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30 10, 2024

Maritime Future Concept Highlights Role of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in Baltic Region’s Energy Transition

By Baltic Wind|October 30th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE|

The state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has unveiled its new Maritime Future Concept, a strategic roadmap aimed at strengthening its maritime economy as a crucial component of the region’s socio-economic and environmental transformation. The Concept, presented today to Minister-President Manuela Schwesig and Minister of Economic Affairs, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labour, Reinhard Meyer, aims to position the state [...]

29 10, 2024

Polenergia and Equinor secure crew transportation contracts for offshore projects

By Baltic Wind|October 29th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Polenergia S.A. has announced the signing of key crew transportation contracts for two of its offshore wind farm projects, offshore wind farm Bałtyk II and offshore wind farm Bałtyk III. The projects are being developed as part of a joint venture with Norwegian giant Equinor Wind Power AS, and the new contracts are key to [...]

29 10, 2024

Polish government believes in offshore – there will be new regulations for rapid development

By Baltic Wind|October 29th, 2024|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND|

The Ministry of Climate and Environment has prepared a draft amendment to the law on the promotion of electricity generation in offshore wind farms. The regulations aim to accelerate and streamline implementation, as well as to improve investment conditions for offshore wind farm projects. The request for an entry on the list of works of [...]

28 10, 2024

North Seas countries set out clear vision on wind supply chain and grid build-out

By Baltic Wind|October 28th, 2024|DENMARK, EVENT, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

The Energy Ministers of the 9 North Seas countries held their annual meeting yesterday in Odense, Denmark. They reaffirmed their ambition to transform the North Seas into “Europe’s green power plant.” They gave clear recommendations to the new EU Commission how best to support that. Notably on the need to further strengthen Europe’s wind energy [...]

28 10, 2024

Van Oord selects Port of Roenne as key hub for Baltic Sea offshore wind project

By Baltic Wind|October 28th, 2024|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The Dutch company Van Oord has set up operations at the habour, preparing for the shipment of massive foundations for a new wind turbine project in the Baltic Sea. This exciting project will run well into 2025 and requires local workforce support and contributions from local suppliers. One of the first tasks is establishing sandbanks [...]

25 10, 2024

European Commission: Quarterly reports confirm EU electricity market stabilised in Q2 of 2024, with more than half of electricity from renewables

By Baltic Wind|October 25th, 2024|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE|

EU electricity market returned to a much more stable and predictable situation in the second quarter of 2024 relative to the same period in 2023, according to the new Quarterly Reports for electricity as well as gas markets published by the European Commission on 24 October. The reports highlight the acceleration of a number of [...]

25 10, 2024

German Economy and Energy Ministry Unveils Action Plan to Protect Wind Energy Sector and Ensure Fair Competition

By Baltic Wind|October 25th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Germany has unveiled a five-point Action Plan to ensure fair competition and data security in the wind energy sector. The German Economy and Energy Ministry (BMWK) is addressing challenges that threaten the European and German wind energy supply chain, particularly unfair competition from international, non-European competitors, and cybersecurity risks linked to non-European wind turbines. Key [...]

25 10, 2024

Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Top Priorities for European Ports

By Baltic Wind|October 25th, 2024|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has launched its Environmental Report 2024 during the GreenPort Congress in Le Havre, hosted by HAROPA PORT. The report is part of the EcoPorts initiative, which promotes environmental sustainability across European ports. This year’s edition features data from 83 ports across 21 countries, offering valuable insights into environmental management [...]

24 10, 2024

Danish Energy Agency adopts plan for Kattegat and Kriegers Flak II offshore wind farms

By Baltic Wind|October 24th, 2024|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The Danish Energy Agency adopts a plan for the future offshore wind farms Kattegat and Kriegers Flak II. This is based on an environmental assessment of the plan and having received consultation responses. The plan for Kattegat and Kriegers Flak II describes the framework for two future offshore wind farms in Kattegat and the Baltic [...]

23 10, 2024

Statkraft applies for a licence for 2.1 GW offshore wind power near Stockholm

By Baltic Wind|October 23rd, 2024|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

Statkraft has submitted a licence application to the Swedish government for the Baltic Offshore Delta North wind farm with an installed capacity of 2.1 GW. The wind farm is located in Sweden's economic zone, approximately 100 kilometres east of Stockholm and 55 kilometres east of Sandhamn Island. The Stockholm region will have the potential to [...]

22 10, 2024

Electrification Alliance: The electrification of energy-intensive industries is a key pillar of a competitive, decarbonised industrial sector in Europe

By Baltic Wind|October 22nd, 2024|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY|

Electrification Alliance, supported by i.e. WindEurope published its poistion paper on Clean Industry Deal. Electrification must power the Clean Industrial Deal as it improves the EU’s resilience, and unlocks flexibility and cost savings. Key recommendations are following: Electrification is necessary and possible: Many industrial processes can already be electrified today, for large parts of the [...]

22 10, 2024

ELWIND prepares the EIA programme

By Baltic Wind|October 22nd, 2024|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

ELWIND published details on the preparation of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) program. It program describes the entire process of environmental impact assessment, for example the scope and methodology of environmental studies conducted in the Estonian marine area, community involvement, etc. Proposals, objections and questions about the EIA program could have been submitted during the [...]

