About Maja Moskal

News Editor | Event Coordinator. In charge of editing articles and linguistic revisions as well as social media publications and event coordination. Member of the BalticWind.EU team since December 2021.
2 05, 2025

BHS Logistics buys the buildings after Sydhavnens Motorværksted and strengthens focus on the Offshore business

By |May 2nd, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Roenne 01/05/2025 ‘BHS Logistics has bought the buildings because we believe in the opportunities offered by the wind turbine projects in the Baltic Sea. Bornholm is developing rapidly in terms of wind turbine projects shipped via Rønne Harbour, and we believe these opportunities will only increase in the coming years. That’s why we’re expanding our [...]

30 04, 2025

New collaborations to ensure physical and cybersecurity of wind turbines

By |April 30th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

Europe’s geopolitical situation has changed fundamentally since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Europe is rethinking its security strategy. That includes energy security. It is now building more domestic renewables to make its energy supply more resilient. But it also needs to improve the physical protection of existing and planned energy generation assets. Physical [...]

30 04, 2025

Finalists of the 2025 European Sustainable Energy Awards announced

By |April 30th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY|

Public voting for the best European clean energy projects and leaders is now open. Nine finalists have been announced in three categories for the 2025​ European Sustainable Energy Awards  (EUSEW Awards), recognising outstanding individuals and projects for their innovation and efforts in energy efficiency and renewables. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Innovation, Local Energy [...]

29 04, 2025

Clean Industrial Deal: time for an ‘EU Implementation Fund’?

By |April 29th, 2025|CLIMATE, EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

By Dusan Jakovljevic, EUSEW’s digital ambassador– advocating for an EU Implementation Fund to ensure Horizon Europe and LIFE project results achieve real-world impact through better post-project support and coordination. This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for more details. The European Union has invested significant [...]

29 04, 2025

Equinor and Polenergia with valid environmental decision for Bałtyk 1 project – the largest offshore wind farm under development in Poland

By |April 29th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

The decision issued by the Regional Director for Environmental Protection (RDOŚ) in Gdansk on environmental conditions for the Bałtyk 1 offshore wind farm has become final. This is a milestone in the implementation of the largest wind farm in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea, which is being developed by Equinor and Polenergia. Bałtyk [...]

28 04, 2025

An EU budget that works for the people: unlocking finance for energy communities

By |April 28th, 2025|CLIMATE, EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

By Dirk Vansintjan, President of REScoop.eu, EUSEW’s digital ambassador; Sara Tachelet, ACCE project coordinator and Chris Vrettos, policy advisor finance, also EUSEW’s young energy ambassador.  The authors highlight how current financial systems and regulations limit citizen-led energy initiatives and calling for reforms to unlock their potential and align with EU policy goals. This opinion editorial [...]

28 04, 2025

PGE Baltica has signed an agreement to conduct geophysical surveys for the Baltica 9 OWF project

By |April 28th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

PGE Baltica has signed an agreement with Geofizyka Toruń S.A. to conduct geophysical surveys, including high-resolution reflection seismic with simultaneous bathymetric measurements, for the Baltica 9 Offshore Wind Farm project. These surveys will allow a preliminary analysis of the potential of the surveyed area. This is an essential activity in the process of preparing this [...]

25 04, 2025

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

By |April 25th, 2025|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Estonian energy producer Sunly and French renewable pioneer VALOREM Groupenters Deep Wind Offshore’s offshore wind project Tuul Energy for joint development in Estonia. Sunly, Deep Wind Offshore, and VALOREM Group has signed a partnership agreement to develop offshore wind in Estonia. Following the agreement, VALOREM Group and Sunly will enter Deep Wind Offshores project, which [...]

11 04, 2025

First transition elements at Baltic Power offshore wind farm installed

By |April 11th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

The Baltic Power project - a joint venture between ORLEN and Northland Power - has confirmed the first successful installation of five transition elements that will connect the foundations and offshore wind turbines at the farm. This is the first such installation in Polish Baltic waters. Transition elements (TPs) are steel structures that connect the [...]

10 04, 2025

Europe must finance its clean future now

By |April 10th, 2025|CLIMATE, EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

By Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe, EUSEW’s partner organisation.  This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for more details. ‘The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.’ In a world of short-term thinking and instant gratification, this [...]

9 04, 2025

Europe must revamp electricity bills to deliver competitiveness and energy security

By |April 9th, 2025|CLIMATE, DENMARK, EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE|

The EU Clean Industrial Deal aims to boost electrification and renewables deployment as a driver for industrial competitiveness. But the new WindEurope and VaasaETT report “Revamping electricity bills for a competitive and secure Europe” shows that high taxes and levies on electricity undermine the business case for electrification. They put Europe at a disadvantage compared [...]

