On March 30–31, 2026, at The Westin Warsaw Hotel, the 43rd edition of the EuroPOWER & OZE POWER Energy Conference will take place – one of the most important meetings of regulators, leaders of energy companies, and energy market experts in Poland. The event will be a space for substantive debate on the directions of [...]
The energy ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany today in Paris signed a joint declaration of intent on cross border renewable electricity capacity and infrastructure. The Lithuanian (Litgrid), Latvian (Augstsprieguma tīkls), and German (50Hertz) electricity transmission system operators agreed to assess the feasibility of the Baltic–German PowerLink hybrid electricity interconnection. "Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany are [...]
SZCZECIN, Poland, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dajin Offshore, China's largest private manufacturer of offshore wind foundations, has signed a contract with the Polish state-owned company Szczecin Shipyard "Wulkan" for the fabrication of at least 40 ready-to-install internal platform sets for foundations to be delivered to the Nordseecluster B offshore wind project in the German North Sea. [...]
Haskoning and the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia have signed a contract. Haskoning will carry out the design phase for the ELWIND offshore wind project, spanning over the next three years. Advancing offshore wind development with integrated support ELWIND is the joint Estonian and Latvian state-run offshore wind project aiming to increase the region’s [...]
ELWIND has signed a contract with 3BIRD OÜ to carry out a comprehensive marine mammal study in the development areas of the Estonia–Latvia offshore wind project. The aim of the study is to gather the best possible baseline information on grey seals, ringed seals and, where applicable, harbour porpoises prior to the construction of the wind farm, enabling [...]
ELWIND has signed a contract with Haskoning Nederland B.V. for conducting the study, as well as for developing the initial technical design (Pre‑FEED), the conceptual design, and the technical design for the ELWIND offshore wind farms in Estonia and Latvia. The aim of the study in the Pre-FEED phase is to develop a general technical concept that [...]
Equinor and Polenergia, the developers of the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind projects, are launching the offshore installation campaign. This is one of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects currently underway in the Baltic Sea, marking a new chapter in the development of Poland’s offshore energy sector. The scope for 2026 includes [...]
Baltic Power, a joint venture offshore wind project of ORLEN Group and Northland Power, completed the main installation works of all 78 key elements of foundations - monopiles for turbines and offshore substations. Over 20 vessels and 500 crew members and contractor representatives took part in this part of the installation campaign. Installation of offshore foundations is an enormous challenge; we performed a campaign that was unpreceded in Poland in terms of scope [...]
The year 2026 marks a period of intensive activities in the area of procurement and market cooperation at PGE Baltica. On February 26 at 2:00 p.m., the company will host a webinar for suppliers, during which it will present an overview of selected procurement needs for the upcoming year. This is a unique opportunity for [...]
The first stage of seabed preparation in the Baltic Sea for cable installation has been completed for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm, jointly developed by Ørsted and PGE. The BOKA Falcon vessel, operated by Boskalis, has prepared 150 km of routes for inter-array cables, which will connect the turbines to the offshore substations. The [...]
At the European Leaders Summit in Alden Biesen, European leaders and Heads of Government reiterated the need to accelerate the expansion of home-grown, competitive renewables. But some leaders also proposed potentially reviewing the electricity market design, just agreed in 2024. Lower power prices are fundamentally driven by boosting the supply of clean electricity – with [...]
On 4 February, representatives of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Latvia met with Kaspars Melnis, Minister for Climate and Energy. The meeting brought together Nina Hvid Enevoldsen, Director of the Office, and Gints Janums, Energy and Sustainability Advisor, alongside representatives of both institutions. The courtesy meeting highlighted 35 years of Nordic-Baltic cooperation and [...]
On 3 February 2026, the US Congress took an important decision for European and Baltic security by approving USD 200 million funding for the continuation of the Baltic Security Initiative in 2026, aimed at reinforcing the defence capabilities of the Baltic states and deepening defence cooperation with the United States. The Baltic Security Initiative allows the Baltic states to [...]
Regional leaders from across Northern Europe gathered on 28-29 January in Stockholm, Sweden, for a joint meeting and seminar of the CPMR Baltic Sea Commission and the CPMR North Sea Commission Executive Committees. Representing 47 regional authorities[i], the Executive Committees adopted a Political Declaration calling for Reinforced Regional Cooperation in Northern Europe to increase Competitiveness, Resilience, [...]
