LATVIA Archives - Baltic Wind

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 Maja Moskal|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 [...]

23 06, 2025

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

By Maja Moskal|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 [...]

16 06, 2025

Memorandum on the protection of energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea

By Maja Moskal|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 [...]

11 06, 2025

Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit Program Council begins work on agenda for November summit in Brussels

By Krzysztof Bulski|June 11th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

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 [...]

10 06, 2025

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

By Maja Moskal|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 [...]

22 05, 2025

Prime Minister Tusk at Baltic Towers factory: Poland bets on local industry and offshore wind

By Baltic Wind|May 22nd, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland, Donald Tusk, Deputy Minister of National Defence Cezary Tomczyk, together with President of the Board of ARP S.A. Wojciech Balczun, President of the Board of GRI Renewables Industries, S.L., Antonio Barbosa and representatives of the Board of Baltic Towers Sp. z o.o. Jakub Wnuczyński, Hubert Staszewski and Bruno [...]

22 05, 2025

ELWIND signs contracts to study the impact of offshore wind farms on birds

By Baltic Wind|May 22nd, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

ELWIND project has signed a contract with 3BIRD OÜ to conduct a survey of birds in Estonian area and with Workboats Consulting OÜ to conduct a survey of birds in Latvian area. The study consists of three separate surveys: A baseline survey of birds – to collect data on the birds of the area. A [...]

15 05, 2025

Eight Baltic Sea TSOs publish roadmap for efficient and resilient offshore grid to connect the countries

By Baltic Wind|May 15th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

14 05, 2025

Supplier Day – new prospects for cooperation in offshore wind energy

By Maja Moskal|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 [...]

9 05, 2025

Consolis Latvia inaugurates modernized Rumbula factory to produce precast hybrid wind turbine towers

By Baltic Wind|May 9th, 2025|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Consolis Group officially inaugurated its upgraded production facility in Rumbula, near Riga, on 7 May. The modernized factory is now fully operational and delivering large-scale precast concrete elements for hybrid wind turbine towers. The LaFlora Wind Park is a flagship green energy project by Latvenergo which will be built by Nordex Group. “With the successful [...]

8 05, 2025

Baltic Regulators Request More Time on Long-Term Electricity Capacity Calculation Decision

By Baltic Wind|May 8th, 2025|ESTONIA, FINLAND, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

Baltic energy regulators have requested a three-month extension from the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) to decide on a proposed long-term capacity calculation methodology for electricity trading. Originally due by 22 March 2025, the decision concerns a proposal submitted by transmission system operators in January. Regulators from Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, [...]

25 04, 2025

New services launched in the Baltic balancing market after all three countries joined PICASSO platform

By Baltic Wind|April 25th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

Litgrid, Augstsprieguma tīkls and Elering, the electricity transmission system operators of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, have launched new reserve services in the Baltic balancing capacity market following the accession of all three countries to the European balancing energy exchange platform PICASSO. “With all Baltic electricity transmission system operators having joined the PICASSO platform, cross-border exchanges [...]

11 04, 2025

Lithuania, Latvia and Germany plan an offshore electricity interconnector

By Baltic Wind|April 11th, 2025|EVENT, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE|

On 9 April, Minister of Energy of Lithuania Žygimantas Vaičiūnas attended the annual conference of the European Wind Energy Association, Wind Europe 2025, in Copenhagen (Denmark). During the conference, Minister of Energy Mr Vaičiūnas met with Kaspars Melnis, Minister for Climate and Energy of the Republic of Latvia, and Volker Oschmann, Director General for [...]

9 04, 2025

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

By Maja Moskal|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 Maja Moskal|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 [...]

7 04, 2025

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

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

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

25 03, 2025

Smart cities on the move – how AI is helping improve urban flow

By Maja Moskal|March 25th, 2025|CLIMATE, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE|

EU-funded researchers are using AI to help ease the flow in Europe’s cities, making urban environments both safer and greener. By Tom Cassauwers At the Las Matas train station in the town of Las Rozas, just north of the Spanish capital Madrid, life is going on as usual. The sound of a highway can [...]

24 03, 2025

Electricity from renewable sources reaches 47% in 2024

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

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

10 03, 2025

Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025: Baltic Energy Grid Integration Breakthrough Award Presented

By Baltic Wind|March 10th, 2025|ESTONIA, EVENT, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

In a ceremony symbolizing a watershed moment in European energy security, the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 was inaugurated with the presentation of the first-ever "Baltic Wind Award." The award honors the historic integration of the Baltic States into the European electricity grid, severing long-standing ties with the Russian and Belarusian grids. Lithuania, Latvia, [...]

