Siemens Energy Secures Government Backing Amid Financial Struggles
German and Spanish Governments Step in to Support Siemens Energy and its Wind Division, Siemens Gamesa
- Siemens Energy, a key player in Germany's energy transition, is reviewing the structure of its struggling wind division, Siemens Gamesa, after a $5 billion annual net loss.
- Siemens Energy secured a 12 billion euro credit line from private banks, partly backstopped by the German government, to alleviate investor concerns.
- The German government has provided Siemens Energy with an $8 billion loan guarantee as part of a $16.3 billion rescue package, underscoring the company's importance in the country's transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
- The Spanish government is also in talks with banks to provide financial support to Siemens Gamesa, aiming to protect the company's employees in the country.
- Siemens Energy is expected to provide more details on the review of Siemens Gamesa's activities and its future plans on Nov. 21.