A new call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects worth up to €850 million from the EU budget is being launched by the Commission. Organised by the Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the call is open to projects included on the recently approved list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of [...]
On 28 November the EU Commission launched an Action Plan for Grids – a 14-point plan to modernise Europe’s electricity grid and prepare for the renewables-based electrification of the energy system. It says €584bn of new investments are required by 2030 to upgrade Europe’s grids. Absolutely. And these investments can’t come soon enough. The current [...]
The Finnish Government has issued a negative decision on 16 applications for exploitation rights concerning offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone. Many of the areas located in the Gulf of Bothnia overlap each other. The decision does not prohibit the development of offshore wind projects in the sea areas concerned. The aim is [...]
The Polish Council of Ministers adopted a resolution to amend the national recovery and resilience plan, submitted by the Minister of Development Funds and Regional Policy. The national recovery and resilience plan (KPO) is intended to strengthen the Polish economy after the crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also about meeting the challenges [...]
In a bold move towards renewable energy dominance, Denmark has unveiled its most ambitious offshore wind tender to date. Last week, the Danish Energy Agency initiated a tender aimed at ushering in an impressive 6-10 GW of new capacity by the end of 2030. This monumental undertaking marks a significant milestone in Denmark’s journey towards [...]
Allseas has been contracted for the transport and installation (T&I) of two major substations (so called OSS) for the Gennaker offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea, developed by transmission operator 50Hertz. Located 15 kilometres off the German coast near the Darß peninsula, and with a production capacity of 900 MW, Gennaker will be [...]
In a significant move to bolster offshore wind infrastructure in the Baltic region, Dutch maritime construction leader Van Oord has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) alongside international port operator Euroports and renowned steel structure manufacturer Smulders. The announcement, made during the Wind Works Conference in Riga, signifies a pivotal moment in the development of [...]
According to the project review by the Finnish Wind Power Association (FWPA), Finland has plans for over 130,000 megawatts of wind power. In terms of investment potential, this amount translates to over 200 billion euros in investments. A significant number of these investments are already under construction, with more than three billion euros worth of [...]
The Danish Energy Agency has listened to some of the industry's concerns about the tender for the upcoming six offshore wind farms. This is evident from the tender specifications, which are now available on the EU's tendering portal. December is the deadline for bids for the three wind farms in the North Sea. The developers [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have launched a new visual identity for the Bałtyk projects. The offshore wind farms have also gained a new website common to all three projects: www.baltyk123.pl Equinor and Polenergia are developing three projects in the Baltic Sea with a total capacity of up to 3,000 MW. The Bałtyk offshore wind farms will [...]
German Offshore Wind Energy Association (Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore e.V, BWO) indicates that the statutory expansion target for 2035 is "at least 40 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2035", however, there are delays in grid expansion and challenges along the value chain. What do politicians need to do to achieve the expansion targets for offshore wind [...]
The Danish Energy Agency has published the tender frameworks for a total of 6 GW across 6 offshore wind farms, the biggest offshore wind tender in Danish history. Every gigawatt offshore wind capacity can produce green power equiv-alent to the electricity consumption of 1 million Danish or European house-holds. It has been 33 years since [...]
On April 25, the largest wind energy conference in the Baltics “WindWorks. Connecting Industries” will take place at ATTA centre in Riga. More than 40 international and local energy experts, representatives of organizations and policymakers will take part in panel discussions to talk about energy developments in the region. European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson [...]
G-Tec has successfully concluded a significant surveying endeavor for Baltic Power, the first offshore wind farm to be constructed in Poland. Acting as a subcontractor within the consortium comprising DEME Offshore, TFKable Group, and NKT, G-tec undertook the task of surveying approximately 130 km of export cables and 127 km of inter-array cables, facilitating the [...]
In the first quarter of 2024, several new investment decisions were made and wind turbine orders were placed in Sweden. However, there are concerns that the pace of government work is not sufficient to speed up and streamline the permitting process for both onshore and offshore wind power. This is indicated by the latest data [...]