5 03, 2025

Report by ORLEN Group and S&P Agency: Cooperation between Poland and Baltic States will ensure cheaper and cleaner energy

By Baltic Wind|March 5th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, SWEDEN|

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 [...]

28 02, 2025

Research site of ELWIND offshore wind park approved

By Baltic Wind|February 28th, 2025|LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers approved the 200 km2 research site of ELWIND offshore wind park - as highlighted by ELWIND offshore in a recent LinkedIn post. Taking into account the information obtained from the Dabas aizsardzības pārvalde/Nature Conservation Agency of Latvia, the originally selected study area has been moved more than 7 km further [...]

19 02, 2025

Latvia approves 200 km² research Area for ELWIND Offshore Wind Project

By Baltic Wind|February 19th, 2025|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit a pivotal 200 square kilometre research area for the ELWIND offshore wind park, marking a significant step towards boosting renewable energy production in the region. In response to recommendations from Latvia’s Nature Conservation Agency, the initially proposed site has been relocated over 7 kilometres further offshore. This adjustment [...]

13 02, 2025

New Ten-Year Network Development Plan highlights power transmission and storage needs to meet the Energy Transition targets

By Baltic Wind|February 13th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, SWEDEN|

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 [...]

12 02, 2025

New report of the JRC of the European Commission on the Onshore Wind Potential of the EU and Neighbouring Countries

By Baltic Wind|February 12th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, ONSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

11 02, 2025

Europe’s Green Revolution: Offshore Wind Power Takes Center Stage

By Baltic Wind|February 11th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, SWEDEN|

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 [...]

11 02, 2025

Environmental Impact Study on Marine Mammals for ELWIND Launched

By Baltic Wind|February 11th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The main objective of the study is to obtain the fullest possible information on the baseline environmental status of seals and other sea mammals (grey seal, ringed seal, possibly harbor porpoise if presence recorded) prior to any development activities in and around the ELWIND offshore wind park sites and the future temporal and spatial effects [...]

10 02, 2025

New survey to support the assessment of the implementation of the Regional MSP Roadmap for the Baltic Sea

By Baltic Wind|February 10th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

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 [...]

10 02, 2025

Baltic States’ Energy Independence Day: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia Synchronize with Continental European Networks

By Baltic Wind|February 10th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The Baltic States have successfully synchronized their electricity systems with the Continental European Synchronous Area. This is a historic and practically significant event for the Baltic States and Europe, enhancing the region’s energy independence and resilience. All electricity connections with Russia and Belarus have been permanently disconnected. “The fact that all three Baltic States are [...]

10 02, 2025

Baltic States join the European continental electricity grid after fully disconnecting from Russian and Belarussian networks

By Baltic Wind|February 10th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

As of February 9th 2025, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are fully independent from Russia's and Belarus's electricity systems. They successfully integrated into the EU internal energy market by joining the European continental network via Poland. This allows the Baltic States to operate their own energy systems under common and transparent European rules. The synchronisation of the Baltics not [...]

28 01, 2025

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

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

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

27 01, 2025

LVRTC Submarine Optical Fiber Cable Damaged

By Baltic Wind|January 27th, 2025|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, TOP NEWS|

Early on January 26th, the submarine optical fiber cable in the Baltic Sea belonging to SJSC Latvia State Radio and Television Center (hereinafter – LVRTC) was damaged. LVRTC’s Data Transmission Monitoring System detected disruptions in data transmission services on the Ventspils–Gotland (Fårösund) segment. LVRTC continues to provide services via alternative data transmission routes. Currently, there [...]

13 01, 2025

New European coordinator appointed to oversee completion of Baltic synchronisation energy project

By Baltic Wind|January 13th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE|

Responding to urgent needs of the region, the European Commission has appointed expert Catharina Sikow-Magny as European Coordinator for the Baltic Synchronisation projects of common interest – the project to fully integrate Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania into the continental EU electricity network. These 3 countries remain the last EU countries synchronised with networks of [...]

31 12, 2024

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

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

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

27 12, 2024

PFI Yearbook 2025: Opportunities and Challenges for Baltic Offshore Wind

By Baltic Wind|December 27th, 2024|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

The decarbonisation agenda is a pressing priority for governments worldwide, and the Baltic Sea region is emerging as a critical area for renewable energy development, particularly offshore wind. In April 2024, eight countries bordering the Baltic Sea – Lithuania, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Poland, and Sweden – signed the Vilnius Declaration, pledging to collaborate [...]

