Industry leaders have called on European nations to follow Germany’s example to implement the provisions of the new renewable energy directive (RED3) and boost investment in clean energy.
Speaking at a panel discussion hosted by German industry association VDMA at Husum Wind, Cristian Essiger, head of global sales and marketing at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy called Germany a “lighthouse” that other countries should follow thanks to the regulatory framework it has established for onshore wind and other renewables.
José Luis Blanco, CEO of Nordex, added that Germany is a “perfect example” of how the right policies can attract investment, but noted that it is “the only country in Europe that has achieved this”.
Germany’s framework for permitting and tenders has enabled the country to rapidly expand its onshore wind pipeline. So far in 2025, it has permitted 7.8GW of capacity, putting it on track to exceed the record 14GW permitted in 2024, according to VDMA.
“These numbers will translate into the EEG tenders, and then into project delivery,” said Blanco. “We are ready to deliver. Thanks to a massive ramp up in the [supply chain] and it is all hands on deck.”
Gilan Sabatier, CCO of GE Vernova, agreed that the industry is “ready to execute” large installation volumes coming in Germany. He added: “It is now up to the other countries in Europe to step up.
“The intent is there at the EU level to drive growth, but this has to be translated at national level. Now we can go to other member states and show what Germany has achieved.”
Picture: L-R Nils de Baar, Vestas; Udo Bauer, Enercon; José Luis Blanco, Nordex; Gilan Sabatier, GE Vernova; Christian essiger, SGRE.