German wind industry relishes international attention as domestic perspectives stagnate

The German wind industry has lauded the international optimism regarding the renewable energy source at the global fair WindEnergy Hamburg but complained that the interest of German politicians in this growth sector has faded. Nearly 1,500 exhibitors from 40 different countries convened in Hamburg to discuss onshore and offshore wind power’s international perspectives, with many participants praising the positive outlook at the fair, WindEnergy Hamburg said in a press release. “The somewhat subdued mood in the German wind industry brightened up noticeably in view of the international character of this trade fair,” said Andreas Schröter of DNV GL – Energy. Hans-Dieter Kettwig, CEO of Enercon, Germany’s largest onshore wind turbine producer, said: “The only sad note is that no representative of the Federal Government came to Hamburg to get informed about the wind industry.”

Read the press release in English here.

For background, read the CLEW dossiers Offshore wind power in Germany and Onshore wind power in Germany and the article Minister promises stability for troubled German wind power sector.