29 11, 2024

Aegir Insights: Baltic Offshore Wind Potential Hindered by Market Challenges

By Krzysztof Bulski|November 29th, 2024|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OPINIONS|

A recent report by Aegir Insights, a technology-driven intelligence company serving the offshore wind sector, sheds light on the significant offshore wind potential in the Baltic Sea region, but also underscores a series of challenges that could slow its development. While Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania possess some of Europe’s most favorable conditions for fixed-bottom offshore [...]

18 11, 2024

ELWIND team and Baltic Delegation visit Denmark

By Baltic Wind|November 18th, 2024|DENMARK, ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE|

How are renewable energy projects implemented in other countries, and how do municipalities collaborate with local communities? What can we learn, and what practical ideas can we adopt when implementing the joint Latvian-Estonian offshore wind energy project ELWIND? In cooperation with the Danish Embassy in Latvia, a trip was organized for municipal representatives and opinion [...]

4 11, 2024

Baltic States agreed to work on Joint Energy Hub Project

By Baltic Wind|November 4th, 2024|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

As Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia prepare to synchronize their electricity grid with Continental Europe in just 100 days, the Baltic States have already set their sights on the next transformative initiative: a Joint Baltic Energy Hub. On 31 October in Vilnius, Dainius Kreivys, Lithuania’s Minister of Energy; Kaspars Melnis, Latvia’s Minister of Climate and Energy; [...]

22 10, 2024

ELWIND prepares the EIA programme

By Baltic Wind|October 22nd, 2024|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

ELWIND published details on the preparation of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) program. It program describes the entire process of environmental impact assessment, for example the scope and methodology of environmental studies conducted in the Estonian marine area, community involvement, etc. Proposals, objections and questions about the EIA program could have been submitted during the [...]

3 10, 2024

Offshore Wind – The Energy of the Future in Poland, Norway, and Latvia: Key Seminar and Panel Discussion

By Baltic Wind|October 3rd, 2024|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND|

On October 16, 2024, during the OTD Bergen 2024 Trade Fair in Bergen, Norway, a multilateral event will bring together key stakeholders from Poland, Norway, and Latvia to discuss the future of offshore wind energy. The event is organized by the Polish Agency for Enterprise Development (PARP) in collaboration with Innovation Norway, Polish Investment & [...]

22 08, 2024

Baltic Synchronisation project seeking European TEN-E coordinator

By Baltic Wind|August 22nd, 2024|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE|

The European Commission, together with Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, has opened a call for interest for candidates interested in the position of European Coordinator focusing on the Baltic Synchronisation project. In line with Article 6 paragraph 2 of the Trans-European Network for Energy (TEN-E) Regulation, the position involves closely monitoring the last phase of implementation as well as the progress [...]

19 06, 2024

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are celebrating 30 Years of Baltic Cooperation

By Baltic Wind|June 19th, 2024|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE|

On June 13, 2024, the Prime Ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania released a joint statement commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Council of Ministers. This milestone highlights three decades of robust cooperation that has not only strengthened the unity and independence of the Baltic States but also enhanced their geopolitical influence and economic [...]

18 06, 2024

Gas transmission system operators around the Baltic Sea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the development of hydrogen infrastructure

By Maja Moskal|June 18th, 2024|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, SWEDEN|

Nine gas transmission system operators (TSOs) in the countries around the Baltic Sea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to coordinate and facilitate hydrogen infrastructure and also to foster hydrogen market development in the Baltic Sea region. The MoU establishes and implements the cooperation between TSOs. The parties of the MoU are [...]

30 05, 2024

BEMIP Offshore Wind priorities for 2024

By Maja Moskal|May 30th, 2024|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

The BEMIP Offshore Wind Working Group is implementing strategic priorities for 2024 to further advance offshore renewable energy in the Baltic Sea region. With a substantial potential of over 93 GW for offshore wind energy, the focus is on capitalizing on this resource while enhancing regional cooperation. During the Energy Security Summit held in Marienborg, [...]

21 05, 2024

Baltic States Accelerate Offshore Wind Energy Initiatives Amidst Energy Security Concerns

By Baltic Wind|May 21st, 2024|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE|

In a significant move towards bolstering energy security and advancing renewable energy development, the Baltic Assembly and the Baltic Council of Ministers recently convened a conference titled ‘Energy Future of the Baltic States: Addressing Regional Challenges Together’. The event underscored the importance of regional cooperation among the Baltic States to enhance energy independence and integrate [...]

21 05, 2024

Public procurement for ELWIND to study of the environmental impact on fisheries and fisheries-related activities

By Baltic Wind|May 21st, 2024|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

ELWIND, joint Estonian-Latvian state-run cross-border hybrid offshore wind project has announced the launch of a public tender for the preparation of studies of the environmental impact on fisheries and fisheries-related activities. The aim of the study is to carry out fish community inventory and fisheries survey, and spring-spawning Baltic herring studies in the development areas [...]