Submarine data cables, carrying 99% of intercontinental internet traffic, are essential for modern life and the European economy. As the EU faces increasing risks to this critical infrastructure, the European Commission is intensifying efforts to enhance its security and resilience. It was introduced a new Cable Security Toolbox of risk mitigating measures and a list [...]
Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the annual report for 2025. Ørsted has taken significant steps to deliver on its strategic priorities during the year. This includes a strengthened capital structure through the successful completion of the rights issue, and the finalisation of the divestment programme for 2025 and 2026 earlier than planned and with higher [...]
RWE and ADNOC agree to work on exploring LNG supply to Germany and additional European markets RWE and Masdar sign Memorandum of Understanding to jointly invest in Battery Energy Storage Systems in Germany Agreements look to enhance collaboration between RWE and the UAE companies through to 2030 and beyond Abu Dhabi/Essen, 6 February 2026 His [...]
Across Europe, consumers are optimistic towards the energy transition yet almost everyone wishes for stronger governmental support. Many value a climate-friendly lifestyle but there is a gap between countries. Also, every second consumer would be willing to pay more for fossil-free electricity. All according to the latest results in Vattenfall’s Energy Barometer. On behalf of [...]
50Hertz grid connection systems fed around 5,400 gigawatt-hours of electricity into the grid in 2025. Despite a weak wind year, this is an increase of around 10 percent. 50Hertz CEO Stefan Kapferer: ‘The role of the Baltic Sea for the security of supply and climate protection is becoming increasingly important.’ The offshore wind farms in [...]
Over the next four years, Klaipėda Port Authority plans to invest in projects that will strengthen the port’s competitiveness, support cargo growth, and significantly contribute to sustainability. By 2029, a total of €775 million is planned to be invested in developments that are important not only for the port, but for Lithuania as a whole. [...]
On Wednesday, February 11, the University of Latvia House of Science will host the Baltic region's largest energy conference, “Navigating Energy Pathways for the Baltic Sea Region.” The event will bring together high-level policymakers and industry experts from the Baltic States, the U.S., Germany, France, Denmark, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and Saudi [...]
The rapid development of offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea is transforming Pomerania into one of Poland’s key renewable energy hubs and skills development is a crucial part of this growth. Against this backdrop, Centrum Nowych Kompetencji (CNK), supported by regional public institutions, is offering fully funded, pilot training programmes focused on logistics for [...]
By Heike Winkler, Managing Director of Offshore Wind Kommunikation, EUSEW digital ambassador The North Sea Summit of the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) took place in Germany at the end of January this year. Europe's offshore wind potential is at the heart of its efforts to achieve climate neutrality, affordability and energy independence amid turbulent [...]
Submarine data cables, carrying 99% of intercontinental internet traffic, are essential for modern life and the European economy. As the EU faces increasing risks to this critical infrastructure, the European Commission is intensifying efforts to enhance its security and resilience. Yesterday, it introduced a new Cable Security Toolbox of risk mitigating measures and a list [...]
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ('FSR'), the activities of Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ('Goldwind') in the production and sale of wind turbines and the provision of related services within the EU. The Commission has preliminary concerns that Goldwind may have been granted foreign [...]
Hidrocibalae, a Croatian offshore data specialist and provider of marine geophysical data processing and offshore survey consultancy, has been named the winner of the SME Europe Award 2026 in the category Digital Evolution and Smart Business in EU Parliament in Brussels. The award recognises Hidrocibalae contribution to high-quality offshore geophysical data delivery, advanced automation, and [...]
On February 3, the second edition of workshops for companies from Pomerania interested in participating in the supply chain for the largest energy projects in the country took place in Gdańsk. The event was organized jointly by Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe (Polish Nuclear Power Plants), PGE Baltica, and the Industrial Development Agency, under the honorary patronage [...]
Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, has signed an agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its fifth flagship fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), to divest its entire European onshore business. The total value of the transaction is EUR 1.44 billion (DKK 10.7 billion) with expected closing in Q2 2026, subject to regulatory [...]
