31 10, 2023

Fingrid investigates possible connection points for offshore wind projects to the main grid

By |October 31st, 2023|FINLAND, OFFSHORE NEWS|

Interest in building offshore wind power in Finland has grown exponentially. Fingrid has launched a study to preliminarily determine possible connection points for offshore wind projects to the main grid. The results of the study are expected to be available by summer 2024. By mid-October, Fingrid had received preliminary connection inquiries for offshore wind power [...]

30 10, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency in Lithuania approved EIA for the second offshore wind farm

By |October 30th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

As Lithuania seeks to develop offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea and reduce the country’s dependence on electricity import, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report on the offshore wind farm commissioned by the Ministry of Energy. The tender to select the developer of the 700 megawatt (MW) wind [...]

27 10, 2023

RE-Source 2023 marks 7.8 GW PPA record but industry indicates bottlenecks to reach EU net zero objectives

By |October 27th, 2023|EU policy, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS|

2023 has set new records in the PPA market with 7.8 GW of renewable capacity secured year to date. By the end of Q3, companies in the ICT sector (2 GW), heavy industry (1.8 GW) and telecoms (650 MW) were responsible for signing over 60% of corporate renewable PPAs. Other sectors like retail, transport, and [...]

27 10, 2023

Moderates’ Climate Policy Signals a Brighter Future for Wind Energy in Sweden

By |October 27th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The recent decisions made by the Moderates – governing party in Sweden at their congress in Umeå regarding Sweden's climate policy have the potential to usher in a new era for the wind energy sector. Swedish Wind Energy Association welcomes these changes, which not only streamline the permitting process but also prioritize electrification, enhance legal [...]

27 10, 2023

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

By |October 27th, 2023|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, 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 [...]

26 10, 2023

Equinor and Polenergia awarded a contract to Seaway7 for the inter-array cables

By |October 26th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, today confirmed the award of a substantial* contract by Equinor and Polenergia c bottom-fixed offshore wind projects, in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea. Seaway7’s scope of work covers the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of 100 66kV inter-array cables, measuring approximately 200 kilometres in length. The two [...]

26 10, 2023

Swedish Wind Energy Association Welcomes John Hassler’s Insights on Climate Policy

By |October 26th, 2023|EVENT, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, SWEDEN|

John Hassler's participation in the annual conference VIND2023 hosted by the Swedish Wind Energy Association marked an important moment in the ongoing discourse on Sweden's climate policy and its alignment with the EU's Fit for 55 climate package. Hassler's insights and recommendations, as outlined in his investigation, highlight the critical role of electrification in addressing [...]

26 10, 2023

WindEurope: Net Zero? It’s all about electrification

By |October 26th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY|

Electrification Alliance recently unveiled a new ‘Electrification Manifesto’ urging the European Commission to fast-track the electrification of Europe. The Manifesto calls for a dedicated Electrification Action Plan in the first 100 days of the incoming European Commission’s mandate. At the launch event, European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson was named the winner of the inaugural [...]

24 10, 2023

Coexistence of Offshore Wind and Biodiversity: A Sustainable Approach

By |October 24th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS|

Offshore wind energy holds tremendous potential as a clean and renewable power source to combat climate change and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. However, the rapid growth of offshore wind farms across Europe has sparked concerns about their environmental impact, particularly on marine biodiversity. In addressing this concern, a multifaceted approach is essential, encompassing [...]

24 10, 2023

“Delivering on the EU offshore renewable energy ambitions” adopted as a part of European Wind Package

By |October 24th, 2023|EU policy, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

The European Commission has unveiled a communication, "Delivering on the EU offshore renewable energy ambitions," which is a pivotal part of the European Wind Package adopted on October 24, 2023. This communication represents a significant leap forward in the journey toward a more sustainable and renewable energy landscape for the European Union. Offshore renewables are [...]

24 10, 2023

WindEurope: Wind Power Package is a game-changer for Europe’s energy security

By |October 24th, 2023|EU policy, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

In her State of the Union speech in September 2023 EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the current challenges faced by Europe’s wind energy industry. She committed to ensure the future of wind energy was ‘made in Europe’ - and promised a new package to support the wind industry. Today the Commission unveiled [...]

