Hamburg, pact for 100 gigawatts of wind energy - EU: Clean energy, development and sovereignty
Britain, Germany, Denmark and other European countries will sign a renewable energy pact at a summit in Hamburg, securing the supply of 100 gigawatts of offshore wind power through large-scale joint projects, the British government said.
The agreement comes after US President Donald Trump stepped up criticism of green energy and signaled that Western and Northern European governments remain committed to wind power as a way to boost the region's energy security.
"We are protecting our national interest by promoting clean energy, which can save Britain from the chaos of fossil fuels and give us energy sovereignty," British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said in a statement.
Northern European states agreed in 2023 to a broader target of 300 GW of offshore wind power capacity by 2050. This followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which heightened fears about Europe's dependence on Russian gas.
"By planning expansion, networks and industry together and implementing them across borders, we are creating clean and affordable energy, strengthening Europe's industrial base and strategic sovereignty," said German Economy Minister Katharina Reiche.
Britain said it would also sign other agreements with smaller groups of participating countries to promote more efficient development of cross-border projects and infrastructure on the creation of offshore wind farms which are directly linked to several countries.
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