Metsähallitus, the Finnish state-owned forestry and land management company, has agreed to transfer project rights for three wind power developments to Finnish renewable energy developer Nordic Generation. The three projects, located in Simo, Kajaani, and Pyhäntä, will add up to 800 MW of clean, green power to Finland’s energy grid, in a move to support [...]
Another stage of intensive work on the construction of the T5 terminal in Gdańsk, which will be used for the storage, pre-assembly, and installation of wind turbines for the Baltica 2 project, has been completed. During their visit to the construction site, representatives of Ørsted and PGE reviewed the progress of the work and discussed [...]
Subsea7 announced the award to Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, of a substantial1 contract by OWP Gennaker, part of Skyborn Renewables, for the Gennaker offshore wind farm in Germany. Seaway7’s scope of work includes the transportation and installation of the 63 monopiles and transition pieces. Offshore activities are expected to commence in 2027. Stuart Fitzgerald, [...]
Regional leaders from across Northern Europe gathered on 28-29 January in Stockholm, Sweden, for a joint meeting and seminar of the CPMR Baltic Sea Commission and the CPMR North Sea Commission Executive Committees. Representing 47 regional authorities , the Executive Committees adopted a Political Declaration calling for Reinforced Regional Cooperation in Northern Europe to increase [...]
The “Z energią o prawie” (ZEOP) association announces the start of registration for the 5th anniversary edition of the Energy of the Future Congress (Kongres Energetyki Przyszłości KEP), which will be held in Toruń. In the face of an investment gap and system balancing challenges, experts, decision-makers, and industry representatives will meet to define a [...]
Berlin, January 26, 2026. At the North Sea Summit in Hamburg on January 26, the governments of the North Sea coastal states, together with the offshore wind industry and transmission system operators, agreed on key steps for the further expansion of offshore wind energy in Europe. The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) expressly welcomes [...]
Offshore Wind Energy Act (WindSeeG) must be adapted quickly for project implementation and greater cost efficiency Expansion delayed – August tender failed A break in expansion must be avoided European cooperation can provide additional momentum Berlin, Bremerhaven, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Rostock, January 27, 2026 - The industry associations of the German offshore wind industry and the [...]
On February 23–24, 2026, Warsaw will host the 26th POWERPOL Energy and Heating Congress, one of the most important events for the Polish energy sector. This year's edition will be held under the slogan “2026: Current energy policy of the state – time for investment and development.” The congress program will focus on key challenges [...]
Platform agreement lays the foundation for a seamless grid connection of the Gennaker offshore wind farm. 50Hertz CEO Stefan Kapferer: “By the end of 2028, more than three gigawatts of wind power capacity will be connected to the transmission grid in the German Baltic Sea.” Skyborn Renewables CEO Patrick Lamers: “Gennaker relies on 50Hertz as its trusted partner [...]
Introduction Recently, in the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Energy Ministers Katherina Reiche and Lars Aagaard concluded an agreement on Bornholm Energy Island at the North Sea Summit in Hamburg. The agreement marks a pivotal step in deepening the partnership between Denmark and Germany and brings the shared [...]
The industry associations of the German offshore wind industry and the non-profit foundation OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE today published the expansion figures for 2025. Offshore Wind Energy Act (WindSeeG) must be adapted quickly for project implementation and greater cost efficiency Expansion delayed – August tender failed A break in expansion must be avoided European cooperation can provide additional [...]
Bornholm Energy Island 50Hertz and Energinet have joined forces to fully harvest the offshore wind potential held in the Baltic Sea, power the green transition in Germany and Denmark, and spearhead a new idea for connecting offshore wind farms across borders: the Bornholm Energy Island (BEI) project. This innovative and visionary project will connect multiple [...]
30-year electricity production licence granted Construction of 1.1-gigawatt Thor offshore wind farm remains on track, with turbine installation set to begin this spring When completed in 2027, Thor will be able to power equivalent of more than one million Danish homes Copenhagen, 26 January 2026 Today, the Danish Energy Agency granted a 30-year electricity production licence to [...]
National Grid and TenneT Germany announce our cooperation on GriffinLink, a planned GB-Germany multi-purpose interconnector (MPI). GriffinLink would support energy security, accelerate the connection of offshore wind and mark a coordinated approach on supply chains and infrastructure. Announced at the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, the project could maximise shared offshore wind resources in the [...]
