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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.
24 07, 2025

Fortum boosts its renewable power pipeline with acquisition of a development portfolio in Finland from ABO Energy

By |July 24th, 2025|GERMANY, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Fortum has signed an agreement to acquire a project development portfolio for wind power from the German renewables developer and constructor ABO Energy. This acquisition strengthens Fortum’s development pipeline for renewable power as the company prepares for future growth by developing ready-to-build projects in the Nordic countries. The acquired portfolio includes approximately 4.4 GW of [...]

24 07, 2025

Will Poland’s new energy ministry accelerate the development of offshore and onshore wind power?

By |July 24th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Poland's newly established Ministry of Energy, although heralded as a ‘super ministry’, will not be able to exercise its full powers for the time being due to existing legal regulations. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed this information, while declaring his personal support for the new energy minister, Miłosz Motyka from the PSL party. The Ministry [...]

24 07, 2025

Cost-efficient expansion needs the government to adjust its course

By |July 24th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Tender design must be fundamentally revised this year – for security of supply and cost efficiency of offshore wind energy The offshore wind industry needs investment security – through sustainable targets and the introduction of a framework for sustainable revenue structures within this year. Deadlines for technical operational readiness must be adjusted – realistic implementation [...]

23 07, 2025

PGE Baltica strengthens local supply chain in offshore wind energy

By |July 23rd, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

The development of offshore wind energy is much more than just an energy transition – it is also a huge opportunity for Polish companies. In response to growing interest in cooperation on offshore projects, PGE Baltica, a company belonging to the PGE Group, is launching information sessions for potential contractors and suppliers. PGE Polska Grupa [...]

22 07, 2025

FairWind appoints Alexandra Hof to drive growth in Northern Central Europe

By |July 22nd, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

FairWind, a global leader in wind turbine installation and service solutions, has appointed Alexandra Hof as Regional Head of Service for Northern Central Europe (NCE).   In this newly created role, established to reflect a sharpened focus on local market growth, Alexandra will lead the firm’s service activities across key territories in the region with a [...]

21 07, 2025

Van Oord orders next generation Subsea Rock Installation vessels

By |July 21st, 2025|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 21 July 2025 – To strengthen its leading position in Subsea Rock Installation and meet the rising global demand for offshore energy infrastructure protection, Van Oord has ordered new, state-of-the-art vessels. Capable of operating on methanol and with a focus on innovation and automation, they will be cost price winners in the [...]

21 07, 2025

Cadeler takes delivery of Wind Keeper and locks down first three years of utilisation with the signing of a long-term firm contract

By |July 21st, 2025|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Copenhagen, 18 July 2025 - Cadeler has taken delivery of its latest acquisition, the vessel Wind Keeper, ahead of schedule. The newest addition to the fleet has today landed her first long-term firm contract with Vestas, for a three-year period commencing early in 2026. Cadeler announced its agreement to purchase the newly constructed jack-up vessel, [...]

18 07, 2025

Skyborn confirms Siemens Gamesa turbine supply and service agreement for Gennaker project

By |July 18th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Agreements with Siemens Gamesa aim to ensure supply of the Gennaker offshore wind farm with 63 SG 14-236 wind turbines and their long-term maintenance. Gennaker will add up to 976.5 MW to Germany’s renewables capacity*. Hamburg – 18 July 2025: Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) is delighted to confirm execution of the Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) and [...]

17 07, 2025

Tobias Keitel appointed member of the Management Board of RWE Offshore Wind

By |July 17th, 2025|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Experienced top manager from the energy and industrial sectors to take up newly created position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Offshore Wind on 15 September 2025 Areas of responsibility comprise Engineering, Procurement and Construction, as well as HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) Essen, 16 July 2025 RWE has appointed Dr Tobias Keitel (46) as the new Chief Technology [...]

17 07, 2025

Half of the monopile foundations installed at Thor offshore wind farm off the Danish coast

By |July 17th, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

36 of 72 monopiles installed at the 1.1-gigawatt Thor offshore wind farm Monopiles shipped from Eemshaven, the Netherlands, to the offshore construction site; secondary steel structures handled from the Danish Port of Thyborøn Sustainable features: reused monopile hard covers, CO2-reduced steel towers and recyclable blades  When completed in 2027, Thor will be able to power the equivalent [...]

