Germany onshore wind auctions, tendered capacity
Germany onshore wind auctions, tendered capacity stood at 2,520.13 Megawatts in Aug 2026, according to Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur). It is one of the indicators in the Renewable power expansion table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from May 2017 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Renewable power expansion table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 05-2026 | 02-2026 | 11-2025 | 08-2025 | 05-2025 | 02-2025 | 11-2024 | 08-2024 | 05-2024 | |
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| Onshore wind | |||||||||||
| Tendered capacity | 2,520.13 | 2,494.57 | 3,445.46 | 3,450.36 | 3,443.16 | 3,443.16 | 4,093.59 | 4,093.59 | 2,708.94 | 2,795.48 | |
| Capacity in submitted bids | 5,249.55 | 6,409.05 | 7,858.27 | 8,155.38 | 5,738.52 | 4,971.75 | 4,896.12 | 6,082.78 | 2,960.74 | 2,485.41 |
Understanding germany onshore wind auctions, tendered capacity
Statutory deployment ambitions for terrestrial turbine infrastructure are quantified directly through this procurement baseline. It delineates the exact megawatt volume of new wind generation the Bundesnetzagentur intends to support during a specific competitive round. Positioned at the very start of the auction lifecycle, it provides the regulatory benchmark against which developer participation will ultimately be judged. The dataset rigorously isolates onshore wind, completely discarding variables related to offshore marine turbines or solar photovoltaic programs. While the awarded capacity series details the final physical output of the competition, this specific metric captures pure governmental intent before any private sector dossiers are opened.
Meaningful tracking of policy targets requires analysts to align identical bidding windows across a year-on-year horizon, safely navigating the structural gaps in the intermittent tender calendar. Sequential monthly assessments generate false volatility, as the quota remains static for a given round and disappears during non-auction periods. The established targets are cemented prior to the submission deadline and resist subsequent revisions. Industry observers consistently evaluate the eventual submitted capacity against this foundational parameter to calculate subscription ratios, identifying bottlenecks in the terrestrial wind permitting process and assessing the overall momentum of the grid transition.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this reflect the actual volume of turbines successfully constructed?
- It strictly measures the theoretical target volume sought by the regulator, completely separated from eventual construction.
- Are marine wind installations tracked in this specific row?
- The data explicitly concentrates on land-based turbine infrastructure, excluding offshore equivalents.
- When is this figure typically published?
- The regulatory baseline is established and announced well in advance of the statutory submission deadline.