Seven Heads of State and Government and the Energy Ministers of the 9 North Seas countries gathered in Hamburg yesterday to boost the expansion of offshore wind. Together with industry and transmission system operators they signed the “Investment Pact for the North Seas”. Governments commit to building 15 GW of offshore wind per year over 2031-2040 and de-risking offshore [...]
On January 22 the official opening ceremony of the NATO DIANA UniLab Defence acceleration site in Latvia will take place in Riga. This will also be the opening demo day for six startups from Canada, Slovenia, Norway, and the United Kingdom that have been admitted to the NATO DIANA acceleration programme and will spend the [...]
NHV Group is proud to announce a significant milestone for Poland and the Baltic offshore wind sector. Since July 2025, NHV has been performing crew change operations for the construction of the Baltic Power Offshore Windfarm, using our Airbus H175. This marks the first time a super-medium helicopter has been deployed to supports offshore wind [...]
The Finnish Hydrogen Cluster has published a hydrogen economy roadmap, which provides the guidelines and measures to elevate Finland into Europe’s most competitive hydrogen economy by 2035. The measures presented in the hydrogen economy roadmap focus on areas such as initiatives to boost the hydrogen market, the increased availability of clean energy and biogenic carbon [...]
Aneo takes another important step in its Nordic growth strategy by acquiring RWE's Swedish wind power portfolio. The acquisition comprises 124 MW of onshore wind across 11 wind farms, 48 MW of nearshore wind power, project development, and operations and maintenance services. Aneo has signed an agreement to acquire RWE Renewables Sweden's wind power portfolio. [...]
Berlin, January 26, 2026. On the occasion of the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, a new study by Fraunhofer IWES on behalf of the German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) and the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) shows that If offshore wind farms in the Danish and Swedish exclusive economic zones (EEZ) [...]
In 2025, cargo volumes at the Port of Klaipėda continued to rise consistently, with several cargo segments reaching all-time highs. Particularly strong results were recorded in container cargo, ro-ro traffic, liquefied natural gas (LNG), oil products, minerals, and construction materials. Passenger traffic also reached new heights, with hundreds of thousands of people choosing sea routes [...]
E3G urges governments to use an ambitious offshore wind agenda to turn the North Seas into a security anchor for Europe. North Seas nations can together show leadership in agreeing a security-by-design approach to boost security and deliver a stronger industry. Energy ministers and Heads of States of ten North Seas nations will meet to [...]
A new sustainability report highlights Vattenfall as a leading example in building consumer confidence around climate change. The analysis shows that trust in Vattenfall is growing faster than the market average – reinforcing its position as a sustainability leader. The Strategic Brand Radar, based on data from the Sustainable Brand Index between 2011 and 2025, [...]
In 2025, ENTSO-E delivered a comprehensive set of legally mandated activities that reinforces its role in supporting the secure and efficient operation of Europe’s power system. In total, 96.3% of projected deliveries under the AWP 2025 were successfully completed. Key achievements of 2025 include the publication of the Bidding Zone Review report, the publication of ERAA 2025, [...]
21 January, Davos, Switzerland | New figures from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) show 2025’s record new capacity installed was driven by accelerated growth across Asia. India set a new national record of 6.3 GW installed last year, while Europe has delivered another 22.5 GW of new capacity - 5 GW more than was installed [...]
ORLEN Neptun has signed a reservation agreement with the Kołobrzeg Seaport Authority. The agreement covers the reservation of land in the Kołobrzeg Seaport, which will enable the preparation of a service port to support the ORLEN Group's next offshore wind farm, implemented as part of the second phase of offshore wind energy development - Baltic [...]
Hamburg, 15 January 2026. In 2025, the Nordex Group was responsible for supplying more than 31% of all newly-grid connected onshore wind turbines installations (in MW) in Germany. Data from the German Onshore Wind Energy Agency (Fachagentur Windenergie an Land) confirm that Nordex stands in a second year in a row as the market leader in [...]
Estonian Government approved the National Development Plan of the Energy Sector until 2035 (ENMAK 2035), drafted by the Ministry of Climate. The plan sets the goals of ensuring energy security, increasing national competitiveness, and facilitating the transition to a clean energy economy. Preparation for the plan began in 2021. The final document provides an overview [...]
