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25 04, 2025

European Economic Congress in Katowice: Challenges and Prospects for the Polish Offshore Wind Energy Industry

By |April 25th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

At this year's European Economic Congress in Katowice, a key debate for the future of the Polish power sector was held on the challenges of offshore wind energy development. This session, brought together representatives of leading companies, government administration and industry institutions to jointly analyse the current situation and identify paths to overcome the difficulties [...]

25 04, 2025

New services launched in the Baltic balancing market after all three countries joined PICASSO platform

By |April 25th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

Litgrid, Augstsprieguma tīkls and Elering, the electricity transmission system operators of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, have launched new reserve services in the Baltic balancing capacity market following the accession of all three countries to the European balancing energy exchange platform PICASSO.  “With all Baltic electricity transmission system operators having joined the PICASSO platform, cross-border exchanges [...]

24 04, 2025

50Hertz appoints Christine Janssen as new CFO

By |April 24th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE|

Berlin, April 17, 2025 – Changes in the management of 50Hertz: The Supervisory Board of 50Hertz Transmission GmbH appointed Christine Janssen as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of 50Hertz. She succeeds Marco Nix, who joined the Elia Group as CFO on April 1. The 50Hertz Management will soon be complete again: Christine Janssen will [...]

24 04, 2025

Litgrid commences design work for the Harmony Link overland interconnector

By |April 24th, 2025|LITHUANIA, ONSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator, Litgrid, has signed a contract for the design workk of the Harmony Link overland electricity interconnector with Poland. The appointed contractor will be responsible for preparing the main technical solutions and designing the key infrastructure elements of the interconnector on the Lithuanian side – a 220 kV transmission line and [...]

24 04, 2025

Wind industry installs record capacity in 2024 despite policy instability

By |April 24th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

23 April, London | The Global Wind Energy Council’s flagship Global Wind Report released yesterday shows that 2024 was a record year for new capacity, with 117 GW of wind energy installed across the world.  However, GWEC warned of increasing policy instability in some markets, and pointed to the need to improve permitting, grid transmission [...]

23 04, 2025

Rethinking Energy Security in the Age of Renewables – IRENA Report Highlights

By |April 23rd, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) presents a compelling case for a rapid, global shift to renewable energy as the only viable path to keeping climate goals—particularly the 1.5°C target—within reach. In its latest report, IRENA stresses that this transformation is not just about replacing fossil fuels with clean energy; it is about fundamentally reshaping [...]

23 04, 2025

The first stage of Kelmė wind farm has reached commercial operations date

By |April 23rd, 2025|LITHUANIA, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, has completed the first stage of the largest wind energy project in Lithuania and the Baltics, Kelmė wind farm. The 114-megawatt (MW) Kelmė wind farm I has successfully reached the commercial operations date.  “Kelmė wind farm I is the largest wind energy project implemented by Ignitis Renewables in [...]

22 04, 2025

Choczewo substation takes shape

By |April 22nd, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

With the beginning of April, two years have passed since the start of construction. Contractor teams have just finished installing the primary apparatus in the 400 kV switchgear bays. This part of the substation is to be commissioned first and will enable power to be derived from the Baltic Power offshore wind farm (approximately 1.2 [...]

18 04, 2025

Prime Minister wants repolonization of the economy – wind sector responds with ready strategy for development of Polish industry

By |April 18th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Donald Tusk announces the end of “ naive globalization” and puts a red-and-white flag on our economy - it's time to rebuild the national economy, repolonize the Polish economy, market, capital - stated the head of government during EFNI and pointed out that Polish companies must contribute to key projects for the national economy. Such [...]

17 04, 2025

Ocean Winds and P&Q sign contract for design, construction, installation and commissioning of BC-Wind onshore power substation

By |April 17th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Ocean Winds, a global leader in the offshore wind industry, has signed a contract with P&Q, a Polish general contractor in the power sector, for the implementation of key onshore infrastructure at the BC-Wind project. The contract covers the design, construction, installation and commissioning of the onshore substation, which aims to integrate with the national [...]

17 04, 2025

Poland as the energy hub of the Baltic Sea

By |April 17th, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

This compelling article, authored by Niels Frederik Malskær, Senior Energy Advisor at the Danish Embassy in Warsaw, and Natalia Zofia Ścięgosz, Commercial Advisor, Energy at the Danish Embassy in Warsaw, delves into Poland's pivotal role in the Baltic Sea's energy landscape. The authors present an engaging analysis of Poland's potential as the region's emerging energy [...]

17 04, 2025

ORLEN Neptun organized a Supplier Day for the Baltic East project

By |April 17th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND|

ORLEN Neptune held a Supplier Day for the Baltic East project The meeting was attended by more than 300 people representing about 100 companies. The status of the project was presented, and the processes, requirements and contracting scopes for the main components of the Baltic East farm were discussed. The event was accompanied by a debate [...]