17 07, 2025

FAMUR Gearo Secures License for Wind Turbine Production

By |July 17th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Grenevia SA has signed a licensing agreement for the production of a complete wind turbine. Thanks to this contract, FAMUR Gearo – the brand within the Grenevia Group responsible for the wind energy segment – will gain access to advanced technology that will enable the development of domestic manufacturing capabilities and the delivery of modern [...]

16 07, 2025

Strong volume of approvals and new installations – maintaining expansion ambitions

By |July 16th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

• Commissioning of 409 plants with 2.2 gigawatts (GW) • 1,276 plants with 7.8 GW capacity newly approved • 1,238 turbines with 7.5 GW awarded – trend now stabilising • Expansion still below EEG targets • Federal government must maintain expansion ambitions and investment security in the supply chain • Wind energy expansion strengthens energy [...]

16 07, 2025

Vestas to Supply 74 MW Turbines for TOWII Renewables’ Finnish Wind Projects

By |July 16th, 2025|FINLAND, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

HELSINKI, FINLAND – Vestas, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has secured a significant 74 MW order from TOWII Renewables A/S for the Ketunperä and Kopsa III wind projects in Finland. This order highlights a direct collaboration between the two companies to bolster Finland's renewable energy infrastructure. According to Vestas' announcement, "Vestas is proud [...]

14 07, 2025

Estonia halts Saare 7 offshore wind licensing

By |July 14th, 2025|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The Estonian Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has officially halted the licensing proceedings for the Saare 7 offshore wind farm, located west of Saaremaa island in the Baltic Sea. The decision, issued following an auction held between June 10-12, 2025, comes after both competing applicants, Estonian companies Sunly Wind OÜ and Utilitas Wind [...]

11 07, 2025

Masdar and Iberdrola Announce €5.2bn UK Offshore Wind Deal and Full Energization of 476MW German Offshore Wind Farm

By |July 11th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

One of the largest offshore wind transactions of the decade: Masdar and Iberdrola will co-invest €5.2 billion in the 1.4 GW East Anglia THREE project, each holding 50% and joint governance. First JV now online: The partners’ inaugural project – Baltic Eagle (476 MW) in Germany – has reached full energization. Strategic momentum: Both milestones [...]

10 07, 2025

Baltica 2 close to construction launch – boulder relocation ongoing on the future wind farm site

By |July 10th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Preparatory works are underway in the Baltic Sea that directly precede the construction of Baltica 2, a joint-venture by PGE and Ørsted. Boulder relocation on the seabed is a key stage in preparing the site for the installation of foundations and underwater infrastructure for the largest offshore wind farm in Poland.  The Olympic Electra, first [...]

9 07, 2025

Giles Dickson departs WindEurope – commitment to Baltic Offshore Wind remembered

By |July 9th, 2025|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Giles Dickson, the long-serving CEO of WindEurope, has announced his departure from the organization. Dickson, who has dedicated the last 10 years to serving the wind energy sector and a total of 26 years working outside the UK, shared his decision on LinkedIn, stating his desire to return home. You can read Giles Dickson's full [...]

8 07, 2025

PNE Group receives permits for three new wind farms in Germany

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

The permits allow for the installation of approximately 46 MW of renewable energy Once operational, the facilities can supply electricity to a total of 36,000 three-person households per year Cuxhaven, 8 July 2025 – In the second quarter of 2025, the PNE Group received the necessary permits for the construction and operation of three onshore [...]

7 07, 2025

Energy Island Bornholm: key project for Europe’s green transition

By |July 7th, 2025|DENMARK, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

WirtschaftsWoche recently featured Søren Møller Christensen, CEO, who provided insights into Energy Island Bornholm – a significant project with implications for Europe's future energy landscape. The Energy Island Bornholm initiative is positioned as a critical development in Europe's efforts towards a more sustainable energy system. As Søren Møller Christensen outlined in his interview with WirtschaftsWoche, [...]

7 07, 2025

Significant financial support from Ignitis Renewables for communities near wind farms

By |July 7th, 2025|LITHUANIA, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, continues to provide significant financial support to communities located near wind and solar farms that are under development or already in operation. This year, it plans to allocate over EUR 420 thousand to communities. Over the last four years the financial support granted by Ignitis Renewables to communities in [...]

7 07, 2025

ORLEN installs Europe’s largest offshore wind turbines. The first Polish offshore wind turbine already in place

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

The ORLEN Group, together with Northland Power, has successfully begun installing Europe's largest 15 MW wind turbines. The first wind turbine has been erected in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Polish economy – offshore wind energy. One minute of turbine [...]

