Jakarta, INTI - Britain, Germany, Denmark, along with several other European nations, are set to sign a clean energy agreement at a summit in Hamburg on Monday, committing to develop 100 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity through large-scale collaborative projects, according to the UK government.
The deal comes shortly after US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of renewable energy, and serves as a signal that governments across Western and Northern Europe continue to back wind power as a means of strengthening regional energy security.
“We are standing up for our national interest by driving for clean energy, which can get the UK off the fossil rollercoaster and give us energy sovereignty and abundance,” British energy minister Ed Miliband said in a statement.
Energy Security Drives Renewable Commitments
Countries bordering the North Sea agreed in 2023 on a broader target to reach 300 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2050, a move that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and heightened concerns over Europe’s reliance on Russian gas.
The agreement to be signed on Monday, details of which were reported by Reuters last week, will be formalized at the North Sea Summit by Britain, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Norway.
“By planning expansion, grids and industry together and implementing them across borders, we are creating clean and affordable energy, strengthening our industrial base and increasing Europe’s strategic sovereignty,” said German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche.
Britain said it would also enter into additional agreements with smaller groups of participating countries to encourage more efficient cross-border project development, including infrastructure that enables offshore wind farms to be directly connected to multiple nations.
Earlier this month, Britain secured a record volume of offshore wind capacity in its latest power auction, awarding contracts to projects with a combined capacity of 8.4 gigawatts.
Conclusion
The latest agreements underline Europe’s determination to accelerate offshore wind development as a cornerstone of its clean energy transition. Through deeper cross-border cooperation and large-scale joint projects, European nations aim to enhance energy security, reduce dependence on fossil fuel imports, and build a more resilient and interconnected renewable energy system for the future.
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