21 10, 2024

First monopiles for Baltic Power offshore wind farm ready

By Baltic Wind|October 21st, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

The first shipments of foundation monopiles for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm have set off from Steelwind's factory in Nordenham. There will be 26 shipments to the transhipment port, from where they will depart for the offshore construction site in early 2025. Source: Baltic Power Baltic Power is the most advanced offshore [...]

18 10, 2024

PLN 750 million from Green Bonds for Polenergia’s offshore wind farms

By Baltic Wind|October 18th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

PLN 750 million from the Green Bonds issue has been credited to Polenergia's account. Poland's largest private energy group allocated them to 57 investors. Polenergia will use most of the funds to build offshore wind farms. Two most advanced projects, Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3, with a total capacity of 1440 MW, have complete building [...]

18 10, 2024

Partnership Formed to Boost Finnish Offshore Wind Market

By Baltic Wind|October 18th, 2024|FINLAND, OFFSHORE|

Etha, Sitowise, and Pondera have formed a strategic alliance to enhance the development of offshore wind projects in Finland. This partnership aims to deliver a wide range of services across the entire project lifecycle, offering expert solutions to bring Finnish offshore wind projects to the market. The collaboration brings together the distinct expertise of each [...]

17 10, 2024

Iberdrola and Masdar Complete Turbine Installation at Baltic Eagle Offshore Wind Farm

By Baltic Wind|October 17th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

The installation of all wind turbines at the 476 MW Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm has been successfully completed. This marks a major milestone for the joint venture between Iberdrola, a global leader in renewable energy, and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy pioneer. Once fully operational, Baltic Eagle will [...]

17 10, 2024

2nd Offshore Congress: Discussion on Achieving Offshore Wind Energy Goals

By Baltic Wind|October 17th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE|

During the 2nd Offshore Congress held in Emden in Germany, around 100 representatives from politics, trade unions, industry, and associations discussed the state and future of offshore wind energy. The discussion clearly emphasised that the northern German states have enormous potential to strengthen their position as the "political heart of Europe." To achieve this, it [...]

17 10, 2024

Coastal Liberty Begins Operations with Green Hydrogen Technology in the Germany

By Baltic Wind|October 17th, 2024|GERMANY, TECHNOLOGY|

The Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) Coastal Liberty has commenced operations using a hydrogen-electric energy system in the German Wadden Sea. This initiative aims to reduce emissions associated with maritime activities, aligning with broader efforts to transition towards sustainable energy sources in the shipping industry. The hydrogen system, developed by Hamburg-based eCap Marine, received class certification [...]

16 10, 2024

Ignitis Group sets plans to enter second 700 MW offshore wind tender in the Baltic Sea

By Baltic Wind|October 16th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Ignitis Group has unveiled its intention to participate in the second tender for offshore wind rights in the Baltic Sea, which will allocate around 700 MW of capacity. The company has also launched a process to select a partner for potential developments. This tender, overseen by the National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC), is scheduled to [...]

16 10, 2024

First Baltic Power monopiles shipped, marking key milestone in Poland’s offshore wind ambitions

By Baltic Wind|October 16th, 2024|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

The first monopiles for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm have been shipped from Steelwind’s plant in Nordenham, Germany, and are now en route to the installation terminal. These massive steel foundations will form the backbone of Poland’s first offshore wind farm, with a total of 78 monopiles set to be installed: 76 for the [...]

15 10, 2024

500,000 kilometers of cable: Powering Germany’s energy transition by 2045

By Baltic Wind|October 15th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

Future-Proofing Germany’s Power Grid: Meeting Technology Demands by 2045 Germany is racing to expand and modernize its power grid, a critical move to support the country's energy transition. Renewable energy sources such as offshore wind farms, solar power, and storage systems, alongside growing demand from heat pumps, electric vehicles, and data centers, are placing unprecedented [...]

15 10, 2024

Offshore terminal in the port of Gdańsk: contract signed with the contractor

By Baltic Wind|October 15th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

A new industrial and service hub will be established at the Port of Gdańsk, designed to support installation vessels for the construction and operation of offshore wind farms. The Center for EU Transport Projects has signed an agreement with the contractor for the installation terminal. This significant project will receive over PLN 900 million in [...]

14 10, 2024

Polish government to raise maximum price for offshore wind energy

By Baltic Wind|October 14th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Faced with dynamic changes in labour and raw material costs, the Polish government has decided to raise the maximum price for energy generated by offshore wind farms. Under Phase II of offshore development, the strike price is to increase from the originally proposed PLN 471.83/MWh to PLN 512.32/MWh, an increase of around PLN 40. The [...]

14 10, 2024

TotalEnergies renames key German offshore wind projects

By Baltic Wind|October 14th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

On the occasion of this year's WindEnergy trade fair and following the opening of its Renewable Energies Hub in Hamburg, TotalEnergies has announced the names of the offshore wind projects that the company will develop in Germany in the North and Baltic Seas: NordSee Energies 1, NordSee Energies 2 and OstSee Energies. The Nordsee Energies [...]

11 10, 2024

Finnish government submited legislative proposal on offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone

By Baltic Wind|October 11th, 2024|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, REGULATORY|

In its plenary session on October 3rd, the Finnish government decided to submit a government proposal to Parliament for legislation on offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone. According to Renewables Finland assessment swift progress would enable the rapid initiation of competitive bidding for offshore wind power areas, allowing Finland to capitalize on the significant [...]

