Germany''s Onshore Wind Repowering Accelerates Towards 2030
Between 2025 and 2030, Germany is expected to add 37.8 GW of onshore wind capacity, supported by recent reforms that streamline permitting and accelerate turbine replacement.
However, renewable energies come with a catch: Due to a lack of storage capacity, Germany cannot fully leverage the potential that solar energy ofers. During sunny and windy phases, wind and solar park operators have to throttle or even shut down their systems repeatedly to avoid overloading the power grids.
Germany is entering a new phase in its energy transition, with onshore wind repowering projects playing a decisive role in the country's push to expand renewable capacity. Under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), Germany aims to almost double its onshore wind capacity from 64 GW in 2023 to 115 GW by 2030.
Under the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), Germany aims to almost double its onshore wind capacity from 64 GW in 2023 to 115 GW by 2030. Repowering—replacing older, smaller turbines with fewer, more powerful machines—is emerging as one of the most efficient ways to boost generation while minimising land use.
Germany will likely add many more projects in the coming months, as the federal government increasingly focuses on storage solutions. In December 2023, the Federal Ministry for Economic Afairs and Climate Action (BMWK) published its “Power Storage Strategy” to accelerate the development of new capacities.
Between 2025 and 2030, Germany is expected to add 37.8 GW of onshore wind capacity, supported by recent reforms that streamline permitting and accelerate turbine replacement.
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