Offshore wind developers are calling on the German government to adopt the EU Wind Power Package measure to introduce index-linked CfDs.
In a statement, VDMA Power Systems said a clear regulatory framework is needed.
The trade body stated: “In order to achieve the offshore expansion targets, it is now important to create the right regulatory framework so that the projects can be implemented.
“In the European Wind Power Package of 24 October 2023, the EU Commission confirms that the auction design must be changed.
“It makes a clear commitment to inflation adjustment and qualitative criteria – both in the pre-qualification and award phases – and takes a stand against negative bids.”
Germany’s offshore wind industry is calling on the Wind Energy at Sea Act to be amended in line with several recommendations before the next tender in June 2024.
In addition to ensuring any CfD regime includes an inflation compensation mechanism, other recommendations set out in a VDMA Power Systems paper include limiting the financial pressure that uncapped bid values place on manufacturers, suppliers, infrastructure and logistics, implementing mechanisms that ensure safe and timely execution of projects and applying minimum requirements for participation in tenders on the basis of harmonised standards.