US EditionGerman Tender for Offshore Wind Without Subsidy Attracts No Bids
GERMANY, AUG 6 – The auction for 10.1 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity drew no bids due to rising costs and market risks, prompting calls for urgent auction system reforms.
- Germany's latest offshore wind auction on August 7, 2025, failed as no bids were submitted for two North Sea sites totaling 2.5 GW capacity.
- This failure stems from rising project costs, supply chain bottlenecks, and an auction design that requires developers to assume high risks without subsidies.
- Industry groups like BWO and WindEurope urge fundamental reforms, including introducing Contracts for Difference and long-term power purchase agreements.
- BWO’s Stefan Thimm said Contracts for Difference reduce electricity generation costs by up to 30 percent, which supports competitive pricing and investor confidence.
- The auction failure signals a market unattractive to investors, risking delays to Germany's 30 GW offshore wind target around 2031 and pressures urgent regulatory changes.
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