9 09, 2024

Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore Doubles Membership, Strengthening Industry Influence

By |September 9th, 2024|AUTHORS, GERMANY, OFFSHORE|

The Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore e.V. (BWO), the leading association representing offshore wind energy interests in Germany, has nearly doubled its membership following a strategic restructuring. Over the past year, BWO has broadened its reach across the offshore wind value chain, resulting in a significant expansion of its member base. The association’s managing director, Stefan Thimm, [...]

3 06, 2024

Celebrating 3 Years of BalticWind.EU

By |June 3rd, 2024|AUTHORS, TOP NEWS|

Dear Readers, Contributors, Partners, Dear Friends, When we started BalticWind.EU three years ago, we had a vision of creating a trusted source of information for the wind energy sector. Little did we know that our efforts would resonate so deeply within the industry and beyond. It brings us great pride to witness our portal become [...]

1 05, 2024

Offshore wind power is driving job growth in Europe – the question is how to meet demand?

By |May 1st, 2024|AUTHORS, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, TOP NEWS|

As we commemorate International Workers' Day on May 1st, it's essential to reflect on the evolving landscape of employment, particularly within the energy sector. In a time of dynamic change and the evolution of many sectors towards automation, the emergence of offshore wind energy represents a beacon of hope for job seekers across Europe, especially [...]

26 03, 2024

NKT supplies adaptive power cable joints to Energinet

By |March 26th, 2024|AUTHORS, DENMARK, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

NKT has delivered the first order for its new Adaptive Rigid Sea Joint to the Danish transmission system operator (TSO) Energinet. The innovative power cable joint allows Energinet to optimize inventory and minimize waste as the joint can be adapted for several cable types from different suppliers. The Adaptive Rigid Sea Joint developed by NKT [...]

23 01, 2024

“Baltic Sea Offshore Wind – 2024 Outlook”: Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy

By |January 23rd, 2024|AUTHORS, ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

BalticWind.EU asked industry leaders and key policy-makers for their assessment of what has been achieved in the past year and what the forecasts are for 2024. In today’s interview of the „Baltic Sea Offshore Wind – 2024 Outlook” series, we present the opinion of Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy. What is the most significant [...]

12 01, 2024

Global Renewable Revolution: IEA Charts Record Growth, Highlights Financing Challenge for Sustainable Future

By |January 12th, 2024|AUTHORS, AUTHORS, CLIMATE, OFFSHORE|

World added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 and next 5 years will see fastest growth yet, but lack of financing for emerging and developing economies is key issue. The world’s capacity to generate renewable electricity is expanding faster than at any time in the last three decades, giving it a real [...]

11 01, 2024

Wood Thilsted to support Lithuanian offshore wind development

By |January 11th, 2024|AUTHORS, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE|

Specialist offshore wind consultancy Wood Thilsted is pleased to announce the commencement of ground modelling and foundation concept design work at the first offshore wind farm site in Lithuania, on behalf of Ignitis Renewables. The work will take place over 2024 and consist of the development of a site ground model, support to the geotechnical [...]

10 10, 2023

Baltic Sea Countries Shine in Global Energy Transition Rankings by the World Economic Forum

By |October 10th, 2023|AUTHORS, AUTHORS, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, OFFSHORE, SWEDEN|

In the ever-evolving landscape of global energy transition, the Baltic Sea countries have emerged as shining examples of effective energy transformation. According to the latest report from the World Economic Forum, titled "Fostering Effective Energy Transition," four countries bordering the Baltic Sea have secured places in the top 10 of the Energy Transition Index (ETI). [...]

14 09, 2023

President von der Leyen is right: wind energy must continue to be made in Europe

By |September 14th, 2023|AUTHORS, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the European Union speech. As she addressed the EU Green Deal, the President stressed that the wind industry, so central to its delivery, was facing a unique set of challenges. To address these challenges, President von der Leyen announced a new [...]

2 06, 2023

PGE and Orlen Group to shape Phase II of Polish offshore

By |June 2nd, 2023|AUTHORS, OFFSHORE|

The Ministry of Infrastructure has already published the results of all adjudication proceedings for the new areas planned for the so-called Phase II of the Polish offshore. Six locations were awarded in the past week, earlier this year the Ministry decided on five locations. In the case of one location, the process was not resolved [...]

1 06, 2023

Green Power Denmark: Historic agreement on offshore wind really opens the door to a green future

By |June 1st, 2023|AUTHORS, DENMARK, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

Within seven years, we will have such large quantities of cheap green electricity that we can cover our own consumption and start exporting green fuels. The political agreement on offshore wind turbines opens the door to a whole new world of green opportunities, believes Green Power Denmark. Denmark's green business organization welcomes the fact that [...]

17 05, 2023

Building a Cyclist Movement for Climate Action

By |May 17th, 2023|AUTHORS, PODCAST|

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dominik Gajerski, the coordinator of the Polish edition of the Climate Classic Poland Rally. The Climate Classic rallies are a series of events aimed at raising awareness about the urgency of taking action against climate change and adapting to its impacts. The idea originated in [...]

16 05, 2023

Ostwind 3: Public participation starts for the sea route and the offshore transformer substation in the section of the German Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

By |May 16th, 2023|AUTHORS, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Now that the planning approval documents have been checked for completeness, public participation for the approximately 24-kilometre-long section in the EEZ is starting. The authority conducting the procedure - the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) - will accept comments from public bodies from 15 May to 28 June. The application documents will be published [...]

12 04, 2023

Wind energy jobs bring both local and regional benefits

By |April 12th, 2023|AUTHORS, OFFSHORE, SWEDEN|

The development of wind energy has a positive impact on the regional labour market, but there is a risk of a shortage of skilled workers. This is according to a study conducted by the Swedish Wind Energy Association (Svensk Vindenergi). In order for Sweden to succeed in green industrialisation, there needs to be electricity available [...]

28 03, 2023

Environmental impact assessment report on offshore wind farms is now ready

By |March 28th, 2023|AUTHORS, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

As Lithuania seeks to develop offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea and reduce the country’s dependence on electricity import, the Ministry of Energy has made the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report on offshore wind farms available to the public. The deadline for submitting proposals in relation to the report is 19 April this year. [...]

16 01, 2023

Ørsted seeks to realise Sweden’s vast offshore wind potential with four new offshore wind farms

By |January 16th, 2023|AUTHORS, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

Ørsted has applied for permits to build four additional large-scale offshore wind farms in Sweden, bringing its Swedish portfolio to a potential total capacity of 18 GW. If fully developed, the new wind farms could cover more than half of Sweden's total electricity consumption. The world's first, largest and most experienced offshore wind developer sees [...]

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