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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Green Bonds worth PLN 750 million issued by Polenergia, Poland's largest private energy group, have made their debut on Catalyst. It is also the first debut on this market in 2025. The majority of the funds raised from the issue will be used by the group to build one of the largest infrastructure projects in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
BalticWind.EU Country Report POLAND / Q1 2024 Dear Readers, We are pleased to present you with another in a series of reports summarizing the Polish offshore wind market. As we continue to track the development of renewable energy in the Baltic Sea, this edition highlights significant milestones, from [...]
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 [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have begun preparatory work in the landfall: the exit of cables exporting power from the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms to land. The drilling will allow the power cable to be routed and lead to the power generated by the wind farms. Work on the drilling itself, which will [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Ørsted’s Board of Directors has appointed Rasmus Errboe, current Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, as new Group President and CEO of the company replacing Mads Nipper who will step down from his position as Group President and CEO of Ørsted. Mads Nipper joined Ørsted in January 2021. He will step down as CEO on [...]
By Nathalie Hemeleers – Director of EU Affairs at the Solar Impulse Foundation, one of EUSEW partner organisations, highlighting the critical role of energy efficiency, emphasising its importance in driving decarbonisation, competitiveness, and resource optimisation, innovative solutions and supportive financing and policies. This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. [...]
Denmark is significantly ramping up its ambitions in offshore wind and green hydrogen, unveiling a series of bold initiatives aimed at securing a fully renewable electricity supply and solidifying its position as a green energy powerhouse. Facing rising costs and supply chain pressures in the offshore wind sector, the Danish government is taking decisive action [...]
This week, members of the WindEurope Ports Platform convened in Poland’s Western Pomerania region to witness firsthand the country’s accelerating offshore wind advancements. Representatives from some of Europe’s largest maritime ports toured key sites in Szczecin and Świnoujście, highlighting the region’s pivotal role in Poland’s burgeoning offshore wind industry. Under the banner of the “West [...]
The Commission is pleased to announce that the overarching theme of this year’s European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will be “Powering a fair and competitive green transition”. Scheduled for 10 to 12 June 2025 in Brussels and online, the 19th edition of Europe's largest annual gathering focusing on renewables and efficient energy use – and [...]
Dr. Eng. Alexandru Muresan/Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Renergia, and EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador As the EU and its member states make significant investments in green technologies and infrastructure, it is imperative to address the human element of this transition. There is a pressing need for a specialised workforce, and many countries are already experiencing shortages [...]
Renewables Finland has unveiled ambitious targets to expand offshore wind capacity, setting milestones of 1 gigawatt (GW) by 2030, 7 GW by 2035, 16 GW by 2040, and 24 GW by 2045. Currently, Finland has only 44 megawatts of installed offshore wind capacity. These targets, proposed by Renewables Finland’s offshore wind committee, reflect industry forecasts [...]
The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has proposed temporarily halting the ongoing tender process for an offshore wind farm to reassess the terms and conditions of the tender. This move aims to minimize the potential impact on electricity prices for consumers once the project is implemented. A draft Government resolution to this effect has been prepared [...]
Early on January 26th, the submarine optical fiber cable in the Baltic Sea belonging to SJSC Latvia State Radio and Television Center (hereinafter – LVRTC) was damaged. LVRTC’s Data Transmission Monitoring System detected disruptions in data transmission services on the Ventspils–Gotland (Fårösund) segment. LVRTC continues to provide services via alternative data transmission routes. Currently, there [...]
Oxan Energy, French-based offshore wind developer, won the first Estonian floating offshore wind tender. Together with its partner SNOW, Oxan Energy will develop the ‘Saare 1’ project which has a potential capacity of 900 MW. The Estonian authorities have tendered the zone of Saare 1, located 60 km off the coast of the largest Estonian [...]
22 January 2025. - The National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) has granted Crist shipyard in Gdynia a loan of almost PLN 53 million for the construction of an innovative production line. This will be the first project of its kind in the offshore wind energy sector in Poland, with funding coming [...]
The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has proposed a temporary suspension of the ongoing offshore wind farm auction. The pause would allow for a review of the auction’s terms to ensure minimal impact on electricity prices for end-users. A draft resolution outlining these changes has been submitted for governmental and institutional consideration. Given that the auction [...]