11 10, 2024

Baltic Power to introduce a temporary compensation scheme for fishermen

By Baltic Wind|October 11th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

Baltic Power has announced plans to implement a temporary compensation scheme for fishermen fishing in the area where the first Polish offshore wind farm is planned. The squares in question are O7, O8, N7, N8, approximately 23 km from the shore. The solution is transitional and will remain in force until a ministerial decree regulating [...]

10 10, 2024

Gdynia Maritime University invites to ‘Competencies for Offshore Wind’ Conference

By Baltic Wind|October 10th, 2024|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND|

The 2nd edition of the 'Competencies for Offshore Wind' conference organised by the Offshore Wind Energy Centre of Gdnia Maritime University will take place on 15 October. Poland is intensively developing the offshore wind energy sector, which is soon to become one of the pillars of energy generation in the country. Multi-billion dollar investments in [...]

10 10, 2024

Litgrid and Svenska kraftnät sign a contract to upgrade NordBalt control system

By Baltic Wind|October 10th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, SWEDEN, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

Litgrid and Svenska kraftnät, Lithuanian and Swedish transmission system operators, have signed a contract with Hitachi Energy to upgrade the control system of NordBalt HVDC interconnector. During the upgrade, control system logic, which will enhance grid stability of the Baltic countries and Sweden, will be installed. “NordBalt interconnector is one of the most important objects [...]

9 10, 2024

Polenergia and Equinor take another important step in developing Bałtyk 1, largest wind farm in the Baltic Sea

By Baltic Wind|October 9th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Polenergia and Equinor are taking another important step in the development of the Bałtyk 1 offshore wind farm. The companies have signed an agreement for advisory services in terms of design work and obtaining a set of construction permits. Bałtyk 1 is the project of the largest wind farm in the Polish part of the [...]

9 10, 2024

Equinor acquires a 9.8% minority stake in Ørsted

By Baltic Wind|October 9th, 2024|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

Equinor ASA has acquired 41,197,344 shares in Ørsted A/S (“Ørsted”), corresponding to 9.8% of the shares and votes in the company. The information provided in this announcement does not change Ørsted’s previous financial guidance for the financial year 2024. The transaction establishes Equinor as the second largest shareholder in Ørsted, after the Danish State, which [...]

9 10, 2024

Lithuania approves updated National Energy and Climate Plan

By Baltic Wind|October 9th, 2024|CLIMATE, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY|

The Government of the Republic of Lithuania has approved the updated National Energy and Climate Plan 2021-2030 (NECP) submitted by the Ministries of Energy and Environment. In line with the requirements of the European Union Regulation on the Governance of the Energy Union and Climate Action, the updated document sets out targets and measures that [...]

8 10, 2024

RWE to realise 4 GW offshore wind projects off the German coast together with TotalEnergies

By Baltic Wind|October 8th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

RWE and TotalEnergies agreed to jointly develop two large offshore wind projects off the German coast with a total capacity of 4 gigawatts (GW). To this end, TotalEnergies will acquire a 50% equity stake in both projects from RWE. When RWE was awarded the sites, in the latest offshore wind auction in Germany in August, it was [...]

7 10, 2024

IRENA report: Record employment growth in renewable energy in 2023

By Baltic Wind|October 7th, 2024|JOBS, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

Wind power is playing an increasingly important role in the global energy transition, becoming one of the key sectors supporting the development of renewable energy sources (RES). In 2023, the sector installed a record 115 GW of new capacity, a significant increase on the previous year and surpassing the previous record set in 2020. Employment [...]

7 10, 2024

New tender date for construction of offshore wind farm in Lithuania confirmed

By Baltic Wind|October 7th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

The Lithuanian government has announced that the tender for the construction of a second 700 MW offshore wind farm will be launched on 18 November 2024. This is another step towards increasing local energy production from renewable sources, which has increased from 30 to almost 70 per cent in recent years. In July, the Seimas [...]

4 10, 2024

Baltic Power wind farm completes first onshore connection

By Baltic Wind|October 4th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

In the Lubiatowo area, the first of four directional drills under the coastline, beach, and seabed has been successfully completed, with no direct impact on areas of high ecological value. This phase of the project paves the way for connecting the Baltic Power offshore wind farm to its onshore substation. The 1.4 km tunnel will [...]

4 10, 2024

Fraunhofer case study: Offshore production of hydrogen on Energy Islands can save more than 4 billion Euro per year for the future German energy system

By Baltic Wind|October 4th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE|

A new study from the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology IEE has analysed the economic effects on the European energy system of introducing offshore hydrogen production. The study considers the expansion of the German 70 GW buildout target of offshore wind and examines the economic effects by allowing offshore hydrogen production [...]

3 10, 2024

Offshore Wind – The Energy of the Future in Poland, Norway, and Latvia: Key Seminar and Panel Discussion

By Baltic Wind|October 3rd, 2024|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND|

On October 16, 2024, during the OTD Bergen 2024 Trade Fair in Bergen, Norway, a multilateral event will bring together key stakeholders from Poland, Norway, and Latvia to discuss the future of offshore wind energy. The event is organized by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) in collaboration with Innovation Norway, Polish Investment & [...]

3 10, 2024

PGE approaches financial closing for Baltica 2 project

By Baltic Wind|October 3rd, 2024|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

PGE plans to finalise financing for the Baltica 2 offshore wind project next month, as stated by PGE CEO Dariusz Marzec. The Baltica 2 project, with a capacity of about 1.5 GW, is one of key stages in the development of offshore wind farms in Poland, implemented by PGE in cooperation with Danish energy giant [...]

