Wedoany.com Report-Jul. 6, Germany’s Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) has announced the results of the country’s second onshore wind tender of 2025, awarding contracts for projects totaling 3,447MW. The tender saw robust participation, with 568 bids submitted for a combined 4,972MW, indicating a 44% oversubscription rate. Bid prices ranged from 6.47¢/kWh to 6.94¢/kWh, with an average volume-weighted award value of 6.83¢/kWh, lower than the first tender of 2025 and well below the maximum value of 7.35¢/kWh.

“The tender for onshore wind turbines continues to be characterized by high participation. This is accompanied by further declining award values,” said Klaus Müller, BNetzA president. The competitive pricing and high engagement reflect growing interest in Germany’s onshore wind sector.

This marks the fourth consecutive onshore wind tender in Germany to be oversubscribed. According to the German Wind Energy Association (BWE), the 2025 awards have already reached approximately 7,540MW in just six months, nearing the previous year’s record of 10,996MW. “This means that after just six months, 2025 has almost equalled the previous year’s record of 10,996 MW of awards,” said BWE President Bärbel Heidebroek. “If this trend continues, awards of around 14,400MW are possible by the end of the year.”

Heidebroek further noted: “The renewed strong participation shows that the easing of the wind energy regulations and the clear area targets are having their full effect. Wind energy is on track. With an average implementation period of approximately two years from the award date, a significant jump in new capacity is expected starting in 2026. The grids must now be prepared for this.” The streamlined regulations and clear targets have encouraged investment and development in the sector.

BNetzA has also launched the third onshore wind tender of 2025, aiming to award support contracts for 3,440MW of capacity. The bidding deadline for this round is August 1, 2025. The continued momentum in Germany’s wind energy sector supports the country’s goals for expanding renewable energy and enhancing grid reliability.

The strong participation and competitive pricing in these tenders highlight the growing role of onshore wind in Germany’s energy transition, positioning the country to meet rising electricity demands with sustainable solutions.