16 04, 2025

PSEW and Wind Industry Hub to present new Polish Offshore Wind Strategy

By |April 16th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The Polish Wind Energy Association (PSEW) and the Wind Industry Hub Foundation (WIH) are set to present the "Polish Offshore Wind Industry Development Strategy" at a press conference tomorrow, April 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the PAP Press Center in Warsaw. This document, hailed as the first comprehensive roadmap for the country's offshore wind [...]

16 04, 2025

More than 150 MW: Bedburg and RWE are expanding wind power

By |April 16th, 2025|GERMANY, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

60 megawatt wind farm successful in EEG tender Nine wind turbines will produce enough green electricity to supply 36,500 homes Construction to start in April; commissioning planned for end of 2026 Project will bring installed wind power capacity in Bedburg to 156 MW Essen/Bedburg, 14 April 2025 This is the third wind farm project between [...]

15 04, 2025

Securing the Baltic Sea: A Balance of Innovation, Security, and Sustainability

By |April 15th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, SWEDEN|

Karina Barquet  A recent study published by Karina Barquet of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), Hans Liwång of the Swedish Defence University, and Torsten Linders of the University of Gothenburg, explores the critical balance between innovation, security, and sustainability in the development of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea region. The authors [...]

15 04, 2025

700MW Lithuanian offshore wind tender re-launched

By |April 15th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The Lithuanian government has thrown its weight behind the further development of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea, approving revisions to the tender process for a significant offshore wind farm project. This move, announced following a government meeting in Vilnius, underscores a commitment to ensuring that the burgeoning offshore wind sector delivers maximum benefits [...]

14 04, 2025

ENERCON and RWE team up on onshore wind in Europe

By |April 14th, 2025|ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

Onshore wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON and RWE, one of the world's leading renewable energy companies, have agreed on a long-term partnership to jointly realize onshore wind projects in Europe. The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the WindEurope conference to define the terms of their cooperation. The multi-year agreement covers collaboration on [...]

14 04, 2025

Sunly, Deep Wind Offshore, and VALOREM Group join forces for offshore wind project in Estonia

By |April 14th, 2025|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Estonian energy producer Sunly and French renewable pioneer VALOREM Group enters Deep Wind Offshore’s offshore wind project Tuul Energy for joint development in Estonia. Following the agreement, VALOREM Group and Sunly will enter Deep Wind Offshores project, which includes an area of 250 km2 off Saaremaa Island under exclusive development. This collaboration on the Tuul [...]

14 04, 2025

Euroports and Noatun project companies held by OX2 and Ålandsbanken Offshore Wind I Sign a Letter of Intent to Develop Koverhar Harbour as a Strategic Offshore Wind Hub

By |April 14th, 2025|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Euroports Group and Noatun project companies, jointly held by OX2 and Ålandsbanken Offshore Wind I LP, a fund managed by Ålandsbanken Funds Ltd, have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to establish Koverhar Harbour in Hanko as a key logistics hub for the construction of the offshore wind farm project Noatun North, including an option [...]

11 04, 2025

Lithuania, Latvia and Germany plan an offshore electricity interconnector

By |April 11th, 2025|EVENT, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE|

On 9 April, Minister of Energy of Lithuania Žygimantas Vaičiūnas attended the annual conference of the European Wind Energy Association, Wind Europe 2025, in Copenhagen (Denmark).   During the conference, Minister of Energy Mr Vaičiūnas met with Kaspars Melnis, Minister for Climate and Energy of the Republic of Latvia, and Volker Oschmann, Director General for [...]

11 04, 2025

How to secure Europe’s energy future? – Ørsted publishes action plan for offshore wind energy

By |April 11th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

Europe's future competitiveness and security depend on an affordable, secure and clean energy system - with offshore wind energy as an important foundation. Savings on fossil fuel purchases associated with offshore wind entering the European energy system are on the order of €70 billion by 2040. This translates into a 30% drop in electricity prices [...]

8 04, 2025

Energy efficiency: the jack of all trades of EU electrification

By |April 8th, 2025|CLIMATE, EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

By Arianna Vitali, Secretary General at the Coalition for Energy Savings, EUSEW’s partner organisation, highlighting the importance of energy efficiency in EU electrification, including cost savings, better grid flexibility, and protecting consumers. This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for more details. It is no secret that [...]

1 04, 2025

Ocean Winds selects CRIST Offshore as a TIER 1 supplier for construction of offshore substation for BC-Wind offshore wind project 

By |April 1st, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

Ocean Winds is the first offshore wind farm developer in Poland to select a Polish supplier of key infrastructure as TIER 1, for its offshore wind farm, BC-Wind. The agreement between Ocean Winds and CRIST covers the design, construction and commissioning of the offshore substation. Ocean Winds, an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy [...]

