German Wind Boom Faces Transport Hurdles

Germany faces logistical hurdles that could delay its expanding onshore wind sector. Turbine makers report strong orders and factory capacity, but transport rules and slow permits threaten to slow down installations.

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FILE PHOTO: Wind turbines stand as the last sunlight touches the wind park near Parchim, Germany, November 5, 2025. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo

Germany authorized a record 20.8 gigawatts of onshore wind projects in 2025, but transport rules and bottlenecked roads threaten to delay installations. The expansion comes as Berlin targets renewables to supply 80% of national electricity consumption by 2030.