4 07, 2025

First Supplier Day for Bałtyk 1 – the largest offshore wind farm being developed in the second phase of Polish offshore development

By |July 4th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Equinor and Polenergia are once again organising a Supplier Day, but for the first time it will be entirely dedicated to the Bałtyk 1 project – the largest and most advanced offshore wind farm being developed in the second phase of offshore development in Poland. For domestic contractors, the event represents a real opportunity to [...]

4 07, 2025

Decarbonizing the Baltic Sea Region: Key Insights from the BEMIP Stakeholder Meeting 

By |July 4th, 2025|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

The European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy recently hosted a crucial BEMIP (Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan) Stakeholder Meeting, focusing on the final results of a comprehensive study titled "The potential for renewable and low-carbon gas deployment and impact on enabling infrastructure development for the Baltic Sea Region". This wrap-up provided high-level takeaways on the future [...]

3 07, 2025

Service contracts on Baltic Hub projects in Germany

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

Iberdrola has awarded Semco Maritime GmbH two 3-year offshore service contracts, with options for extension, on the above-water scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of electro-mechanical equipment at two offshore substations in the Baltic Hub. The Baltic Hub currently consists of two offshore wind farms, the 350 MW Wikinger and the 476 MW Baltic Eagle, near the [...]

3 07, 2025

Ørsted CEO Rasmus Errboe on Denmark’s EU Presidency: Time to Lead the Way in Green Transition

By |July 3rd, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

As Denmark takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second half of 2025, Rasmus Errboe, CEO & Group President of Ørsted, has voiced strong expectations for the country's leadership, particularly in advancing Europe's green energy agenda. His comments, originally shared on LinkedIn, highlight the critical role offshore wind [...]

2 07, 2025

ORLEN raised PLN 2.5 billion for green investments

By |July 2nd, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

ORLEN has successfully issued green Eurobonds worth EUR 600 million. The company's offer attracted considerable interest, with demand exceeding the issue size by 2.5 times. The company will use the funds raised to finance its energy transition and climate change mitigation activities. - The success of ORLEN’s green Eurobond issue is proof of international investors’ [...]

2 07, 2025

Germany launches onshore wind tender for 3.44 GW 

By |July 2nd, 2025|GERMANY, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

Germany has launched its third onshore wind power auction of 2025, aiming to secure 3.44 GW of new capacity. The Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) announced that developers have until August 1, 2025, to submit their bids. To be eligible, projects must have obtained permits under the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG)and be registered in the [...]

1 07, 2025

PLN 10.8 billion for transmission network expansion thanks to funds from National Recovery Plan

By |July 1st, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) has signed an agreement with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego for a PLN 10.8 billion loan from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO). This is the largest amount obtained so far by PSE as part of European Union funding. The funds will be used to expand the extra-high voltage infrastructure throughout the [...]

30 06, 2025

IDA strengthens the competences of the Polish offshore wind energy industry – “Offshore without barriers” workshops during the Polish Ports 2030 Congress

By |June 30th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Polish companies are gaining real support in entering the offshore wind energy market – Industrial Development Agency (Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A.), responding to the needs of the industry, organized the “Offshore without barriers” ["Offshore bez barier"] workshop to help entrepreneurs effectively develop in this strategic sector. The event, accompanying the Polish Ports 2030 Congress, brought [...]

27 06, 2025

Construction of Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms begins. One of Poland’s largest energy projects enters implementation phase

By |June 27th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Two onshore power stations, cable routes connecting the coast with the energy infrastructure, and a service base in Łeba – construction has begun on the onshore infrastructure for the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms developed by Equinor and the Polenergia Group. Following the final investment decisions made in May this year and [...]

27 06, 2025

New EU State Aid rules will accelerate the decarbonisation of Europe’s industry

By |June 27th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

On 25 June the European Commission published the new framework for State Aid measures to support the Clean Industrial Deal (CISAF). The new framework allows Member States to funnel money into strategic electrification, decarbonisation and clean tech manufacturing projects. In line with the Clean Industrial Deal objectives, CISAF will help ensure Europe’s industry gets access [...]