19 03, 2025

Corporate decarbonisation: A strategic imperative for a sustainable future

By |March 19th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

By Simas Abraskevicius, EUSEW’s digital ambassador This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for open calls. “Throughout my career in sustainability, I have witnessed how corporate decarbonisation transforms companies into agile, forward-thinking leaders. This journey isn’t just about meeting regulatory requirements—it’s about embracing innovation, energizing [...]

18 03, 2025

Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit: Experts Chart Course to Fill Offshore Workforce Gap

By |March 18th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

A critical discussion unfolded at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, as industry leaders grappled with the urgent task of building a skilled workforce to power the burgeoning offshore wind sector. A central panel debate, titled "Shaping the Offshore Workforce," brought together HR professionals, training experts, and policy advocates to dissect the [...]

18 03, 2025

Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit: Security Takes Center Stage Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By |March 18th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, TOP NEWS|

A palpable sense of urgency permeated the "Guardians of the Wind" panel at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind  Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, as security experts and industry leaders convened to address the mounting threats to offshore wind infrastructure in the strategically significant Baltic Sea region. The discussion, framed against a backdrop of geopolitical instability, focused [...]

18 03, 2025

Minister of Energy: Lithuania’s offshore wind development must deliver benefits for consumers and the state

By |March 18th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has launched a public consultation on proposed amendments to the Renewable Energy Law, aimed at ensuring that the development of the country’s first offshore wind farm will maximize benefits for consumers and the state. The new legal framework is also designed to balance offshore and onshore wind development while making [...]

17 03, 2025

BSOWS2025: Ignitis Renewables advocates for offshore workforce solutions

By |March 17th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

At the recent Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, during a panel on "Shaping the Offshore Workforce," Božena Petikonis-Šabanienė, Head of HR for Ignitis Renewables, stressed the vital role of collaboration and an open approach to international talent in overcoming the growing skills gap in the offshore wind sector. The panel discussed strategies [...]

17 03, 2025

BSOWS2025: Industry Leaders Grapple with Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities

By |March 17th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, TOP NEWS|

Gdansk, Poland - The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Energy Summit recently convened in Gdansk, bringing together key stakeholders to address the pivotal issue of supply chain development for the burgeoning offshore wind sector in the region. A central panel discussion, featuring representatives from developers, manufacturers, financing institutions, and industry associations, highlighted both the significant progress [...]

17 03, 2025

BSOWS2025: CRIST S.A. emphasizes geopolitical risks and a strong european offshore wind supply chain

By |March 17th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

At the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, Poland, Daniel Ozon, Advisor to the Management Board of CRIST S.A., highlighted the critical need for a resilient European supply chain for offshore wind. He emphasized the geopolitical risks associated with relying heavily on potentially distant suppliers, particularly in China, and called for greater support [...]

17 03, 2025

BWO calls for port infrastructure investments from Germany’s new special fund

By |March 17th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) is urging members of the Bundestag to allocate funds from the planned €500 billion special fund to the urgently needed expansion of port infrastructure in Germany. According to BWO, strengthening ports is crucial for both the offshore wind sector and national security. The list of targeted investment areas [...]

17 03, 2025

BWO opposes reduction of offshore wind targets – calls for stability and sector growth

By |March 17th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) has welcomed the recent exploratory agreement between CDU/CSU and SPD, confirming their commitment to fully harnessing the potential of renewable energy sources. According to BWO, this sends a strong and positive signal for Germany’s energy transition and ensures long-term planning security for the offshore wind industry. At the [...]

14 03, 2025

Ignitis Renewables signs an agreement to acquire a hybrid power plant development project in Lithuania

By |March 14th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Nord Wind Park, a renewable energy project under development in Pasvalys district, Lithuania. The hybrid power plant consists of a 200-megawatt (MW) wind farm, a 50 MW solar farm and a 20 MW (80 MWh) battery energy [...]

14 03, 2025

Nordseecluster: First foundations for German offshore  wind project offloaded in Eemshaven 

By |March 14th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Eemshaven to serve as transshipment point for 45 foundations weighing on average  1,500 tonnes each – the equivalent of 1,000 small cars  1.6-gigawatt Nordseecluster to be built north of island of Juist; installation of  foundations for first construction phase commencing in summer; turbines to be erected  in 2026  Nordseecluster A with 660 megawatts to be [...]

14 03, 2025

‘Wind Works for Europe’ – how wind energy helps Europe to re-industrialise

By |March 14th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

On 26 February the European Commission launched the Clean Industrial Deal, its new vision for competitiveness and energy security. It aims to further strengthen Europe’s strategic clean tech manufacturing sectors. The European wind energy supply chain is currently investing over €11bn in new factories to meet the Clean Industrial Deal objectives. On the 13th of [...]