24 10, 2023

Baltic Sea Cable Damage Underscores the Urgent Need to Secure Critical Energy Infrastructure

By |October 24th, 2023|ESTONIA, FINLAND, OFFSHORE NEWS, SWEDEN|

The recent incidents involving damaged underwater telecommunication cables between Sweden and Estonia, and gas pipeline leaks in the Baltic Sea, serve as stark reminders of the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in the region. As reported by Politico and Swedish public television company - Sveriges Television (SVT), these incidents, which are suspected to be the [...]

24 10, 2023

Ilmatar launches two new offshore project areas – Bothnia and Bothnia West in Finland’s EEZ

By |October 24th, 2023|FINLAND, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

The Finnish Government has granted survey permits for Ilmatar Offshore’s two new project areas, Bothnia and Bothnia West, in the Finnish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). “This is a massive area that creates great potential for developing energy-intensive industries in neighboring areas,” says Anna Häger, Regional Manager at Ilmatar Offshore. Ilmatar Offshore has identified two new [...]

23 10, 2023

A modern factory for the production of wind towers will be built in the port of Szczecin

By |October 23rd, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaports Authority SA and Windar Polska sp. z o.o. signed a preliminary lease agreement in Szczecin for land located on Ostrów Grabowski in the Szczecin port. A factory will be built on 17 ha, which will produce elements of wind towers for offshore or onshore wind farms, foundation structures for offshore towers [...]

23 10, 2023

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

By |October 23rd, 2023|ESTONIA, FINLAND, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, 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 [...]

23 10, 2023

Smulders to supply Transition Pieces for Poland’s First Offshore Wind Farm

By |October 23rd, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Smulders Projects Belgium, subsidiary of Smulders, is proud to announce its contract with Baltic Power (joint venture of Orlen and Northland Power) for the supply of 76 transition pieces for the groundbreaking Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm, marking a significant milestone in the Polish offshore wind industry. Over the past year, Baltic Power and Smulders [...]

20 10, 2023

“Net-Zero Industry: Challenges and Innovations in EU’s Offshore Wind Industry”

By |October 20th, 2023|EVENT, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS|

Yesterday, a pivotal webinar titled "On the road to Net Zero Industry – key technologies for offshore wind”  took place, shedding light on the intricate landscape of Europe's offshore wind sector. This event was organised by BalticWind.EU in collaboration with Sensoria, bringing together industry luminaries to explore the myriad of challenges and innovative solutions shaping [...]

19 10, 2023

Plan of 16 actions to strengthen wind sector prepared by the European Commission – according to leaked document

By |October 19th, 2023|EU policy, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, TOP|

BalticWind.EU saw leaked Communication from the European Commission “European Wind Power Action Plan” that is supposed to be adopted on 24 October. We present below summary of this document. As a part of the Wind Power Package - Together with this Action Plan, the Commission will adopt a Communication on delivering on the Offshore Renewable [...]

19 10, 2023

The second offshore tender in Lithuania is expected to be launched on 15 January 2024

By |October 19th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

Following the European Commission’s approval of the support scheme for offshore wind farm development, and after public consultations with market participants, the Ministry of Energy proposes to launch the second offshore wind farm tender on 15 January 2024. The proposal by the Ministry of Energy still needs to be approved by the Government. “Offshore wind [...]

17 10, 2023

Lack of ambition and attention risks making electricity grids the weak link in clean energy transitions

By |October 17th, 2023|CLIMATE CHANGE, OFFSHORE NEWS|

First-of-its-kind global study finds the world must add or replace 80 million km of grids by 2040, equal to all grids globally today, to meet national climate targets and support energy security Efforts to tackle climate change and ensure reliable supplies of electricity could be put at risk unless policy makers and companies quickly take [...]

17 10, 2023

Suomen Hyötytuuli starts FEED for turbine foundations in Tahkoluoto offshore wind farm extension project

By |October 17th, 2023|FINLAND, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

Suomen Hyötytuuli is developing an extension to Tahkoluoto offshore wind farm on the west coast of Finland. The wind turbines of at least 15 megawatts will be built in deeper waters than ever before in Finland. The company has now launched FEED (Front End Engineering Design) for Suomen Hyötytuuli’s own concept, which is the base [...]

17 10, 2023

Respect Energy Holding plans the construction of offshore floating wind farm in Estonia

By |October 17th, 2023|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Respect Energy Holding announces its plans to build an offshore floating wind farm off the coast of Estonia. The project includes also a pilot deployment of foundation technology with hydrogen and ammonia production at floating wind turbines. The projected investment with total capacity of up to 820 MW will be established in the Wind Energy [...]

