# Germany renewable energy expansion efforts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/germany-renewable-energy-expansion-efforts
> Updated: 2026-08-23T23:16:37.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Germany is pursuing legislative and auction-based measures to expand its renewable energy capacity. The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy proposed amendments to the Wind Energy at Sea Act (WindSeeG) to accelerate offshore wind development. This proposal aims to streamline administrative procedures and meet a national target of at least 70 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2045 through mechanisms such as annual tenders and bilateral Contracts for Difference (CfDs).

In a related effort to increase renewable capacity, the German federal grid regulator, Bundesnetzagentur, reported that its July 2026 auction for ground-mounted solar PV installations was oversubscribed, with bids totaling 3,170 MW against a target of 2,135 MW.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Germany and Australia advance renewable energy through new tenders

Germany's solar auction saw high demand with 3,170 MW bid against a 2,135 MW target, while Australia launched a new 1.8 GW wind and solar tender to support Western Australia's energy transition.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-and-australia-advance-renewable-energy-through-new-tenders

### 2026-08-12: Germany proposes amendments to Offshore Wind Act to accelerate development

Germany has proposed amendments to its Offshore Wind Act to accelerate project approvals and meet 2045 capacity targets through streamlined tenders, bilateral CfDs, and extended operating periods.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-proposes-amendments-to-offshore-wind-act-to-accelerate-development

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