13 03, 2025

BSOWS2025: Ocean Winds highlights the crucial role of ports in offshore wind development. 

By |March 13th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

During the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 in Gdansk, a panel discussion titled "Ports of Power: Enabling Offshore Installation and Maintenance" underscored the vital role of port infrastructure in the burgeoning offshore wind sector. Marek Świerżyński, Engineering Associate Director at Ocean Winds, contributed significantly to the debate, emphasizing the necessity of port development and [...]

13 03, 2025

Supplier Day – new prospects for cooperation in offshore wind energy

By |March 13th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

Equinor and Polenergia are continuing their efforts to develop the Polish offshore wind energy industry. Once again, they are inviting companies interested in cooperating on offshore wind farm projects to participate in the Supplier Day, which will take place on the 2nd of April 2025 at the "STARTER" Gdańsk Business Incubator. The meeting, aimed at [...]

12 03, 2025

Jerzy Buzek: Europe’s security is offshore wind energy

By |March 12th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

During the Baltic Offshore Wind Energy 2025 Summit in Gdansk, Former Prime Minister and President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek stressed the key role of energy transition for Europe's security. He drew attention to the need to become independent from Russian fossil fuels and called for the development of offshore wind energy in the [...]

12 03, 2025

Giles Dickson: Poland’s offshore wind strategy: a potential game changer for Europe

By |March 12th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

At the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Energy Summit 2025 in Gdansk, Giles Dickson, CEO of Wind Europe, praised Poland's progress in offshore wind energy development. He stressed the need for a strategic approach to creating a robust domestic supply chain and Poland's potential to become a key European manufacturing hub for offshore wind energy components, [...]

11 03, 2025

BSOWS 2025: Paulina Henning-Kloska – offshore wind is key to Poland’s energy sovereignty

By |March 11th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025, an event that aims to accelerate the green transformation of the Baltic Sea region, was inaugurated in the heart of Gdansk, at the historic European Solidarity Centre. The summit was opened by Climate and Environment Minister Paulina Henning-Kloska, who emphasized the key role of offshore wind energy in [...]

11 03, 2025

Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025: An important step for the region’s cooperation

By |March 11th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025, held at the European Solidarity Centre in Gdansk, was an important event for offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea region. Aimed at fostering regional coordination, the programme addressed key issues including energy security, infrastructure development, technological innovation and human resource development. Award for Energy Integration The summit [...]

10 03, 2025

Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025: Baltic Energy Grid Integration Breakthrough Award Presented 

By |March 10th, 2025|ESTONIA, EVENT, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

In a ceremony symbolizing a watershed moment in European energy security, the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 was inaugurated with the presentation of the first-ever "Baltic Wind Award." The award honors the historic integration of the Baltic States into the European electricity grid, severing long-standing ties with the Russian and Belarusian grids. Lithuania, Latvia, [...]

5 03, 2025

Report by ORLEN Group and S&P Agency: Cooperation between Poland and Baltic States will ensure cheaper and cleaner energy

By |March 5th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, SWEDEN|

Stable electricity supplies at an affordable price, full independence of the Baltic Sea region from Russian supplies, and clean air through joint projects to develop new technologies, including hydrogen - these are the potential benefits of cooperation between the Baltic countries. ORLEN Group and S&P Agency have prepared a report summarising the status of the [...]

4 03, 2025

Arenso and Utilitas partner for Basic Design of the Saare-Liivi Offshore Wind Park

By |March 4th, 2025|ESTONIA, FINLAND, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The Finnish wind energy service provider Arenso Oy and a leading Estonia-based renewable energy developer and producer Utilitas Wind have signed an agreement for co-operation in the Saare-Liivi Offshore Wind Park project. Arenso was assigned to prepare Basic Design for the project. The work was launched in February and will be completed by the end [...]

4 03, 2025

Aegir Insights: Polish offshore wind market gears up for rapid growth

By |March 4th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

A recent assessment by Aegir Insights provides a comprehensive overview of Poland’s offshore wind market, showcasing the country’s ambitions and potential within the rapidly evolving European offshore wind sector. Poland, while not yet having operational offshore wind farms, stands out due to its large-scale projects and a clear governmental commitment  of 18 GW offshore wind [...]

3 03, 2025

DORACO to rebuild breakwater in Port of Darłowo – greater safety, modern infrastructure and opportunity for offshore

By |March 3rd, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Korporacja Budowlana DORACO will carry out the rebuilding of the western breakwater in the Port of Darłowo and the construction of a new groyne, which will improve the safety of shipping and protect the port against strong waves. The contractor signed a contract for this investment with the Maritime Office in Szczecin. The modernisation of [...]

