Germany’s offshore wind ambitions are unraveling faster than anyone expected. As of May 26, 2026, two of Europe’s largest energy firms—TotalEnergies and BP—are quietly abandoning billions in wind farm contracts in the North and Baltic Seas, citing network delays and economic uncertainty. The fallout threatens to derail a cornerstone of Germany’s energy transition, with industry insiders warning that the government’s rigid auction system now works against it.
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