Artificial intelligence (AI) contributed to value creation and savings for Equinor and its partners amounting to USD 130 million in 2025. AI is now utilized on offshore platforms and land facilities to solve industrial tasks on a large scale in a safe, efficient, and profitable manner. To achieve Equinor's ambition for the Norwegian continental shelf [...]
Windanker wind farm is to feed electricity into the 50Hertz transmission grid from October. Stefan Kapferer: "50Hertz is making a significant contribution to tapping the great wind energy potential of the Baltic Sea." Work on the OST-6-1 grid connection project for the Gennaker wind farm is also well advanced. The expansion of the grid connection systems for connecting offshore [...]
The Bundesnetzagentur has released its preliminary figures on growth in renewable electricity generation capacity in 2025. Renewable installed capacity increased by nearly 21 gigawatts (GW) to a total of just under 210 GW. This represents a year-on-year increase of 11%. The increase is mainly accounted for by solar and wind. “Last year solar power once again led the way in terms [...]
At Estonian Defence Week, one of the most thought-provoking sessions was the panel on Cross-Border Innovation Cooperation, featuring insights from Jaan Kokk (Superangel), Kati Pärn (Startup Estonia), and Mika Rantakokko (VTT Finland). The discussion highlighted the urgent need for regional collaboration in defence innovation and the unique strengths that Estonia and Finland bring to the [...]
The German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE) presented a position paper on the planned EEG amendment. In it, the association shows how the transformation course that has been embarked upon can be consistently continued and systemically optimized. “The upcoming EEG amendment will set the course for the future viability of Germany, its energy supply, and its [...]
Alleged sabotage of a cable bridge in Berlin has sparked a debate in Germany that strikes at the foundations of renewable energy investment planning. The German association BDEW is appealing: we must stop serving up data on critical infrastructure “on a silver platter.” This is a warning to the entire wind sector, especially in the [...]
- Realignment strengthens operational structures and accelerates growth in dynamic market environment Berlin - windpunx GmbH & Co. KG and solarpunx GmbH & Co. KG have realigned their management structure in order to meet increased market demands and accelerate the development of their organizational structures. The aim is to further strengthen the operational performance of [...]
The Polish Ministry of Energy has announced a key recruitment drive for specialists who will help define professional qualification standards in the power sector. This initiative is of fundamental importance for energy security and the pace of transformation in the Baltic Sea region, where the demand for certified experts is growing at a record pace. [...]
1/6/2026 For the first time, a new scientific publication has documented a young source rock with widespread presence in the Norwegian Sea. The presence of a source rocks is the number one prerequisite for forming petroleum. Documentation of a new source rock can create new exploration opportunities, particularly in areas with no previously known source rocks. The Norwegian Offshore [...]
The first German offshore wind farm, Alpha Ventus, went into operation in 2010. In 2025 – 15 years later – the offshore industry faced various challenges: for the first time, there were no bids in a tender in August 2025. In addition, there were delays in connecting new offshore wind turbines to the grid. The [...]
On January 15, 2026, during the second edition of EnergySecurityCongress.pl in Warsaw, discussions and presentations will be held on the security of offshore energy infrastructure. During four dedicated sessions, debates will be held on the legal changes needed to better secure critical infrastructure, cooperation between services and armed forces, countering physical and cyber threats, and [...]
As Europe’s energy landscape evolves new strategic hotspots for resilience and growth are emerging, notably the Baltic Sea. The countries of the Baltic Sea region and Central and Eastern Europe have built their energy policies around security of supply for many years. Baltic Sea countries are also well-established and fast-growing markets for new energy developments, [...]
Aurora’s latest report analyses the state of Europe’s power grid and outlines measures to address issues such as grid congestion, connection delays, and restricted cross-border capacity, now increasingly evident in many parts of Europe. (BERLIN) AURORA ENERGY RESEARCH— A new analysis by the global power market analytics firm Aurora Energy Research, finds that insufficient grid investment across [...]
To assess the potential impact of the offshore wind park on bats, in March of 2025 the joint Estonian – Latvian project ELWIND signed an agreement with the Polish company “3Bird”, which has extensive experience and studied the impact of offshore wind parks on these protected animals in other similar projects. The study was conducted [...]