2 10, 2024

Cadeler signs firm contracts with Equinor and Polenergia joint ventures for the installation vessel scope

By Baltic Wind|October 2nd, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Cadeler A/S has signed firm contracts with the offshore wind farms Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3, both being joint venture projects owned 50% by Equinor and 50% by Polenergia. The total potential value of these contracts to Cadeler is expected to be in the range of EUR 120-144 million, with operations scheduled to begin in [...]

30 09, 2024

The next level of the energy transition: WindEnergy Hamburg points the way

By Baltic Wind|September 30th, 2024|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, TOP NEWS|

The signal is unmistakable: The wind energy industry stands ready to tackle the challenges of the energy transition. For four days, the Who's Who of the international wind industry gathered in Hamburg to exchange insights at WindEnergy Hamburg, the global flagship fair, and showcase the latest technologies for onshore and offshore wind energy. An unprecedented [...]

27 09, 2024

Tender for development of offshore wind park proposed to be announced on November 18

By Baltic Wind|September 27th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The Ministry of Energy of Lithuania proposes to announce the tender for the development of the second 700 MW offshore wind park in Lithuania on November 18 of this year. The decision on the tender date must be taken by the Government. The park would provide a quarter of Lithuania's current electricity needs. The area [...]

27 09, 2024

Offshore wind farms: concept for onshore connections approved

By Baltic Wind|September 27th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY|

With Lithuania planning to develop two offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea with a combined capacity of 1.4 GW, the Ministry of Energy has approved the Concept Plan for the Development of Offshore and Onshore Engineering Infrastructure for a Project of Special National Interest. "Offshore wind energy projects are particularly important for Lithuania's efforts [...]

27 09, 2024

Estonia Unveils 20-Year Offshore Wind Energy Support Plan to Lower Electricity Prices and Boost Renewable Power

By Baltic Wind|September 27th, 2024|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, REGULATORY|

On September 6, Estonian Ministry of Climate submitted a draft amendment to the Electricity Market Act and the Energy Sector Act for review, aimed at establishing conditions for offshore wind energy development and setting up a support scheme for this sector. “Clean and affordable energy is the foundation of both well-being and economic growth for [...]

26 09, 2024

Ensuring Finland’s Electricity Supply for Winter 2024–2025: Fingrid’s Outlook

By Baltic Wind|September 26th, 2024|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE|

As winter approaches, Fingrid, Finland’s electricity transmission system operator, has released an assessment of the nation's electricity supply for the 2024–2025 winter season. According to Fingrid, Finland’s electricity supply should remain stable, provided there are no major disruptions in domestic production or electricity imports. However, the likelihood of short-term electricity shortages could increase if significant [...]

26 09, 2024

Wind Energy Powers Record-Breaking Growth in 2023

By Baltic Wind|September 26th, 2024|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, TOP NEWS|

The wind energy sector achieved extraordinary milestones in 2023, playing a pivotal role in the global surge of renewable energy capacity. According to the latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), wind power—both onshore and offshore—has cemented its position as one of the fastest-growing and most cost-effective sources of clean energy. This year [...]

25 09, 2024

Sweden’s 2025 Budget Proposal and Its Impact on Wind Energy

By Baltic Wind|September 25th, 2024|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

In the recently released 2025 budget proposal, the Swedish government emphasizes the critical role wind energy will play in achieving electrification and climate transition goals. The Swedish Wind Energy Association (Svensk Vindenergi) has welcomed the government's recognition of the importance of wind power, particularly in helping Sweden reach its target of net-zero emissions by 2045. [...]

24 09, 2024

The world of wind energy meets in Hamburg at the WindEnergy trade fair

By Baltic Wind|September 24th, 2024|EVENT, GERMANY, OFFSHORE|

The WAB is present at the world's leading trade fair with a large joint stand. Bremerhaven / Hamburg, 23 September 2024 - The WindEnergy trade fair will take place in the Hamburg exhibition halls from 24 to 27 September 2024. The German Wind Industry and Hydrogen Association WAB e.V. has organised a large joint stand [...]

24 09, 2024

Supplier Day brings together Polish and global companies of offshore wind. The event was organised by Polenergia and Equinor

By Baltic Wind|September 24th, 2024|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND|

Dozens of Polish companies interested in participating in the realisation of offshore wind farms Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 took part in the Supplier Day held in Gdansk. The event was organised by Polenergia and Equinor, which jointly implement the Bałtyk offshore wind farm projects, as well as main suppliers of internal and export cables. [...]

24 09, 2024

RWE secures long-term lease of land in Ustka for offshore wind operation and maintenance base

By Baltic Wind|September 24th, 2024|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Ustka, 23 September 2024: RWE and the Ustka Port Authority have signed a land lease agreement for the construction of an operations and maintenance base for the F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind farm. The base is one of the key elements in the realisation and subsequent operation of the planned wind farm, and will have a [...]

23 09, 2024

European Commission opens call for applications for energy infrastructure Projects of Common and Mutual Interest

By Baltic Wind|September 23rd, 2024|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY|

The Commission has opened a call for applications for energy infrastructure projects under the Trans-European Network for Energy (TEN-E) Regulation to obtain Project of Common Interest (PCI) or Project of Mutual Interest (PMI) status. The call for the electricity, hydrogen & electrolyser categories runs from 18 September to 18 November 2024, and for the smart electricity grids, [...]