Todd Jensen, Senior Analyst–Offshore Energy Markets at MSI, delves into the complexities of the European offshore wind sector in an analysis published in Offshore Magazine. Amidst promising growth prospects, the sector faces challenges stemming from supply chain constraints and rising costs. European countries aiming for robust offshore wind installation growth in recent years have encountered [...]
The Regional Director for Environmental Protection in Gdańsk has issued two environmental decisions for power lines that will run from the Choczewo substation southward. These are two of four new 400 kV lines that will be built in Pomerania in the coming years to receive power from the first offshore wind farms. The lines will [...]
Ocean Winds has reached two important milestones in the BC-Wind offshore wind farm project being developed in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea. The survey campaign of the seabed at the BC-Wind site and the export cable route has been completed after nearly 12 months of intensive work. In addition, the nearshore geophysical and [...]
Efforts to advance Lithuania's offshore wind energy capacity hit a snag as the country cancels its second tender for a wind farm due to lackluster interest from developers. Lithuania’s National Energy Regulatory Council had set the stage for the tender, which was announced in January this year and closed its application window on April 14. [...]
Offshore project companies Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III have signed reservation and preliminary work agreements with Heerema Marine Contractors Nederland SE. The contract covers transportation and installation of offshore wind turbine foundations and an offshore transformer station, said Polenergia in a stock exchange release. Polenergia has a 50% stake in the two companies, which are [...]
We spoke to Alicja Chilińska-Zawadzka, CEO of EDF Renewables Poland, about the prospects for the development of the offshore wind energy sector. Among the topics discussed were the French experience in the energy transition, including the issues of developing competences for a zero-carbon economy, and building a supply chain involving local companies. 1) How to [...]
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. In the first quarter of 2024, the topic of energy continued to be strongly linked to initiatives to accelerate decarbonization [...]
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, is participating in the tender of the second 700 megawatt (MW) Lithuanian offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. The company has submitted the necessary documents and the bid to the National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC), which is organising the tender. The decision to participate in the second [...]
In the ever-evolving landscape of energy transition, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) have emerged as promising frontiers for renewable energy deployment. A recent report by the think tank Ember sheds light on the region's progress and potential, highlighting both advancements and areas for improvement. While renewables' shares are on the rise and governments in the [...]
The 9th Seminar of the renewed format of the Polish Offshore Wind Industry Chamber - is behind us. OFFSHORE Academy® powered by Orlen Neptun sp. z o.o. The topic of last week's event, held in Gdansk, was: "Laying and servicing of submarine cables". The meeting was held under the auspices of NKT S.A. Experts from Poland [...]
Ocean Winds (OW) is not only assessing the Polish market with the goal of constructing the BC-Wind farm but is also committed to a long-term strategy aimed at promoting industry education among young people and implementing practical measures to harness the potential of Polish companies in developing innovative solutions. Kacper Kostrzewa, BC-Wind Project Director Our [...]
The BEMIP Offshore Wind Working Group is implementing strategic priorities for 2024 to further advance offshore renewable energy in the Baltic Sea region. With a substantial potential of over 93 GW for offshore wind energy, the focus is on capitalizing on this resource while enhancing regional cooperation. During the Energy Security Summit held in Marienborg, [...]
The European Commission has published the first list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) in the Official Journal of the European Union. The selected projects will help to achieve the ambitious energy and climate objectives of the European Green Deal. The 166 projects on the list will benefit from streamlined permit-granting [...]
The Energy Ministers of 8 Baltic Sea countries - Lithuania, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Poland and Sweden - agreed the Vilnius Declaration, pledging closer collaboration to secure critical offshore energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region. This comes after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and various acts of sabotage to energy infrastructure in the [...]
The Future Energy Congress, organized by a Polish association "Z energią o prawie" ("With energy about law"), will be held in Torun on April 16-17, 2024. This will be the third edition of this event, which has become a permanent fixture on the calendar of key events in the energy sector. BalticWind.EU is a media [...]
