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Batteries are becoming the other half of the wind build-out in Germany and the Baltics
Grid-scale storage is scaling alongside wind in Germany and the Baltics. A look at what Kyon Energy's three-state start and Latvenergo's record investment year say about where flexibility is heading.
Reef panels, bat sensors and gull trackers: how offshore wind builds its biodiversity evidence
From reef panels on a floating platform to ultrasonic bat sensors in Latvian waters and GPS-tagged gulls off Finland, offshore wind's environmental surveys are becoming applied marine science.
Baltic, Nordic and US foreign ministries reaffirm transatlantic security focus at E-PINE talks
At E-PINE talks in Tallinn and Narva, Baltic, Nordic and US officials reaffirmed transatlantic security cooperation, flagging hybrid threats and Russia's shadow fleet.
US Congress Examines Baltic Security Threats at House Foreign Affairs Hearing
The US House Foreign Affairs Europe Subcommittee examined threats to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, with Chairman Self warning that NATO’s credibility hinges on credible deterrence along the Baltic frontier.
Latvian FM Outlines Four Pillars for European Security at Tallinn’s Lennart Meri Conference
Latvia's FM Baiba Braže outlined four priorities for European security at the Lennart Meri Conference in Tallinn, calling for stronger NATO eastern flank defences and tighter sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet.
NATO Exercise Open Spirit 2026 Neutralises Baltic Sea Mines Off Latvia
NATO's Open Spirit 2026 exercise brought ships from eight nations to Latvia to neutralise legacy WWII mines in the Baltic Sea, with nearly 400 personnel and five autonomous underwater vehicle teams participating.
Europe needs homegrown power at scale, offshore wind is gearing up to deliver
The third day at the WindEurope Annual Event 2026 is all about offshore wind. Europe needs to move from crisis to confidence – with homegrown and secure renewable electricity. Three months after the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, governments and industry [...]
235 key cross-border energy projects to boost Europe’s interconnectivity
The second list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union . It outlines 235 selected cross-border energy infrastructure projects that will strengthen energy connectivity across the continent, bringing nearer [...]
Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Costa following the meeting of the European Council of March 2026
Good evening, let me start with the Middle East. The situation in the region is extremely serious. It is causing great instability, suffering, and growing risks far beyond the region itself. This is why we need de-escalation and maximum restraint, the [...]
WindWorks 2026 to spotlight the future of Baltic wind energy in Riga
The Baltic wind energy community will gather on 9 April 2026 at the ATTA Centre in Riga for WindWorks 2026, the sixth annual conference dedicated to the development of wind power across the region. Organized jointly by the Latvian Wind Energy [...]
Industrial Accelerator Act will strengthen Europe’s economic resilience
The European Commission today published its Industrial Accelerator Act. It aims to strengthen Europe’s economic competitiveness and to boost its clean tech manufacturing capacity. A simple and harmonised implementation of these new rules will be critical to its success. The last days [...]
Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany agree on assessing the possibilities of an offshore interconnection
The energy ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany today in Paris signed a joint declaration of intent on cross border renewable electricity capacity and infrastructure. The Lithuanian (Litgrid), Latvian (Augstsprieguma tīkls), and German (50Hertz) electricity transmission system operators agreed to assess [...]
Haskoning to design offshore wind farms in Estonia and Latvia
Haskoning and the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia have signed a contract. Haskoning will carry out the design phase for the ELWIND offshore wind project, spanning over the next three years. Advancing offshore wind development with integrated support ELWIND is [...]
ELWIND launches marine mammal study in the Estonia–Latvia offshore wind area
ELWIND has signed a contract with 3BIRD OÜ to carry out a comprehensive marine mammal study in the development areas of the Estonia–Latvia offshore wind project. The aim of the study is to gather the best possible baseline information on grey seals, [...]
ELWIND signs the contract for the offshore wind farm Pre-FEED, Conceptual Design Engineering and Technical design
ELWIND has signed a contract with Haskoning Nederland B.V. for conducting the study, as well as for developing the initial technical design (Pre‑FEED), the conceptual design, and the technical design for the ELWIND offshore wind farms in Estonia and Latvia. The aim of [...]
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