9 04, 2025

Wind industry launches ‘Copenhagen Call to Action’: 3 steps to boost Europe’s energy independence and competitiveness

By |April 9th, 2025|CLIMATE, DENMARK, EVENT, OFFSHORE|

The wind industry gathers in Copenhagen as Europe faces unprecedented competitiveness and security challenges. As a homegrown and affordable source of energy, wind is uniquely placed to help strengthen Europe’s energy security and competitiveness. But the build-out of wind is too slow today. The wind industry’s ‘Copenhagen Call for Action’ highlights 3 steps to boost [...]

9 04, 2025

EU Energy in Q4 2024: Market Resilience and Record Share of Renewables

By |April 9th, 2025|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

Based on the latest data published by the European Commission, EU electricity and gas markets demonstrated strong resilience and stability in the fourth quarter of 2024. Despite a seasonal increase in gas demand, energy supply remained secure, market integration continued, and the share of renewables increased, all while keeping prices in check. The year 2024 [...]

9 04, 2025

Public Procurement for ELWIND Offshore Wind Farm Metocean Campaign

By |April 9th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

A public procurement has been launched for a metocean in-situ measurement campaign for the Estonian-Latvian ELWIND offshore wind farm project. A single provider will be selected to conduct measurements at both planned offshore wind park sites—one in Estonia and one in Latvia. The campaign aims to gather accurate meteorological and oceanographic data, which will be [...]

9 04, 2025

Press invitation: Leading experts to convene at European Sustainable Energy Week 2025 – 10 to 12 June

By |April 9th, 2025|CLIMATE, EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE|

The European Commission unveiled the programme and launched the registration for the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025. Under the theme 'Powering a fair and competitive green transition’ this year’s event gathers leading clean energy community voices along with the high-level speakers, such as Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen; Commissioner for Climate, Net [...]

9 04, 2025

Rekordowy roczny wzrost mocy odnawialnych źródeł energii

By |April 9th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

Dzięki dodaniu 585 GW mocy, odnawialne źródła energii stanowiły ponad 90% całkowitej ekspansji mocy na świecie w 2024 roku. Statystyki mocy odnawialnych 2025 opublikowane w marcu przez Międzynarodową Agencję Energii Odnawialnej (IRENA) pokazują ogromny wzrost mocy odnawialnych źródeł energii w 2024 r., osiągając 4 448 gigawatów (GW). Dodanie 585 GW w ubiegłym roku oznacza 92,5% [...]

9 04, 2025

Record-Breaking Annual Growth in Renewable Power Capacity

By |April 9th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

With 585 GW of capacity additions, renewables accounted for over 90% of total power expansion globally in 2024. Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in March shows a massive increase in renewable power capacity during 2024, reaching 4 448 gigawatts (GW). The 585 GW addition last year indicates a 92.5% [...]

8 04, 2025

European Commission: Call launched for energy infrastructure projects worth €600 million

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

A new call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects worth up to €600 million from the EU budget is being launched by the Commission today. Organised by the Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the call is open to projects included on the first list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of [...]

8 04, 2025

SuedOstLink: Final Approval Secured – A Major Step for Wind Power and the Energy Transition

By |April 8th, 2025|GERMANY, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

With the third and final planning approval from the German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur), transmission system operator 50Hertz has received the full building permit for its section of the SuedOstLink – a 270-kilometre direct-current line stretching through Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, and Thuringia. Construction across the full route can now begin. The SuedOstLink is a critical project [...]

7 04, 2025

MacGregor Horizon gangway sets new standards in offshore transfer operations

By |April 7th, 2025|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Offshore wind service provider IWS has significantly improved productivity across its CSOV fleet thanks to the unparalleled performance of MacGregor’s Horizon walk-to-work gangway. As an emerging leader in integrated service for the offshore wind industry, IWS owns and operates a fleet of four advanced Skywalker-class commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs), with an additional two under [...]

7 04, 2025

Construction of offshore service terminal in Łeba with funding from KPO

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

The Maritime Office in Gdynia and the Centre for EU Transport Projects have signed an agreement guaranteeing support of PLN 190 million. for the implementation of tasks related to the construction of the offshore service terminal in Łeba. The funds come from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. - Cost-effective electricity will flow from Łeba. [...]