In relation to its offshore investments, ORLEN Neptun is looking for potential service port locations. One of them is the Port of Kołobrzeg. The companies have signed a letter of intent in this regard. The signed cooperation agreement is the starting point for detailed analyses, the results of which will determine the potential investment. At [...]
The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has conducted a boulder detection campaign in the Baltic Sea on behalf of Baltic Power for the foundations of the planned wind turbines. It also applied the surveying technology along the planned subsea cable routes for the very first time. The innovative Manta Ray G1 measuring system [...]
The County Administrative Board of Gotland has granted a Natura 2000 permit for the offshore wind farm Aurora that OX2 and Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, are developing outside the islands of Gotland and Öland in Sweden. If the government gives final approval, construction could start by 2028 [...]
As a result of the qualification process, the Supervisory Board of PGE Baltica sp. z o.o. has appointed Bartosz Fedurek to the company's Management Board, as announced by the company this morning. Bartosz Fedurek will begin work as President of the Management Board on May 6 this year. He has been involved in the energy [...]
The conclusion of China's National People's Congress (NPC) in March 2024 has brought to light concerning implications for global trade dynamics, particularly within the high-technology and clean energy sectors. A recent research from Rhodium Group highlights the exacerbating overcapacity issues within China's industrial landscape, posing significant challenges for both domestic and international markets. The policy [...]
As we gear up to mark our 3rd anniversary, we're inviting YOU to play a crucial role in our celebratory journey by sharing your invaluable feedback! BalticWind.EU stands tall as the ultimate destination for comprehensive coverage of offshore wind development across all Baltic Sea countries. Serving as your one-stop resource, we provide vital news and [...]
NKT has delivered the first order for its new Adaptive Rigid Sea Joint to the Danish transmission system operator (TSO) Energinet. The innovative power cable joint allows Energinet to optimize inventory and minimize waste as the joint can be adapted for several cable types from different suppliers. The Adaptive Rigid Sea Joint developed by NKT [...]
Representatives from the Freeport of Ventspils Authority made their inaugural appearance at the WindEurope 2024 exhibition and conference in Bilbao, Spain, indicating Latvia's foray into the European wind energy discourse. Led by Igors Udodovs, Deputy CEO of the Freeport of Ventspils, alongside Kristīne Jansone, Development Project Manager, and Kaspars Liepiņš, Developer of the Green Energy [...]
World Fund, a Europe-focused climate venture capital fund, announced that it has raised a further €50+ million from institutional LPs. New investors joining the venture include KfW Capital as well as Ignitis Group. Ignitis Group, committed to enhancing its net-zero strategy, views venture investments in climate tech as pivotal. Darius Maikštėnas, CEO of Ignitis Group, [...]
Euroports Group and Port of Hanko Ltd have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a Unique Wind Hub at the Port of Hanko port area in Koverhar. This initiative positions the Harbour, situated in the southernmost part of Finland, as a central place in the offshore wind supply chain, tackling the critical issue [...]
Today, EcoVadis, WindEurope and five leading wind energy industry organisations - ENGIE, Hitachi Energy, Siemens Gamesa, Statkraft and Vestas – announce the launch of the ‘Wind Energy Initiative’. The Initiative aims to accelerate the uptake of sustainable practices by fostering strong collaboration between trading partners and amplifying positive impacts across their value chains. European politicians, [...]
Investments in wind energy in Europe more than doubled in 2023 compared to 2022, driven by record financing of offshore wind projects. An easing of inflationary pressures, greater certainty in electricity markets, and improved tariff indexation by Governments created a more favourable investment climate. Despite a tightening of financing conditions, Europe invested a record €48bn [...]
In order to promote the development of the offshore wind energy industry in the Baltic Sea, one of the leading companies in the industry - Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors B.V. (Van Oord) plans to create a world-class offshore wind farm support base and an oversized cargo terminal in the Port of Liepaja. The [...]
