DTU researchers explain how hybrid power plants combining wind, solar and batteries can connect more renewables to constrained electricity grids without overloading them, while also providing grid stability services.
COPENHAGEN – European Energy has announced new appointments to its Power-to-X (PtX) division, marking a transition from project development toward execution and commercial operations. Effective May 1, 2026, Rene Alcaraz Frederiksen has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Power-to-X, joining the company’s Leadership Team. The appointment follows a global search process to fill [...]
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind, will leave the company at his own request on 30 September 2026; he will continue to advise RWE’s offshore wind business for six to twelve months Tobias Keitel will become the new CEO of RWE Offshore Wind on 1 October 2026; Julian Garnsey will succeed Tobias Keitel as CTO [...]
Five European Transmission System Operators (TSOs) from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at WindEurope's Annual Event in Madrid. Their intention is to enhance the affordability, efficiency, and reliability of the future electricity system by boosting cooperation on offshore cable infrastructure in the North Sea. The signing of this [...]
The third day at the WindEurope Annual Event 2026 is all about offshore wind. Europe needs to move from crisis to confidence – with homegrown and secure renewable electricity. Three months after the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, governments and industry meet in Madrid to turn offshore wind commitments into action. The war in Iran [...]
The second list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union . It outlines 235 selected cross-border energy infrastructure projects that will strengthen energy connectivity across the continent, bringing nearer the completion of the Energy Union. Once in force, in 20 days time, it [...]
Delivery of 1.1-gigawatt Thor project on track, with turbine installation underway 36 CO2-reduced steel towers and 120 recyclable rotor blades from Siemens Gamesa to be installed When completed in 2027, Thor capable to power equivalent of more than one million Danish homes Essen, 9 April 2026 RWE has installed the world’s first offshore wind turbine featuring a [...]
The Danish wind turbine giant Vestas has announced a significant workforce adjustment at its assembly facility in Lindø, Denmark. Approximately 440 employees are expected to be affected as the company transitions from the intensive scale-up phase of its flagship offshore technology to a more optimized production cycle. The Lindø port facility, a crucial hub for [...]
Good evening, let me start with the Middle East. The situation in the region is extremely serious. It is causing great instability, suffering, and growing risks far beyond the region itself. This is why we need de-escalation and maximum restraint, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. And I want to say a word about [...]
First Thor turbine fed electricity into the grid for the first time Delivery of Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm progressing as planned with turbine installation underway Once fully operational in 2027, Thor will be able to power the equivalent of more than one million Danish homes Essen, 17 March 2026 One milestone follows another at the 1.1‑gigawatt [...]
As offshore wind has become a cornerstone of European energy independence, it has also emerged as a prime target for physical, cyber and hybrid threats. In response, the EU has introduced strengthened resilience and preparedness requirements that are shaping a new regime of sector-specific legislation in Denmark impacting the energy sector, including offshore wind. In [...]
The European Commission today published its Industrial Accelerator Act. It aims to strengthen Europe’s economic competitiveness and to boost its clean tech manufacturing capacity. A simple and harmonised implementation of these new rules will be critical to its success. The last days have shown, yet again, how vulnerable Europe’s energy system is to geopolitical shocks. Natural gas [...]
On 4 February, representatives of the Nordic Council of Ministers’ Office in Latvia met with Kaspars Melnis, Minister for Climate and Energy. The meeting brought together Nina Hvid Enevoldsen, Director of the Office, and Gints Janums, Energy and Sustainability Advisor, alongside representatives of both institutions. The courtesy meeting highlighted 35 years of Nordic-Baltic cooperation and [...]
Regional leaders from across Northern Europe gathered on 28-29 January in Stockholm, Sweden, for a joint meeting and seminar of the CPMR Baltic Sea Commission and the CPMR North Sea Commission Executive Committees. Representing 47 regional authorities[i], the Executive Committees adopted a Political Declaration calling for Reinforced Regional Cooperation in Northern Europe to increase Competitiveness, Resilience, [...]
Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the annual report for 2025. Ørsted has taken significant steps to deliver on its strategic priorities during the year. This includes a strengthened capital structure through the successful completion of the rights issue, and the finalisation of the divestment programme for 2025 and 2026 earlier than planned and with higher [...]
Across Europe, consumers are optimistic towards the energy transition yet almost everyone wishes for stronger governmental support. Many value a climate-friendly lifestyle but there is a gap between countries. Also, every second consumer would be willing to pay more for fossil-free electricity. All according to the latest results in Vattenfall’s Energy Barometer. On behalf of [...]
Submarine data cables, carrying 99% of intercontinental internet traffic, are essential for modern life and the European economy. As the EU faces increasing risks to this critical infrastructure, the European Commission is intensifying efforts to enhance its security and resilience. Yesterday, it introduced a new Cable Security Toolbox of risk mitigating measures and a list [...]
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ('FSR'), the activities of Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ('Goldwind') in the production and sale of wind turbines and the provision of related services within the EU. The Commission has preliminary concerns that Goldwind may have been granted foreign [...]
Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, has signed an agreement with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its fifth flagship fund, Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), to divest its entire European onshore business. The total value of the transaction is EUR 1.44 billion (DKK 10.7 billion) with expected closing in Q2 2026, subject to regulatory [...]
Regional leaders from across Northern Europe gathered on 28-29 January in Stockholm, Sweden, for a joint meeting and seminar of the CPMR Baltic Sea Commission and the CPMR North Sea Commission Executive Committees. Representing 47 regional authorities , the Executive Committees adopted a Political Declaration calling for Reinforced Regional Cooperation in Northern Europe to increase [...]
Introduction Recently, in the presence of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Energy Ministers Katherina Reiche and Lars Aagaard concluded an agreement on Bornholm Energy Island at the North Sea Summit in Hamburg. The agreement marks a pivotal step in deepening the partnership between Denmark and Germany and brings the shared [...]
Bornholm Energy Island 50Hertz and Energinet have joined forces to fully harvest the offshore wind potential held in the Baltic Sea, power the green transition in Germany and Denmark, and spearhead a new idea for connecting offshore wind farms across borders: the Bornholm Energy Island (BEI) project. This innovative and visionary project will connect multiple [...]
30-year electricity production licence granted Construction of 1.1-gigawatt Thor offshore wind farm remains on track, with turbine installation set to begin this spring When completed in 2027, Thor will be able to power equivalent of more than one million Danish homes Copenhagen, 26 January 2026 Today, the Danish Energy Agency granted a 30-year electricity production licence to [...]
In 2025, ENTSO-E delivered a comprehensive set of legally mandated activities that reinforces its role in supporting the secure and efficient operation of Europe’s power system. In total, 96.3% of projected deliveries under the AWP 2025 were successfully completed. Key achievements of 2025 include the publication of the Bidding Zone Review report, the publication of ERAA 2025, [...]
As Europe’s energy landscape evolves new strategic hotspots for resilience and growth are emerging, notably the Baltic Sea. The countries of the Baltic Sea region and Central and Eastern Europe have built their energy policies around security of supply for many years. Baltic Sea countries are also well-established and fast-growing markets for new energy developments, [...]
Revolution Wind LLC has announced that it will seek a preliminary injunction against the lease suspension order issued by the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), escalating a dispute that now threatens one of the most advanced offshore wind projects in the United States. The project company, a 50/50 joint [...]
When a field is converted to green energy production, total tax payments and local contributions increase dramatically. However, the municipalities' share of corporate tax revenues does not always end up in the municipality that provides land for green energy production. This needs to be changed, according to Green Power Denmark, which proposes that tax revenues [...]
Europe’s wind industry is preparing for one of its flagship gatherings as more than 16,000 participants and 500 exhibitors head to IFEMA Madrid for WindEurope’s Annual Event 2026, taking place from 21 to 23 April 2026. This year’s edition brings together the full wind value chain at a pivotal moment for Europe’s energy transition. Attendees [...]