7 04, 2025

Baltic Power with Poland’s first promise of concession for offshore wind power generation

By |April 7th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The President of the Energy Regulatory Office (URE, Poland) has granted the first promise of a concession for the offshore wind farm Baltic Power being developed by Orlen and Northland Power - as announced by URE on 4 April. "The country's first promise of a concession for a company generating energy from offshore wind opens [...]

7 04, 2025

How 5 EU countries are fast-tracking onshore wind to boost their energy independence

By |April 7th, 2025|ESTONIA, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, ONSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY|

Germany, Poland and the Baltic States have suffered big economic damage from rising fossil fuel prices. They are now rushing to reduce their dependence on fossil imports. They see wind as the key solution here. Thanks to recent policy changes, they are now starting to add large wind capacities, making their economies more energy independent [...]

4 04, 2025

Opportunity for companies to join the offshore supply chain

By |April 4th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND|

More than 80 companies attended the Supplier Day, organised by Equinor and Polenergia, which are jointly developing offshore wind farm projects in the Baltic Sea. The event took place on 2 April 2025 in Gdansk, Poland, and was an opportunity to discuss key aspects of cooperation. The meeting was aimed at companies wishing to become [...]

4 04, 2025

Germany orders wind farms to install radar for enhanced maritime security

By |April 4th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Germany has mandated that offshore wind farms located along its northern coast install radar systems to bolster the surveillance of both ships and drones, according to a Reuters report. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) officially confirmed this directive on April 2, 2025. This decision is a response to increasing security concerns stemming from [...]

4 04, 2025

Skyborn’s Sweden wind farm project, Fyrskeppet, receives approval recommendation

By |April 4th, 2025|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

The Uppsala County Administrative Board has announced its recommendation to the Swedish government for the approval of the Fyrskeppet offshore wind farm project. Located 50 km off the mainland coast of Uppsala County, the project is poised to significantly contribute to Sweden's energy supply. With a production capacity ranging from 8 to 11 TWh, Fyrskeppet [...]

4 04, 2025

Latvian Wind Energy Association and partners are inviting to conference “WindWorks. Powering Economy”

By |April 4th, 2025|DENMARK, EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE|

Latvian Wind Energy Association and partners are inviting to  conference “WindWorks. Powering Economy” on the 24th of April, 2025 in Riga (Atta Conference Centre, 60 Krasta street). “Windworks. Powering Economy” the 5th year is the main platform for experts, policymakers, investors, and other stakeholders to network and discuss opportunities, challenges, and best practices in the [...]

3 04, 2025

Iberdrola receives planning approval for Windanker offshore wind farm

By |April 3rd, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Windanker, Iberdrola's third offshore project in the German Baltic Sea, has received approval from the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). The foundations are currently being manufactured, and construction of the wind farm will begin in the summer. Windanker is scheduled to be operational in 2026 and will have an installed capacity of 315 megawatts [...]

2 04, 2025

Analyzing Baltic offshore wind opportunities with WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson

By |April 2nd, 2025|DENMARK, EVENT, FINLAND, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

Giles Dickson, the CEO of WindEurope, offered his perspectives on the recent Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) during an interview. The conversation highlights the positive momentum in the Baltic offshore wind sector and underscores the importance of regional collaboration. Dickson began by stating that things are starting to move in the Baltic Sea region's [...]

2 04, 2025

Denmark’s offshore wind future: TotalEnergies and European Energy join forces

By |April 2nd, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The partnership aims at strengthening cooperation on future renewable energy opportunities, and a joint declaration was signed during the State Visit to France, in the presence of HM King Frederik and HE The President of the Republic of France Emmanuel Macron. TotalEnergies and European Energy have signed a Joint Declaration to pursue opportunities within offshore [...]

1 04, 2025

New investment in renewable energy infrastructure

By |April 1st, 2025|DENMARK, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Norges Bank Investment Management has acquired a 49 percent interest in two offshore wind construction projects located in Denmark and Germany. The agreement was signed on 26 March 2025, with completion expected by beginning of the third quarter of 2025. Norges Bank Investment Management will pay approximately 1,400 million euros for its 49 percent ownership [...]

31 03, 2025

Where curiosity meets innovation: EU science fair in Belgium dazzles young minds

By |March 31st, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

From fossil remains to satellites, the wonders of EU-funded research were on full display at the Science is Wonderful fair in Belgium, awing children and adults alike. By Zoran Radosavljevic   What if there was a place where young people could learn the basics of coding, analyse fossil remains, assemble a wind turbine and learn [...]