Sweden is on the cusp of a significant surge in demand for fossil-free electricity, yet uncertainties in the investment landscape loom large. Currently, Sweden lacks mechanisms to distribute risks for large-scale electricity production investments. To address this gap, Svensk Vindenergi commissioned ELS Analysis to compile a report on Contracts for Difference (CfD), a tool for [...]
The German government presented its new ports strategy on 20 March. The strategy contains a collection of measures, but no plans for financing. Therefore, the onshore and offshore wind energy associations, the OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE foundation and the Hamburg Renewable Energy Cluster are appealing to the government to take the needs of the energy transition into account [...]
Chief Commercial Officer of the Port of Roenne, Mr. Jeppe la Cour shared some exhilarating news in a recent social media post, that has sent ripples of excitement throughout the renewable energy sector. The Port of Roenne has inked a groundbreaking agreement with Siemens Gamesa, heralding a new era of sustainable energy production in the [...]
Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has achieved close on the financing of its 49 percent shareholding in the 476MW Baltic Eagle wind farm, located in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Germany. This is Masdar’s largest ever euro-denominated financing, as well as its first project with Iberdrola and its first in Germany. The [...]
From 20-22 March more than 12,000 people gather in Bilbao for the WindEurope Annual Event 2024. This comes at a time of growing optimism for Europe’s wind industry. Investments in new wind farms are up. Auction volumes are at record levels. More permits are coming through. The supply chain is returning to profit. Government action [...]
On March 1, 2024, Markus Nölke (54) took over the management of WAB e.V. in Bremerhaven. Born in Bremerhaven, he originally comes from the transport and logistics sector, where he focused on shipping and port issues. Before joining WAB, Nölke had spent the previous 14 years as Managing Director of the Verein zur Förderung des [...]
International green energy company Ignitis Renewables supports the expedition Save the Baltic Sea and invites to pay attention to the ecological state of the sea and work together in preserving the Baltic Sea. During the nine-month walk around the Baltic Sea, the expedition and its partners will invite citizens, governments, organisations and businesses to take [...]
To accommodate the development of the two Lithuanian wind farms, as well as other projects in the Baltic Sea, Klaipeda Port announced an international tender for the reconstruction works of quays and dredging of the first stage. „With favorable conditions for the development of offshore wind farms and numerous wind farm projects in progress, the [...]
The cPPAs for the purchase of green energy, concluded between consumers and RES power generators, are gaining in popularity every year and the number of signed contracts is steadily growing. Increasingly, they also include offshore wind power capacity. Figures for 2023 show that Europe has surpassed the magic limit of 10 GW of installed capacity [...]
Energa Wytwarzanie, an ORLEN Group company, and Northland Power, have established Baltic Offshore Service Solution, the first consortium in Poland offering a comprehensive suite of offshore wind farm management services. The new company will specialise in a range of services tailored to the offshore wind energy sector, encompassing technical, operational, commercial, and contractual aspects. Additionally, [...]
The European Commission has today adopted the first-ever EU network code on cybersecurity for the electricity sector. Foreseen under the Electricity Regulation (EU) 2019/943 (Article 59) and in the 2022 EU Action Plan to digitalise the energy system, this delegated act is an important step to improve the cyber resilience of critical EU energy infrastructure [...]
Renewables are growing rapidly and nuclear power is on track to reach new all-time high next year, enabling low-emissions generation to outpace robust electricity demand growth. Global electricity demand is expected to grow at a faster rate over the next three years as the clean energy transition gathers speed, with all the additional demand forecast [...]
The Polish Development Fund (PFR) will build an installation terminal for the operation of Offshore Wind Farms (OWF) at the BalticHub port in Gdansk. Part of the financing for the investment will come from the National Reconstruction Plan (NRP). The project will contribute to the dynamic development of wind energy in the Baltic Sea. It [...]