WindEurope has officially launched the Call for University Proposals for its 2026 Annual Event, taking place on 21–23 April 2026 in Madrid. The organisation invites universities across the EEA, Switzerland and the UK to submit applications for student participation in one of Europe’s most important wind energy gatherings. The 2026 edition introduces a significant thematic [...]
Towers, nacelles and other large wind turbine components are transported from companies in Brande, Give and other locations to Esbjerg Port. From there, they are shipped to Europe and the rest of the world. Green Power Denmark has long been working for a much-needed upgrade of the road to relieve the burden on neighbours and [...]
The Danish Government is strengthening its climate ambition and allocating the necessary funding to meet a new national climate target for 2035. The government proposes that the 2035 target be set as a point target within the range of 82 to 85 percent. Whichever level within this range is ultimately chosen, Denmark will continue to [...]
The backbone of European energy system, the grids infrastructure, will be modernised and expanded to unleash its full potential. The Commission's European Grids Package and the Energy Highways initiative, proposed today, will enable energy to flow efficiently across all Member States, integrating cheaper clean energy and accelerating electrification. This will help lower energy prices and support affordable living for all Europeans. It will ensure secure [...]
The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2025 confirms that electricity is quickly becoming the backbone of the global energy system. Electricity demand is soaring. Renewables are continuing to rise globally. But Governments are too slow in delivering the infrastructure needed to electrify industry, mobility and heating. And they need to address new supply chain [...]
Renewables are the cheapest form of power generation. But this doesn’t tell the full story. What about the costs of grids, storage, and back-up? WindEurope’s latest study done in cooperation with Hitachi Energy shows that even when accounting for the grids, storage and back-up, a system running on high shares of renewables is the cheapest, [...]
Stillstrom by Maersk and the Port of Roenne have launched a joint white paper initiative examining how Energy Island Bornholm could become a blueprint for integrating offshore wind power with large-scale vessel electrification in the Baltic Sea. The study, Energy Island Bornholm Powering Maritime Electrification, explores how future renewable generation and grid capacity could support [...]
The Danish Energy Agency is announcing tenders for three areas for the establishment of at least 2.8 GW of offshore wind power. The tenders are based on thorough market dialogues and includes, among other things, state subsidies and greater flexibility for developers to increase the likelihood of qualified bids. The Danish Energy Agency is now [...]
Protea is proud to announce that our two platform cranes, designed for the IJmuiden Ver Alpha project, have successfully passed their Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). This marks an important milestone in the execution of this demanding offshore project, which forms part of the Dutch 2GW offshore wind development program. Both cranes were fully designed, manufactured, and tested in-house, confirming our [...]
Euro-Atlantic security will be significantly strengthened in the High North and Baltic Sea as the UK and allies from across the region ramp up their military cooperation and agree an enhanced partnership with Ukraine. Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) defence ministers meet with Ukrainian counterpart as they launch new enhanced Ukraine-JEF partnership. JEF meeting in Bodø [...]
Europe needs more offshore wind to deliver its energy goals. Governments and society want it. And heavy industry want it to help them decarbonise. But as things stand the necessary expansion of offshore wind is not happening. The business case for new offshore wind farms is not where it was and where it should be. [...]
EIB Group unveils first consolidated Sustainability Report, aligning with EU standards and streamlining key disclosures. EIB Group committed a record €51 billion for climate action and environmental sustainability in 2024, driving the green transition in Europe and beyond. The average greenhouse gas emissions intensity for electricity generation projects in the EIB Group’s portfolio fell by [...]
In the historic Fiskepakhus at Port Esbjerg, good ideas gain momentum. The new Port Esbjerg Innovation Hub will be a forum for the port’s companies, which will come together to develop, rethink and test new solutions and business ideas. Collaboration is crucial in view of the complex challenges of today, and the new hub will [...]
A significant adjustment in the European offshore wind manufacturing landscape is underway as Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has announced it is putting on hold its plans to build an offshore wind turbine nacelle factory at the Port of Esbjerg in Denmark. The Spanish-German engineering company confirmed that the decision stems from “current market conditions that [...]