31 03, 2025

The European Conference Green Marine Transport will bring together key stakeholders from the maritime industry

By |March 31st, 2025|CLIMATE, EVENT, OFFSHORE|

The European Conference Green Marine Transport is a two-day event dedicated to maritime sector. The  event will bring together key stakeholders from the maritime industry, including shipping companies, ports,  policy regulators, major industry suppliers and technology providers, to address critical issues in green  shipping.  In 2024, green marine transport is becoming increasingly vital in Europe [...]

27 03, 2025

WindEurope elect Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen as Chair and Ørsted CEO Rasmus Errboe as Vice-Chair

By |March 27th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

The Board of WindEurope today elected Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas, to be the new Chair of WindEurope. And they elected Rasmus Errboe, the CEO of Ørsted, as Vice-Chair. Henrik and Rasmus will lead the wind industry’s engagement with Governments, other stakeholders and wider society in Europe for the next 18 months. Wind is now [...]

26 03, 2025

Polenergia’s new strategy: more than double EBITDA and nearly 1 GW more capacity by 2030. Offshore a priority

By |March 26th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Focusing on the construction of offshore wind farms, development of onshore projects with energy storage, increasing the share of power sales agreements (PPAs) to the corporate sector and revenues from contracts for difference (CFDs) in revenues - these are Polenergia Group's main objectives until 2030. The company announced its new strategy for 2025-2030 and presented [...]

26 03, 2025

Green Power Denmark: Offshore tenders should be accompanied by an electrification plan and grid reinforcement

By |March 26th, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

The tender for offshore wind turbines should be complemented by both an electrification plan and a strengthened electricity transmission network, says Green Power Denmark. The changing market conditions between 2022 and 2024 and a series of 16 tender conditions analysed have worsened the business case, increasing costs and risks. That's what the Boston Consulting Group [...]

26 03, 2025

Ørsted reaches German onshore wind milestones: Bahren West I Wind Farm now in operation, Bahren West II Wind Farm about to start construction

By |March 26th, 2025|GERMANY, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

Ørsted has reached important milestones for both phases of its combined 112 MW Bahren West onshore wind project in Brandenburg, Germany. Bahren West I is now Ørsted’s largest German onshore wind project in its portfolio. With its 50.4 MW capacity, the project can supply the equivalent of 35,000 German households. With the first stage of the [...]

25 03, 2025

Svensk Vindenergi on Climate Policy Council’s 2025 report

By |March 25th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, SWEDEN|

The Climate Policy Council (Klimatpolitiska rådet) presented its annual report assessing the government's overall policy with regard to Swedish and EU climate targets. The Council concludes that the plan is not sufficient to achieve the national climate targets by 2030. Svensk Vindenergi agrees with the assessment and provides the wind energy industry's perspective on the [...]

25 03, 2025

System integration of renewable energy: investment costs and stability take centre stage in energy transition

By |March 25th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

Grid development is moving forward as 900 kilometres of lines are under construction and there is a peak in completions and approvals. The share of renewable energy in the 50Hertz grid area grew to 73 percent while electricity consumption stagnated. By 2028, nearly €23 billion will be invested in grid infrastructure, five times more than [...]

24 03, 2025

Twenty years of wind energy in Lithuania: from the first steps to energy independence

By |March 24th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

The history of modern Lithuanian wind energy spans two decades, with the Lithuanian Wind Power Association (LVEA) also celebrating its 20th anniversary. It all began with the little-known fact that the first wind turbine in Lithuania was initiated not by businesses or the state, but by the Catholic Church. Since then, Lithuania saw major progress [...]

24 03, 2025

Baltic Power with Poland’s first certificates of conformity for an offshore wind farm

By |March 24th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

A joint investment by ORLEN and Northland Power has obtained the first project conformity certificates for turbines and offshore substations in Poland, issued by DNV. This is an achievement not only for the project, but also for the entire offshore wind industry in Poland. The documents are required by Polish legislation for the construction and [...]

24 03, 2025

Electricity from renewable sources reaches 47% in 2024

By |March 24th, 2025|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

In 2024, 46.9% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources. Among EU countries, Denmark had the highest share of renewables in its net electricity generation with 88.4%, coming mostly from wind, followed by Portugal (87.5%, mostly wind and hydro) and Croatia (73.7%, mostly hydro). The lowest shares of renewables were [...]

21 03, 2025

Building resilient cities: how to align competitiveness and sustainability in Europe’s energy transition?

By |March 21st, 2025|CLIMATE, EVENT, OPINIONS|

By Filipe Araùjo, Deputy Mayor of Porto, Portugal and Vice President of Energy Cities, one of EUSEW partner organisations With the new EU Institutions taking office, it seems that the main discourse has shifted from the EU Green Deal to competitiveness. This new narrative presents both a challenge and an opportunity for European cities. We [...]