25 06, 2025

PGE and Ørsted will make T5 installation terminal available to one of Ocean Winds’ projects

By |June 25th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Ocean Winds has signed reservation agreement with a joint-venture by PGE and Ørsted that will allow the use of the T5 terminal for the construction of the BC-Wind offshore wind farm from the Ocean Winds portfolio. Elektrownia Wiatrowa Baltica-2, a JV by PGE and Ørsted, which is developing the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm, will [...]

25 06, 2025

Play and discover wind: Ignitis Renewables education space in Palanga is waiting for you

By |June 25th, 2025|CLIMATE, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Unique educational activities organised by an international energy company Ignitis Renewables will take place from 15 June to 13 July next to Jūratė and Kastytis Square on J. Basanavičiaus Street. Visitors will learn about the wind energy through fun and interactive activities for the whole family. The education space was opened on 15 June to [...]

25 06, 2025

EIB Group increases 2025 financing ceiling to record €100 billion to step up investments in security and defence, energy grids and Europe’s tech leadership

By |June 25th, 2025|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

The 27 Member States endorse plan to increase new financing to record of up to €100 billion in 2025. Revised ceiling includes 3.5% of total financing for European security and defence. EIB Board also approves landmark project for construction of military base in Lithuania. EIB Group shareholders launch largest EU programme to fund Europe’s technological [...]

24 06, 2025

PGE Baltica, CRIST, WIKE and Baltic Industrial Group want to cooperate on the construction of installation and service vessels

By |June 24th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

PGE Baltica - a PGE Group company with the largest portfolio of offshore wind energy projects in Poland - has signed a letter of intent with CRIST, its special purpose vehicle WIKE, and the Baltic Industrial Group to cooperate in the design and construction of installation and service vessels for offshore wind farms. This way, [...]

24 06, 2025

Global Wind Energy Council appoints Michael Hannibal as new Chair

By |June 24th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

18 June, London | The Global Wind Energy Council have appointed Michael Hannibal as new chair following a board meeting in London. Hannibal, who is a Partner at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Chief Commercial Officer at Stiesdal Offshore, will take over for two years following the end of Jonathan Cole’s tenure leading the Council.   Michael [...]

23 06, 2025

New Energy Union Task Force to reinforce pan-European energy cooperation

By |June 23rd, 2025|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

In the margins of Transport, Telecommunication and Energy Council, the European Commission and the Polish Presidency of the Council have launched the Energy Union Task Force. Comprising high-level representatives from the European Commission and Member States, the Task Force is aimed at fostering better cooperation and coordination on key energy policy issues.  Outlined in the Action [...]

23 06, 2025

Ignitis will supply Litgrid electricity for 7 years for a fixed price

By |June 23rd, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

An energy solutions company Ignitis and the Lithuanian electricity distribution system operator Litgrid signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) worth EUR 82.3 million (excluding VAT). The agreement was concluded on 19 June and will take effect starting from January 2026. Under the agreement, Litgrid will buy up to 160 GWh of electricity generated from renewable [...]

20 06, 2025

Conference “BALTIC – SEE WHAT’S GOING ON” in Szczecin: Security, Connectivity, and Economic Resilience in the Baltic Sea Region

By |June 20th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Szczecin will host the conference “BALTIC – SEE WHAT'S GOING ON Exploring Security, Connectivity and Economic Resilience in the Baltic Sea Region,” which will take place on June 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room of the Marshal's Office of the West Pomeranian Province. The event aims to exchange knowledge and experiences between [...]

20 06, 2025

Estonia advances offshore wind ambitions with Saare 1 project

By |June 20th, 2025|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Estonia's Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has officially initiated superficies licence proceedings and an environmental impact assessment for the Saare 1 offshore wind farm, marking a significant step forward for the nation's renewable energy goals. This development follows French company Oxan Energy's successful bid in the Saare 1 sea area auction held in [...]

19 06, 2025

Wind energy industry meets in Bremerhaven for the 24th WINDFORCE Conference 

By |June 19th, 2025|EVENT, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Industry needs reliability, long-term political framework conditions, and planning security. Bremerhaven, June 18, 2025 – The 24th WINDFORCE Conference is taking place in Bremerhaven from June 16 to 18. The motto of this year's conference is “Securing the European energy and supply chain: now more than ever!” The event is organized by the Wind Energy [...]

18 06, 2025

Total Energies gains further offshore wind area in the German North Sea

By |June 18th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Berlin, June 16, 2025. The Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) auctioned the offshore wind site N-9.4 in the German North Sea. Total Energies was awarded the contract. The company prevailed over another bidder in a dynamic auction process. The final payment offer is €180 million for the site, which has not been pre-investigated and has a [...]