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has achieved a major milestone in its Offshore Wind Business by securing a critical role in the prestigious High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) offshore wind programme of TenneT, the Dutch German transmission system operator. This landmark development reinforces L&T’s position as a key enabler in the global energy transition and underscores [...]
Baltic Sea transmission system operators (TSOs), offshore wind developers, industry associations, and public authorities gathered last week in Berlin for the first Energy Island Forum Roundtable, hosted by 50Hertz. The event marked an important step in advancing regional cooperation for the development of offshore energy hubs in the Baltic Sea, using Bornholm Energy Island as a case [...]
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has suspended its plans to build its largest factory in Poland, a decision reportedly taken due to "lower than projected demand for offshore wind in Europe," according to a report by the Financial Times (FT). The factory, which was intended to produce blades and create more than 1,000 jobs, was [...]
Europe must act now to secure its place as the safest and most attractive industry and energy investment hub - strengthening its energy security and independence. Investors do not need new promises, they need certainty. This means full speedy implementation of existing EU rules – especially the new excellent EU permitting framework - rather than [...]
New global progress report flags bottlenecks in investment, grids and supply chains, urging governments for bolder renewable targets before COP30. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / Brasília, Brazil, October 14, 2025 – The world is falling behind on its renewable energy and efficiency goals despite record progress last year, confirms a new report released today by [...]
Ørsted is taking another step in the execution of its updated business plan and strategic priorities by reducing its organisation by approx. 2,000 positions towards the end of 2027. The reasons for this are that the company will be focusing more on offshore wind and Europe, that a number of offshore wind farms will be [...]
EIB Board adopts second phase of pioneering Climate Bank Roadmap, focusing on competitiveness, security and lower energy prices for companies and families. Plan includes doubling of investment for climate change adaptation, along with radically simplified procedures. Decision consolidates EIB Group’s role as the Climate Bank and reaffirms commitment to staying the course as anchor financier [...]
Marking a major milestone in strengthening the Energy Union and EU cross-border interconnectedness, the Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, participated today in the signature ceremony for an EU-backed €645.2 million grant agreement on the Bornholm Energy Island (BEI) hybrid offshore project. The Commission has provided continuous support to the project, from planning to granting the [...]
LISBON, Portugal – 23 September, 2025: Avincis, Europe’s largest emergency aerial services operator, has acquired KN Helicopters in Denmark. KN Helicopters has been delivering helicopter services to the offshore wind sector since 2016, having secured contracts with wind farm owners and operators such as Vattenfall and Siemens. The company is led by CEO Niels Peter [...]
Andel will participate in Ørsted’s rights issue, investing DKK 3 billion and maintaining its 5 percent ownership share. The Board of Directors and Executive Management consider this an act of responsible ownership to support Ørsted’s Danish activities and to ensure Ørsted has the necessary development capacity to help achieve global CO₂ reductions. Despite significant challenges in [...]
A power hub on the Baltic Sea island of Bornholm is to connect Denmark and Germany in the future and transmit electricity from wind farms to the two countries. Contract for four converter systems and other technical components. 50Hertz CEO Stefan Kapferer: “Fundamental cornerstone to make a vision come true.” Energinet-CEO Thomas Egebo: “Making Europe greener [...]
In her 2025 State of the Union address EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the new geopolitical reality in which economic competition and national security are intertwined. She stressed the need for Europe to massively invest in digital and clean technologies to ensure the future continues to be made in Europe. In her [...]
NKT has signed a contract with Energinet to deliver a HVDC power cable system for the offshore interconnector linking the innovative Bornholm Energy Island to the power grid on Zealand. The project represents a key step for the grid infrastructure in Denmark and Europe. Energinet, the Danish transmission system operator (TSO), has selected NKT to [...]
CINEA has signed a grant agreement worth EUR 645.2 million under the CEF Energy programme to support the Danish side of the Bornholm Energy Island (BEI) Hybrid Offshore Interconnector - one of Europe’s most ambitious and strategic energy infrastructure projects. The grant signature ceremony took place on 4 September 2025 in Copenhagen, during the Informal [...]