RockWave, a leading provider of seismic processing and imaging services for multiple energy sectors, proudly announces that it has been awarded a significant contract from Equinor and Polenergia at their offshore wind development area, the 'Bałtyk 1 Wind Farm'. This award underscores RockWave's commitment to delivering top-tier seismic processing solutions to the renewable energy sector. [...]
In a forward-thinking collaboration, DNV and Vaisala released extensive guidelines for using scanning lidars in a dual system configuration (DSL) for offshore Wind Resource Assessment (WRA). Dual scanning lidar is increasingly replacing meteorological masts for offshore wind park developments near the shore (up to 15 km), enabling offshore wind project developers to reduce extrapolation uncertainties [...]
The second edition of the EDU OFFSHORE WIND career fair, primarily aimed at high school students and university students, has concluded in Gdańsk. The event was accompanied by the slogan “We share our passion for green energy with the youth!”. The success of the event is primarily measured by the enthusiasm and significant interest in [...]
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, continues the development of the first offshore wind farm in the Baltic States and is taking wind and meteorological measurements in the Baltic Sea that are necessary for the project. For this purpose, a floating measuring station with specialised equipment was brought to the maritime area of the [...]
The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has conducted a boulder detection campaign in the Baltic Sea on behalf of Baltic Power for the foundations of the planned wind turbines. It also applied the surveying technology along the planned subsea cable routes for the very first time. The innovative Manta Ray G1 measuring system [...]
Global clean energy deployment scaled new heights in 2023, with annual additions of solar PV and wind growing 85% and 60% respectively. Capacity additions for these two technologies reached almost 540 GW, with China accounting for the majority of both. Clean energy deployment in 2023, however, remained too concentrated in advanced economies and China, with [...]
Global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rose less strongly in 2023 than the year before even as total energy demand growth accelerated, new IEA analysis shows, with continued expansion of solar PV, wind, nuclear power and electric cars helping the world avoid greater use of fossil fuels. Without clean energy technologies, the global increase in [...]
The new law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. The EU nature restoration law, agreed with member states, will restore degraded ecosystems in all member states, help achieve the EU’s climate and [...]
State-of-the-art laboratories, 500 meters of quay, about 200 workstations and a mission to create a "Polish Offshore Valley" - the formal opening of the Centre for the Offshore Industry of the Maritime University in Gdynia took place on February 29, 2024. The day was a great celebration not only for the University, but also for [...]
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, is preparing to build the country’s first offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea and, in compliance with the imposed requirements, has prepared an environmental impact assessment (EIA) programme for this project, which is of great importance to Lithuania’s energy sector. The environmental impact assessment itself will be [...]
The contract relates the execution of steerable drilling under the beach necessary for routing 275 kV cable lines and the construction of so-called "connection couplers," i.e. posts connecting offshore cable lines with onshore cable lines. The works will be carried out by a consortium of Polish companies - ROMGOS Gwiazdowscy and ZRB Janicki. For the [...]
The latest annual statistics and seven-year outlook published by WindEurope reveal significant advancements in the European wind energy sector, particularly in the offshore market and among countries bordering the Baltic Sea. The report indicates that the European Union is on track to achieve its wind energy targets for 2030, owing to improvements in permitting processes [...]
RWE, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, is to establish an initial 30 person dedicated Fleet Servicing Team for the UK and Germany to support its growing international offshore wind fleet. Initially focused on five operational projects off the UK and German coasts, the team will secure new, long term jobs, and have [...]
Indeximate Ltd., a start-up founded in the UK in 2022, has won RWE’s second global Innovation Competition. The competition was launched with the aim to find innovative solutions in the domains of system integration, circularity and environmental protection in offshore wind that can support RWE´s growth ambitions and sustainability targets. In order to select the [...]
To accelerate the development of RES and carbon-neutral generation required for the energy transition, public support schemes will likely continue to play a role in the coming years. The provisionally agreed legislative proposals to reform of European Electricity Market Design, which will enter into force this year, prescribe two-sided Contracts for Difference (CfDs) as the [...]
The Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDP) is a new component of the TYNDP, delivering a high-level outlook of the needs of offshore transmission infrastructure. The first edition of the ONDP has been published on 23 January 2024. The plans translate EU Member States’ non-binding agreements on offshore goals from January 2023 into offshore transmission corridors, [...]
In a landmark development for Poland's renewable energy sector, Erbud has recently sealed a substantial deal aimed at advancing the country's offshore wind energy capabilities. The contract, valued at a staggering 358.4 million PLN, entails the design and construction of tower production facilities for offshore wind energy at the Ostrów Island in Gdańsk, a significant [...]
ENTSO-E is inviting the stakeholders to a public workshop on the Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDP), in ENTSO-E premises in Brussels, on 1 March 2024. The ONDP is a new component of the TYNDP, focused on the needs for offshore transmission infrastructure. The first edition of the ONDP has been published on 23 January 2024. [...]
Ramboll and Projmors have successfully secured two building permits for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm project, signaling a significant milestone in the advancement of clean energy solutions in the Baltic Sea. In a recent announcement made on their LinkedIn profile, Ramboll and their partner Projmors - Biuro Projektów Budownictwa Morskiego Sp. z o.o. have [...]
The year 2024 has started on a positive note for Sweden's renewable energy sector, particularly in wind power production. Recent statistics from the Swedish Wind Energy Association reveal significant growth and promising trends that indicate a considerable expansion of wind power in the country. With a focus on sustainable energy solutions, Sweden seems well-positioned to [...]
The Commission has published a call for evidence on design elements of renewable energy auctions. Interested stakeholders are invited to submit their feedback for 4 weeks until the call closes on 1 March 2024. The evidence collected through this call will help inform a Commission Recommendation and guidance document for EU countries on design elements [...]
Authorisations have been granted for the grid connection of the Windanker offshore wind farm in territorial waters and in the EEZ. Transmission system operator 50Hertz has received the planning approval decisions for the offshore route of the Ostwind 3 grid connection. This applies to the section in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the section [...]
Current developments have alarmingly revealed the extent of corporate lobbying in negotiations on safeguarding the climate. Take COP28, where a record number of fossil fuel lobbyists made an appearance, or the upcoming COP29 being hosted by Azerbaijan, a major oil and gas exporting country. This shows how urgent it is to protect these discussions from [...]
The wind industry will bring reliable and stable profits to the Polish economy in the coming decades, while increasing the involvement of domestic companies and industry. The Wind Industry Hub Foundation has compiled information on flagship wind power supply chain investments, which together will soon offer more than 11,000 new, well-paying jobs. Will Poland really [...]
The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a third Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI') to support hydrogen infrastructure. This IPCEI is expected to boost the supply of renewable hydrogen, thereby reducing dependency on natural gas and helping to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU Plan. The [...]
PGE Group and Ørsted have contracted vessels to install the second part of the wind turbines for the Baltica 2 project, one of two phases of the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm. The installation of wind turbines for Baltica 2 was divided into two phases, and the contractor for each phase was selected by separate tenders. [...]
SMHI has been granted a research grant from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate to investigate, in collaboration with, among others, OX2, whether artificial oxygenation can contribute to restoring parts of the Baltic Sea that are currently oxygen-free. The oxygen gas is a by-product from hydrogen production at two [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have signed final agreements with the supplier of foundations for the Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III offshore wind farms. Dutch company SIF Netherlands B.V. will produce 100 monopiles for both projects. Monopiles are key components required for investments of strategic importance to Poland's energy transition. The subject of the contracts is 100 [...]
The Pomeranian Voivode issued permits for the construction of the offshore part of the Baltica 2 wind farm project which is developed by PGE and Ørsted. They refer to the construction of wind turbines as well as the offshore substations. These are the last permits necessary before starting construction. Both construction permits issued by the [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have selected Siemens Gamesa as their wind turbine supplier for the Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III offshore wind farms located in the Baltic Sea. The two energy companies have signed final contracts for the production, delivery and service of 100 modern offshore wind turbines. The signed contracts are crucial for the development [...]
