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Europe’s three-fold solar and wind growth sparks urgent grid investment, Aurora finds
Aurora’s latest report analyses the state of Europe’s power grid and outlines measures to address issues such as grid congestion, connection delays, and restricted cross-border capacity, now increasingly evident in many parts of Europe. (BERLIN) AURORA ENERGY RESEARCH— A new analysis by the [...]
AI and Energy: the dynamic duo shaping the power grid
By Mbuwir Brida, EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador Have you tried asking ChatGPT what the world’s most pressing challenge is? It ranks climate change as the first challenge. So how about we use the technology behind ChatGPT to solve that challenge? The most [...]
Transmission network ready for power from the first offshore wind farms
On December 30, Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne confirmed the technical readiness of the transmission infrastructure to receive power from offshore wind farms. All the necessary stations and lines have successfully passed voltage tests. “The new Choczewo station, the expanded Żarnowiec station, and [...]
Deinhard: “Those who support the energy transition should not be penalized”
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce for East Frisia and Papenburg (IHK) has criticized the planned distribution of trade tax revenues from offshore wind energy. New regulation jeopardizes acceptance of the energy transition “Those who support the energy transition should not [...]
8.2 cents subsidy expected for new onshore wind turbines
Berlin: (hib/BAL) A total of 30,225 wind turbines with a capacity of 67,038 megawatts are located onshore in Germany. In addition, there are 1,637 offshore turbines with a capacity of 9,215 watts, as stated by the German government in its response [...]
North Sea Summit 2026: Strengthening European cooperation on offshore wind energy Strengthening regional cooperation on offshore wind energy – for a secure, clean, and affordable energy supply
The German government will host the third North Sea Summit (Nordsee-Gipfel) on January 26, 2026, at Hamburg City Hall. At the summit, important decisions will be made on closer cooperation in the expansion of offshore wind energy. Joint expansion is key [...]
Polish Ministry of Energy’s plans will have a negative impact on energy prices
The new National Energy and Climate Plan (KPEiK) drafted by the Polish Ministry of Energy arbitrarily reduces the scale of wind energy development without presenting any analyses. According to analyses by the Polish Wind Energy Association, the new version of the [...]
Polish Ministry of Energy published draft National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 and 2040 – key document for Polish energy sector and economy
The Ministry of Energy has published a draft National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 (KPEiK) with a perspective until 2040. This is a key document for the transformation of the Polish energy sector and economy. "Modern energy, strong industry, a [...]
Sources: Former Belgian energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten set to become WindEurope’s new CEO
According to information confirmed by BalticWind.EU sources, former Belgian Minister of Energy Tinne Van der Straeten is set to become the new Chief Executive Officer of WindEurope, the association representing Europe’s wind power sector. Van der Straeten served as Belgium’s federal [...]
The first offshore auction was a pricing success. The market confirms profitability, but the government is slowing down development
Wind energy confirms that it is one of the cheapest forms of energy. The first auction for offshore wind farms in Poland's history was a success, confirming the sector's investment readiness and the price competitiveness of wind energy. The outcome of [...]
Grids are crucial to make Europe more competitive and energy secure
The European Commission has unveiled an EU Grids Package, a set of legislative and policy measures to modernise and expand Europe’s electricity grids. The Package is a crucial step to make energy more affordable and secure for households and industry. It [...]
Municipalities providing land for solar and wind energy should receive larger share of tax revenues
When a field is converted to green energy production, total tax payments and local contributions increase dramatically. However, the municipalities' share of corporate tax revenues does not always end up in the municipality that provides land for green energy production. This [...]
WindEurope Announces Annual Event 2026 Ambassadors
Europe’s wind industry is preparing for one of its flagship gatherings as more than 16,000 participants and 500 exhibitors head to IFEMA Madrid for WindEurope’s Annual Event 2026, taking place from 21 to 23 April 2026. This year’s edition brings together [...]
WindEurope 2026 Opens Call for University Proposals, Spotlight on Combating Mis- and Disinformation in the Energy Transition
WindEurope has officially launched the Call for University Proposals for its 2026 Annual Event, taking place on 21–23 April 2026 in Madrid. The organisation invites universities across the EEA, Switzerland and the UK to submit applications for student participation in one [...]