WindEurope released the latest wind energy data today. It shows Europe built 6.8 GW of new wind in the first half of 2025. That’s less than expected and not nearly enough to deliver the EU’s 2030 energy security and climate targets. Except for Germany, most countries in Europe are not doing enough to build more [...]
Equinor has assessed the proposal put forward by the Board of Directors of Ørsted A/S on 11 August 2025 for a Rights Issue with pre-emptive rights for existing shareholders (the “Rights Issue”). Following dialogue with Ørsted, Equinor has decided to support the proposal to strengthen Ørsted’s balance sheet in response to the current industry challenges. [...]
BPO Board officially confirmed the membership of a new entity in the Baltic Ports Organization: Port of Esbjerg. This is another new member in recent months and the second this year. Thus, the organization currently has 50 members. Welcome on board! Port Esbjerg – Connecting Europe and the rest of the world Port Esbjerg is [...]
Europe aims to increase its offshore wind capacity from 36.6 GW today to 84 GW by 2030. The maritime supply chain—particularly shipbuilding and port infrastructure—plays a critical role in supporting Europe’s energy security. But one of the most pressing challenges today is the lack of timely investment in vessel manufacturing and port infrastructure. Today Europe [...]
Renewables, natural gas and nuclear are set to meet the additional demand as the world’s use of electricity rises for industry, appliances, air conditioning, data centres, EVs and more. Global electricity demand is expected to expand at one of the fastest sustained paces in over a decade despite ongoing economic pressures, according to a new [...]
European citizens and businesses want affordable, secure, and clean energy. Homegrown wind energy helps boost Europe’s competitiveness, security and prosperity while delivering on decarbonisation. But insufficient grid build-out is hindering the deployment of wind energy. It leads to grid access restrictions, congestion and curtailment. Electricity demand in Europe is expected to rise by 60% by [...]
Copenhagen, July 30, 2025 – The two planned offshore wind farms in the Danish belts are progressing according to plan. After a month of test drilling of the seabed in Jammerland Bay in the Great Belt, investigations are now continuing in the Little Belt. The two future wind farms are being developed by the partners [...]
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has just released its pivotal "Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024" report, delivering a resounding message: renewables are unequivocally the most cost-competitive option for new electricity generation globally. This comprehensive analysis, compiled from IRENA's extensive renewable cost database of over 25,000 projects, highlights how 91% of newly commissioned utility-scale [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
From 1 July to 31 December 2025 Denmark will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It is the eighth time Denmark assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Under the slogan ‘A strong Europe in a changing world’, the Danish Presidency will work for a secure Europe as well [...]
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 [...]
In the first quarter of 2025, 42.5% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources. Compared with the first quarter of 2024, this represents a 4.3 percentage points (pp) decrease (from 46.8%). The significant increase in electricity generation from solar (from 40.9 TWh in the first quarter 2024 to 55 TWh [...]
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 [...]
A mobile drilling platform will carry out test drillings in Jammerland Bugt. A support vessel can be seen in the background Copenhagen, Denmark 16th June, 2025 – After several months of geophysical surveys, scanning the seabed using 3D measurements, the next step in the development of the Jammerland Bugt Offshore Wind Farm is now being taken. [...]
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 [...]
It is with great satisfaction that I share my reflections after the first meeting of the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit Program Council, which I had the honor of co-organizing with the Royal Danish Embassy in Warsaw. This event brought together representatives of key stakeholders from across the Baltic Sea region, with the main goal [...]
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 [...]
The Baltic Sea Map with the projects under consideration, in planning, under construction and existing in the Baltic Sea. Expert-paper presented at the Conference of Energy Ministers in Warsaw Potential of 93 GW Offshore Capacity in the Baltic Sea Basins Questions of safety and protection of maritime infrastructure play a vital role 13 May 2025 [...]
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 [...]
