VDMA Power Systems is the association for the power plant engineering.
It represents the interests of manufacturers and suppliers of electricity and heat systems in Germany and abroad. These include wind energy, photovoltaic and hydropower plants, engines and thermal power plants as well as storage and sector coupling technologies. VDMA Power Systems serves as a cross-technology information and communication platform for them, focusing on energy and industrial policy, innovations and technology, markets and trade fairs as well as press and public relations work. VDMA Power Systems is a trade association within the VDMA, Europe's largest association for mechanical and plant engineering.
The VDMA Regulatory Cockpit provides clear, practical fact sheets on the most important regulations for mechanical and plant engineering, offering an at-a-glance overview. You can find out which industries are affected, what the schedule looks like, where action is needed and what sanctions can be expected. It is a valuable guide for any company looking to prepare for new requirements at an early stage.
The first German offshore wind farm, Alpha Ventus, went into operation in 2010. In 2025 - 15 years later - the offshore industry faced various challenges: For the first time, there were no bids in a tender in August 2025. There were also delays in connecting new offshore wind turbines to the grid. The industry organizations take stock in a joint press conference.
The first German offshore wind farm, Alpha Ventus, went into operation in 2010. In 2025 - 15 years later - the offshore industry faced various challenges: For the first time, there were no bids in a tender in August 2025. There were also delays in connecting new offshore wind turbines to the grid. The industry organizations take stock in a joint press conference.
Following the 3rd North Sea Summit, BWE e.V., EEHH e.V., Stiftung OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE, VDMA Power Systems, WAB e.V., and WEN e.V. invite you to a parliamentary evening (taking place in German language).
Following the 3rd North Sea Summit, BWE e.V., EEHH e.V., Stiftung OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE, VDMA Power Systems, WAB e.V., and WEN e.V. invite you to a parliamentary evening (taking place in German language).
In May, the Recharge Wind Power Summit will take place for the first time in Singapore in cooperation with WindEnergy Hamburg.
VDMA is a partner of Wind Energy Hamburg and will also be present in Singapore.
After two successful rounds in Vienna and Amsterdam, the event is entering its third round. Reserve your place now for March 12-13, 2026 and look forward to ... Rome!
HANNOVER MESSE is the world's leading trade fair for industry with over 4,000 exhibitors and more than 130,000 visitors in 2024. "Energizing a sustainable industry" will be the theme of the 2025 trade fair with the partner country Canada.
HANNOVER MESSE is the world's leading trade fair for industry with over 4,000 exhibitors and more than 130,000 visitors in 2024. "Energizing a sustainable industry" will be the theme of the 2025 trade fair with the partner country Canada.
In the further development of electricity market design, availability is increasingly becoming the "lead currency." The market design must ensure the financing of supply-dependent and controllable generation facilities and incentivize investments.
Machinery and plant manufacturers are among the key players in the transition to a climate-neutral energy system. The Energy Policy Working Group is the central political committee of the VDMA's
The working group brings together technical decision-makers from wind turbine manufacturers on the topics of pre-competitive research, development and innovation and forms the interface to research n
Do you have individual questions or need professional advice? Our experts will be happy to advise you in person, by telephone or at your premises.
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By participating in research activities and utilizing the results, we offer your company access to the best minds in science. What is more, we help you to recognize relevant mechanical engineering trends and disruptions at an early stage to make them useful for your business.
We provide you with survey results and benchmarks from various business areas that will help you evaluating and classifying your company’s performance, amongst other things.
Access to an extensive statistics data base, forecasts, country reports and much more will help you manage your business activities.
Take advantage of the many opportunities at VDMA for networking and collaboration along the entire industrial value chain and mechanical engineering topics - in person or online.
We represent the issues of mechanical engineering in Germany and Europe on your behalf. Our technical expertise, our knowledge of the industry, and our straightforward positioning makes us a recognized and valued contact for companies, as well as for the public, science, administration, and politics.
The VDMA offers you a comprehensive range of further education and training courses relevant to mechanical engineering: Conferences, courses, seminars as well as digital learning.
Stay on top of technical legislation with our support. In addition, the VDMA promotes the competitiveness of the mechanical engineering industry through its participation in the DIN Standards Committee for Mechanical Engineering (NAM).
With our publications, we impart knowledge and provide insights into the latest developments in our industry and in our association.
The VDMA magazine is aimed exclusively at VDMA member companies and gives them unusual insights into the mechanical engineering industry. What challenges is it dealing with? What projects is it working on? And how does it envision the future? To find out, we talk to our members and visit them on site. In doing so, we don't shy away from presenting controversial viewpoints that reflect the diversity and vibrancy of mechanical engineering.
We offer various networking events, including high-level congresses and target-group specific experience exchanges on expert level. In addition, VDMA connects you with your customers during numerous trade fairs and exhibition activities; in Germany and all over the world.
3,500 primarily medium-sized member companies in the capital goods industry make the VDMA the largest industrial association in Europe and the most important network organization in the industry.
Strong representation of interests
The VDMA is the most important voice of the machinery and equipment manufacturing industry. It represents the common economic, technical and scientific interests of the industry in Germany and around the world.
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More than 500 VDMA employees worldwide support you with practical services to make the right decisions in your company - along the entire value chain.