9 05, 2024

WindWorks. Connecting Industries in Riga: Closer Baltic cooperation needed for wind energy development

By Baltic Wind|May 9th, 2024|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

The Baltic leaderships need to work more actively together at political level to jointly address the challenges of the wind energy sector and to create an exportable energy product. This was the conclusion of the wind energy conference “WindWorks. Connecting Industries”, which brought together more than 400 local and international experts and interested parties on [...]

29 04, 2024

Van Oord, Euroports, and Smulders sign MoU for an offshore wind terminal in Liepaja

By Baltic Wind|April 29th, 2024|LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

In a significant move to bolster offshore wind infrastructure in the Baltic region, Dutch maritime construction leader Van Oord has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) alongside international port operator Euroports and renowned steel structure manufacturer Smulders. The announcement, made during the Wind Works Conference in Riga, signifies a pivotal moment in the development of [...]

26 04, 2024

Riga Hosts Milestone Event Celebrating 50 Years of Baltic Sea Environmental Cooperation

By Krzysztof Bulski|April 26th, 2024|LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

On April 25, 2024, Riga, Latvia, marked a significant moment in environmental diplomacy with the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Helsinki Commission (HELCOM), an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the protection of the Baltic Sea. This golden jubilee, held at the National Library of Latvia, underscored the enduring commitment of the Baltic nations and their partners [...]

23 04, 2024

Largest Baltic wind energy sector conference to be held in Riga on April 25

By Baltic Wind|April 23rd, 2024|LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

On April 25, the largest wind energy conference in the Baltics “WindWorks. Connecting Industries” will take place at ATTA centre in Riga. More than 40 international and local energy experts, representatives of organizations and policymakers will take part in panel discussions to talk about energy developments in the region. European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson [...]

12 04, 2024

BEMIP Offshore Wind priorities for 2024

By Baltic Wind|April 12th, 2024|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

The BEMIP Offshore Wind Working Group is implementing strategic priorities for 2024 to further advance offshore renewable energy in the Baltic Sea region. With a substantial potential of over 93 GW for offshore wind energy, the focus is on capitalizing on this resource while enhancing regional cooperation. During the Energy Security Summit held in Marienborg, [...]

11 04, 2024

Baltic Sea countries pledge closer collaboration to secure critical offshore energy infrastructure

By Baltic Wind|April 11th, 2024|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The Energy Ministers of 8 Baltic Sea countries - Lithuania, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Poland and Sweden - agreed the Vilnius Declaration, pledging closer collaboration to secure critical offshore energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region. This comes after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and various acts of sabotage to energy infrastructure in the [...]

3 04, 2024

Next Step Milestone: Estonian-Latvian Joint Offshore Wind Farm Project

By Maja Moskal|April 3rd, 2024|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has recently taken a significant step towards advancing an offshore wind farm project. In a recent development, CPTRA initiated superficies licence proceedings and environmental impact assessment in response to an application submitted by the Environmental Investment Centre (EIC). This move marks a pivotal moment in the project's [...]

21 03, 2024

“Van Oord” signs a contract for construction of an offshore wind farm support base and an oversized cargo terminal in the Port of Liepaja

By Baltic Wind|March 21st, 2024|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

In order to promote the development of the offshore wind energy industry in the Baltic Sea, one of the leading companies in the industry - Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors B.V. (Van Oord) plans to create a world-class offshore wind farm support base and an oversized cargo terminal in the Port of Liepaja. The [...]

15 03, 2024

Ignitis Renewables invites to Save the Baltic Sea together

By Baltic Wind|March 15th, 2024|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, POLAND, SWEDEN|

International green energy company Ignitis Renewables supports the expedition Save the Baltic Sea and invites to pay attention to the ecological state of the sea and work together in preserving the Baltic Sea. During the nine-month walk around the Baltic Sea, the expedition and its partners will invite citizens, governments, organisations and businesses to take [...]

27 02, 2024

Give your views on the Offshore Network Development Plans 2024

By Baltic Wind|February 27th, 2024|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDP) is a new component of the TYNDP, delivering a high-level outlook of the needs of offshore transmission infrastructure. The first edition of the ONDP has been published on 23 January 2024. The plans translate EU Member States’ non-binding agreements on offshore goals from January 2023 into offshore transmission corridors, [...]

26 02, 2024

ENTOSO-E invites for public workshop on Offshore Network Development Plans

By Baltic Wind|February 26th, 2024|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, SWEDEN|

ENTSO-E is inviting the stakeholders to a public workshop on the Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDP), in ENTSO-E premises in Brussels, on 1 March 2024. The ONDP is a new component of the TYNDP, focused on the needs for offshore transmission infrastructure. The first edition of the ONDP has been published on 23 January 2024. [...]