Lithuania and Germany are the closest of partners in the European Union and in NATO. Not only do we share common values, but we are also united by action as we assume greater responsibility than ever before for the security of our continent. Germany recently stationed two Eurofighters in Malbork, Poland, to further strengthen aerial surveillance [...]
A joint-venture of PGE and Ørsted developing the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm has selected the company responsible for commissioning of the onshore transformer station located in the Choczewo municipality in Pomerania. The task will be performed by the Polish company Enprom. "Selection and signing of the contract with the contractor who will commission the [...]
Baltic Power will begin a second round of compensation payments to fishermen under its Transitional Compensation Scheme. This next stage of the program continues the support launched in 2024, when nearly 100 eligible fishing vessel owners received compensation. From 1 January 2026, Baltic Power—the company responsible for the construction of Poland’s first offshore wind farm—will [...]
From September 2024 to this October, Ignitis Gamyba allocated €1.1 million in humanitarian aid to support the restoration of Ukraine’s war‑damaged energy infrastructure. According to the European Commission, this is the largest logistical operation it has ever coordinated. The European Commission’s announcement is available here: Commission delivers thermal plant to supply power for 1 million Ukrainians In just [...]
On December 30, Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne confirmed the technical readiness of the transmission infrastructure to receive power from offshore wind farms. All the necessary stations and lines have successfully passed voltage tests. “The new Choczewo station, the expanded Żarnowiec station, and the 400 kV line connecting them are ready to transmit energy from wind farms [...]
It is once again time to highlight the most significant achievements and contributors in the field of renewable energy in Finland, as the nominees for the 2025 Energy Transition Promoter Award have been announced. The award is given to an achievement or activity that has contributed to supporting or accelerating the growth and development of [...]
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce for East Frisia and Papenburg (IHK) has criticized the planned distribution of trade tax revenues from offshore wind energy. New regulation jeopardizes acceptance of the energy transition “Those who support the energy transition should not be penalized for doing so,” said IHK Chief Executive Max-Martin Deinhard. East Frisia has [...]
Berlin: (hib/BAL) A total of 30,225 wind turbines with a capacity of 67,038 megawatts are located onshore in Germany. In addition, there are 1,637 offshore turbines with a capacity of 9,215 watts, as stated by the German government in its response (21/3275) to a minor interpellation (21/2947) by the AfD parliamentary group (as of October [...]
The German government will host the third North Sea Summit (Nordsee-Gipfel) on January 26, 2026, at Hamburg City Hall. At the summit, important decisions will be made on closer cooperation in the expansion of offshore wind energy. Joint expansion is key to strengthening Europe's energy security and competitiveness, restoring investment and planning security for the [...]
The new National Energy and Climate Plan (KPEiK) drafted by the Polish Ministry of Energy arbitrarily reduces the scale of wind energy development without presenting any analyses. According to analyses by the Polish Wind Energy Association, the new version of the KPEiK will lead to a sharp increase in energy prices in the coming years. [...]
The Ministry of Energy has published a draft National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 (KPEiK) with a perspective until 2040. This is a key document for the transformation of the Polish energy sector and economy. "Modern energy, strong industry, a secure energy mix, and lower energy prices for Polish families and Polish businesses. The [...]
Following a very positive previous year, the German wind energy industry has concluded another strong year with new records in terms of approval and contract volumes. The industry wants to face up to its growing responsibility for the German energy system, emphasizes BWE President Bärbel Heidebroek. Heidebroek: "The figures speak for themselves: wind energy is [...]
Europe’s wind industry continues to drive economic growth, energy security and employment. The European Wind Energy Workforce Report sees employment in wind growing from 443,000 jobs today to over 600,000 by 2030. The report has granular data on current employment levels and vacancies, and the most sought-after profiles and the skills required in the wind [...]
A joint-venture of PGE and Ørsted developing the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm has selected the company responsible for commissioning of the onshore transformer station located in the Choczewo municipality in Pomerania. The task will be performed by the Polish company Enprom. "Selection and signing of the contract with the contractor who will commission the [...]
Newly developed terminal crane and SPMT saddles safely handle XXL monopolies for Windanker offshore wind farm. Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate and for clear reason: the bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed per wind farm. Taller turbines require larger foundations to withstand heavier [...]
