The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) is calling on the Bundestag to allocate part of the planned €500 billion special fund to expand Germany’s port infrastructure, a critical requirement for offshore wind energy development.
Investment in energy and transport infrastructure is seen as essential to meeting offshore wind expansion targets. Ports play a key role in supporting wind farm construction and security policy, yet Germany lacks sufficient heavy-duty port areas. The Port of Esbjerg in Denmark serves as an example of how targeted investments can enhance offshore wind capacity while supporting military use.
BWO suggests that revenue from offshore wind auctions could provide additional funding for port expansion. The association stresses that without a clear financing strategy, offshore wind development could be delayed, impacting job creation and economic benefits along Germany’s coasts.
BWO urges policymakers to prioritise port expansion as a national task to strengthen both the energy transition and Germany’s strategic resilience.