3 03, 2025

Gdańsk Gears Up: Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 to convene key leaders next week

By |March 3rd, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

The countdown is on. In just one week, Gdańsk will transform into the epicenter of the Baltic Sea's burgeoning offshore wind industry. On March 10, 2025, the European Solidarity Centre will host the highly anticipated Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025, a pivotal gathering of industry titans, influential policymakers, and leading experts dedicated to tackling [...]

28 02, 2025

Research site of ELWIND offshore wind park approved

By |February 28th, 2025|LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers approved the 200 km2 research site of ELWIND offshore wind park - as highlighted by ELWIND offshore in a recent LinkedIn post. Taking into account the information obtained from the Dabas aizsardzības pārvalde/Nature Conservation Agency of Latvia, the originally selected study area has been moved more than 7 km further [...]

27 02, 2025

50Hertz and TenneT officially launch Green Grid Compass, ensuring transparency of energy transition

By |February 27th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE|

Berlin, 18 February 2025 – During the official launch event, electricity transmission system operators 50Hertz and TenneT presented the Green Grid Compass together with the FfE (Forschungsstelle für Energiewirtschaft e. V.). The digital tool can be found on www.greengrid-compass.eu and provides data on CO₂ intensity and on the share of renewable energy in the individual European [...]

27 02, 2025

New Report on Wind Power’s Impact on Species Protection and Natural Environments

By |February 27th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

According to Swedish Wind Energy Association the research program Vindval has published a new report on how the environmental monitoring of wind power's impact on species and natural environments is conducted. The Swedish Wind Energy Association will soon invite stakeholders to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency’s webinar on March 11, where researchers, regulatory authorities, and [...]

26 02, 2025

Wind Power’s Key Role in Sweden’s Investment Growth

By |February 26th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, SWEDEN|

Sweden’s surplus of fossil-free electricity at competitive prices has long made the country an attractive destination for foreign investments, driving job creation and innovation. To maintain this appeal, continued expansion of electricity production is crucial, with wind power playing a key role. This is emphasized by Daniel Badman, CEO of the Swedish Wind Energy Association, [...]

26 02, 2025

Uckermark Line put into operation; important energy transition project celebrates completion

By |February 26th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Neuenhagen, 17 February 2025 – Electrons can now travel along a new north-south freeway. Today, a key infrastructure project for the energy transition officially came online with the commissioning ceremony of the Uckermark Line, consisting of two subprojects. The new 380-kV overhead lines between the substations of Pasewalk in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Bertikow, Vierraden and [...]

25 02, 2025

Finland has over 100 GW of wind power in the planning pipeline

By |February 25th, 2025|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

According to project statistics from Renewables Finland, there are over 100 gigawatts (GW) of wind power at various stages of planning in Finland. Not all planned projects will be realized, but a broad portfolio of wind power projects ensures that even as electrification and major industrial investments significantly increase electricity demand, wind power can meet [...]

25 02, 2025

‘Green loan’ of €1 billion to finance offshore grid connections in North and Baltic Seas

By |February 25th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Eurogrid GmbH, the parent company of 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, entered into a contract with twelve banks for a redeemable loan of one billion euros with a term of ten years as part of ‘green’ syndicated financing supported by KfW. The loan will finance two offshore grid connections in the North and Baltic Seas. The projects [...]

25 02, 2025

Unique Cycling Event Coming in May!

By |February 25th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND|

On 22 May 2025, the unique 8th edition of the tour de wind REFRESHER - one of the most exciting cycling events in the wind energy industry - will take place! Cycling enthusiasts will come together to take part in this extraordinary competition that combines sport, passion and sustainability. This year the event is open [...]

24 02, 2025

WINDFORCE Baltic Sea Conference of the WAB took place on Lolland/Falster in Denmark. Cooperation in the energy transition and strengthening technology transfer are more important than ever

By |February 24th, 2025|DENMARK, EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

Maribo, Bremerhaven 21.02.2025 - The 23rd WINDFORCE Baltic Sea Conference took place from February 19-20, 2025 in Maribo on Lolland / Falster, Denmark, under the motto “Cooperation in the energy transition, strengthening technology transfer, implementing climate protection goals, creating jobs, strengthening industry”. This year's conference partner was the German-Danish Chamber of Commerce. With international guests [...]

24 02, 2025

50Hertz and Energinet welcome EU Support for Bornholm Energy Island – project in the Baltic Sea

By |February 24th, 2025|DENMARK, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Good news from Brussels for the Danish-German energy project Bornholm Energy Island in the Baltic Sea. The project has received EU funding. Now regulatory path for the project must be defined. The European Commission has provided funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) program in the amount of 645 million EUR - underlining the importance [...]