Offshore: The President of the Energy Regulatory Office publishes updated auction rules for offshore wind farms
The Energy Regulatory Office's Public Information Bulletin[1] has published updated auction rules for obtaining the right to cover the negative balance for electricity generated in offshore wind farms. In accordance with the wording of the MFW Act[2], valid until November 26, [...]
The Danish Government proposes one of the world’s most ambitious climate targets for 2035
The Danish Government is strengthening its climate ambition and allocating the necessary funding to meet a new national climate target for 2035. The government proposes that the 2035 target be set as a point target within the range of 82 to [...]
Energy and Climate Strategy to boost clean transition and reduce emissions
On 4 December 2025, the Government submitted the national Energy and Climate Strategy to Parliament as a report. In line with the Government Programme, the strategy will accelerate the clean transition, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen carbon sinks. “The Energy [...]
Additional protective shield for the national energy system
Polish energy sector and the military are joining forces to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure in the national energy system (KSE). Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A. and the General Staff of the Polish Army have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at [...]
Baltic synchronisation achieved global recognition by winning PMI’s Project of the Year award
The Baltic countries’ synchronisation with continental Europe won the prestigious Project of the Year award at the Project Management Institute (PMI) awards ceremony held in Phoenix, Arizona. One of the largest and most widely renowned associations of project management professionals recognized [...]
Commission proposes upgrade of the EU’s energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence
The backbone of European energy system, the grids infrastructure, will be modernised and expanded to unleash its full potential. The Commission's European Grids Package and the Energy Highways initiative, proposed today, will enable energy to flow efficiently across all Member States, integrating cheaper clean energy [...]
European Commission publishes summary of Energy policy highlights
Exactly 1 year ago, Ursula von der Leyen began her second term as President of the European Commission, and her new team, the College of Commissioners, took office. In the energy sector, with a strong mandate to act, the Commission continues [...]
The “age of electricity” is here
The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2025 confirms that electricity is quickly becoming the backbone of the global energy system. Electricity demand is soaring. Renewables are continuing to rise globally. But Governments are too slow in delivering the infrastructure needed [...]
Finnish Government tightens wind power regulation and slows solar power growth
The Finnish Government has today decided on the regulatory provisions on wind and solar power to be included in the new Land Use Act. The fixed 1,250-metre set-back-distance between wind turbines and houses would prevent wind power development in southern Finland [...]
German Wind Industry: 2026 Offshore Auctions Without Structural Reform
Germany’s Bundestag has adopted amendments to the Windenergie-auf-See-Gesetz (WindSeeG). While parts of the reform are welcomed by the offshore wind industry, one key decision is widely viewed as a strategic mistake: the continuation of 2.5 GW of offshore auctions in 2026 [...]
EU agrees to permanently stop Russian gas imports and phase out Russian oil
The European Union will effectively and permanently stop the import of Russian gas and move towards the phaseout of Russian oil under the provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council today. This historic decision will end the EU's [...]
KFB Technologies launches AI-based platform for industrial emissions management
Wrocław, 5 December 2025 – KFB Technologies, a European leader in vibroacoustics and pro-environmental solutions for industry, has launched a pioneering service enabling comprehensive monitoring and management of emissions in the areas of noise, vibrations, air, water and soil quality. This [...]
Baltic Industrial Group completes its first steel structures for the Baltica 2 foundation package
Baltic Industrial Group (Grupa Przemysłowa Baltic GPB) has manufactured the first anode cages and a boat landing for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm – the largest offshore project currently under construction in Poland, being developed jointly by Ørsted and PGE. [...]
A renewables-based energy system will save Europe trillions
Renewables are the cheapest form of power generation. But this doesn’t tell the full story. What about the costs of grids, storage, and back-up? WindEurope’s latest study done in cooperation with Hitachi Energy shows that even when accounting for the grids, [...]