Enefit Green and AFRY signed a contract to deliver the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) services for the 1GW Liivi Bay offshore wind farm in Estonia. Johann-Gustav Lend, Head of Offshore Wind Energy at Enefit Green, noted that company is pleased to strengthen its collaboration with AFRY as Enefit Green advances the development of the Liivi [...]
In mid-January 2025, PNE AG made a strategic decision to sell its Swedish subsidiaries, PNE Sverige AB and VKS Vindkraft Sverige AB, to the Norwegian energy supply company Aneo. The transaction includes the companies located in Gothenburg and Motala, alongside a project pipeline comprising wind energy and photovoltaic projects. These projects represent a total output [...]
Ørsted presents an operating profit (EBITDA) for 2024 based on preliminary and unaudited reporting. EBITDA excluding new partnership agreements and cancellation fees is expected to total DKK 24.8 billion in 2024, in line with the latest guidance. The operational earnings from Offshore and Onshore were the main contributors and delivered in line with the company's [...]
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has announced plans to initiate the superficies license procedure for an offshore wind farm in the Saare 7 area. Located approximately 11 kilometers west of Saaremaa, this site has been identified as suitable for wind energy development under Estonia’s maritime spatial plan. Details of the Proposed Project [...]
The European Commission has unveiled an independent study offering a detailed snapshot of the net-zero manufacturing landscape across the EU, focusing on renewable energy technologies, including wind. As the EU strives to maintain its leadership in wind energy production, the study sheds light on key advancements, existing challenges, and areas of opportunity within both onshore [...]
Baltic Power has announced in a press release the appointment of Kamil Kobyliński to the company's Board of Directors as a Board Member. He replaces Jarosław Broda in this role. Kamil Kobyliński is an experienced manager and energy industry expert with over 20 years of experience. He is a former member of the management boards [...]
The Industrial Development Agency S.A. (ARP), together with ARP TFI S.A., are taking steps to mobilise institutional capital, Polish and foreign, for the energy transition in Poland, through the creation of the Polish Green Fund. The mission of the Polish Green Fund (PZF) is to support the change of the Polish economy towards green transformation [...]
Responding to urgent needs of the region, the European Commission has appointed expert Catharina Sikow-Magny as European Coordinator for the Baltic Synchronisation projects of common interest – the project to fully integrate Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania into the continental EU electricity network. These 3 countries remain the last EU countries synchronised with networks of [...]
PGE Baltica from the PGE Group has selected a company that will perform of the tasks of a contract engineer for the construction of an operational and maintenance base in Ustka. In the resolved tender, the most advantageous offer was submitted by Sweco Polska. - We are getting closer to starting construction work on our [...]
Wind energy was 20% of all the electricity consumed in Europe. But Europe is not building enough new wind farms. The EU built only 13 GW last year, well below the 30 GW a year it needs to meet its 2030 energy targets. There are 3 problems: (a) most Governments are not applying the new [...]
Vårgrønn, a Norway-based offshore wind company, has completed its acquisition of a 27.4% stake in the operational Baltic 2 offshore wind farm, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy. This move strengthens Vårgrønn's presence in the renewable energy sector and provides the company with essential operational experience in the fast-growing offshore wind market. [...]
The Maritime University of Szczecin and the Marshal's Office of the West Pomeranian Region invite you to take part in the fifth edition of the Trends and Visions for Offshore Wind Energy Development' competition. The competition is aimed at secondary school pupils, students and PhD students. Competition entries can be submitted until 21 February 2025. [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have presented a summary of their offshore wind farm activities in the Baltic in 2024, and announced details of their plans for 2025. The Bałtyk 2, Bałtyk 3 and Bałtyk 1 projects are entering key implementation phases and 2025 promises to be a period of intense construction and operational activities. Progress on [...]
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the acquisition of joint control of EEW Offshore Wind EU by EEW Holding, both of Germany, and Sumitomo of Japan. The transaction relates primarily to the manufacturing of large steel tubes used in the construction of offshore wind farms. The Commission concluded that the notified [...]
European Commission and the High Representative released joint statement on the Investigation into Damaged Electricity and Data Cables in the Baltic Sea. Incident involving undersea cables in the Baltic Sea of December 25th is the latest in a series of suspected attacks on critical infrastructure. We commend the Finnish authorities for their swift action in [...]