21 02, 2025

WindEurope launches ‘Wind Works for Europe’ series to showcase growing wind supply chain investments

By |February 21st, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

WindEurope has launched a new initiative aimed at highlighting the growth of the European wind supply chain. The industry, which plays a pivotal role in meeting both competitiveness and energy security goals, is set to invest over €10 billion in building new factories and expanding existing sites across the continent. Through the new video series, [...]

21 02, 2025

Eurazeo invests in offshore wind service vessels in Germany

By |February 21st, 2025|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Eurazeo, European investment group, has announced its leadership in the €70 million fundraising effort for MPC OSE Offshore, a platform dedicated to Offshore Service Vessels (OSVs) designed to support offshore wind farm operations. This initiative, in partnership with MPC Capital AG, OS Energy GmbH, and a major European family office, marks a significant step in [...]

20 02, 2025

Sven Utermöhlen: RWE expands offshore wind operations in Continental Europe  

By |February 20th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

In a recent LinkedIn post, Sven Utermöhlen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Offshore Wind, provided an update on RWE’s offshore wind activities in Continental Europe. The company currently operates nine offshore wind farms, has three projects under construction, and has secured two additional sites. These developments strengthen RWE’s role in Europe’s clean energy transition.  Germany has [...]

19 02, 2025

Engaging the next generation of energy leaders: Is there a Young Energy Ambassador representing you?

By |February 19th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

The role of young professionals in the EU's clean energy transition Under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission is prioritising fostering dialogue and collaboration with citizens, especially young people, to strengthen awareness of EU energy policies and drive participation in the clean energy transition. To amplify young voices and encourage [...]

19 02, 2025

Engaging the next generation of energy leaders: Is there a Young Energy Ambassador representing you?

By |February 19th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

The role of young professionals in the EU's clean energy transition Under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission is prioritising fostering dialogue and collaboration with citizens, especially young people, to strengthen awareness of EU energy policies and drive participation in the clean energy transition. To amplify young voices and encourage [...]

19 02, 2025

Latvia approves 200 km² research Area for ELWIND Offshore Wind Project

By |February 19th, 2025|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit a pivotal 200 square kilometre research area for the ELWIND offshore wind park, marking a significant step towards boosting renewable energy production in the region.  In response to recommendations from Latvia’s Nature Conservation Agency, the initially proposed site has been relocated over 7 kilometres further offshore. This adjustment [...]

18 02, 2025

Equinor and Polenergia with important seabed protection contract for Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects

By |February 18th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Equinor and Polenergia have signed another important contract for the offshore wind farms Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3. The contract is for seabed protection in the form of stone surcharges and was concluded with the Dutch company Van Oord. The Bałtyk offshore wind farms are one of the largest infrastructure projects in the history of [...]

17 02, 2025

EIB signs agreement to generate up to €8 billion in wind energy investments across the EU

By |February 17th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

BNP Paribas has signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) that will stimulate up to €8 billion of funding for wind energy projects across the European Union. This initiative will unlock key investments to support new wind farm projects, supply chain efficiency and improved grid interconnections, therefore accelerating wind energy development and ultimately [...]

17 02, 2025

OX2:  Finland offshore Halla Project’s EIA Report Completed 

By |February 17th, 2025|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

OX2's offshore wind project development continues to progress despite challenging market and regulatory conditions. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the Halla project, located in Finland's exclusive economic zone, has been completed and submitted to the competent authority. This marks the first EIA report for an offshore wind project in Finland’s economic zone. The [...]

14 02, 2025

WindEurope: Simplify and Accelerate is the way forward. Europe still takes too long to permit wind farms

By |February 14th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

Europe is still not building enough wind farms. Slow and cumbersome permitting remains a key hurdle. National Governments were meant to transpose the good new EU permitting rules (from the Renewable Energy Directive) by July 2024. Most of them have still not done so. Or if they have, the implementation has not happened correctly. The [...]

13 02, 2025

New Ten-Year Network Development Plan highlights power transmission and storage needs to meet the Energy Transition targets

By |February 13th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, SWEDEN|

ENTSO-E’s draft TYNDP shows the strategic electricity infrastructure investments that ensure that Europe’s energy system can meet the EU’s and Member States energy and climate targets for 2030, 2040, and 2050 while providing a positive impact on system costs. In line with the TEN-E Regulation, the new TYNDP outlines the further investments in the European [...]

13 02, 2025

Assessing the stability of power grids with high levels of renewable energy

By |February 13th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

The demand of the power grid in Europe is undergoing profound changes: An increasing number of decentralized feed-in points and the fluctuating supply from renewable energies are making the interactions between power grid components more complex, posing a challenge for preserving the system stability. That is why in the TenSyGrid project, Fraunhofer Institute for Wind [...]