When it Comes to Security, There is Only One Party – Poland
"This year may prove decisive for our security and must become a year of full solidarity among Polish women and men, as well as among politicians, around the issue of security. When it comes to security, there is only one party [...]
Polish-German Intergovernmental Consultations in Berlin: talks on energy, security and further cooperation
The region's energy security, the future of the European transition and solutions for industry were at the centre of the Polish-German Intergovernmental Consultations held today in Berlin. Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka and Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy Wojciech [...]
First Transition Pieces on Their Way – Advancing the Bałtyk 2 and 3 Projects
The Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind projects, jointly developed by Equinor and Polenergia, are gaining momentum with the transport of the first Transition Pieces (TPs). At the end of October, the components left the Smulders yard in Antwerp and [...]
Jānis Vucāns at a Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference Committee in Germany: Ukraine must be involved in all discussions about its future
At its meeting in Kiel, Germany, on Monday, 24 November the Standing Committee of the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Ukraine, reports Jānis Vucāns, Head of the Latvian Delegation to the Baltic Assembly. The parliamentarians adopted [...]
Every fifth energy-related message online may be misinformation. Information warfare over strategic sector of Polish economy
The Polish energy sector faces a double threat: massive cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and a growing wave of disinformation and fraud aimed directly at consumers. This multidimensional attack is not only intended to cause financial losses, but also to undermine trust [...]
Save the date: European Sustainable Energy Week 2026 to focus on a clean, secure and competitive Energy Union
Brussels, 25 November 2025: The 20th edition of European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will take place on 9-11 June 2026, under the overarching theme of ‘A clean, secure and competitive Energy Union’, the European Commission has announced. Meeting in Brussels and online, [...]
Klaipėda port moves closer to becoming the Baltic’s first green hydrogen hub
A significant milestone has been reached in the Klaipėda Port green hydrogen production project, which has no analogues in Lithuania or neighboring ports: the equipment has arrived at the site where the hydrogen station will be built. The project developers have [...]
TotalEnergies submits permits for 3 GW German North & Baltic Sea wind projects
TotalEnergies has filed the planning consent applications for its two major offshore wind initiatives in German waters, totaling approximately 3 GW in capacity, with the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). The applications concern the 2 GW NordseeEnergies 1 (NSE1) project [...]
PGE Baltica: Strategy and directions for development of offshore wind – summary of Offshore Wind Poland 2025
Warsaw hosted the largest conference dedicated to offshore wind energy – Offshore Wind Poland 2025. PGE Baltica, a member of the PGE Group and the main partner of the event, actively participated in key discussions on the development of the sector [...]
Protea’s two platform cranes for the IJmuiden Ver Alpha project have successfully passed the FAT tests
Protea is proud to announce that our two platform cranes, designed for the IJmuiden Ver Alpha project, have successfully passed their Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). This marks an important milestone in the execution of this demanding offshore project, which forms part of the Dutch 2GW [...]
Offshore wind energy – the flywheel of the Polish economy
The offshore energy investment program has already entered the construction phase. Polish offshore energy has the potential to become one of the biggest drivers of the national economy – fully utilizing its potential means as much as 33 GW of power [...]
HINE Group inaugurates its first plant in Poland and reinforces its presence in Central and Eastern Europe
HINE Group has announced the opening of its first plant in Poland, located in Fortress Logistics Park Stargard, around 30 km from Szczecin. This new facility, HINE Polska Sp. z o.o., will play a strategic role in the Group’s expansion across [...]
A school in Ustka will train specialists for offshore wind energy. PGE Baltica will sponsor a new vocational class
Renewable energy equipment and systems technician – this is a new field of study that will be launched at the General and Technical School Complex in Ustka at the beginning of the 2026/2027 school year. PGE Baltica has signed a letter [...]
Baltic East is getting closer to implementation. Environmental decision issued
Baltic East, the most advanced project of the second phase of offshore wind power in the ORLEN Group, has obtained a decision on environmental conditions for the offshore wind farm, issued by the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection in Gdańsk (RDOŚ). [...]