Skyborn’s Gennaker offshore wind farm, located in the German Baltic Sea, has received its state planning approval Decision opens the route to FID and the start of construction activities, with scheduled commissioning in 2028 The Gennaker offshore wind farm, the is currently the largest project in the German Baltic Sea and will provide green electricity [...]
The year 2025 will go down in history as a breakthrough period for offshore wind energy in Poland. Equinor and Polenergia’s Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects entered the construction phase, while Bałtyk 1 was prepared for the auction. It was a year of key permits and contracts, investment decisions, financial close, and the commencement [...]
350-megawatt F.E.W. Bałtyk II project to be further developed by PGE; closing of the transaction expected in Q1/2026 RWE has also transferred an Environmental Decision for the adjacent wind development site 44.E.1. in the Polish Baltic Sea to PGE RWE remains fully committed to support the Polish energy transition by developing, constructing and operating its onshore wind and [...]
The ORLEN Group strengthens its position in the offshore wind sector – the Baltic East project has won the auction for offshore wind farms conducted by the President of the Energy Regulatory Office (Urząd Regulacji Energetyki URE). This is an important step towards the development of renewable energy sources and the construction of a secure, [...]
Polenergia, as the only entity with a majority of private capital, was successful in the first Polish auction for offshore wind farms. Thanks to this victory, the 1,560 MW Bałtyk 1 project gained the right to cover the negative balance (contract for difference), which is a key element of the financial security of this gigantic [...]
Wind energy confirms that it is one of the cheapest forms of energy. The first auction for offshore wind farms in Poland's history was a success, confirming the sector's investment readiness and the price competitiveness of wind energy. The outcome of the auction is a breakthrough moment for the domestic offshore sector – it means [...]
Vestas, a global leader in wind turbine manufacturing, today announced a package of three new orders in Northern and Central Europe with a total capacity of 191 MW. The key element of the announcement is a 32 MW contract in Poland and projects in Germany, including a significant repowering project. The orders, which are included [...]
The European Commission has unveiled an EU Grids Package, a set of legislative and policy measures to modernise and expand Europe’s electricity grids. The Package is a crucial step to make energy more affordable and secure for households and industry. It addresses long-standing bottlenecks in grid development. It proposes new rules for grid planning and [...]
Iberdrola Deutschland, Iberdrola's international business in Germany, has reached an important milestone in the construction of the Windanker offshore wind farm, successfully installing the project's 21 monopile foundations. This marks the start of the next phase of construction. The monopiles were manufactured at a state-of-the-art production plant in Spain, specifically equipped for large monopile foundations as part of a strategic alliance between [...]
DEME has been awarded three contracts for the installation of monopile foundations, inter-array cables, and the export cable at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Poland. These new contracts position DEME as a key contributor to Poland’s renewable energy build-out, supporting the country’s energy transition. BC-Wind, developed by international offshore wind company Ocean Winds, a [...]
A big day for Poland's energy transition: Today, 17 December 2025, marks the start of the first historic auction for Polish offshore wind farms (OWF) in the Baltic Sea! The energy sector is holding its breath – in this round, investors are competing for the right to support projects with a total capacity of 4 [...]
When a field is converted to green energy production, total tax payments and local contributions increase dramatically. However, the municipalities' share of corporate tax revenues does not always end up in the municipality that provides land for green energy production. This needs to be changed, according to Green Power Denmark, which proposes that tax revenues [...]
Europe’s wind industry is preparing for one of its flagship gatherings as more than 16,000 participants and 500 exhibitors head to IFEMA Madrid for WindEurope’s Annual Event 2026, taking place from 21 to 23 April 2026. This year’s edition brings together the full wind value chain at a pivotal moment for Europe’s energy transition. Attendees [...]
WindEurope has officially launched the Call for University Proposals for its 2026 Annual Event, taking place on 21–23 April 2026 in Madrid. The organisation invites universities across the EEA, Switzerland and the UK to submit applications for student participation in one of Europe’s most important wind energy gatherings. The 2026 edition introduces a significant thematic [...]
Towers, nacelles and other large wind turbine components are transported from companies in Brande, Give and other locations to Esbjerg Port. From there, they are shipped to Europe and the rest of the world. Green Power Denmark has long been working for a much-needed upgrade of the road to relieve the burden on neighbours and [...]