17 10, 2023

The Danish Energy Agency initiates consultation regarding Bornholm Energy Island

By |October 17th, 2023|DENMARK, EVENT, OFFSHORE NEWS|

The Danish Energy Agency invites citizens, stakeholders, authorities and others with an interest in the future Energiø Bornholm to submit questions and comments on the Draft Plan for Program Energiø Bornholm and the associated Environmental Report. The Danish Energy Agency initiates an 8-week consultation on the Draft Plan for Program Energiø Borholm with the accompanying [...]

17 10, 2023

Ocean Winds and Ignitis Renewables to build the first offshore wind project in Lithuania

By |October 17th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, together with its strategic partner, Ocean Winds, will develop the first offshore wind project in Lithuania. This was announced by the National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) after it finished the screening of the provisional winners regarding their compliance with national security interests. It is estimated that the 700 [...]

17 10, 2023

Bladt Industries and Semco Maritime with EPCI Contract for the Baltic Power OSS project

By |October 17th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

A primary sub-contractor, ISC Consulting Engineers, has already successfully completed much of the engineering scope, both for the substations as well as for the monopiles and transition pieces, which will also be supplied by Bladt Industries. The two substations will be constructed and established in the coming years, with final commissioning planned for early 2026, [...]

16 10, 2023

RWE launches global Floating Wind Co-use Competition

By |October 16th, 2023|CLIMATE CHANGE, OFFSHORE NEWS|

RWE, one of the world leaders in offshore wind, has launched its first global “Floating Wind Co-use Competition”. The company is looking for solutions to promote co-existence with other sea users and biodiversity enhancement. RWE is dedicated to accelerating the development and demonstration of innovative and sustainable solutions that be specifically applied to floating offshore [...]

16 10, 2023

The 2nd edition of the largest educational trade fair EDU OFFSHORE WIND coming on 5-6 March 2024

By |October 16th, 2023|#EduOffshoreWind, EVENT, POLAND|

Preparations for the 2nd edition of Poland's largest educational career fair in the offshore renewable energy, and related sectors taking part in the climate transformation, have begun. The date of the event is already known - the 2nd edition of EDU OFFSHORE WIND will take place on March 5-6, 2024 in Gdansk. The event is [...]

13 10, 2023

Poland and Norway establish strategic offshore wind alliance

By |October 13th, 2023|EVENT, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND|

Norwegian Offshore Wind has strengthened their collaborative efforts in the Polish market by signing two key MoUs in Gdansk this week. On the main stage at Baltexpo, the Polish Offshore Wind Energy Society (PTMEW) signed the collaboration agreement with Norwegian Offshore Wind. This MoU will play a pivotal role in building closer relationships between the [...]

13 10, 2023

Seatech Engineering discusses possibility of supporting Polish offshore

By |October 13th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

The latest project of Seatech Engineering – CTV (Crew Transport Vessel) SE-223 catamaran will be tasked with safe transfer of technical personnel, along with necessary equipment, between service ports and offshore wind farms. In addition, vessel will enable support of SOVs (Service Operation Vessel) working in the area of farms on the Baltic Sea, thus [...]

13 10, 2023

TELE-FONIKA Kable and JDR to supply subsea and land cables to the Baltic Power

By |October 13th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

TELE-FONIKA Kable (TFK) a global supplier of wire and cable systems for the renewable energy sector, alongside JDR Cable Systems (JDR), the global subsea cable and umbilical supplier, have been awarded a contract with ORLEN Group and Northland Power for the Baltic Power wind farm in Poland. Together with partners NKT and DEME Offshore, they [...]

13 10, 2023

Baltic Industrial Group with contract for distribution substations for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm

By |October 13th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

On October 4 of this year, Baltic Operator Sp. z o.o., a company belonging to the Baltic Industrial Group GPB, which also includes Gdansk Shipyard, signed a contract to manufacture two offshore distribution substations for the Baltic wind farm project. Baltic Operator will manufacture steel structures for two distribution substations weighing a total of 2,600 [...]

12 10, 2023

Lithuania prepares for second offshore wind farm auction

By |October 12th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

Lithuania is preparing for the second offshore wind auction: on Tuesday, the Ministry of Energy, together with offshore wind park developers and those interested in offshore wind park development, held a public consultation to discuss the preparations for the auction, the terms and conditions of the auction, and the planned date of the procurement. "Offshore [...]

