its latest auction. The auction was held at a time when Germany is struggling to meet its renewable energy targets, and as it struggles with low prices for electricity from nuclear power plants. This month, the government approved measures to kick-start the wind industry, including fast-tracking legal action over noise levels and limiting challenges to permit awards. The German wind energy association (BWE) was again unimpressed with the tender being undersubscribed. A recent solar auction for 150 MW was massively oversubscribed, attracting bids for 648 MW.
German energy regulator Bundesnetzagentur has tendered 204 MW of wind production, just 30% of the 675 MW on offer in its latest auction. The auction was held at a time when Germany is struggling to meet its renewable energy targets, and as it struggles with low prices for electricity from nuclear power plants. This month, the government approved measures to kick-start the wind industry, including fast-tracking legal action over noise levels and limiting challenges to permit awards. A recent solar auction for 150 MW was massively oversubscribed, attracting bids for 648 MW.