15 02, 2024

IEA Ministers invite Latvia to become Agency’s 32nd member

By Baltic Wind|February 15th, 2024|LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

Ministers representing the IEA member countries today unanimously invited Latvia to become the Agency’s 32nd member, endorsing the steps the country has taken throughout its accession journey. Gathering at the IEA’s 2024 Ministerial Meeting, which also marks the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the IEA, ministers recognised that Latvia met all the requirements for [...]

6 02, 2024

The ELWIND wind park project begins cooperation with a Dutch company “Ventolines”

By Baltic Wind|February 6th, 2024|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The Latvia-Estonia cross-border offshore wind park project ELWIND begins cooperation with the Dutch company Ventolines. This technical consultant service provider has accumulated significant experience in wind park development. "Ventolines has contributed to wind park development projects in the Netherlands, Sweden, the USA and other countries, proving its competence and professionalism. For the needs of Elwind, [...]

30 01, 2024

“Baltic Sea Offshore Wind – 2024 Outlook”: Lasma Livzeniece, Executive Director at Latvian Wind Energy Association

By Baltic Wind|January 30th, 2024|LATVIA, 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 Lasma Livzeniece, Executive Director at Latvian Wind Energy Association. What is [...]

21 12, 2023

Baltic States set to synchronise grids with continental Europe by 2025

By Baltic Wind|December 21st, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

On December 19th, the European Commission and representatives of the governments of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland signed a Political Declaration confirming their commitment to proceed at full speed to connect the electricity networks of the three Baltic States with continental Europe, via Poland, by February 2025. This is almost a year earlier than the [...]

12 12, 2023

Electricity Grid Operators are Strengthening Regional Cooperation in the Baltic Sea

By Baltic Wind|December 12th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

The electricity transmission system operators (TSOs) of the nine Baltic Sea Region countries will continue to cooperate actively to ensure the reliability of the region's electricity supply, the implementation of the project to synchronise the Baltic electricity grids with continental Europe and to develop the future energy system for large-scale offshore wind power. This decision [...]

30 10, 2023

BEMIP Electricity, Offshore and Hydrogen on the draft list of Projects of Common Interest

By Baltic Wind|October 30th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

European Union is working on new list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI) in the areas of electricity, offshore, hydrogen, smart grids and cross-border carbon dioxide networks. According to draft list –it identifies, among others, Priority Corridor Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in electricity (BEMIP Electricity), Priority Corridor Baltic [...]

27 10, 2023

Elering and AST signed the memorandum to develop a new Estonian-Latvian interconnection

By Baltic Wind|October 27th, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Estonian and Latvian electricity transmission system operators (TSO) Elering and Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with which the parties will jointly start activities for the development of the fourth Estonian-Latvian electricity interconnection. This new interconnection will increase transmission capacity between Estonia and Latvia, contributing to the development of renewable energy sources [...]

23 10, 2023

Navigating the Skills Gap: The 2030 Horizon for European Energy Jobs

By Baltic Wind|October 23rd, 2023|ESTONIA, FINLAND, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, SWEDEN|

The European wind energy sector is poised for significant growth, aiming to more than double its workforce by 2030. In the context of the European Year of Skills, addressing the pressing skills gap becomes imperative to support this expansion and foster innovation. These insights were garnered from a recent debate titled “On the road to [...]

25 09, 2023

CEF Energy: two Baltic projects obtain the status to join the CB RES list

By Baltic Wind|September 25th, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The European Commission has announced today that two more projects have obtained the status required to be part of the List of Renewable Energy Cross-border Projects (CB RES list) under the Connecting Europe Facility for Energy (CEF Energy). The list, launched for the first time in August 2022, has now a total of five projects. [...]

24 08, 2023

Construction of offshore wind farms in H1 2023 – how is the Baltic Sea performing?

By Paweł Wróbel|August 24th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

WindEurope has summarised the development of offshore wind energy in Europe in the first half of 2023. How does the Baltic Sea look in comparison to Europe? Below we present details of the projects under construction during this period. Europe built 2.1 GW of new offshore wind in the first half of 2023, bringing its [...]

3 08, 2023

Baltic TSOs signed an agreement for synchronisation to take place in February 2025

By Baltic Wind|August 3rd, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

Elering, AST and Litgrid, operators of the electricity transmission systems of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, signed an agreement on the synchronisation. According to the agreement, disconnection from the Russian-controlled system and synchronous connection to the continental European grid will take place in February 2025. The agreement also stipulates that the Baltic countries will jointly withdraw [...]