11 10, 2023

Nearly half a thousand people at Suppliers Day organized by PGE and Ørsted

By |October 11th, 2023|EVENT, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Representatives of companies from all over Poland and abroad interested in joining the Baltica 2 project took part in a meeting organized for them at PGE Narodowy. Suppliers Day was an opportunity to meet individually with suppliers of components and services already contracted by PGE and Ørsted. - Interest showed in the event exceeded our [...]

10 10, 2023

Jan De Nul Group and Hellenic Cables sign export cable contracts for Baltyk II & III offshore wind farms

By |October 10th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

A consortium of Jan De Nul Group and Hellenic Cables will design, manufacture, transport and install a package of four 220 kV HVAC export cables to connect the Polish offshore wind farms Baltyk II and Baltyk III to shore. Upon completion, these wind farms developed by the joint venture of Equinor and Polenergia will provide [...]

10 10, 2023

Aegir Insights: Why the next two years’ offshore wind auctions in Europe could flip the script for governments – and developers

By |October 10th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS|

The global offshore wind industry is in turmoil with high-profile projects being paused in key markets. How European governments handle award of 50GW planned leases in 2024-25 could radically change sector dynamics at home and abroad, writes Victoria Maguire Toft. This insightful analysis was first introduced in the Aegir Insights newsletter Beaufort. For a deeper [...]

10 10, 2023

Offshore wind tower factory in Gdansk, Baltic Towers, with support from the Polish Investment Zone

By |October 10th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

The board of the Pomeranian Special Economic Zone has issued a decision on support for the Baltic Towers company. The Polish Investment Zone will support the construction of a production and storage hall for the manufacturing of offshore wind towers. The value of the new investment is estimated at around EUR 200 million. Baltic Towers, [...]

10 10, 2023

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

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

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

9 10, 2023

New offshore investment in Swinoujscie

By |October 9th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND|

Euro Terminal, like many Polish companies, is preparing to participate in the development of the Polish offshore market. The completion of the latest investment, the RO-RO ramp, is another step in the company's development and cooperation with key players in the wind turbine market. Together with the companies, i.e. Vestas or Orlen, they are creating [...]

9 10, 2023

Jumbo transports and installs Baltic Eagle Transition Pieces for Van Oord

By |October 9th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

Jumbo Offshore has been contracted by Van Oord for the transportation and installation of transition pieces for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind project in the German Baltic Sea. Operations on the project are to commence in October 2023. Due to the close cooperation and extensive experience between the Jumbo Offshore and Van Oord project teams, [...]

9 10, 2023

Commission approves €193 million Lithuanian scheme to support offshore wind farms

By |October 9th, 2023|EU policy, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

The European Commission has approved a €193 million Lithuanian scheme to support offshore wind farms to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy, in line with the Green Deal Industrial Plan. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework, adopted by the Commission on 9 March 2023 to support measures [...]

6 10, 2023

Vulcan opens pioneering fire range with helipad

By |October 6th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, TECHNOLOGY|

Vulcan Training & Consultancy (VTC), the largest training center in Central and Eastern Europe providing training for Oil & Gas and Wind Energy employees, is proud to announce the opening of Poland's first commercial fire training ground with a helicopter landing pad. The inauguration ceremony took place at Vulcan Training & Consultancy's 5th Anniversary Gala, [...]

6 10, 2023

50Hertz signs contracts with NKT and Prysmian Group for at least 3.500 km of submarine and land cable

By |October 6th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

50Hertz signed project and framework contracts with two leading European manufacturers of high-performance cables for the production and installation of submarine and land cables covering a total length of 3,500 km, with an option for an additional 2,700 km. The contracts awarded to NKT and Prysmian Power Link - part of Prysmian Group - have [...]

6 10, 2023

Greater transparency: transmission system operators relaunch joint information platform ‘netztransparenz.de’

By |October 6th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS|

The four German transmission system operators 50Hertz, Amprion, TenneT and TransnetBW adapted their joint information platform ‘netztransparenz.de’. From now on, it offers a clear insight into the daily workings of the electricity market, complemented with information about German and European legal situations and future developments. How much electricity is generated from renewable energy sources in [...]

4 10, 2023

Online game brings green hydrogen research to life

By |October 4th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, TECHNOLOGY|

Leuna, September 20, 2023. The production of green hydrogen at sea researched in the H2Mare Flagship Project can now be experienced in the form of a browser game. In »Offshore - the H2Mare Game«, players can build their own offshore wind park, produce green hydrogen and test the future technologies researched in the project on [...]