19 03, 2025

Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit: Ports Take Center Stage as Enablers of Offshore Wind Development

By |March 19th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The "Ports of Power: Enabling Offshore Installation and Maintenance" panel at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Energy Summit 2025 in Gdansk underscored the indispensable role of port infrastructure in realizing the ambitious goals for offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea region. The discussion, moderated by Zuzanna Nowak, Analysis Director at The Opportunity Institute for [...]

18 03, 2025

PGE Baltica and Ørsted in Brussels on offshore wind’s role in energy transition

By |March 18th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

What challenges does offshore wind energy currently face in Poland and Europe? How can cooperation between Baltic countries and investors improve energy security? What is needed to realise the ambitious goals of offshore wind development? These and other questions were answered by Agata Staniewska-Bolesta, Managing Director of Ørsted Offshore Poland and Bartosz Fedurek, CEO of [...]

30 01, 2025

New Report: Sustainable Progress- Modern Wind Power’s Climate Breakthrough

By |January 30th, 2025|ONSHORE, SWEDEN|

A new report from Swedish Wind Energy Association (Svensk Vindenergi) highlights that the climate impact of wind power has decreased by nearly 70% over the past 20 years, thanks to advancements in wind turbine technology. The report compares two wind farms, Birkmose and Blakliden Fäbodberget, using a comprehensive lifecycle analysis (LCA) that considers all emissions—from [...]

30 01, 2025

PGE and Ørsted take final investment decision on Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm

By |January 30th, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

PGE and Ørsted have taken final investment decision (FID) on the 1.5 GW Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm, which will be built, owned and operated in a 50/50 partnership between Poland’s largest energy company PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna and Denmark's global leader on climate action Ørsted. Baltica 2, which will be located approx. 40 km off [...]

29 01, 2025

Targeted stakeholder survey for EU grid operators and regulators on the Pact for Engagement

By |January 29th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY|

The Commission, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) have launched a survey on enhancing regulatory environments for stakeholder engagement in electricity infrastructure projects in the EU, under the EU’s Pact for Engagement. The survey is open for 4 weeks, i.e. until 23 February 2025.  To support an effective energy transition, the Pact [...]

29 01, 2025

Wind Power Emerges as Finland’s Second-Largest Source of Electricity

By |January 29th, 2025|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE|

In 2024, wind power solidified its position as Finland's second-largest electricity production method, surpassing hydropower, which had traditionally held this rank. Wind energy contributed significantly to the nation's electricity supply, accounting for 24% of total electricity consumption and 25% of electricity production according to data released by Renewables Finland. This milestone underscores wind power’s growing [...]

28 01, 2025

Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 with first delivery of cables from Polish Tele-Fonika Kable

By |January 28th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Equinor and Polenergia, which are jointly developing offshore wind farm projects in the Baltic Sea, have received the first delivery of HV 220kV and EHV 400kV cables for the onshore part of the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects. Polish company Tele-Fonika Kable is responsible for the design, manufacture and delivery of the cables, having [...]

28 01, 2025

European Commission launches calls for feedback on Net-Zero Industry Act secondary legislation

By |January 28th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY|

The European Commission has launched 4 calls for public feedback on different secondary legislation relating to the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) Regulation 2024/1735. In the form of 3 implementing regulations and 1 delegated regulation, these rules are aimed at supporting the NZIA’s objective of creating a regulatory framework that boosts the competitiveness of EU industry and advances [...]

28 01, 2025

14 days to synchronisation of the Baltic States with the European grid. Baltic leaders commit to strengthening existing infrastructure

By |January 28th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

On the 24th of January, the Baltic Energy Ministers and the Polish State Secretary met in Riga to discuss the final steps related to the preparation for the joint synchronisation of the Baltic States. At the meeting, Ministers confirmed their commitment to infrastructure and resilience measures by signing a joint letter to the European Commission, [...]

15 01, 2025

NATO launches ‘Baltic Sentry’ to increase critical infrastructure security

By |January 15th, 2025|ESTONIA, FINLAND, OFFSHORE|

NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte co-hosted a Summit of Baltic Sea Allies on Tuesday (14 January 2025), along with President Alexander Stubb of Finland and Prime Minister Kristen Michal of Estonia. At the meeting in Helsinki, Mr Rutte announced the launch of a new military activity by NATO to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure.  [...]

