German offshore wind tender goes into negative bidding again
German federal grids agency receives two zero-subsidy bids, triggering second tendering phase in which developers can bid for right to build and operate far-offshore site
The measure is seen as a test for greater system efficiency, as it should allow more days on which the wind farm can run at the full grid connection capacity.
"In the tender for offshore wind turbines on sites not subject to central pre-investigation, two bids were received for site '"N-9.4' with a value of zero cents per kilowatt hour for the bidding deadline of June 1, 2025," a BNetzA official said.
"The Federal Network Agency intends to conduct a dynamic bidding process starting June 16, 2025."
At the so-called dynamic bidding procedure, the two bidders can put in financial bids to pay for the right to build and operate the far-offshore site.
The wind industry in the past has strongly objected to this 'negative bidding' component, as it may eventually drive up power prices for consumers.
Commissioning of Germany's N-9.4 site is planned for 2032.
The agency this year will also auction off two sites (N-10-1 and N-10.2) with a combined capacity of 2.5GW later this year that have been pre-developed.
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