23 01, 2024

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

By |January 23rd, 2024|AUTHORS, ESTONIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, 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 [...]

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 NEWS, 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, EU policy, OFFSHORE NEWS, TOP|

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 NEWS|

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 NEWS, 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 NEWS, 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 [...]

28 03, 2023

Environmental impact assessment report on offshore wind farms is now ready

By |March 28th, 2023|AUTHORS, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, 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 NEWS, 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 [...]

15 12, 2022

European Parliament backs boosting the deployment of renewables

By |December 15th, 2022|AUTHORS, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The proposed law will accelerate the procedure to grant permits for renewable energy power plants including offshore windmills. Key changes voted by Members of the European Parliament on Wednesday 14th December: renewables go-to area - a new definition is added in Article 2 of RED II Directive as well as an obligation for Member States [...]

9 09, 2022

This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 30

By |September 9th, 2022|AUTHORS, PODCAST|

Episode 30 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. This podcast is prepared by especially for those who have little [...]

20 08, 2022

This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 27

By |August 20th, 2022|AUTHORS, PODCAST|

Episode 27 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. This podcast is prepared by especially for those who have little [...]

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