12 02, 2025

First miners took up jobs as wind turbine technicians, thanks to participation in ‘Wind – Mine of Opportunity’ training programme

By |February 12th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND|

In February, the next ten participants began training as part of the fourth edition of the ‘Wind - Mine of Opportunity’ programme, which supports the re-training of miners as wind turbine technicians and service technicians. Participants who complete the training will obtain an internationally recognised Global Wind Organisation certification. Six editions of the project have [...]

12 02, 2025

New report of the JRC of the European Commission on the Onshore Wind Potential of the EU and Neighbouring Countries

By |February 12th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, ONSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

Joint Research Centre of the European Commission released new report „The Onshore Wind Potential of the EU and Neighbouring Countries”. The report reveals that the continent has far greater capacity for wind energy than previously estimated. The ENSPRESO 2 dataset, developed by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), indicates that the installable capacity and annual electricity [...]

12 02, 2025

Sweden’s Wind Power in 2024: Record Production Amid Market Challenges

By |February 12th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, SWEDEN|

Swedish wind power set new production records in 2024, marking the highest annual output ever recorded. However, despite this milestone, the expansion of wind energy has slowed due to challenging market conditions, according to the latest statistics from Svensk Vindenergi. After two consecutive quarters without new investment decisions, the trend has finally shifted. While wind [...]

12 02, 2025

Europe’s affordable housing revolution: The power of leading by example

By |February 12th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

By Diana Yordanova, Communications Director at Housing Europe, one of EUSEW partner organisations This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for open calls. As housing affordability pressures people living in Europe's major cities, the EU Affordable Housing Initiative is shifting to another gear. In its second [...]

11 02, 2025

Europe’s Green Revolution: Offshore Wind Power Takes Center Stage

By |February 11th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, SWEDEN|

The European energy sector is undergoing a historic transformation, with offshore wind power emerging as a dominant force in the transition toward renewable energy. Latest data presented by Ignitis highlights a pivotal shift: future offshore wind energy projects in Europe are set to have twice the capacity of onshore projects, signaling a strong commitment to [...]

11 02, 2025

Environmental Impact Study on Marine Mammals for ELWIND Launched

By |February 11th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The main objective of the study is to obtain the fullest possible information on the baseline environmental status of seals and other sea mammals (grey seal, ringed seal, possibly harbor porpoise if presence recorded) prior to any development activities in and around the ELWIND offshore wind park sites and the future temporal and spatial effects [...]

11 02, 2025

Giving the billions to the millions: a socially just distribution of ETS-2 revenues

By |February 11th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

By Luke Haywood, Policy Manager for Climate and Energy and Hannah O’Sullivan, Associate Communications Officer for Climate and Energy: European Environmental Bureau, one of EUSEW partner organisations In less than a year, billions of euros from the Social Climate Fund (SCF) will land in EU governments’ pockets, but some countries are already calling for a [...]

11 02, 2025

Cadeler further strengthens its position in the Polish offshore wind market with the signing of a new Vessel Reservation Agreement

By |February 11th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Cadeler announces the signing of a Vessel Reservation Agreement (“VRA”) with Ocean Winds for the installation of the wind turbine generators (WTGs) at BC-Wind offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. The potential value of the contract to be negotiated during the pendency of the VRA is estimated to be between EUR 48 million and [...]

10 02, 2025

Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 in one month away

By |February 10th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND|

In just one month, Gdansk will become the capital of the wind energy sector in the Baltic Sea! On 10 March 2025, the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 - the first regional conference for the Baltic Sea countries - will take place at the European Solidarity Centre. Bringing together industry leaders, politicians and experts, [...]

10 02, 2025

New survey to support the assessment of the implementation of the Regional MSP Roadmap for the Baltic Sea

By |February 10th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The joint HELCOM-VASAB (Vision & Strategies Around the BlaticSea) Maritime Spatial Planning Working Group (HELCOM-VASAB MSP WG) is about to proceed to the interim assessment of the progress in implementing the Regional Maritime Spatial Planning Roadmap 2021-2030. In this context, a dedicated Task Force prepared a survey which aims to support this process. This survey targets [...]

10 02, 2025

Baltic States’ Energy Independence Day: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia Synchronize with Continental European Networks

By |February 10th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The Baltic States have successfully synchronized their electricity systems with the Continental European Synchronous Area. This is a historic and practically significant event for the Baltic States and Europe, enhancing the region’s energy independence and resilience. All electricity connections with Russia and Belarus have been permanently disconnected.  “The fact that all three Baltic States are [...]

10 02, 2025

Baltic States join the European continental electricity grid after fully disconnecting from Russian and Belarussian networks

By |February 10th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

As of February 9th 2025, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are fully independent from Russia's and Belarus's electricity systems. They successfully integrated into the EU internal energy market by joining the European continental network via Poland. This allows the Baltic States to operate their own energy systems under common and transparent European rules. The synchronisation of the Baltics not [...]