23 09, 2024

IEA: Climate finance by multilateral development banks hits record in 2023

By Baltic Wind|September 23rd, 2024|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY|

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) announced that their global climate finance reached a record high of $125 billion in 2023. The combined total last year from institutions, including the European Investment Bank, is more than double the amount provided in 2019, when MDBs announced their ambition to increase climate volumes over time at the United Nations Secretary General’s [...]

20 09, 2024

WindEnergy Hamburg 2024: The World’s leading wind energy business platform

By Baltic Wind|September 20th, 2024|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

Next week, the world's largest and most important business platform for the wind energy industry, WindEnergy Hamburg 2024, will kick off! This prestigious international event, taking place from September 24-27, brings together industry professionals, stakeholders, and innovators from across the globe to exchange knowledge, build networks, and finalize significant deals. WindEnergy Hamburg stands as a [...]

19 09, 2024

EC approves Polish investment programme worth €1.2 billion to support wind and other sectors

By Baltic Wind|September 19th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The European Commission has approved a Polish aid programme worth approximately €1.2 billion (PLN 5 billion) to support investment in strategic sectors to assist in the transition to a net-zero-emission economy. The scheme was approved under the Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (State Aid Temporary Framework) adopted by the Commission on 9 March 2023 and [...]

19 09, 2024

Green Transformation of the Polish Economy with KUKE Support

By Baltic Wind|September 19th, 2024|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY|

The new KUKE guarantees will make it easier for Polish companies to finance energy transition expenditures and investment projects aimed at achieving net-zero climate goals, and they will also help banks to reduce their risk and increase their lending capacity in regard to funding green transition New KUKE guarantees will help Polish companies finance expenses [...]

18 09, 2024

Wood Mackenzie: global wind turbine orders hit 91.2 GW, a 23% increase from year-ago levels

By Baltic Wind|September 18th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY|

Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in H1, with 91.2 gigawatts (GW) of activity, a 23 percent increase year-over-year, according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. Globally, investment by developers in H1 totaled US$ 42 billion, a 3% increase. Much of this increase was due to order intake in Q2, which exceeded [...]

18 09, 2024

Polenergia and Equinor with another key contract for Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3

By Baltic Wind|September 18th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

Polenergia and Equinor have signed another key contract for the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farm projects. The contract is for horizontal drilling in the landfall area. The contractor for the work for both projects is the Dutch company Visser & Smit Hanab. The signed agreement is yet again bringing Polenergia and Equinor [...]

18 09, 2024

Germany’s latest onshore wind auction sets record

By Baltic Wind|September 18th, 2024|GERMANY, ONSHORE|

Germany’s latest onshore wind auction has awarded 2.7 GW of new capacity, marking a significant step toward the country’s 2030 renewable energy targets. The Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) set the average strike price at EUR 73.30/MWh, in line with previous tenders. Record participation, positive trend reversal Of the 239 projects submitted, 230 secured subsidies, marking [...]

17 09, 2024

Poland submits NRP payment applications for PLN 40 billion

By Baltic Wind|September 17th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

Poland has simultaneously sent the 2nd and 3rd payment applications from the National Recovery Plan (NRP) to the European Commission. The total amount of payments from these two applications will be greater than the previous one and may amount to more than PLN 40 billion (around €9.4 billion), including more than PLN 17.5 billion (€4.1 [...]

17 09, 2024

PGE and Ørsted to lease port space in Gdansk for Baltica 2

By Baltic Wind|September 17th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

PGE and Ørsted, with Istrana sp. z o.o., have signed a lease agreement for the future T5 terminal in the Port of Gdansk. It will be used for storage, pre-assembly and offshore installation of turbine components for the Baltica 2 project. - The agreement on the lease of the terminal provides us with space necessary [...]

16 09, 2024

Cooperation of Rumia Invest Park and Baltic Towers to accelerate offshore wind energy development in Poland

By Baltic Wind|September 16th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

A letter of intent between Rumia Invest Park and Baltic Towers has been signed in recent days, opening up a new prospect of cooperation on offshore wind energy. The project aims to support the local labour market through the development of innovative competences, as well as educational and recruitment initiatives aimed at future technicians and [...]

16 09, 2024

Trade unions: Germany’s wind energy jobs at risk from China

By Baltic Wind|September 16th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, TOP NEWS|

IG Metall and employee representatives from Siemens Energy are concerned about the recent developments in the expansion of wind energy. They warn against unfair competition from China, which could have serious consequences for Germany as an industrial location. At stake are not only good jobs in the wind power industry but also the energy transition [...]

13 09, 2024

WindEurope: orders and supply chain investments are up – but urgent action is required on grids, permitting, and auction design

By Baltic Wind|September 13th, 2024|REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

WindEurope’s latest data shows that Europe built 6.4 GW of new wind farms in the first half of 2024. Turbine orders increased year-on-year, and auction volumes are strong. However, grid bottlenecks are delaying projects, and securing major new investments remains challenging. Further improvements are needed in auction design, while permitting is improving but not consistently [...]

13 09, 2024

Spire Capital Partners Invests in Bioseco, Leading Innovator in Bird Protection for Wind Farms

By Baltic Wind|September 13th, 2024|POLAND, TECHNOLOGY|

Spire Capital Partners (SCP) has announced its latest investment, acquiring a controlling stake in Bioseco, a pioneering company in bird protection technology for wind farms. With this investment, Bioseco aims to accelerate the deployment of more than 200 new bird protection systems by 2025, expanding its reach in international markets. Bioseco, a Polish company founded [...]