3 10, 2023

Inaugaration Of New Wind Turbine Blade Test Rig

By |October 3rd, 2023|DENMARK, OFFSHORE NEWS, TECHNOLOGY|

More than 100 employees, consultants, suppliers, customers and collaboration partners were gathered for the inauguration event. The ribbon was cut by (from left to right) Test rig project Manager (Hvejsel Advise), Christian Frier Hvejsel; Head of Technology Development Blades (Siemens Gamesa), Peter Fuglsang; Chairman of the Board (Blaest), Kim Sandgaard-Mørk; Chairman of the Board (Port [...]

3 10, 2023

Construction of offshore wind farms will gain momentum

By |October 3rd, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY|

The road to strengthening Poland's energy security through the use of the sea has been opened. October 2, 2023, the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure organized a conference "Offshore - concessions in Polish maritime areas", summarizing the process of issuing permits for the construction of offshore wind farms. - Building an offshore wind energy sector is [...]

3 10, 2023

NKT secures framework agreement and record order for five power cable projects supporting the German Energiewende

By |October 3rd, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

NKT has been awarded a combination of five on- and offshore power cable projects embedded in a long-term framework agreement by the German TSO 50Hertz. With a combined value of approx. EUR 3.5bn, the order is a new company record for NKT. 50Hertz, a German transmission system operator, has selected NKT to provide several 525 [...]

30 09, 2023

SeaRenergy Offshore to develop offshore substation design for BC-Wind

By |September 30th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND|

Ocean Winds Polska and the Polish branch of SeaRenergy Offshore Holding GmbH have signed a contract to develop the conceptual design, construction permit design documentation and obtain an occupancy permit for an offshore substation for the BC-Wind project. The scope of the contract includes the development of a conceptual design for an offshore substation, together [...]

29 09, 2023

Allianz: Economic pressures and tech innovation in offshore wind need to be managed

By |September 29th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS|

The potential of offshore wind as a viable source of clean power for the energy transition is indisputable. Investment in the sector is growing rapidly around the world, the power capacity of installations is ramping up, and technological innovations are proliferating – from multi-purpose windfarms and floating installations to next-generation connectivity and drone-based maintenance. Developers [...]

28 09, 2023

Vestas wins 1,140 MW offshore order for V236-15.0 MW wind turbines in Poland

By |September 28th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP|

Vestas has secured a 1,140 MW firm order from Baltic Power Sp. z o.o, a joint venture between ORLEN S.A. and Northland Power Inc, for the Baltic Power Offshore Wind Project in Poland. The firm order announcement is in reference to Vestas’ Company Announcement 16/2023 of 28 September 2023. Vestas will supply, install, and commission [...]

28 09, 2023

Organised public market consultation on the development of the second Lithuanian offshore wind farm

By |September 28th, 2023|EVENT, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS|

The Ministry of Energy invites offshore wind farm developers and those interested in the development of offshore wind farms to take part in a public consultation on the second offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. The consultation will take place remotely in English on Tuesday, 10 October 2023, at 10:00 a.m. During the public [...]

28 09, 2023

Eurelectric: Accelerating electrification requires infrastructure

By |September 28th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY|

The peak of the energy crisis may be over, but not the challenges to Europe’s decarbonisation and security of supply. Homegrown clean and renewable electrification remains THE answer, but higher investments and upgraded infrastructure are urgently needed to enable a tripling in electrification rates by 2050. With 6½ years until 2030, Europe must attract unprecedented [...]

26 09, 2023

IEA: The path to limiting global warming to 1.5 °C has narrowed, but clean energy growth is keeping it open

By |September 26th, 2023|CLIMATE CHANGE, OFFSHORE NEWS, TOP|

Update of IEA’s landmark Net Zero Roadmap shows greater ambition and implementation, supported by stronger international cooperation, will be critical to reach climate goals. Driving greenhouse gas emissions from the world’s energy sector to net zero and limiting global warming to 1.5 °C remains possible due to the record growth of key clean energy technologies, [...]

26 09, 2023

RWE and FRS Windcat Polska present a hydrogen-powered CTV unit to transport offshore wind farm crews

By |September 26th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, TECHNOLOGY|

RWE and FRS Windcat Polska presented the Hydrocat 55, one of the world's first dual-fuel crew transport vessels (CTV), in the port of Ustka. It is a dual-fuel, MDO-fueled unit that can also run on hydrogen, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. In the presence of Jacek Maniszewski, Mayor of the City of Ustka, representatives of local [...]

