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Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has published a preliminary draft of its updated Site Development Plan (FEP), outlining a pathway to expand the country’s offshore wind capacity from approximately 11 GW today to 70 GW by 2045.
Published on October 22, the document launches the process of amending and updating the 2025 Site Development Plan and builds on the current draft amendment to Germany’s Offshore Wind Energy Act (WindSeeG).
The proposal addresses the designation of new offshore wind areas, the coordination of project development with grid connections, and the potential contribution of cross-border projects to Germany’s national expansion targets.
One of the main elements of the preliminary draft is the proposed designation of 14 areas for future offshore wind projects, distributed across several planning zones.
The preliminary draft also incorporates international cooperation into Germany's offshore wind planning, allowing cross-border projects to contribute towards the country's national capacity targets.
The association referred to a joint study conducted with the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW), which found that lower power densities in German waters, combined with connections to offshore wind farms in neighbouring countries, could significantly increase electricity generation while reducing costs per kilowatt-hour.
Source: Wikipedia