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The initial choice to partner with China had earlier faced backlash from the German government and the European wind energy sector, the agency highlighted. A study by the German Defense Ministry indicates that China might utilize essential elements of the wind farm “for espionage or economic warfare.”
The national regulator has recently implemented new regulations that establish tighter oversight on critical infrastructure.
Simultaneously, Matthiesen remarked that the choice to switch suppliers was based on business reasons, rather than political ones. Matthiesen states that the agreement with the Chinese supplier was the best option during the selection in 2024, but now different proposals have grown more appealing. As Luxcara had earlier chosen Siemens Gamesa for its larger 1.5 GW Wattekke project, the benefits from an agreement with the same supplier have grown.
source: dw.de
The national regulator has recently implemented new regulations that establish tighter oversight on critical infrastructure.
Simultaneously, Matthiesen remarked that the choice to switch suppliers was based on business reasons, rather than political ones. Matthiesen states that the agreement with the Chinese supplier was the best option during the selection in 2024, but now different proposals have grown more appealing. As Luxcara had earlier chosen Siemens Gamesa for its larger 1.5 GW Wattekke project, the benefits from an agreement with the same supplier have grown.
source: dw.de
