Governance processes for renewable energies The „Energiewende“ (energy transition) and the expansion of renewable energies in Germany is at a point, where, beside the undisputable successes and future opportunities, the problems and conflicts around renewable energy production have become increasinglyv apparent. The challenge today lies in the further development of the successfully implemented political instruments and of the underlying governance structures. This volume analyzes and evaluates governance processes for renewable energies in the context of Northwest Germany with a focus on wind, biogas and grid extension from a planning and regional-economy perspective. The most important findings are summarized as policy recommendations.