15 01, 2025

Balancing Energy Development and Environmental Protection in the Baltic Sea: Lessons from OCEaN’s Report

By |January 15th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

The Baltic Sea has become a critical focal point for addressing two interconnected global challenges: achieving energy independence and combating climate change while protecting fragile marine ecosystems. As countries bordering the Baltic Sea ramp up efforts to transition to renewable energy through large-scale offshore wind projects and grid infrastructure, the need to balance these developments [...]

14 01, 2025

Lithuania strengthens protection of energy infrastructure

By |January 14th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY|

The Lithuanian government has taken swift action to enhance the protection of its energy infrastructure in preparation for the country's synchronization with the continental European electricity grid. This strategic move is critical not only for energy security but also for national defense. A key decision involves accelerating the physical security measures for the “LitPol Link” [...]

10 01, 2025

ORLEN on track for 12.8 GW of RES capacity: New strategy for 2035

By |January 10th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

ORLEN Group, in response to the global energy transition challenges, has announced an ambitious renewable energy target of 12.8 GW of installed capacity by 2035. A key element of this strategy is the development of offshore wind power, with ORLEN Group stepping up its offshore operations. Thanks to the ORLEN Neptun project, Poland will become [...]

9 01, 2025

More interested miners can apply for new edition of free training on wind turbines

By |January 9th, 2025|ONSHORE, POLAND|

The first miners who have completed the previous editions of the training courses are already working on wind turbines. More can sign up for the fourth edition under the ‘Wind - A Mine of Opportunities’ programme organised by EDF Renewables Polska in cooperation with Spółka Restrukturyzacji Kopalń, Polish mine restructuring company, and delivered by Vulcan [...]

31 12, 2024

NATO Foreign Ministers Outline Strategy to Counter Russian Sabotage

By |December 31st, 2024|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

NATO Foreign Ministers concluded two days of meetings in Brussels in December, focusing on countering Russia’s escalating hostile actions and safeguarding the Alliance's security. The discussions underscored NATO's commitment to addressing Russian sabotage, cyber-attacks, and energy blackmail, which have targeted NATO countries and destabilized global security. Secretary General Mark Rutte highlighted that Russia and its [...]

31 12, 2024

Lithuania Confirms Stable Power System Despite “EstLink 2” Cable Disruption

By |December 31st, 2024|ESTONIA, FINLAND, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Lithuania's Ministry of Energy has assured the public that the disruption of the "EstLink 2" power cable between Estonia and Finland has no impact on the stability of the Lithuanian electricity system. Electricity supply to consumers is fully secured, and there are no significant effects on electricity prices. Energy officials from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and [...]

23 12, 2024

OX2 acquires Bursjöliden wind farm in northern Sweden

By |December 23rd, 2024|ONSHORE, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

OX2 has acquired Bursjöliden wind farm from RWE. The project Bursjöliden is located in Örnsköldsvik municipality, in the North of Sweden. The project is planned to be integrated into OX2's portfolio for long-term ownership. The Bursjöliden wind farm is located in the North of Sweden in price area SE2. The project is planned to include [...]

19 12, 2024

Litgrid Initiates Procurement for Harmony Link Design Services

By |December 19th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid has announced the procurement of design services for the land-based segment of the „Harmony Link“ electricity interconnection with Poland. The project will involve key technical decisions and the design of critical infrastructure in Lithuania, including a 220 kV transmission line and the Gižai transformer substation. “By initiating the procurement [...]

9 12, 2024

Lithuania’s Renewable Energy Boom: Driving the Transition to Sustainability  

By |December 9th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE|

In the face of global climate challenges and shifting geopolitical landscapes, Lithuania is positioning itself as a renewable energy leader in the Baltic region. With strategic investments in offshore and onshore wind energy, the country is demonstrating how the green transition can serve both immediate energy needs and long-term economic goals.  This overview is based [...]

5 12, 2024

Finland’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm underway

By |December 5th, 2024|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The work is already in full swing in Korsnäs off the west coast of Finland where one of the most significant industrial projects in the country is in progress. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and to enhance Finland's energy self-sufficiency, more electricity from renewable sources is needed. “Wind power, being a crucial energy source [...]

4 12, 2024

RWE obtains construction permits for F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind farm

By |December 4th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

Gdynia, 3 December 2024: The West Pomeranian Voivode has issued two key decisions on the implementation of the F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind farm. In doing so, he granted a permit for the construction of offshore wind turbines together with an internal power and telecommunications network and an offshore substation for the RWE F.E.W. Baltic II [...]