25 09, 2023

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

By |September 25th, 2023|ESTONIA, EU policy, LATVIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, 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. [...]

25 09, 2023

IEA report: Momentum behind low-emissions hydrogen continues to grow

By |September 25th, 2023|CLIMATE CHANGE, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY|

Momentum behind low-emissions hydrogen continues to grow despite the slow roll-out of financial incentives and stubborn cost pressures that threaten to delay projects, says new IEA report. But production levels can still increase substantially by 2030 if all announced projects are realised and greater efforts are made on encouraging uptake. The number of announced projects [...]

25 09, 2023

EBRD to extend a €140 million loan to Baltic Power

By |September 25th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the development of Poland’s renewable energy capacity by extending a €140 million loan to Baltic Power to finance the construction of the country’s first offshore wind farm. The EBRD’s financing is provided alongside that from a large number of international and local commercial lenders, the [...]

22 09, 2023

Dutch offshore sector bets on cooperation in Poland and Lithuania

By |September 22nd, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND|

The success of ambitious offshore plans in fast-emerging markets such as Poland and Lithuania depends on leveraging the best available European sector experience in building and operating wind farms. Cooperation is the key to building local value chains. This is the main message from the Trade Mission of 20 Dutch companies to Lithuania and Poland [...]

22 09, 2023

Poland: InvestEU – EIB supports one of the world’s largest wind farms with €610 million in financing

By |September 22nd, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

The project on the Baltic Sea will be developed by Baltic Power, with EIB financing backed by InvestEU. Poland will join Denmark and Germany in harnessing the clean energy potential of Baltic Sea basin. Once finished in 2026, the wind farm will generate nearly 4 200 GWh of clean energy annually. The European Investment Bank [...]

21 09, 2023

Szczecin Shipyard “Wulkan” will participate in the European supply chain

By |September 21st, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Szczecin Shipyard "Wulkan" hereby announces its involvement in the construction of the 1000 MW THOR offshore wind farm owned by RWE. Based on a recently signed agreement with Dajin Offshore, the "Wulkan" Shipyard is responsible for the delivery of internal platform packages. "Wulkan"'s plant is well equipped for both intermediate and large steel structures. "We [...]

21 09, 2023

IRENA policy brief: it is crucial to facilitate permitting processes for offshore wind projects

By |September 21st, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS|

Offshore wind represents a key solution in meeting global climate goals, and an increasing number of countries are turning to this technology to catalyse their sustainable energy transition efforts. According to IRENA’s World energy transitions outlook, to remain on track to meet the 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement, nearly 500 GW of global offshore [...]

20 09, 2023

Budimex with contract to build terminal in Swinoujscie

By |September 20th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Budimex has signed a contract for the construction of an installation terminal for offshore wind farms. The general contractor will execute the land part of the investment for a sum of more than PLN 118 million. The project is the responsibility of Orlen Group, which wants to build the first in Poland, and simultaneously one [...]

20 09, 2023

Skyborn receives environmental permit to build 1 GW-Storgrundet Offshore wind farm in Sweden

By |September 20th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) has received the environmental permit from the Swedish Land and Environment Court to build the Storgrundet Offshore wind farm, marking an important milestone in realizing the project. The permit allows for a maximum of 51 wind turbines, which, when fully operational, will have a capacity of roughly 1 GW and generate 3–3.5 [...]

20 09, 2023

First two sites were subject to several competing applications for establishing offshore wind farms in Estonia

By |September 20th, 2023|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

28 August was the deadline for submitting competing applications for the establishment of offshore wind farms on the Liivi 1 and Liivi 2 sites. Six competing applications were submitted for both sites, with the initial application bringing the total to seven. For the offshore areas, Liivi Offshore OÜ, Aker Offshore Wind Europe GmbH, Viru Keemia [...]

19 09, 2023

Northland Power Announces Signing of Credit Agreement for $5.2 Billion Project Financing at Baltic Power Offshore Wind Project

By |September 19th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

Northland Power Inc. (“Northland” or the “Company”) (TSX: NPI) along with its partner, Orlen S.A. (“Orlen”), today announced that its Baltic Power offshore wind project (“Baltic Power” or the “project”) in Poland has signed a credit agreement to secure an equivalent of $5.2 billion of non-recourse green financing that adheres to Northland’s green financing framework [...]

