German energy companies say 2030 wind power targets cannot be achieved without Chinese hardware

Despite warnings of potential security risks posed by Chinese components in wind turbines, major energy companies oppose a ban in Germany, arguing that the country's planned expansion path cannot be achieved without them, business weekly WirtschaftsWoche reported. The companies EnBW and RWE, which operate large onshore and offshore wind farms, argue that without the involvement of Chinese manufacturers, wind expansion targets for 2030 will be virtually impossible to achieve. They warn that supply bottlenecks and cost advantages speak in favour of incorporating Chinese technology in German wind farms.