Pomeranian companies are building the PGE Baltica base in Ustka
The construction of the operational and service base in Ustka is not only one of the most important investments in the field of offshore wind energy, but also an example of the extensive use of the potential of Polish industry. Both [...]
The first nacelles for offshore wind turbines from a Polish factory have been installed at the Baltic Power wind farm
Baltic Power, a joint project of the ORLEN Group and Northland Power, has confirmed the installation of the first three 15 MW turbines equipped with nacelles manufactured at the Vestas plant in Szczecin. A total of 76 turbines will be installed, [...]
David Flood new head of Business Unit Offshore Wind
David Flood joins from Norwegian energy company Statkraft where he has led the Offshore Wind business. He will take on his new role on March 2. “David brings outstanding experience from more than 15 years in offshore wind, working across the [...]
IAE: diversification and cooperation are more urgent than ever
In an increasingly complex energy security context spanning a wide range of fuels and technologies, the World Energy Outlook 2025 identifies key choices, opportunities and trade-offs for governments Countries around the world are contending with pressing energy security threats and growing [...]
Baltic Sea Cities Unite in Słupsk: Collaboration, Commitment, and a Common Vision for Europe
The XVIII UBC General Conference concluded in Słupsk and Dolina Charlotty after four days of lively discussions, practical workshops, and strategic debates on the role of cities in the future of the European Union. The event, which brought together 200 people [...]
Joint Expeditionary Force launches enhanced partnership with Ukraine as allies step up further
Euro-Atlantic security will be significantly strengthened in the High North and Baltic Sea as the UK and allies from across the region ramp up their military cooperation and agree an enhanced partnership with Ukraine. Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) defence ministers meet [...]
Underwater drones to strengthen security in the Baltic Sea
The Swedish Armed Forces continue to accelerate their ability to detect, monitor, and repel threats beneath the surface of the Baltic Sea. Together with FMV and Saab, a large autonomous underwater drone is now being developed. This collaboration will enable the [...]
Finland’s ports take steps towards important emission reductions – good practices to be made permanent across the Baltic Sea region
The John Nurminen Foundation’s Fertilizer Shipping Project investigated the emissions from fertilizer handling in ports. Solutions were developed together with port stakeholders and best practices were compiled into international guidelines. Now the work is being extended beyond fertilizers to other potentially [...]
Birds counted for the purposes of an offshore wind farm
PGE and Ørsted jointly conducted annual bird monitoring in the southern part of the Baltic Sea at the site of the planned Baltica 2 offshore wind farm. The results of the study confirmed that the construction and subsequent operation of the [...]
WindEurope: Offshore wind in Europe in peril
Europe needs more offshore wind to deliver its energy goals. Governments and society want it. And heavy industry want it to help them decarbonise. But as things stand the necessary expansion of offshore wind is not happening. The business case for [...]
EIB Group consolidates sustainability reporting in landmark 2024 report
EIB Group unveils first consolidated Sustainability Report, aligning with EU standards and streamlining key disclosures. EIB Group committed a record €51 billion for climate action and environmental sustainability in 2024, driving the green transition in Europe and beyond. The average greenhouse [...]
Consultation launched on offshore wind power areas in the EEZ and their strategic environmental assessment report
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland requests comments on the draft Government decision concerning offshore wind power areas in the exclusive economic zone and on the related environmental report in accordance with the Act on the Assessment of [...]
EIB and Iberdrola sign a €500 million green loan for the Windanker offshore wind farm in German Baltic Sea
Benefits from guarantee to support green projects provided by Cesce, Spanish export credit agency. Windanker offshore wind farm will boost clean energy, energy security and jobs, supplying renewable electricity to around 600,000 people per year, according to Iberdrola's estimates. Project contributes [...]
DNV proposes revised risk management framework for UK offshore renewables industry, built on oil and gas best practice
DNV has released a comprehensive study comparing major accident risks and risk management practices in the UK between the offshore oil and gas and the offshore renewables industries. The study highlights the need for a revised approach to managing major accident [...]
