1. Windforce conference in Bremerhaven: Future of wind energy discussed!

<Ol> <li> Windforce conference in Bremerhaven: Future of wind energy discussed! </li> </l>

Bremerhaven, Deutschland - The wind power has found a stage in Bremerhaven today. From June 16 to 18, 2025, over 275 experts gather here for the 24th Windforce Conference, which is organized by the wind energy and hydrogen association WAB e.V. Under the motto "Securing the European energy and supply chain: now more so!" Everything revolves around the future of offshore wind energy in Europe. Representatives from all over Germany and the Netherlands, the partner country of the conference, show the importance of this environmentally friendly form of energy.

Among the guests are prominent personalities such as Hester Somsen, the ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Germany, and the coordinator of the Federal Government for Maritime Economy and Tourism, Dr. Christoph Ploß. This event meets the right zeitgeist because the worldwide energy requirement is growing and digital technologies are demanding sustainable solutions.

innovations and challenges

An exciting program awaits the participants. In addition to six national and international speakers, two excursions to innovative companies in Bremerhaven, Nordenham and Cuxhaven are also offered. Topics such as the role of European standardization for the offshore wind industry and the joint spatial planning in the North Sea are on the agenda. Strategic considerations to strengthen the value chain and the use of hydrogen also gain importance.

Jens Assheuer, the CEO of WAB e.V., sums it up: Reliable partnerships and long -term political framework are essential for a successful energy transition. In this context, offshore wind energy plays a key role because it delivers constant CO₂-free electricity and thus makes a valuable contribution to reducing CO2 emissions.

European strategy in focus

In the context of the conference, the European strategy for renewable offshore energy also comes into play. The EU plans to increase the installed capacity for offshore wind by 2030 to at least 60 gigawatts and to 300 gigawatts by 2050. These plans were only revised in December 2024. The whole thing is accompanied by an extensive program for the maritime spatial planning and to improve the regulatory framework, as energy.ec.ec.europa.eu reports.

In addition, investments of almost 800 billion euros will be necessary by 2050 to achieve these ambitious goals. The Commission has created clear guidelines for cooperation between the EU countries in order to promote progress in the field of renewable offshore energy. It also works on less sophisticated technologies such as wave and tide power plants to fully exploit the potential of the sea pools in Europe.

Hester Somsen emphasizes the urgency of cooperation between Germany and the Netherlands in order to reduce the dependence on fossil fuels. The challenges are great, but the will to find innovative solutions is strong. As germany.represation.ec.europa.eu, we can use intensive cooperation and targeted investments in the top position in the take global energy transition.

This year's Windforce conference is more than just a meeting of experts. It is an important step on the way to a more sustainable energy future, which is important both economically and ecologically. Together, the course for the energy supply of tomorrow is set!