Earlier this year, BWO and several other industry associations called on the federal government to urgently reform the tendering system, saying the failed auction and slow grid connections in 2025 made it clear that the country would miss its offshore wind target for 2030.

On 28 April, BWO also highlighted port infrastructure as a key constraint, noting that expanding turbine sizes and logistics demands are outpacing capacity in Germany, with ports such as Esbjerg, Rønne and Eemshaven increasingly taking on offshore wind activities. The association is calling for a binding agreement on funding responsibilities between federal and state governments, alongside targeted investment in port expansion.