The offshore Estonian project Avara Saare 1 becomes Avara
OXAN Energy, together with partners Ocean Connect Energy and SNOW, has unveiled the new identity of their jointly developed offshore wind project, located 60 km off the Estonian coast. Formerly known as SAARE 1, the project will now be called Avara, a name derived from the Estonian [...]
ORLEN secures PLN 3.5 billion from National Recovery and Resilience Plan for development of offshore wind
In line with its strategy, ORLEN is consistently expanding low- and zero-emission energy sources, significantly contributing to the enhancement of Poland’s and the region’s energy security. A key element of these efforts is investment in offshore wind energy. To implement these [...]
MARINEWIND LCOE tool: assessing offshore wind economics
The European project MARINEWIND – Market Uptake Measures of Floating Offshore Wind Technology Systems, funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme and by UKRI, has developed a decision-support tool to assess the Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) for [...]
Ignitis Group Secures EUR 318M for Kelmė Wind Farm
Ignitis Group has secured EUR 318 million in project financing for the Kelmė wind farm in Lithuania. The financing package was provided by a strong syndicate comprising both institutional and commercial banks, to cover the costs incurred in constructing the largest [...]
PWEA comments on Vestas’ suspension of investment in Poland
The Polish Wind Energy Association (PWEA) is calming fears following news that Vestas has temporarily suspended construction of a second wind turbine blade factory in Szczecin. Although the Danish giant's decision has caused concern, according to PWEA it does not reflect [...]
Eurelectric calls on EU Ministers to fast-track electrification ahead of Energy Council
As EU Energy Ministers prepare to discuss electrification with Commissioners Jorgensen and Hoekstra at next week’s Energy Council, Eurelectric is urging governments to take bold, practical steps to accelerate Europe’s clean energy transition. In a letter published today, the power sector [...]
WindEurope: EU’s Energy security framework revision
Europe must act now to secure its place as the safest and most attractive industry and energy investment hub - strengthening its energy security and independence. Investors do not need new promises, they need certainty. This means full speedy implementation of [...]
World Breaks Renewable Records but Must Move Faster to Hit 2030 Tripling Goal
New global progress report flags bottlenecks in investment, grids and supply chains, urging governments for bolder renewable targets before COP30. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / Brasília, Brazil, October 14, 2025 – The world is falling behind on its renewable energy and [...]
2. Offshore Connect in Rostock: Catch the wind this week!
The 2nd Offshore Connect Conference, set to begin on October 17th in Rostock, will bring together key players from politics, business, and science to accelerate the expansion of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea. With a focus on dismantling hurdles, [...]
Njord Survey secures agreement with 50Hertz for Baltic Sea offshore wind support
Njord Survey, a Swedish offshore survey specialist, has been awarded a long-term framework agreement by the German transmission system operator (TSO) 50Hertz to support offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea. This agreement solidifies Njord Survey's role as a key partner [...]
Poland focuses on renewable energy sources – offshore wind energy bill passed
The Polish Sejm (lower house of parliament) passed a bill prepared by the Ministry of Climate and Environment supporting the development of offshore wind energy by a large majority. The new regulations remove investment barriers and contribute to increasing energy security [...]
Ørsted to cut 2,000 jobs by 2027
Ørsted is taking another step in the execution of its updated business plan and strategic priorities by reducing its organisation by approx. 2,000 positions towards the end of 2027. The reasons for this are that the company will be focusing more [...]
Education initiative by Ignitis Renewables: a space for discovery and discussions
This summer, Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, invited people to learn more about renewables. During the education season that lasted over three months, the company visited eight regions of the country, from Kėdainiai to Šventoji, and created opportunities for [...]
Deep Wind Offshore Receives County Administrative Board’s Recommendation for Olof Skötkonung Offshore Wind Project
Stockholm, September 30, 2025 – The County Administrative Board of Uppsala has recommended that the Swedish Government grant a permit under the Act on the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone (SEZ) for Deep Wind Offshore’s planned offshore wind farm Olof Skötkonung in [...]
EIB Group to accelerate and simplify green investment, boosting European competitiveness, energy security and tech leadership
EIB Board adopts second phase of pioneering Climate Bank Roadmap, focusing on competitiveness, security and lower energy prices for companies and families. Plan includes doubling of investment for climate change adaptation, along with radically simplified procedures. Decision consolidates EIB Group’s role [...]