During the Christmas holidays, the EstLink 2 cable linking Finland and Estonia was damaged, restricting the ability to import cheaper energy from the Nordic countries to the Baltic region. As a result, electricity prices in the Baltic countries, including Lithuania, recorded an increase, although the Christmas period helped to mitigate the effect somewhat. According to [...]
Up to 70 percent of Finland’s more than 8,200 MW wind power capacity has been built on a market-based model without government subsidies. Considering the relatively young age of the sector, the newest projects have long been constructed without any subsidy funding. Finland’s first market-based wind farms were built in 2019, and the pace of [...]
NKT has been awarded two turnkey projects in Germany under the existing multi-year framework agreement with TenneT, a Dutch-German transmission system operator. These projects are part of TenneT's ambitious 2GW Program, which is considered one of the most significant infrastructure initiatives in Europe's energy transition. TenneT has selected NKT to provide 525 kV XLPE high-voltage [...]
The Polish electricity transmission system operator, PSE, has approved the financial investment decision for the onshore construction of the "Harmony Link" interconnection. This decision complements the financial commitment made by Lithuania’s transmission system operator, Litgrid, in September, marking a joint commitment to fund and execute this critical project. “With PSE’s decision now in effect, we [...]
The EU adopted a set of conservation measures to strengthen the environmental protection of five Natura 2000 sites in the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Baltic Sea in December. The initiative, put forward by Germany and agreed by all Baltic EU countries, prohibits fishing with mobile bottom contacting gears in areas of the Fehmarnbelt, Kadetrinne [...]
On 19 December 2024, the President of the Republic approved the Act on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone. The Act will help promote offshore wind power in Finnish exclusive economic zone, clarify the regulation of offshore wind power projects within the zone and ensure that the rights to the exploitation of offshore [...]
WindEurope assesses the first anniversary of the EU Wind Charter. The Charter committed 26 EU Governments, the EU Commission, and the European wind industry to implement the 15 measures set out in the European Wind Power Package to strengthen Europe’s wind industry. In her 2023 State of the European Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen [...]
Iberdrola Germany and SCHWENK Zement GmbH & Co. KG have entered into a long-term cooperation agreement for the supply of green electricity from the Windanker offshore wind farm, currently under construction in the Baltic Sea. The agreement will provide SCHWENK with 1,500 GWh of green electricity over the duration of the contract. This supply will [...]
A partnership between Novo Holdings and European Energy will repower 17 operational wind parks in Germany with new and more efficient wind turbines. The respective wind parks went operational between 2002 and 2008, and since then, significant advances have been made in wind turbine technology, resulting in more efficient, higher-capacity turbines that can generate substantially [...]
The decarbonisation agenda is a pressing priority for governments worldwide, and the Baltic Sea region is emerging as a critical area for renewable energy development, particularly offshore wind. In April 2024, eight countries bordering the Baltic Sea – Lithuania, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Poland, and Sweden – signed the Vilnius Declaration, pledging to collaborate [...]
TotalEnergies acquires a majority stake in the two Danish offshore wind projects Jammerland Bay and Lillebælt South from European Energy and SONFOR. The projects have received construction permits from the Danish Energy Agency, giving the green light for the construction of the two offshore wind farms. TotalEnergies acquires 85% of the share capital in the [...]
Europe wants to build lots more renewables to strengthen its energy security and industrial competitiveness. The geopolitical situation poses new questions around the security of these assets. At its Annual Roundtable on Energy Security NATO confirmed its determination to protect critical energy infrastructure. The war in Ukraine has radically changed the threat landscape across Europe, [...]
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego and Polenergia S.A. have signed a loan agreement from NRP funds for the construction of offshore wind farms. The financing will amount to PLN 750 million and will be used to build two wind farms with a total capacity of 1440 MW. On 18 December 2024, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego and Polenergia S.A. [...]
Ignitis Renewables is set to become the first company in Lithuania to implement cutting-edge bird monitoring technology developed by ProTecBird. This innovative system will detect and identify birds approaching wind turbines in real time. Upon detection, the turbines will be temporarily halted, safeguarding birds from potential collisions. The technology aims to balance environmental conservation with [...]
