Policy

Germany leads Europe again in onshore wind – but trouble is brewing

New energy minister Reiche unsettles sector by questioning renewables targets and showing more enthusiasm for gas than storage; Nordex and Enercon call for continuation of expansion path

Bärbel Heidbroek, president of Germany’s wind energy federation BWE, at recent event of German renewables federation BEE
Bärbel Heidbroek, president of Germany’s wind energy federation BWE, at recent event of German renewables federation BEEPhoto: Bernd Radowitz
European Editor, Recharge
Published 15 July 2025, 05:00Updated 15 July 2025, 05:00
EuropeGermanyFriedrich MerzKatharina ReicheNordex