German wind industry relishes international attention as domestic perspectives stagnate
The German wind industry has lauded the international optimism regarding the renewable energy source at the global fair WindEnergy Hamburg but complained that the interest of German politicians in this growth sector has faded. Nearly 1,500 exhibitors from 40 different countries convened in Hamburg to discuss onshore and offshore wind power鈥檚 international perspectives, with many participants praising the positive outlook at the fair, WindEnergy Hamburg said in a press release. 鈥淭he somewhat subdued mood in the German wind industry brightened up noticeably in view of the international character of this trade fair,鈥� said Andreas Schr枚ter of DNV GL 鈥� Energy. Hans-Dieter Kettwig, CEO of Enercon, Germany鈥檚 largest onshore wind turbine producer, said: 鈥淭he only sad note is that no representative of the Federal Government came to Hamburg to get informed about the wind industry.鈥�
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For background, read the 威力彩玩法 dossiers Offshore wind power in Germany and Onshore wind power in Germany and the article Minister promises stability for troubled German wind power sector.