6 09, 2024

Wind power supply chain development: opportunity for Poland and Denmark

By Baltic Wind|September 6th, 2024|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

It is in the interest of both Poland and Denmark to cooperate and jointly develop a supply chain for the offshore and onshore wind energy sector. It will provide raw material and service base for investment projects in the coming decades. These are the key objectives of Polish delegation's mission to Denmark, "Building the wind [...]

5 09, 2024

Orlen: We are considering participating in a second tender for offshore wind farms in Lithuania

By Baltic Wind|September 5th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

Orlen, Poland's largest oil company, is considering new investments in Lithuania, such as the construction of a wind farm in the Baltic Sea and the production of green hydrogen. These were among the topics of Wednesday's meeting between Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė and ORLEN CEO Ireneusz Fąfara. - We are looking for new development [...]

4 09, 2024

Joanna Sasak and Kamil Kobyliński as new Board Members at ORLEN Neptun

By Baltic Wind|September 4th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

New Board Members are supporting the organisation in its further development in the offshore wind industry from 2 September 2024. Janusz Bil has been acting as Chairman of the Board of ORLEN Neptun for the past two months. Joanna Sasak will serve as Board Member for Finance. She is a finance executive with over 20 [...]

4 09, 2024

Ocean Winds receives environmental decision for transmission infrastructure of BC-Wind offshore wind farm

By Baltic Wind|September 4th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

The Regional Director of Environmental Protection in Gdansk has issued an environmental decision for transmission infrastructure of the BC-Wind offshore wind farm. The decision covers power derivation from the BC-Wind offshore wind farm and connection to the National Electricity System. Ocean Winds, an international offshore wind energy company formed as a 50-50 joint venture by [...]

3 09, 2024

Vattenfall to pause offshore wind project Swedish Kriegers Flak

By Baltic Wind|September 3rd, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

Vattenfall has decided to pause the development of the offshore wind power project Swedish Kriegers Flak until further notice, due to unviable investment prerequisites in Sweden. Swedish Kriegers Flak, located about 30 km south of Trelleborg, is Sweden's most mature offshore wind power project. The wind farm is estimated to generate 2.7 TWh of fossil-free [...]

3 09, 2024

Polenergia and Equinor continue to develop offshore wind farms in Baltic Sea

By Baltic Wind|September 3rd, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

The project companies of offshore wind farm Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III, in which Polenergia S.A. holds a 50% stake, have signed key agreements for the development of two offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea. These projects, implemented as a joint venture between Polenergia and Equinor Wind Power AS, represent an important step towards [...]

2 09, 2024

National Centre for Research and Development launches competition for new energy technologies

By Baltic Wind|September 2nd, 2024|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND|

PLN 400 million to support projects in the areas of onshore and offshore wind energy and energy use of geothermal heat will be allocated by Poland's National Centre for Research and Development under the announced 3rd competition of the Strategic Programme for Scientific Research and Development Works ‘New Technologies in the Field of Energy’ - [...]

2 09, 2024

WindEurope: Ports key to offshore wind expansion

By Baltic Wind|September 2nd, 2024|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, TOP NEWS|

WindEurope's CEO Giles Dickson spoke at ONS 2024 conference in Stavanger, Norway. The panel discussions were on the offshore wind supply chain challenges. Giles Dickson mentioned the crucial role of ports in the expansion of offshore wind and its supplychain. Europe needs to invest €8.5bn in its ports infrastructure between now and 2030. Money should [...]

2 09, 2024

Enercon installs first E-175 EP5 prototype in Germany, on track for market launch

By Baltic Wind|September 2nd, 2024|GERMANY, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

First turbine of the new top-of-the-range wind turbine model is installed in Borchen-Etteln (North Rhine-Westphalia) / Commissioning measures already started. ‘This marks another important milestone in the market launch of our new top model,’ says ENERCON CTO Jörg Scholle. ‘Many thanks to everyone involved for their great commitment!’ The E-175 EP5 is designed for medium [...]

30 08, 2024

Lithuania to restart tender for second offshore wind farm

By Baltic Wind|August 30th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

Lithuania is preparing to restart the tender for a second 700 MW offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. The Ministry of Energy has announced a new date for the auction, to be held on 18 November 2024, after the process was halted in April this year due to a lack of suitable bids. In [...]

30 08, 2024

Regulation of Polish Minister of Climate and Environment on model reports on implementation of materials and services supply chain plan published

By Baltic Wind|August 30th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY|

The Regulation of the Polish Minister of Climate and Environment on the model of reports on the implementation of the material and service supply chain plan (Journal of Laws, item 1255) was published on 20 August 2024. The regulation will enter into force on 4 September 2024. The Regulation implements the authorisation contained in Article [...]

29 08, 2024

50Hertz creates around 180 new jobs at “Rostock Offshore Quartier” in Warnemünde

By Baltic Wind|August 29th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE|

The Hanseatic and University City of Rostock and electricity transmission system operator 50Hertz entered a leasehold contract with a term of at least 60 years for a plot in the Warnemünde harbour. On the surface of around 23,000 square metres, 50Hertz will build the Rostock Offshore Quartier (ROQ). The new site will include an administrative building [...]