18 06, 2025

Signing of a Cooperation Agreement for the Development of the Offshore Industry Based on the Shipbuilding and Economic Potential of Pomerania

By |June 18th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Pomeranian Offshore Offensive Gains Momentum – Agreement Signed for Construction of WTIV Fleet! On June 16, 2025, during the National Energy Summit in Gdańsk, a strategic cooperation agreement was signed to support the development of the offshore industry. The signatories are CRIST S.A., WIKE S.A., Employers of Pomerania (Pracodawcy Pomorza), and the Baltic Energy Transformation [...]

18 06, 2025

Lithuania Establishes Working Group to Accelerate Offshore Wind Energy Development

By |June 18th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Lithuania has established a dedicated working group to oversee the strategic development and implementation of its offshore wind energy goals. The group, chaired by Gabriel Gorbačevskis, Energy Adviser to the Prime Minister, underscores the nation’s commitment to harnessing the vast potential of offshore wind. The creation of this working group is particularly timely, as Lithuania [...]

17 06, 2025

Strengthened Offshore Partnership between Denmark and Germany for Europe’s Energy Transition

By |June 17th, 2025|DENMARK, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Germany and Denmark are intensifying their offshore energy partnership, focusing on cross-border projects that will accelerate the European energy transition. Current geopolitical challenges, global competition, and a rapidly changing climate demonstrate the necessity of a more sustainable, secure and independent Europe. This cooperation aims to enhance security of supply, facilitate the integration of renewable energy [...]

16 06, 2025

Memorandum on the protection of energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

By |June 16th, 2025|CLIMATE, ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

In response to growing geopolitical threats and the importance of energy security for regional stability, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the Protection and Resilience of Energy Infrastructure, with particular emphasis on subsea infrastructure, on June 16, 2025. KEY INFORMATION Purpose of the memorandum: to strengthen cooperation in the protection [...]

16 06, 2025

BGK starts accepting applications for big energy transition projects – PLN 7 billion for renewable energy investments

By |June 16th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, together with the Ministry of Climate and Environment, has launched a call for applications for loans from the National Recovery Plan (KPO) for projects related to energy transition, including the construction of renewable energy sources and energy storage facilities. Over PLN 7 billion has been earmarked for this purpose. Private and public [...]

12 06, 2025

European Sustainable Energy Awards 2025 reward clean energy champions

By |June 12th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

Three outstanding individuals and projects have won the 2025 European Sustainable Energy Awards for their innovation and achievements in the field of energy efficiency and renewables. The winners were chosen by an online public vote in three categories: Innovation, Local Energy Action, and Woman in Energy. They received their awards from  the members of the [...]

12 06, 2025

NFOŚiGW speaks at Poland’s largest wind energy conference

By |June 12th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Dorota Zawadzka-Stępniak, President of the Management Board of the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW), took part in the PSEW2025 Conference in Świnoujście. This is the largest industry event in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to wind energy. - In the NFOŚiGW's strategy for 2028, low-carbon transformation is absolutely the [...]

11 06, 2025

Premiere of the report “Wind energy in Poland 2025” during the PSEW2025 Conference

By |June 11th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

During the PSEW2025 Conference in Świnoujście, which aimed to discuss the key challenges and prospects for the development of Polish wind energy, the twelfth edition of the report “Wind energy in Poland 2025” was launched. This cyclical study was prepared by experts from the Polish Wind Energy Association (PSEW/PWEA), the consulting company TPA Poland / [...]

11 06, 2025

PSEW2025: wind industry calls for a united voice for a safe Poland

By |June 11th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Yesterday, the PSEW2025 Conference, a key event for the Polish wind energy sector organized by the Polish Wind Energy Association, began in Świnoujście. One of the most important moments of the conference opening was the issuance of the Declaration “Wind Energy for a Strong Poland” ("Energetyka wiatrowa dla silnej Polskw"), which was handed directly to [...]

11 06, 2025

ORLEN Group to open Poland’s first installation terminal for offshore wind farms. The first contract has already been signed

By |June 11th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

ORLEN Neptun, a company belonging to the ORLEN Group, has launched an installation terminal for offshore wind farms in Świnoujście. It is the first facility of its kind in Poland and one of the most modern in Europe, which will be a key base for the company to implement its second phase wind projects. The [...]

