# Germany opens door to returns of offshore wind sites as sector faces mounting pressure

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- Reuters, 2026-10-28 20:05 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/germany-opens-door-offshore-wind-returns-sector-pressures-grow-2026-10-28/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae2557653aa080001e5400e

> Economy Minister Katherina Reiche said companies may give back offshore wind farm sites previously won at auction, if they pay a penalty to transmission system operators. The sector continues to face mounting economic pressure.