19 09, 2023

Suomen Hyötytuuli starts FEED for turbine foundations in Tahkoluoto offshore wind farm extension project

By |September 19th, 2023|FINLAND, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

Suomen Hyötytuuli is developing an extension to Tahkoluoto offshore wind farm on the west coast of Finland. The wind turbines of at least 15 megawatts will be built in deeper waters than ever before in Finland. The company has now launched FEED (Front End Engineering Design) for Suomen Hyötytuuli’s own concept, which is the base [...]

18 09, 2023

PGE and WindEurope discuss challenges and solutions for offshore investments in Brussels

By |September 18th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS|

The "Baltic Sea Offshore Investments: Forecasting Wind of Change" conference was recently held at the Permanent Representation of the Republic of Poland to the European Union. This event brought together industry stakeholders to discuss the future of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea, emphasising both its vast potential and the challenges it faces. The [...]

18 09, 2023

N-Sea Polska and MAG Offshore are jointly developing Marine Coordination Centre’s (MCC)

By |September 18th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND|

N-Sea Polska and MAG Offshore are jointly developing Marine Coordination Centre’s (MCC) for Poland and the Baltics. With this approach the parties will share the relevant knowledge, experience, equipment, vessels and port facilities to serve our clients needs during the developing and operating phases of their offshore wind farms across the Baltic Region. The proposed [...]

15 09, 2023

They will get students into wind turbines – the first such project in Poland

By |September 15th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND|

On Wednesday, September 13, a training project was officially launched for students of the Maritime School Complex in Darłowo, who will gain free certificates to work on wind turbines. The first training project initiated by Vulcan Training & Consultancy and the Polish Wind Energy Association worth more than PLN 1 million is being launched. This [...]

14 09, 2023

Mads Nipper, CEO of Ørsted: we need to have a 360 degree assessment of how auctions are designed

By |September 14th, 2023|DENMARK, EU policy, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS|

Yesterday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the European Union speech and announced a new ‘Wind Power Package’. What is the opinion of the wind industry sector on that matter? Mads Nipper, CEO of Ørsted shared his thoughts on social media and commented as follow:  Life is full of [...]

14 09, 2023

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

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

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

14 09, 2023

Iberdrola installs all fifty monopiles of the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm

By |September 14th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

Iberdrola has successfully installed all fifty monopiles for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm together with its partner Van Oord. The next step in the ongoing construction phase now involves the installation of the transition pieces. These were manufactured by the Spanish company Windar Renovables and temporarily stored in the port of Mukran. The transition [...]

12 09, 2023

WindEurope Education & Skills Webinar

By |September 12th, 2023|EVENT, OFFSHORE NEWS|

Europe’s wind energy sector is at a pivotal juncture. As the continent accelerates its shift towards renewable energy, the industry faces a pressing challenge: a significant shortage of skilled professionals. But there’s a silver lining. WindEurope, a leading voice in the sector, is spearheading efforts to address this issue head-on. The Challenge and the Opportunity [...]

12 09, 2023

Sensoria: The Role of Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies

By |September 12th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, TECHNOLOGY|

In a recent interview with BalticWind.eu, Valery Godinezazcuaga, Director at the Sensoria™ Center of Excellence, shed light on the pivotal role of the Fourth Industrial Revolution's technological advancements in accelerating wind farm development. "If we put the development of wind energy in the context of the historic industrial revolutions, we can say that the modern [...]

11 09, 2023

PGE and Ørsted invite you to Suppliers Day

By |September 11th, 2023|EVENT, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

A special event dedicated to suppliers of components and services who want to participate in the process of creating a supply chain for the Baltica 2 project – one of two stages of the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm. The meetings will take place on October 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM at PGE Narodowy stadium in [...]

11 09, 2023

Free Wind Energy Training Initiative Launched in Poland

By |September 11th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND|

In a significant move for the European energy sector, Vulcan Training & Consultancy has partnered with the Polish Wind Energy Association (PSEW) to introduce a pioneering training initiative in Poland. Titled "Get into the wind turbines and work at the highest level!” this program is the first of its kind in the country. With an [...]

7 09, 2023

Public participation for Ostwind 3 onshore route section launched

By |September 7th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

The Ministry of Economics of the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is accepting position statements up to and including 16/10/2023. The object of the public participation that is hereby announced is the third approval section, i.e. the onshore route section. The subject at hand is the construction and operation of the land cable as a 220-kV AC cable [...]