The world will need 532,000 new wind technicians by 2028 to meet the increasing demand for onshore and offshore wind, according to the Global Wind Workforce Outlook, a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council and Global Wind Organisation. The report finds that 40% of those roles will need to be filled by new entrants, [...]
The Commission has published the first projects that were awarded a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Seal, a quality label which gives more visibility to promising projects in clean and resource-efficient tech, and deep and digital tech. This label will help attract additional EU public and private funding and support services. The first 130 projects [...]
The Swedish Wind Energy Association (Svensk Vindenergi) has given a negative assessment of the proposals outlined in the offshore wind report submitted to the Swedish government by a special committee. The association points to the lack of solutions for projects that are already in the permitting process and doubts that the proposed changes will contribute [...]
In next spring’s municipal elections, decisions will be made not only about Finnish renewable energy projects but also about the future of Finland’s economic growth. Municipalities play a direct role in many key aspects of renewable energy projects. Renewables Finland believes that municipalities’ decision-making authority and influence must remain strong in the preparation phase of [...]
The first Projects of Energy Community Interest (PECIs) have been adopted at the Energy Community Ministerial Council in Vienna. With the participation of Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen – his first official meeting outside Brussels – the meeting also approved a recommendation aiming to enhance the deployment of renewable energy projects in Energy Community countries. Comprising [...]
EU researchers are helping policymakers reconcile competing demands in a region full of natural resources, beauty and tradition. By Bárbara Pinho Above the Arctic Circle in Finland’s municipality of Inari, the largest and most sparsely populated region of Finnish Lapland, leading sources of income are tourism and the cold-climate testing of cars, tyres and components. The [...]
Researchers are helping residents across the EU opt for clean energy. By Helen Massy-Beresford Europe has a common goal of clean energy and numerous paths towards it. One of the routes leads through playgrounds in Berlin. Outdoor children’s spaces in the German capital have been a focal point of efforts to inform women about the [...]
The Liivi Bay offshore wind farm, developed by Enefit Green, has undergone an environmental impact assessment. The expert group identified that, with the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures, the farm has no significant negative impacts on the natural and human environment and promotes labor market activity and increases municipal revenues. The expert group from Skepast [...]
At Smulders' Polish facilities, the final production work is being carried out on key foundation elements for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm. These are the so-called transition elements that will connect the foundations to the wind turbines. Once assembled, they will set off for the transhipment port. Already in the first quarter of 2025, [...]
The Bundesnetzagentur published the results of the auction for onshore wind farms that closed for bids on 1 November 2024. "The bids submitted shattered the old record, which was set in the previous auction, with more than twice as much volume and nearly as many bids as in all the 2023 auctions combined. The very [...]
Cargo ships and cruise liners may soon be harnessing the power of wind and waves to reduce their carbon emissions thanks to EU-funded researchers. By Tom Cassauwers In August 2023, a five-year old cargo ship, Pyxis Ocean, made history when it set sail from Shanghai, China, heading towards the southern Brazilian port of Paranaguá. A [...]
Polish Ministry of Climate has published a new version of the regulation on maximum energy prices at auctions for offshore wind farms. The changes, resulting from an amendment to the so-called Offshore Act, introduce differentiation of support rates under 25-year strike price contracts depending on the location of the wind farms, with the aim of [...]
The European Commission has approved a €2.6 billion Estonian scheme to support renewable offshore wind energy to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (‘TCTF') adopted by the Commission on 9 March 2023 and amended on 20 November 2023 and on 2 [...]
In January 2025, the Baltic Power offshore wind farm will enter a critical phase of its development. The project, a joint venture between Orlen and Northland Power, will see the start of the marine stage of construction, which involves the installation of the wind turbine foundations. These massive structures will support the installation of turbines [...]
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) program describes the entire environmental impact assessment process, such as the scope and methodology of environmental studies to be conducted in the Estonian marine area, community involvement, etc. Proposals, objections, and questions regarding the program were submitted during the public display period and at public discussions by neighboring countries, state [...]
Denmark’s latest 3 GW offshore wind auction round ended without any bids. That’s a huge disappointment for Denmark and for Europe’s wider energy security and electrification efforts. The failure to attract bids results from Denmark’s auction design – including its unhealthy uncapped negative bidding. The Danish Government must now quickly retender the lost volumes. And [...]