28 08, 2024

Sweden’s Renewable Energy Sector Can Deliver 55 TWh by 2035

By Baltic Wind|August 28th, 2024|OFFSHORE, SWEDEN|

In an urgent call to action, the leaders of Sweden's solar, wind, and bioenergy sectors have jointly emphasized the critical role that renewable energy can play in meeting the nation’s future electricity needs. According to a recent statement by Daniel Badman, CEO of the Swedish Wind Energy Association; Anna Werner, CEO of the Swedish Solar [...]

27 08, 2024

ENTSO-E published guidance document to Member States for Offshore Network Development Plans 2026

By Baltic Wind|August 27th, 2024|OFFSHORE, REGULATORY|

Following TEN-E Regulation 2022/869, Member States, the European Commission, national regulatory authorities and transmission system operators should collaborate with ENTSO-E on the development of Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDPs). In this framework, ENTSO-E and the European Commission have jointly elaborated a Guidance document to support Member States in delivering the input information needed for the [...]

27 08, 2024

Government Action plan to promote offshore wind power in Finland has been published

By Baltic Wind|August 27th, 2024|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

In October 2023, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment appointed a working group to examine ways to improve Finland’s competitive position in offshore wind power production compared with other Baltic Sea countries and to promote other targets on offshore wind power set out in the Government Programme. The proposals included in the report published [...]

26 08, 2024

Offshore installation terminal in Gdansk with building permit

By Baltic Wind|August 26th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

On 22 August, the Pomeranian Voivodship Office in Gdansk announced that the Pomeranian Voivode Beata Rutkiewicz had issued a building permit for the construction of a new T5 offshore terminal in the Port of Gdansk. It will be built in the outer waters of the port and serve as a base for offshore wind power [...]

26 08, 2024

Lithuanian Support for Offshore Wind Farms in the Baltic Sea Remains Strong, Survey Finds

By Baltic Wind|August 26th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

A recent study conducted by the KOG Institute for Marketing and Communication Sciences has revealed that the majority of Lithuanian citizens are in favor of developing wind farms in the Baltic Sea, with strong support for the nation’s move toward renewable energy sources. This survey, which reflects the perspectives of a diverse cross-section of the [...]

22 08, 2024

Polenergia and Equinor one step away from building offshore wind farms. Voivode issues set of construction permits for Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects

By Baltic Wind|August 22nd, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

Polenergia and Equinor are one step away from building wind farms in the Baltic Sea. The Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects, which are being implemented by both companies, have received a set of offshore and onshore construction permits. The Bałtyk offshore wind farms are one of the largest infrastructure projects in Poland's history. The [...]

22 08, 2024

Baltic Synchronisation project seeking European TEN-E coordinator

By Baltic Wind|August 22nd, 2024|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE|

The European Commission, together with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, has opened a call for interest for candidates interested in the position of European Coordinator focusing on the Baltic Synchronisation project. In line with Article 6 paragraph 2 of the Trans-European Network for Energy (TEN-E) Regulation, the position involves closely monitoring the last phase of implementation as well as the progress [...]

21 08, 2024

European Commission’s positive decision on public aid for offshore wind farms Bałtyk II and III

By Baltic Wind|August 21st, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY|

On 13 August 2024, the Management Board of Polenergia announced that they were informed of European Commission's decision stating that public aid granted to OWF Bałtyk II and OWF Bałtyk III is compatible with the internal market, by means of the decision of the President of the Energy Regulatory Office of 4 May 2021 on [...]

20 08, 2024

PGE Baltica selected technical advisor for all its offshore wind farm projects

By Baltic Wind|August 20th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

PGE Baltica has signed an Agreement for the provision of offshore and onshore technical advisory services for offshore wind farm construction projects within the PGE Capital Group programme with Ramboll Polska. Offshore and onshore technical advisory services for the preparation and execution phase of offshore wind farm construction projects in the Baltic Sea are an [...]

20 08, 2024

Public discussion on the ELWIND EIA program will take place in Saaremaa

By Baltic Wind|August 20th, 2024|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE|

A public discussion on the environmental impact assessment (EIA) program for the ELWIND offshore wind park in the Estonian region of Saaremaa will take place on 12 September at the Torgu community center in Saaremaa. In addition to the public hearing in Saaremaa, the EIA program for the ELWIND offshore wind park in Estonia can [...]

19 08, 2024

Litgrid started spatial planning for Harmony Link overland interconnector

By Baltic Wind|August 19th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND|

Litgrid, Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, started spatial planning and environmental impact assessment works in Lithuania for the Harmony Link overland electricity connection with Poland. “We are shifting the complex and important Harmony Link project from the sea to the land smoothly and are consistently continuing our work. After signing the contract with the service [...]

19 08, 2024

Planned wind power projects in Finland enable new industrial investments

By Baltic Wind|August 19th, 2024|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE|

According to Renewables Finland there are currently a large number of wind power projects planned in Finland, offering a rapid and cost-effective way to increase clean energy production in our country. This generally creates the conditions to attract significant industrial investments to Finland, which require substantial amounts of clean electricity. Although not all planned wind [...]

13 08, 2024

PGE Baltica announces general contractor tender for its base in Ustka

By Baltic Wind|August 13th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

The company in charge of PGE Group's Offshore Program is looking for a general contractor to prepare a detailed design and build an operations and maintenance base (OM base) to service offshore wind farms. The new port infrastructure will breathe new life into the left bank part of Ustka. The selection of a construction company [...]