11 06, 2025

Bałtyk 1 submitted for Poland’s first offshore auction

By |June 11th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Together with its partner Polenergia Group, Equinor has submitted to the Energy Regulatory Office the first prequalification application for an offshore auction in Poland - for the Bałtyk 1 project, the largest and most advanced Phase II wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. The President of the ERO has officially announced the first auction [...]

10 06, 2025

Ocean Winds signs lease agreement for installation terminal in port of Świnoujście

By |June 10th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

A lease agreement for an installation terminal was concluded between Ocean Winds and ORLEN Neptun II, a company belonging to the ORLEN Group. Ocean Winds will begin using the installation terminal in the port of Świnoujście in 2027 – the port will be used year-round for the purposes of the BC-Wind project. Świnoujście, June 10, [...]

10 06, 2025

The cost of keeping warm: delivering a just clean heat and cooling transition for European citizens

By |June 10th, 2025|CLIMATE, ESTONIA, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

By Delia Villagrasa, director the Cool Heating Coalition, EUSEW’s partner organisation and Beatriz Yordi, Director, Carbon Markets and Clean Mobility, DG CLIMA, European Commission, explain how the Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2) raises funds for Member States to invest in modernising their energy systems, offering a lifeline to millions of European citizens struggling to pay [...]

10 06, 2025

Offshore auction launched in Poland

By |June 10th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Poland has announced its long-awaited first auction to support offshore wind farms. This historic event, scheduled for December 17, 2025, opens a new chapter in the development of the country's renewable energy sector. Investors will compete for contracts that will support the construction of projects with a total capacity of 4 GW, which will significantly [...]

9 06, 2025

Wind energy drives EU competitiveness: debate in Rzeszów at EU Industry Days 2025

By |June 9th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

As part of EU Industry Days 2025 in Rzeszów, a key event of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, a debate entitled “Powering EU Competitiveness: The Strategic Role of Wind Energy by WindEurope” took place last week. The discussion, attended by leading industry representatives, highlighted the strategic role of wind energy [...]

6 06, 2025

Towards the future with wind energy. Cooperation between Gdańsk University of Technology and PGE Baltica

By |June 6th, 2025|EDUCATION, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

Gdańsk University of Technology and PGE Baltica have signed a cooperation agreement. Under the agreement, PGE Baltica has taken on industry patronage of the DigiWind project, i.e. new fields of study in the area of digitization and offshore, implemented by the university. The official signing of the agreement took place on June 4 in the [...]

6 06, 2025

Offshore wind power offers multi-billion euro opportunities for Finnish industry – subcontracting chain plays a key role

By |June 6th, 2025|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Domestic offshore wind power offers significant growth potential for Finnish industry and its subcontracting network. In particular, Finland’s expertise in the challenging conditions of the Baltic Sea and its ability to deliver tailored solutions during the planning phase are key competitive advantages. Renewables Finland (Suomen uusiutuvat ry) is aiming the industry to increase offshore wind [...]

6 06, 2025

Reclaiming energy sovereignty: the EU’s strategic response to a fragmented global order

By |June 6th, 2025|CLIMATE, EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

By Alexandra Garatzogianni, EUSEW’s digital ambassador explains why energy sovereignty is vital for strengthening Europe’s resilience, advancing innovation, and securing strategic leadership in a geopolitically volatile world.   This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for more details. As global energy rivalries intensify, the EU’s [...]

5 06, 2025

PSEW2025 Conference: The wind industry speaks with one voice – the foundation of a secure Poland

By |June 5th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, TECHNOLOGY|

Poland is entering a new political reality, which will be crucial for our security, independence, and economic competitiveness in the coming years. The new political environment also means new challenges for the energy transition. “We have ambitious goals, ready-made solutions, and the energy to act. Now we need the entire industry to come together to [...]

5 06, 2025

Construction of PGE Baltica base in Ustka begins

By |June 5th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

On Tuesday, June 3, at the construction site of the PGE Baltica base in the center of the port of Ustka, representatives of the investor, the PGE Group, PGE's partner in the Baltica 2 project – Ørsted, the general contractor – Korporacja Budowlana DORACO, and the contract engineer – Sweco Polska, as well as government [...]

