21 Jul, 13:35··

More than 10 Gigawatts of Offshore Wind Power Installed

ZEIT Online

Germany produced a record amount of electricity from offshore wind farms. Over ten gigawatts of power was generated in the first half of the year. The industry is working to encourage more investment in new projects.

Germany’s offshore wind power reached a new high. More than ten gigawatts of electricity came from wind farms in the North and Baltic Seas. New turbines are being connected to the electricity grid fast. Investors are not starting new projects. The industry is trying to find ways to increase the amount of wind power.

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Highlights

Record Offshore Wind Production

Germany produced over ten gigawatts of electricity from offshore wind farms in the first half of the year.

Ten Gigawatts Installed

More than ten gigawatts of offshore wind power capacity was installed in the North and Baltic Seas.

Fast Grid Connections

New wind turbines are quickly being connected to the electricity grid.

Investor Hesitation

Investors are hesitant to start new offshore wind projects.

Industry Proposals

The industry is proposing solutions to increase offshore wind expansion.

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