7 09, 2023

Landinfra Energy investigates the conditions for up to 8 GW of offshore wind off the Swedish coast

By |September 7th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

The Swedish project development company Landinfra Energy AB (“Landinfra”) is investigating the conditions for the establishment of offshore wind in the Swedish economic zone and Swedish territorial waters. The company has selected nine areas along the Swedish coast where the conditions for offshore wind will be investigated. The areas are Falkenberg/Halmstad, Baltic Edge, Öland/Hoburg (three [...]

6 09, 2023

100 Questions for Ocean Winds – BC-Wind Suppliers Day coming up on September 13 in Gdańsk

By |September 6th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, TOP|

Ocean Winds (OW) invites you to their next Suppliers Day, which will be held under the formula "100 Questions for Ocean Winds - how to establish a cooperation". The goal is to continue the dialogue with companies interested in cooperation within the BC-Wind offshore wind farm supply chain. The meeting will provide an opportunity to [...]

6 09, 2023

No energy transition without expanded electricity grid

By |September 6th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS|

Europe needs to invest more in its electricity grids. It needs to accelerate the build-out of transmission and distribution networks, reinforce existing grids and increase their flexibility. “No transition without more transmission” – without these critical investments Europe cannot deliver its energy security and climate targets. In a new one-pager WindEurope lays out its recommendations [...]

4 09, 2023

Skills4Energy.EU launched

By |September 4th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, TOP|

As students across Europe step into their classrooms to embark on a new academic year, we too are excited to announce the launch of Skills4Energy.EU. Just as education shapes the minds of our youth, our platform is designed to shape, inform, and guide professionals in the European energy sector, with a spotlight on recruitment, training, [...]

1 09, 2023

Nearly 17,000 people took part in the third edition of the “PGE Beach – Know the Power of the Baltic Wind” project

By |September 1st, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND|

Nearly 17,000 residents and tourists vacationing at the Polish seaside visited PGE educational zones in Ustka, Łeba and Sasin. For 36 days, as part of the project "PGE BEACH - KNOW THE POWER OF THE BALTIC WIND", thanks to dedicated attractions, you could learn interesting facts about offshore wind farms and renewable energy sources. Offshore [...]

1 09, 2023

The first (pilot) and only of its kind training program in Poland is being launched – Get into the wind turbines and work at the highest level!

By |September 1st, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND|

Due to the development of onshore and offshore wind power in Poland, there is a need for new specialized workers, including technicians and wind turbine installers. The project "Get into the wind turbines and work at the highest level" ["Wkręć się na wiatraki i pracuj na najwyższym poziomie"], initiated by the Polish Wind Energy Association [...]

1 09, 2023

Industrial Development Agency JSC begins construction of wind tower factory in Gdansk

By |September 1st, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

The Industrial Development Agency JSC (ARP S.A.), together with strategic partners GRI Renewable Industries, S.L. and Baltic Towers Sp. z o.o., is launching a new investment to support the development of Offshore Wind Energy (OWE). This is a landmark event for the Polish renewable energy sector. On August 31, 2023, construction of an offshore tower [...]

1 09, 2023

50Hertz awards contracts for cables to connect the Baltic Sea wind farm Gennaker to the transmission grid

By |September 1st, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS|

Following an international tender, the electricity transmission system operator 50Hertz has awarded two major contracts for submarine and land cables in the Baltic Sea to the suppliers Hellenic Cables and Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Submarine Cable (ZTT). The company's supervisory board, which includes representatives of the majority shareholder Elia Group, KfW and representatives of the employee [...]

31 08, 2023

GWEC: Global Offshore Market Outlook to 2032

By |August 31st, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS|

The Global Offshore Wind Report 2023 by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has unveiled promising statistics and forecasts for the offshore wind industry. Europe remains at the forefront, contributing significantly to the 8.8 GW of new clean energy capacity added globally in 2022. The report projects a staggering 380 GW of new offshore wind [...]

31 08, 2023

New deal will foster Norway-Poland collaboration on offshore wind

By |August 31st, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND|

Norwegian Offshore Wind has on behalf of 380 members just signed a MOU with The Polish Investment and Trade Agency, aiming to boost offshore wind collaboration between the two countries. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Warsaw this week. -These two markets have different strengths within offshore wind, and we therefore have a lot [...]

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