4 06, 2025

Project EuroWindWakes starts: More accurate modeling of offshore wind energy wake effects in the North Sea

By |June 4th, 2025|DENMARK, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

In the North Sea, dense installations of offshore wind farms are planned in several regions. The resulting wake effects of large offshore wind farm clusters are of great importance for the calculation of energy yields. Current models often only allow for an inaccurate representation of these effects. In the tri-national joint research project EuroWindWakes, the [...]

3 06, 2025

Commission welcomes report of electricity transmission system operators confirming EU preparedness for summer

By |June 3rd, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

In its latest report Summer Outlook 2025, published today, the European Network for Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) confirms that there are no general risks to the security of electricity supply in most of the EU for the coming summer. The potential issues that were identified are limited to some markets with limited interconnection to the [...]

2 06, 2025

ENTSO-E Launches Offshore Roadmap to Support Europe’s Energy Transition

By |June 2nd, 2025|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

ENTSO-E released its Offshore Roadmap, which aims at preparing Europe’s power system to integrate the massive growth in offshore renewable energy expected in the coming decades. With EU targets reaching up to 365 GW of offshore renewable capacity by 2050, the roadmap sets out the regulatory groundwork needed to support this transformation. As offshore projects [...]

20 05, 2025

Ignitis Group’s ambitious Strategic Plan 2025–2028: paving the way towards 100% green and secure energy ecosystem

By |May 20th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

Investments: EUR 3.0–4.0 billion over the 2025–2028 period. 59% of the investments will be directed towards further development of the Green Capacities portfolio and 36% to the electricity distribution network. 3M 2025 results showed strong performance and strategic execution, marked by the launch of Kelmė wind farm I. The Group has announced that it will [...]

20 05, 2025

Changing bidding zone configurations will delay wind energy deployment

By |May 20th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Europe’s transmission system operators have published a much-anticipated Bidding Zone Review. The assessment, coordinated through ENTSO-E, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, suggests possible adjustments to Europe’s electricity market structure. It explores 14 alternative bidding zone configurations across Central and Northern Europe. Critically, it proposes splitting the current Germany-Luxembourg bidding zone into [...]

19 05, 2025

Lithuanian Seimas approved amendments to the terms and conditions of the tender for an offshore wind farm

By |May 19th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

The Lithuanian Seimas approved the further development of offshore wind energy. With the updated tender conditions, the offshore wind farm will provide greater benefits to consumers, will not have a negative impact on onshore wind farms, and will be more attractive to potential investors.   Following the Seimas' approval of amendments to the Renewable Energy [...]

19 05, 2025

Renewables Finland has gathered the industry’s best biodiversity practices and is aiming for nature-positive wind and solar energy

By |May 19th, 2025|CLIMATE, FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Climate change is a major driver of biodiversity loss in northern ecosystems, and wind and solar power are essential tools in fighting it. Renewables Finland, representing large-scale wind and solar power, is committed to advancing the green transition while strengthening biodiversity. Together with its member companies, Renewables Finland has set a shared biodiversity goal for [...]

17 05, 2025

Production of Baltica 2 foundation elements will be carried out in Poland

By |May 17th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

PGE and Ørsted have signed an agreement for the production and delivery of another part of secondary steel structures for the foundations (so-called secondary steel) of the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm. The production of these elements will be carried out in Poland. The suspended internal platforms will be supplied by Smulders. They will be [...]

15 05, 2025

“Rostock Offshore Quartier”: 50Hertz builds new operating site in Warnemünde as a gateway to the Baltic Sea

By |May 15th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Presentation of the plans together with Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger and Minister of Economic Affairs Dr Wolfgang Blank Contract awarded for multifunctional building ensemble to architectural firm Bastmann+Zavracky COO Dr Dirk Biermann: "A place where people like to work and which characterises the environment." Transmission system operator 50Hertz has presented its plans for the "Rostock Offshore [...]

14 05, 2025

Baltica 2 team at the T5 construction site in Gdańsk

By |May 14th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Representatives of PGE Baltica and Ørsted, including port specialists, were introduced to the progress of the terminal construction, which will be used to install the turbines of the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm. Representatives of Istrana, the company implementing the T5 project, and Baltic Hub, in the vicinity of which the new terminal is being [...]

14 05, 2025

Supplier Day – new prospects for cooperation in offshore wind energy

By |May 14th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

  In the margins of the informal meeting of EU energy ministers in Warsaw, Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen and energy ministers of the Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan(BEMIP) High-Level Group have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The parties pledged to work closely together in investing in and completing infrastructure projects and [...]

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. [...]

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