The market leader within maritime offshore wind solutions, ESVAGT, will follow customers to the emerging Korean offshore wind market by entering a joint venture partnership with South Korean KMC Line. Europe's leading offshore wind vessel operator, ESVAGT, is well on its way to establishing itself on another continent. Through a joint venture partnership with the [...]
On 07.05.2025, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first quarter of 2025. In Q1 2025, Ørsted focused on the execution of four strategic priorities, which aim at solidifying their leading position in offshore wind towards the end of the decade. The offshore wind industry is challenged in the short term with headwinds [...]
The Danish Alliance for Renewables (DAFRE) has released its Annual Agenda 2025, emphasizing the need for wind, solar, and battery technologies to take over the critical stabilizing functions traditionally provided by fossil-fueled power plants. As Denmark moves from a fossil-based power system toward 100% renewable energy, the challenge is not just to generate clean electricity, [...]
The Danish Energy Agency, in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities, has published a comprehensive new analysis exploring how Denmark can best harness its offshore wind potential by 2050. The report is part of the follow-up to the 2022 Climate Agreement on Green Electricity and Heating and aims to provide strategic insights [...]
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 [...]
This compelling article, authored by Niels Frederik Malskær, Senior Energy Advisor at the Danish Embassy in Warsaw, and Natalia Zofia Ścięgosz, Commercial Advisor, Energy at the Danish Embassy in Warsaw, delves into Poland's pivotal role in the Baltic Sea's energy landscape. The authors present an engaging analysis of Poland's potential as the region's emerging energy [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Starting July 1, 2025, it will be possible in Denmark to turn off warning lights on wind turbines at night if there are no planes or drones in their vicinity. The new regulations aim to reduce nuisance to local residents, which could make it easier to get approvals for more wind farms and support a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Stable electricity supplies at an affordable price, full independence of the Baltic Sea region from Russian supplies, and clean air through joint projects to develop new technologies, including hydrogen - these are the potential benefits of cooperation between the Baltic countries. ORLEN Group and S&P Agency have prepared a report summarising the status of the [...]
Maribo, Bremerhaven 21.02.2025 - The 23rd WINDFORCE Baltic Sea Conference took place from February 19-20, 2025 in Maribo on Lolland / Falster, Denmark, under the motto “Cooperation in the energy transition, strengthening technology transfer, implementing climate protection goals, creating jobs, strengthening industry”. This year's conference partner was the German-Danish Chamber of Commerce. With international guests [...]
Good news from Brussels for the Danish-German energy project Bornholm Energy Island in the Baltic Sea. The project has received EU funding. Now regulatory path for the project must be defined. The European Commission has provided funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) program in the amount of 645 million EUR - underlining the importance [...]
ENTSO-E’s draft TYNDP shows the strategic electricity infrastructure investments that ensure that Europe’s energy system can meet the EU’s and Member States energy and climate targets for 2030, 2040, and 2050 while providing a positive impact on system costs. In line with the TEN-E Regulation, the new TYNDP outlines the further investments in the European [...]
Joint Research Centre of the European Commission released new report „The Onshore Wind Potential of the EU and Neighbouring Countries”. The report reveals that the continent has far greater capacity for wind energy than previously estimated. The ENSPRESO 2 dataset, developed by the Joint Research Centre (JRC), indicates that the installable capacity and annual electricity [...]
The European energy sector is undergoing a historic transformation, with offshore wind power emerging as a dominant force in the transition toward renewable energy. Latest data presented by Ignitis highlights a pivotal shift: future offshore wind energy projects in Europe are set to have twice the capacity of onshore projects, signaling a strong commitment to [...]
The joint HELCOM-VASAB (Vision & Strategies Around the BlaticSea) Maritime Spatial Planning Working Group (HELCOM-VASAB MSP WG) is about to proceed to the interim assessment of the progress in implementing the Regional Maritime Spatial Planning Roadmap 2021-2030. In this context, a dedicated Task Force prepared a survey which aims to support this process. This survey targets [...]