2 08, 2023

Ignitis Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to collaborate in Estonian and Latvian offshore wind tenders

By Baltic Wind|August 2nd, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

A renewables-focused integrated utility Ignitis Group’s subsidiary Ignitis Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) New Markets Fund I have signed an agreement to collaborate exclusively on offshore wind opportunities in Estonia and Latvia and intend to jointly bid in the upcoming offshore wind tenders in these countries. The partnership leverages Ignitis Group’s leading market position [...]

31 07, 2023

Aegir Insights Report: Offshore Wind Momentum in the Baltic States

By Baltic Wind|July 31st, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

According to the latest report from Aegir Insights, the Baltic states, comprising Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, are rapidly advancing their offshore wind energy initiatives, capitalizing on the vast potential of the Baltic Sea to drive Europe's energy transition. This surge in activity aligns with the region's heightened focus on energy security, independence, and renewable energy [...]

13 07, 2023

ELWIND offshore wind project receives EUR 18.7 million in funding from the EU

By Baltic Wind|July 13th, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

The Latvia-Estonia cross-border offshore wind project ELWIND has received approval for EUR 18.7 million in co-funding from the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency CINEA. The funding for the research needed to develop the project has been granted under the European Union funding programme Connecting Europe Facility. The co-funding will enable high-quality research to determine the [...]

19 06, 2023

Defence ministers from Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) strengthen cooperation to protect critical offshore infrastructure

By Baltic Wind|June 19th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, SWEDEN|

On 13 June the meeting of the ministers of defence from the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) partner nations took place in Amsterdam. The topics on the meeting agenda included cooperation to support Ukraine and to promote the security situation in the neighbouring areas. The UK-led JEF is a multilateral framework for defence cooperation formed by [...]

5 06, 2023

CBSS 20th Ministerial Session 2023 Concludes in Wismar, Germany with Strong Focus on Renewable Energy, Resilience and Youth Participation

By Baltic Wind|June 5th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, SWEDEN|

The 20th Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) Ministerial Session, held in Wismar, Germany, concluded on 2 June 2023, with key outcomes demonstrating solidarity against Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, commitment to climate neutrality and renewable energy, and an emphasis on youth participation and societal resilience in the Baltic Sea Region. The 20th Council [...]

29 05, 2023

EIU: Baltic States Amplify Offshore Wind Investments to Boost Energy Sector

By Baltic Wind|May 29th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, SWEDEN|

According to a recent report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are making significant strides in energy security, with a particular focus on the development of offshore wind farms. This move comes in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which prompted these nations to [...]

23 05, 2023

GORIO: on the way for an Offshore Wind Farm in the Gulf of Riga

By Baltic Wind|May 23rd, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

GORIO is one of the projects selected and supported by CEF Energy under the call for preparatory studies for cross-border renewable energy (CB RES) projects launched in 2021. Supported with a total of EUR 99,000, GORIO is ran and coordinated by Eesti Energi, a public limited energy company in Estonia. The project aims to develop, [...]

19 05, 2023

Vårgrønn and European Energy to partner on developing offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea

By Baltic Wind|May 19th, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE|

Renewable energy developer European Energy and offshore wind company Vårgrønn, a joint venture between Plenitude (Eni) and HitecVision, announce a long-term strategic partnership to jointly pursue offshore wind opportunities in the Baltic Sea within Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. The Baltic states have significant offshore wind potential, with a total of 15.4 GW of estimated possible [...]

10 05, 2023

50Hertz and Estonian transmission system operator Elering to build submarine cable between Estonia and Germany

By Baltic Wind|May 10th, 2023|GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

Against the current background of the war in Ukraine, Germany and the three Baltic countries Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania want to strengthen their energy sovereignty and cooperate more closely. While attending the Baltic Offshore Wind Forum at the German Federal Foreign Ministry in Berlin today, the German Transmission System Operator (TSO) 50Hertz and its counterparts [...]

9 05, 2023

Transmission system operators from the Baltic Sea region strengthen cooperation for more energy sovereignty and climate protection

By Baltic Wind|May 9th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, POLAND, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

CEOs and other executives from the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) of the Baltic Sea countries met in Berlin to further intensify cooperation. The meeting was attended by AST (Latvia), Elering (Estonia), Energinet (Denmark), Fingrid (Finland), Litgrid (Lithuania), PSE (Poland), Statnett (Norway) and Svenska Kraftnät (Sweden). The companies' managers gave a positive assessment of how the [...]