3 12, 2024

New President and CEO of Northland Power

By |December 3rd, 2024|OFFSHORE, REGULATORY|

Northland Power announced that the Board of Directors has appointed energy transition leader Christine Healy as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 5, 2025. In addition to serving as President and CEO, Ms. Healy will also be appointed as a Director of the Company, subject to confirmation at the next Annual General Meeting of [...]

3 12, 2024

Fingrid’s final report refines the preliminary connection possibilities for offshore wind power

By |December 3rd, 2024|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Seven potential connection points for offshore wind power have been identified in mainland Finland for the 2030s. These enable the connection of up to 9 gigawatts of offshore wind power capacity to the main grid. The identified connection points are located on the west coast and in Inkoo. The northernmost connection points, in the Kokkola [...]

29 11, 2024

Lillebaelt Syd offshore park gets construction permit

By |November 29th, 2024|DENMARK, OFFSHORE|

European Energy and SONFOR have received the green light to construct the Lillebaelt Syd offshore park in Denmark. Copenhagen, Denmark, 28th of November – The construction permit for the Lillebaelt Syd offshore wind project has been issued by the Danish Energy Agency. The project is located in the Strait of Lillebaelt close to the city [...]

29 11, 2024

Hot autumn in the Baltic. Companies go out to sea with construction, and the government outlines new areas

By |November 29th, 2024|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

Hot autumn in the Baltic. In winter, the first companies go out to sea with construction, and the government draws up new plans for the future. Declarations regarding the delimitation of further areas in the Baltic for the next phase of offshore wind energy development, in addition to the two already underway, fired the imagination [...]

29 11, 2024

Focus on security cooperation during first day of Nordic-Baltic Summit at Harpsund

By |November 29th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, SWEDEN|

On the 27th of November, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted a meeting at Harpsund with the Nordic and Baltic countries’ heads of government and Poland’s Prime Minister. The leaders have discussed transatlantic relations, security in the Baltic Sea region and long-term support to Ukraine. They also delivered a joint statement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jwcl2UTQocY “Europe must take [...]

28 11, 2024

BOŚ supports Polenergia’s offshore investments

By |November 28th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

Poland's Bank Ochrony Środowiska (Bank for Environmental Protection) has subscribed to Polenergia's green bonds in the amount of PLN 90 million. Polenergia Group is Poland's largest private energy group and a leader in the market of renewable energy producers (RES). The funds from the bonds are to be used, among other things, to finance the [...]

27 11, 2024

BalticEast to be auctioned in 2025 – ORLEN Neptun is developing offshore wind energy

By |November 27th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

At the Offshore Wind Poland 2024 conference, ORLEN Neptun CEO Janusz Bil announced ambitious plans for the development of offshore wind energy in Poland. In his speech, he highlighted that BalticEast, the company's most advanced project, is being prepared to participate in an auction planned for 2025. - It is estimated that these projects will [...]

27 11, 2024

Iberdrola hires ABL to oversee Windanker offshore installation work

By |November 27th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE|

Energy and marine consultancy ABL, a subsidiary of ABL Group ASA, has been awarded a sizeable contract to provide marine warranty survey (MWS) services to support the offshore construction of Iberdrola’s 315 MW Windanker offshore wind farm, offshore Germany. ABL Germany, based in Hamburg, will provide MWS services to support the offshore transportation and installation [...]

26 11, 2024

Baltica 2 project moves from investment preparation phase to implementation

By |November 26th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

Poland's offshorewind industry is gaining momentum - especially in the context of implementing major projects such as Baltica 2, which has just entered the onshore construction phase. At the Offshore Wind Poland 2024 conference, organised by the Polish Wind Energy Association, sector leaders, including PGE Baltica, discussed progress in offshore wind development, key challenges and [...]

25 11, 2024

Offshore Wind Poland 2024: from words to deeds – there will be new areas for the next phase of offshore development

By |November 25th, 2024|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

In winter, the first companies go out to sea with construction, and the government announces the delimitation of further areas in the Baltic Sea for the next phase of offshore wind energy development, in addition to the two already underway. ‘A report on the state of offshore development is being prepared, which will give us [...]

25 11, 2024

WINDFORCE Baltic Sea Conference 2024 – new event date

By |November 25th, 2024|DENMARK, EVENT, GERMANY, OFFSHORE|

The organisers have announced a new date for the WINDFORCE Baltic Sea 2024 conference. The event will take place on 19-20 February 2025 and the venue remains the Danish islands of Lolland/Falster. Despite the change of date, the programme and key tenets of the event remain largely unchanged. The keynote has also been maintained: ‘Danish-German [...]