Co-chaired by France and Ireland, meeting of ministers from around the world delivers mandates for IEA on membership talks with India, opening a regional centre in Singapore, launching a critical minerals security programme, and leading on implementation of COP28 outcomes. Energy leaders from around the world met in Paris this week for the International Energy [...]
Ministers representing the IEA member countries today unanimously invited Latvia to become the Agency’s 32nd member, endorsing the steps the country has taken throughout its accession journey. Gathering at the IEA’s 2024 Ministerial Meeting, which also marks the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the IEA, ministers recognised that Latvia met all the requirements for [...]
PGE Group and Ørsted have contracted vessels to transport and install foundations for the Baltica 2 project, one of two phases of the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm. Van Oord, the successful bidder, will transport and install 111 monopiles on the offshore farm construction area. This is the type of foundation that will be used in [...]
PGE Baltica, a PGE Group company, has begun ground investigations for the onshore section for the Baltica-1 offshore wind farm. The study area will encompass the construction site of a future onshore transformer station and cable bench, i.e. infrastructure related to power derivation. The survey is carried out by a Polish company Geoteko. - Geological [...]
Litgrid, the operator of Lithuania's electricity transmission system, has completed a project to install an Automatic Generation Control System. This is one of the most important projects preparing for synchronization with the networks of continental Europe. This software will help ensure stability of the country's electricity system and open up additional opportunities for market participants [...]
Lithuania's National Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) has given the UAB Offshore Wind Park 1 offshore wind farm a permit to use part of the offshore area for the development and operation of renewable energy power plants. VERT has announced the bidders for the developer of offshore wind parks tender of March 30, 2023 - legal [...]
Call for remarks on the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the plan for Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm (OWF). A public meeting about the consultation material will be held in Gilleleje on 19 March 2024. The Danish Energy Agency invites the public, companies, authorities and other interested in the coming Hesselø OWF to submit remarks on [...]
The deployment of offshore wind energy is at the core of delivering the European Green Deal. The Communication on achieving the EU’s offshore renewables ambitions (COM/2023/668), published in October 2023, underlines the Commission’s continued commitment to reaching the offshore renewables targets and takes stock of the progress achieved so far. It underlines the Member States’ [...]
Elering has applied to the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority to be granted a superficies license for constructing the third electricity interconnection between Estonia and Finland, with the onshore connection point situated in northwestern Estonia. The third electricity interconnection with Finland will further contribute to the security of supply, achieving climate and energy policy [...]
The offshore wind farm Galene, which OX2 is developing off the west coast of Sweden together with Ingka Investments, has made great progress in terms of development in 2023. Emelie Zakrisson, Head of OX2 Offshore Sweden, tells more. In January, the county administrative board of Halland gave the green light for the project, initially called [...]
On Tuesday, 6th of February, the European Parliament and the Council reached a final agreement on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). The Act will help strengthen Europe’s clean tech manufacturing and contribute to ensuring that the future of wind energy is “made in Europe”. At the heart of the NZIA deal is the design [...]
Van Oord started reclamation works for a new quay in Paldiski South Harbour in Estonia. The new quay is meant to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy in Estonia and the Baltic States. Van Oord's trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Amalia has arrived in Estonia to supply approximately 830,000 cubic metres of sand to [...]
The largest maritime wind energy ports in Europe, associated in the Offshore Wind Port Alliance, wishing to expand cooperation to the east, have accepted the ports of Szczecin-Świnoujście into their group. The letter of intent was signed in Szczecin on February 2 this year. during the visit of King Frederick X of Denmark to Poland. [...]
The Latvia-Estonia cross-border offshore wind park project ELWIND begins cooperation with the Dutch company Ventolines. This technical consultant service provider has accumulated significant experience in wind park development. "Ventolines has contributed to wind park development projects in the Netherlands, Sweden, the USA and other countries, proving its competence and professionalism. For the needs of Elwind, [...]