28 04, 2023

WindWorks in Riga: with a combined potential of 25 GW, Latvia and Estonia can be offshore leaders in the Baltic Sea

By Paweł Wróbel|April 28th, 2023|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

This year's WindWorks. Moving Energy conference in Riga was once again the venue for key discussions on offshore wind energy development in the Baltic Sea, with a particular focus on the potential of Latvia and Estonia. The event, of which BalticWind.EU was a media partner, was organised on 19 April by the Latvian and Estonian [...]

14 04, 2023

LWEA: Unlocking the potential of Latvian offshore wind

By Baltic Wind|April 14th, 2023|LATVIA, OPINIONS, TOP NEWS|

It has been estimated that Latvia's offshore wind energy potential is approximately 15 GW, which would produce around 70 TWh is ten times greater than Latvia's current consumption and also surpasses the estimated demand increase. Currently, 0 GW of offshore wind energy has been installed, and the industry is still in the early [...]

10 02, 2023

BalticSeaH2 – Southern Finland’s hydrogen valley development project is progressing as planned

By Baltic Wind|February 10th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, SWEDEN, TECHNOLOGY|

The BalticSeaH2 hydrogen valley project will develop the first significant cross-border hydrogen valley in Europe. The goal is to create an integrated hydrogen economy in the Southern Finland and Estonian region, which enables the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions from various industries and the region’s energy self-sufficiency. The area is connected to the wider market [...]

9 02, 2023

Offshore wind energy is not a sprint, but a marathon

By Justyna Koć|February 9th, 2023|DENMARK, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

Key challenges for offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea in 2023 were the topic of a webinar hosted by BalticWind.EU. Offshore industry experts from the Baltic countries of our region discussed what actions should be taken next year, summed up the last one and discussed key actions for the effective development of the industry. [...]

24 01, 2023

Latvia to host largest wind power conference in the Baltics in April

By Dominika Łysień|January 24th, 2023|LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

Latvia’s largest wind energy industry conference, WindWorks. Moving Energy, has evolved into the most prominent event of this kind in the Baltic region. Foreign and local experts will meet in Riga on April 19 this year to look for solutions for more successful and faster utilization of wind energy across the Baltics. The conference’s agenda [...]

20 01, 2023

Eolus and PNE start co-developing offshore wind in Latvia

By Dominika Łysień|January 20th, 2023|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Eolus and PNE have created a joint venture for developing the Kurzéme offshore wind project in Latvia. The wind farm will have approximately 1,000 MW installed capacity with planned commercial operation start before 2030. The project area is located in the Baltic Sea outside the west coast of Latvia and the wind farm will have [...]

2 01, 2023

“Baltic Sea Offshore Wind – 2022 Summary & 2023 Outlook”: Lasma Livzeniece, Executive Director of the Latvian Wind Energy Association

By Dominika Łysień|January 2nd, 2023|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

The year 2022 was full of events that are permanently changing the conditions for the offshore wind industry. We 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 2023. In today’s interview of the „Baltic Sea Offshore Wind – 2022 [...]

20 12, 2022

Eesti Energia CEO argues for linking Estonian wind farms with Latvia rather than building another A to B undersea cable to Finland

By Baltic Wind|December 20th, 2022|ESTONIA, FINLAND, LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

The energy crisis in the Baltic Sea region might be solved by generating less expensive power in Estonia instead of building another “A to B” link with Finland, according to the CEO of Estonian power company Eesti Energia Hando Sutter. In his opinion, another submarine cable in the Baltic Sea region should rather run along [...]

18 11, 2022

WindEurope: EU countries’ offshore spatial plans will allow the generation of 220 GW of offshore wind power

By Justyna Koć|November 18th, 2022|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

EU countries have earmarked around 52,000 km2 for wind energy development, as shown in WindEurope's analysis of offshore spatial plans. Such an area, if fully utilized, will allow the installation of 220 GW of wind power. Among the leaders are Belgium and Germany, which together want to allocate 15% of their territorial waters for wind [...]

11 11, 2022

Baltic Sea Transmission System Operators prepare to manage risks on electricity adequacy

By Baltic Wind|November 11th, 2022|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The leaders of the Baltic Sea electricity transmission system operators met in Helsinki on 2nd of November to discuss the energy crisis in Europe and the electricity adequacy of the region. The transmission system operators of the Baltic Sea region actively cooperate and share information on the security and the electricity supply situation in the [...]

27 10, 2022

Estonian-Latvian offshore wind farm joint project location revealed

By Baltic Wind|October 27th, 2022|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

Today, the Estonian Government confirmed the location of the ELWIND joint Estonian-Latvian offshore wind energy project in the Estonian maritime area. Based on studies and analyses, the most suitable development area for the joint project in Estonian waters is the sea area west of the Sõrve peninsula. "Estonia's offshore wind energy is an untapped potential [...]