12 08, 2024

Baltic Industrial Group and CRIST shipyard to jointly build fully-equipped transformer stations for offshore wind power industry

By |August 12th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

Baltic Industrial Group and CRIST shipyard from Gdynia have begun building a consortium that will offer, among other things, modern, fully equipped transformer stations for offshore wind power (OWE). The partners also want to cooperate in other areas of the offshore industry and in the shipbuilding sector. The companies' cooperation will create an efficient supply [...]

9 08, 2024

Ørsted supports development of a new faculty in Poland

By |August 9th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

During a meeting with the Pomeranian Medical University in Szczecin (PUM), a global leader in offshore wind energy Ørsted pledged substantive support for the creation of a new postgraduate course on Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in the Offshore Sector. With over 30 years of experience in offshore investment development, Ørsted has developed world-class occupational [...]

8 08, 2024

Ørsted launches world’s first heavy-lift cargo drone operations at Offshore Wind Farm

By |August 8th, 2024|OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, is deploying heavy-lift cargo drones (HLCD) for the first time in an operational campaign at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm. This pioneering move marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency and safety in the offshore wind industry. The heavy lift cargo drone will transport cargo from [...]

5 08, 2024

Polish company to perform conceptual design for Baltica 1 offshore wind farm

By |August 5th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

PGE Baltica, a PGE Group company, has signed an agreement with ENERGOPROJEKT-KATOWICE S.A. to develop a conceptual design for the Baltica 1 Offshore Wind Farm. The conceptual design is an indispensable element of the investment process related to the construction of offshore wind farms, which aims to select the most optimal power derivation technology. The [...]

25 07, 2024

Offshore wind auctions in the Baltic Sea region: Insights from the EU RES Auctions Platform

By |July 25th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, POLAND|

The European Union has launched a new platform that consolidates key data on offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea. The RES Auctions Platform is a deliverable of the EC Communication Wind Power Action Plan (COM(2023) 669 final). This platform consolidates the main information from Member States on planned renewable energy auctions in the EU. [...]

12 07, 2024

Polish Wind Energy Pavilion at WindEnergy in Hamburg

By |July 12th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

For years, the Polish Wind Energy Pavilion of the Polish Wind Energy Association has been a fixed point for promoting and strengthening our country's position among the leaders of Europe's green transformation. The international WindEnergy trade fair will take place from 24-27 September in Hamburg. The theme of this year's stand will be the new [...]

12 07, 2024

Pomeranian Voivode greenlights Bałtyk 2 offshore wind farm

By |July 12th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

In a significant move for Poland's renewable energy sector, the Pomeranian Voivode has granted permission for the construction of the Bałtyk 2 offshore wind farm. This decision, based on current building regulations and the Act on Promoting Electricity Generation in Offshore Wind Farms, marks a crucial step towards enhancing Poland's green energy capabilities. The Bałtyk [...]

12 07, 2024

NeXtWind and VSB Group enters into a cooperation for a 115.2 MW wind farm in Saxony-Anhalt

By |July 12th, 2024|GERMANY, ONSHORE|

NeXtWind hosted a joint owners' event to inform the owners about the cooperation between the two project developers on the Zörbig repowering project. The future pooling of joint resources and the great expertise of both companies - and not least the strong support from local politicians - will ensure efficient project implementation with high quality [...]

11 07, 2024

Grid connection for Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm starts continuous operation ahead of schedule

By |July 11th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE|

In the Baltic Sea, off the island of Rügen, 50Hertz has completed the last of three cable systems for the Ostwind 2 offshore grid connection project after a four-week trial run, meaning that it will start continuous operation almost three months ahead of schedule. The Arcadis Ost 1 (Parkwind) and Baltic Eagle (Iberdrola) wind farms [...]

9 07, 2024

Liberalisation of windmill law goes to consultation in Poland

By |July 9th, 2024|ONSHORE, POLAND|

41.4 GW from onshore wind energy by 2040 is possible. The Ministry of Climate and Environment has added to the list of legislative and programmatic works of the Council of Ministers a draft law amending the Law on Investment in Wind Power Plants and certain other laws (UD89). The planned date for the adoption of [...]

9 07, 2024

Ramboll to design foundations for Gennaker Offshore Wind Park

By |July 9th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE|

Ramboll has secured the contract as foundation designer for Gennaker Offshore Wind Park – the most powerful offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. Ramboll's mandate is to develop the basic and detailed design of 63 monopile foundations that will support the 15 MW class turbines of Skyborn Renewables’ offshore wind project. Ramboll’s engineering [...]

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