9 08, 2024

EMBER: Wind targets are achievable but fall short of a tripling

By Baltic Wind|August 9th, 2024|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, TOP NEWS|

Tripling global renewables is the single biggest action the world can take for the climate in this decade. An analysis of 2030 national wind targets shows that governments are already planning for a doubling, but fall short of a tripling. This report analyses national 2030 wind targets for the power sector, evaluating them against what [...]

8 08, 2024

Siemens Gamesa reduces loss in Q3

By Baltic Wind|August 8th, 2024|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, TOP NEWS|

Siemens Energy announced on Wednesday its results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 that ended June 30, 2024. “The rapidly growing electricity market requires a wide range of our products. Especially our grid and gas turbine businesses are benefiting from this momentum. Importantly, with growing our order backlog, we have been able to [...]

7 08, 2024

Why is hydrogen technology not developed offshore in Poland?

By Baltic Wind|August 7th, 2024|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

A recent article by Kinga Wejer of EKO-KONSULT, published on LinkedIn, addresses the underdevelopment of hydrogen technology on Polish offshore sites. Currently, hydrogen production in Poland takes place exclusively onshore using fresh water, which is problematic due to the country's limited supply of this resource. Poland is ranked 24th in the EU in terms of [...]

6 08, 2024

Rovco completes critical UXO Clearance for Iberdrola’s Windanker offshore wind farm

By Baltic Wind|August 6th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Rovco has completed a critical unexploded ordnance (UXO) clearance project for Iberdrola’s Windanker offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. Advanced Technology in Action Situated near Rügen Island within the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the Windanker wind farm required thorough UXO clearance to ensure safe construction. In Q2 2024, Rovco deployed its state-of-the-art 3D [...]

6 08, 2024

Polish offshore wind industry pavilion at WindEnergy Hamburg 2024

By Baltic Wind|August 6th, 2024|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND|

The Polish Offshore Wind Industry Chamber (PIMEW), in partnership with the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Hamburg and PAIH Offices in Copenhagen and Frankfurt, is organizing the Polish Offshore Wind Industry Pavilion, dedicated entirely to the Polish offshore wind sector, as part of the WindEnergy Hamburg 2024 international trade fair. The WindEnergy [...]

5 08, 2024

ORLEN Group to increase capacity in renewable energy by nearly 1/3

By Baltic Wind|August 5th, 2024|ONSHORE, POLAND|

ORLEN Group's ORLEN Wind 3 has signed a preliminary agreement with EDP Renewables Polska for the acquisition of two photovoltaic farms located in the Lubuskie and Wielkopolskie voivodeships with a total capacity of 280 MW, as well as a wind farm with a capacity of 26 MW, located in the Łódzkie voivodeship. The contract is [...]

5 08, 2024

Big tourism potential in the Baltic Sea: offshore wind farms attract lots of sightseers

By Baltic Wind|August 5th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE|

As both Lithuanian residents and tourists from abroad are looking for new and exciting experiences, industrial tourism has seen a boost in popularity. The number of such points of interest that enrich visitors with knowledge and unexpected sensations has been increasing. The offshore wind farm, Curonian Nord, which is being developed by Ignitis Renewables, an [...]

2 08, 2024

EIB activates first tranche of counter-guarantee facility

By Baltic Wind|August 2nd, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced it will provide a €500mn counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank aimed at boosting Europe’s wind turbine manufacturing industry. This announcement marks the first tranche activated under the EIB’s €5bn counter-guarantee scheme which constitutes the EIB’s key contribution under the EU Wind Power Package. The counter-guarantees will improve access to [...]

2 08, 2024

CPTRA: Another opportunity to submit competing applications for superficies licence for establishment of offshore wind farm in sea area of Saare 1

By Baltic Wind|August 2nd, 2024|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) of Estonia announces the intention to initiate superficies licence procedure for the establishment of offshore wind farm and possible hydrogen plant in the Saare 1 sea area or innovation area. The offshore wind farm is planned to be built approximately 60 km west of Saaremaa in an [...]

2 08, 2024

Energy Future “Made in Europe”: Multi-Terminal Hubs as Im-portant Building Block towards Net-Zero Grid

By Baltic Wind|August 2nd, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

Bayreuth, Berlin, Dortmund, Stuttgart, 15 July 2024. An important joint project for the energy transition is becoming reality. The four German transmission system operators 50Hertz, Amprion, TenneT and TransnetBW are starting an innovation partnership with industrial partners Siemens Energy, GE Vernova and Hitachi Energy. The partnership will develop multi-terminal hubs with DC circuit breakers to interlink [...]

1 08, 2024

German Government adopted import strategy for hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives

By Baltic Wind|August 1st, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, REGULATORY|

The Federal Cabinet adopted the import strategy for hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives on 24 July 2024. The import strategy sets out a clear and reliable framework for the urgently needed imports of hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives to Germany. It is a key component of Germany’s hydrogen policy and supports the German government’s commitment to developing the domestic [...]

1 08, 2024

Comprehensive Surveys Advance Korsnäs Offshore Wind Project

By Baltic Wind|August 1st, 2024|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

During the summer, more than 10 experts with training in fisheries, hydrobiology, limnology and research diving will be at sea, as well as engineers specializing in marine research and measurements. The teams have worked throughout the project area, including both the northern extension and the southern part, which has already been mapped in previous years. [...]

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