20 09, 2022

RWE and Latvenergo collaborate to build an offshore wind farm in Latvia’s Baltic Sea

By Baltic Wind|September 20th, 2022|LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

The partners intend to jointly develop, build and operate offshore wind farms. Latvenergo offers deep knowledge of the Latvian energy market and regulations, as well as experience in electricity supply, while RWE brings its technical expertise from 20 years of experience in offshore wind power. […]

31 08, 2022

The Marienborg Declaration: Baltic Sea Countries declare more cooperation in offshore wind

By Baltic Wind|August 31st, 2022|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

On 30 August 2022 the Heads of Governments and Energy Ministers of the 8 countries around the Baltic Sea signed the Marienborg Declaration. They committed to new volumes for the build-out of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea and agreed to cooperate more closely on it and on energy more [...]

28 07, 2022

Latvian parliament approves regulations to improve RES development

By Patrycja Rapacka|July 28th, 2022|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

On final reading on July 14, the Latvian Parliament approved amendments to the Energy Law and the Electricity Market Law prepared by the Ministry of Economics, contributing to strengthening Latvia’s energy security and independence. The new legislation will promote the development of RES, support energy efficiency and more active citizen [...]

5 07, 2022

Latvia starts its two-year chairmanship of HELCOM

By Baltic Wind|July 5th, 2022|LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

As of 1 July 2022, Latvia will be the Chair of HELCOM until 30 June 2024. The chairmanship rotates between Contracting Parties every two years, in alphabetical order. […]

23 06, 2022

Polish-Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry established in Riga

By Patrycja Rapacka|June 23rd, 2022|LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

The activities were inaugurated by the Polish-Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry based in Riga, which brings together companies, institutions and individuals interested in the development of economic relations between Poland and Latvia. Among the founding members of the Chamber is ORLEN Lietuva – ORLEN Latvija, a company planning investments in wind energy. […]

7 06, 2022

Baltic RCC began operations. The center will coordinate the development of electric power systems

By Patrycja Rapacka|June 7th, 2022|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE|

The Baltic Regional Coordination Centre (Baltic RCC) has officially started operations in Tallinn. An executive was elected for this purpose. The purpose of the center will be to coordinate the planning of the development of electricity systems as well as some of the day-to-day activities of the operators to guarantee the security of electricity supply. [...]

10 05, 2022

Latvia does not object to Lithuania installing large wind farm near the border

By Patrycja Rapacka|May 10th, 2022|LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE|

According to Lithuanian media, Latvia has expressed no objection to the construction of a large offshore wind farm near the common border. This was announced by the Ministers of Environment of Lithuania and Latvia. […]

25 03, 2022

Latvia will increase energy independence, less bureaucracy for wind projects is predicted

By Patrycja Rapacka|March 25th, 2022|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, REGULATORY|

Latvia plans to implement new regulations that will accelerate the pace of development of wind farm projects. The government’s plans were announced by the Minister of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, Artūrs Toms Plešs, during a press briefing on March 21. A special law will be drafted for this purpose. [...]

24 03, 2022

BASREHRT – Sweden and Baltic countries hold roundtable talks on RES and hydrogen

By Patrycja Rapacka|March 24th, 2022|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

There is no longer any doubt that wind energy in the Baltic Sea region will play a key role in the development of green hydrogen production. Recently, the BASREHRT project – the Baltic Sea Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Experts Roundtable – was launched. It is a platform for cooperation in [...]

23 03, 2022

Latvia rejects Ørsted’s wind project, the government wants to look for ELWIND site

By Patrycja Rapacka|March 23rd, 2022|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

The Latvian government has decided to reject an application from Danish RES developer Ørsted, in cooperation with Estonian partner Eesti Energia, related to the construction and location of an offshore wind farm in Latvian waters. The decision is driven by the need to find a suitable location for the Latvian-Estonian [...]

11 03, 2022

BLIX: No obstacles to offshore wind energy development in the Baltic Sea region

By Patrycja Rapacka|March 11th, 2022|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

Estonian grid operator Elering and Latvian operator Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) commissioned consulting firm BLIX to complete a four-level study that concludes that there are no obstacles to the healthy development of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea region. […]

3 03, 2022

Baltic transmission system operators reduce energy imports from Russia

By Patrycja Rapacka|March 3rd, 2022|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE|

In the wake of Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, the operators of the Baltic transmission systems – Augstsprieguma tīkls of Latvia, Litgrid of Lithuania, and Elering of Estonia – have agreed to limit the total capacity of electricity imports from Russia. […]