Husum Wind 2025 opened today with strong political support and more than 600 exhibitors from 23 countries showcasing the latest in wind, hydrogen and digital technologies.
Schleswig-Holstein minister-president Daniel Günther told delegates: “Together with Denmark, we aim to drive the energy transition forward in Europe and build a climate-friendly industry. With determination, pioneering spirit and a dose of optimism, we remain committed to making Schleswig-Holstein climate neutral by 2040.”
State energy minister Tobias Goldschmidt said wind power was the “driving force and pioneer” of Germany’s transformation, adding that a reliable policy framework was needed to support growth.
Federal parliamentary state secretary Stefan Rouenhoff said wind energy was “a main pillar of the energy transition” and that renewables must be fully integrated into the system to boost cost efficiency and grid stability.
Denmark, this year’s partner country, also stressed the value of cross-border collaboration. Consul general Anette Galskjøt said sustainability and competitiveness “can and must go hand in hand in Europe”, while the German-Danish Chamber of Commerce pointed to projects such as the Bornholm energy island as examples of joint strength.
German Wind Energy Association president Bärbel Heidebroek said: “In Husum, the wind industry demonstrates its capabilities and innovations. In doing so, it sends a clear signal to politics: we are the core industry of Germany’s energy supply. Without us, it will not work.”
Cybersecurity was also a key theme, with VDMA Power Systems managing director Dennis Rendschmidt calling for stronger protection of turbines as critical infrastructure under the EU’s NIS2 directive.
Husum Wind runs until 19 September with a programme spanning technical excursions, community events and the WINDCareer job fair, which has been extended to two days due to strong demand.