Wind power storage in northern germany

How many offshore wind turbines are there in Germany?

As of December 31, 2023, 1,566 offshore wind turbines (OWT) with a total capacity of 8.5 GW were in operation in Germany. Of these, 27 turbines with a total capacity of 257 MW fed into the electricity grid for the first time in 2023. In addition, capacity modifications were implemented on 222 existing offshore wind turbines in the course of 2023.

Where are German offshore wind turbines located?

At the end of 2023, the installed capacity of German offshore wind turbines feeding into the grid is mainly located in the North Sea (7.1 GW). The Baltic Sea accounts for significantly less capacity (1.4 GW).

Why is wind power important in Germany?

Wind power is Germany's most important renewable electricity source. It is projected to become the backbone of the country's entire energy system in its shift away from fossil fuels. The country boasts one of the largest onshore wind power capacities in the world, which has driven efficiency gains and cost reductions in the technology for years.

Where is wind power concentrated in Germany?

Wind power capacity is concentrated in the federal states of Lower Saxony, Schleswig-Holstein and Brandenburg in the North, the East and offshore. In contrast, photovoltaic capacity is concentrated in the south, though the distribution is much more balanced than for wind generation.

Can wind power be integrated into the German energy system?

As of today and beside other renewable energy sources, wind power generation is at the center of the ongoing transition process of the German energy system. The chapter describes the state of play as well as future challenges with respect to large-scale wind energy integration into the German and European power system.

How much land will be available for wind Tur-Bines in Germany?

e grid development. By 2032, 2 % of the German land area shall be available for onshore wind tur-bines. The above-mentioned “East-er Package” of the Federal Ministry for Economic Afairs and Climate Action is paving the wa