7 02, 2025

Stéphane Séjourné visited the Baltic Industrial Group – talks on European offshore industry’s future

By |February 7th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

On 6 February 2025, Stéphane Séjourné, Vice President of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, visited the Baltic Industrial Group plant in Gdansk. This was an important stop on the Commissioner's way to the announcement of the Clean Industrial Deal document, the European Union's new industrial policy. Previously, Séjourné had visited key sectors [...]

7 02, 2025

First foundations of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm installed

By |February 7th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

As planned, construction of the offshore section of the first Polish Baltic Power offshore wind farm, a joint project between ORLEN Group and Northland Power, began in January. The first monopiles, i.e. the main elements of the foundations, were successfully installed on the farm. Ultimately, 78 foundations for turbines and offshore substations will be built [...]

7 02, 2025

Spinergie turns data into action with tailored offshore consulting backed by long-term wind forecasting

By |February 7th, 2025|OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

Comprehensive analysis within Spinergie’s flagship Market Intelligence solution offers industry players a competitive edge. Paris, France—February 6, 2025: The offshore wind sector is rapidly evolving to meet constant challenges, including surging demand, new regulatory requirements, and the growing strain on its supply chain. To help clients thrive despite these challenges, maritime technology company Spinergie is [...]

7 02, 2025

Heavy lift installation vessel Svanen installs first monopile at Baltic Power wind farm

By |February 7th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Van Oord’s heavy lift installation vessel Svanen has successfully installed the first monopile at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, located 23 kilometres north of the Polish coast. The wind farm features the new generation of wind turbines, with a generating capacity of 15 megawatts. After a recent upgrade, including an extension of its gantry [...]

6 02, 2025

Baltic Power: offshore substation construction completed

By |February 6th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

The Baltic Power project, which is one of the most important undertakings in the Polish renewable energy sector, has reached an important milestone. The construction of two offshore substations for the wind farm, which were manufactured at the Baltic Industrial Group shipyards in Gdynia and Gdansk, has been completed. The structures have already been loaded [...]

6 02, 2025

Corporate renewable procurement: greenwashing or key driver of the EU’s clean industrial deal?

By |February 6th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

By Simone Accornero, EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador, who states that in 2023, the amount of renewable energy purchased by businesses and corporations in Europe surged by over 52%, yet questions persist about the true impact this has had on emission reductions and the acceleration of the deployment of new renewable energy capacity. This article explores [...]

5 02, 2025

The green transition at a crossroads: how equity can take it forward

By |February 5th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

By Eliza Barnea, EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador focuses on the need for a Green and Social Deal in the EU to ensure a just and equitable green transition, balancing climate action with social protection for vulnerable groups. This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for open [...]

5 02, 2025

New government must act: Industry needs more plannability! 

By |February 5th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, REGULATORY|

In 2024, 73 offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 742 MW were commissioned and new  foundations and turbines were also installed  Expansion of offshore wind energy faces decisive decisions  The future federal government must continue to secure sufficient offshore wind energy areas  and offer reliable expansion prospects  Offshore wind energy expansion requires modernised and [...]

4 02, 2025

How to turn electricity bills into tools for climate action and social justice

By |February 4th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

By Marine Cornelis, Executive Director and Founder, Next Energy Consumer, EUSEW Digital Ambassador This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for open calls.     What if your electricity bill could help fight climate change and tackle inequality? Europe’s energy transition is not just about counting [...]

4 02, 2025

DeepOcean awarded offshore wind survey contract in Baltic Sea

By |February 4th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

Ocean services provider DeepOcean has been awarded a subsea survey contract on the Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind developments in Poland which are jointly developed by Equinor and Polenergia. Polish company MEWO will serve as a subcontractor to DeepOcean. Under the contract, DeepOcean will conduct geophysical seabed surveys of the export and inter-array cable [...]

4 02, 2025

EIB contributes €400 million to building the EU’s largest offshore wind farm

By |February 4th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

European Investment Bank  signed an agreement to support Poland’s largest utility Polska Grupa Energetyczna with a €400 mln loan towards the design and construction of Baltica 2, the European Union’s largest offshore wind farm to date. Baltica 2 will feature innovative technology for a 1.5 GW capacity and sit off the Polish coast in the [...]

4 02, 2025

Iberdrola receives German plan approval for the ‘Windanker’ offshore wind farm

By |February 4th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has issued its decision to approve the plan for the construction and operation of the ‘Windanker’ offshore wind farm. In an area of 25 square kilometres, north-east of Rügen, in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (AWZ) of the Baltic Sea, 21 wind turbines will be built. The total grid [...]

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