The chief executive of Enercon has called for a level playing field with non-European OEMS.
Udo Bauer (pictured: far right) said that there was growing competition from non-European market participants that were forming on the continent
He said: “We need a level playing field that ensures equal opportunities for all market participants, ensures fair competition in Germany and Europe and penalises price dumping that distorts competition.
“The German government must shape the industrial policy framework for onshore wind in such a way that fair competitive conditions are guaranteed in our domestic market and we can continue to invest and grow in Germany and Europe.”
The comments were made during a visit by German Federal Minister of Economics and Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck to Enercon’s Mechatronic Centre of Excellence in Aurich.
The Centre is the Group‘s global lead plant for mechatronic components and manufactures nacelles for all current turbine types – including the new top model E-175 EP5 with 175metre rotor diameter and 6.0/7.0MW rated power.
Over 1,000 employees work on the energy transition at the Aurich production site. Over the past three years, the Mechatronic Centre of Excellence has produced and delivered around 1,700 nacelles across all series.
While Bauer reaffirmed Enercon‘s willingness to continue contributing to the energy transition, he also emphasised specific demands on the federal government.
He said: “The wind industry in Germany needs medium and long-term planning security with regard to the industrial policy framework, the onshore market design and other regulatory requirements. This is where the federal government comes in.”