The utility used the symbolism of the country’s first Baltic offshore wind farm beginning operations to call for greater incentives for future developments.

“We should discuss whether the planned level of the renewable energy tariffs is sufficient,” Hans-Peter Villis, EnBW’s chief executive was quoted by Reuters telling guests including chancellor Angela Merkel in the northern German town of Zingst.

“I hope the aid system and its schedule for offshore wind parks is adjusted as part of the new version of the renewable energy law so that offshore wind remains financeable.”

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