New support from CEF Energy for wind energy
The European Commission has announced its decision to award €76.3 million to three cross-border renewable energy projects under the CEF Energy instrument. Two of these projects directly concern the development of wind energy and show that wind remains one of the [...]
Boosting electricity demand and flexibility is key to unlock the energy transition’s benefits
In 2024, higher shares of clean and renewable sources in the electricity mix, combined with stagnating demand, reduced average prices to €82/MWh from €227/MWh in 2022 – according to Eurelectric’s Power Barometer 2025. Despite this drop, regional price spikes and market volatility [...]
Poland’s Supreme Audit Office publishes critical report on wind energy development
The measures taken by the Ministry of Climate and Environment regarding the legal conditions for the location and construction of wind farms did not ensure the dynamic development of this energy sector in Poland. The problems include changes in regulations limiting [...]
Municipal Veto Stalls Swedish Wind Power Projects in 2025
So far in 2025, the municipal veto has stopped nearly all proposed onshore wind power projects in Sweden. According to new statistics, between January 1 and September 12, 26 out of 29 projects were halted. The 2025 figures show that the [...]
First offshore tower section in Poland built at Baltic Towers in Gdańsk
In Gdańsk, at the modern Baltic Towers plant, a ceremony was held to mark the production of the first offshore tower section in Poland – a landmark event for the domestic industry and the development of offshore wind energy. The Industrial [...]
Polish companies interested in participating in the largest offshore development phase II project
Nearly 150 companies operating in Poland took part in the first Supplier Day organised by Equinor and Polenergia for the Bałtyk 1 project. The high turnout and activity of the participants confirmed the enormous interest of domestic companies in joining the [...]
Construction of PGE Baltica Ustka O&M harbour enters next stage
Construction of the PGE Baltica operations and maintenance base in Ustka is progressing according to schedule. The most difficult and time-consuming preparatory activities are nearing completion, and the first elements of the future port facilities are becoming increasingly visible alongside the [...]
Report monitoring the energy transition in Germany – 10 key measures
Published on 15 September 2025, the report monitoring the energy transition in Germany is the result of a coalition agreement and was prepared by the BET and EWI research institutes on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. [...]
Green Power Sweden: Most residents near wind farms in Sweden are satisfied with their neighbourhood
A new Novus survey in Sweden shows that 9 out of 10 people living near wind farms are satisfied with their neighbourhood. For most residents, the experience of living near turbines remains unchanged, even after new investments have been launched. Public [...]
Offshore Wind: From 83 GW Today to 2,000 GW by 2050
Offshore wind capacity continues to expand, with global capacity growing to almost 83 GW in 2024. This indicates an opportunity to scale up deployment and strengthen offshore wind’s role in the global effort to triple renewable power capacity by 2030. Meeting climate [...]
“Local first” – Poland above all
"Over the next 10 years, we will be spending trillions of zlotys on the Polish energy sector. We must do everything we can to ensure that this money goes to domestic companies on the largest possible scale“ - said Polish Prime [...]
Large-scale order for Siemens Energy to realise Danish-German Bornholm Energy Island project
A power hub on the Baltic Sea island of Bornholm is to connect Denmark and Germany in the future and transmit electricity from wind farms to the two countries. Contract for four converter systems and other technical components. 50Hertz CEO Stefan [...]
NERC temporarily suspended the procedures for the second offshore wind farm development tender
The National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) has temporarily suspended the procedures for the second offshore wind farm development tender. The Council made this decision at today's meeting in response to last week's decision by the Government to temporarily suspend the tender [...]
Tripartite Contracts for offshore wind
The European Commission wants to accelerate the electrification of Europe’s economy with renewable powering the decarbonisation of industry that’s currently running on fossil fuels. To this end, they’ve proposed a new policy initiative – “Tripartite Contracts” – and they want to [...]
“Europe’s independence moment”: domestically produced wind energy boosts security and competitiveness
In her 2025 State of the Union address EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the new geopolitical reality in which economic competition and national security are intertwined. She stressed the need for Europe to massively invest in digital and [...]
BDEW: Extending the operating life of wind farms to 35 years is economically and environmentally beneficial
The German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) today published a study on the further operation and reuse of offshore wind farms and grid connection systems. The report was commissioned by BDEW and prepared by the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind [...]
Polish Ministry of Energy and PSE present anti-blackout package
The Polish Ministry of Energy and Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) have prepared draft legislative initiatives that will increase the resilience of the National Power System to disruptions and failures. In September, they will be included in the list of works of [...]
Lithuania temporarily suspends tender procedures for development of second offshore wind farm
The State Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) has temporarily suspended the tender procedures for the development of a second offshore wind farm. The Council made this decision at yesterday's meeting, responding to last week's government decision to temporarily suspend the tender procedures [...]
Vestas officially takes over the wind turbine blade factory in Goleniów
This week, Vestas officially took over the onshore wind turbine blade factory located in Goleniów near Szczecin. Until now, it belonged to LM Wind Power. This is the result of an agreement signed on May 15, 2025, and the successful completion [...]
SeaTwirl AB’s Verti-Go consortium secures €15M from Horizon Europe
The 15 million Euro funding call by Horizon Europe is now secured by SeaTwirl AB and the consortium behind the project application “Verti-Go”. The Verti-Go project will demonstrate SeaTwirl’s floating wind turbine technology with a 2MW turbine including the design, fabrication, installation and [...]
CEF Energy supports landmark Bornholm Energy Island interconnector between Denmark and Germany
CINEA has signed a grant agreement worth EUR 645.2 million under the CEF Energy programme to support the Danish side of the Bornholm Energy Island (BEI) Hybrid Offshore Interconnector - one of Europe’s most ambitious and strategic energy infrastructure projects. The [...]
Ørsted opened new office in Gdańsk for Baltica 2 project
The new space in the Olivia Centre will be the planning and coordination center for the construction of Poland's largest offshore wind farm. The Gdańsk office will facilitate cooperation with regional partners and access to key infrastructure for the construction of [...]
European Governments must get their act together on wind energy
WindEurope released the latest wind energy data today. It shows Europe built 6.8 GW of new wind in the first half of 2025. That’s less than expected and not nearly enough to deliver the EU’s 2030 energy security and climate targets. [...]
Skyborn secures all major contractors for Gennaker offshore wind farm
Gennaker offshore wind farm secured Preferred Supply Agreements for monopiles, foundations, transition pieces, foundation transportation and installation and inter-array cable supply and installation. Preferred Supply Agreements (PSAs) have been awarded for supply of monopile foundations to EEW Special Pipe Construction GmbH, [...]
Equinor to participate in Ørsted Rights Issue
Equinor has assessed the proposal put forward by the Board of Directors of Ørsted A/S on 11 August 2025 for a Rights Issue with pre-emptive rights for existing shareholders (the “Rights Issue”). Following dialogue with Ørsted, Equinor has decided to support [...]
No offshore expansion without skilled workers – IAB Forum confirms enormous need for action
Berlin, August 26, 2025 I The shortage of skilled workers is jeopardizing the expansion of renewable energies in Germany – and thus also offshore wind energy. According to a recent model calculation by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), around 157,000 [...]
Eolus marks milestone in Latvia with record wind project sale
Swedish renewable energy developer Eolus AB has reported its second quarter results, marked by weaker financials but also by a historic transaction in the Baltic region. The company has sold Latvia’s largest onshore wind project to dateto the state-owned utility Latvenergo, [...]
Offshore wind farms: Possible release of substances and how to reduce them
Joint press release from the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER) and the Belgian Research Institute for Agricultural, Fisheries and Food Research (ILVO) Proportions of identified substances that can [...]
BPO welcomes a new member
BPO Board officially confirmed the membership of a new entity in the Baltic Ports Organization: Port of Esbjerg. This is another new member in recent months and the second this year. Thus, the organization currently has 50 members. Welcome on board! [...]
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