As Europe’s energy landscape evolves new strategic hotspots for resilience and growth are emerging, notably the Baltic Sea. The countries of the Baltic Sea region and Central and Eastern Europe have built their energy policies around security of supply for many years. Baltic Sea countries are also well-established and fast-growing markets for new energy developments, [...]
Aurora’s latest report analyses the state of Europe’s power grid and outlines measures to address issues such as grid congestion, connection delays, and restricted cross-border capacity, now increasingly evident in many parts of Europe. (BERLIN) AURORA ENERGY RESEARCH— A new analysis by the global power market analytics firm Aurora Energy Research, finds that insufficient grid investment across [...]
To assess the potential impact of the offshore wind park on bats, in March of 2025 the joint Estonian – Latvian project ELWIND signed an agreement with the Polish company “3Bird”, which has extensive experience and studied the impact of offshore wind parks on these protected animals in other similar projects. The study was conducted [...]
Lithuania and Germany are the closest of partners in the European Union and in NATO. Not only do we share common values, but we are also united by action as we assume greater responsibility than ever before for the security of our continent. Germany recently stationed two Eurofighters in Malbork, Poland, to further strengthen aerial surveillance [...]
By Mbuwir Brida, EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador Have you tried asking ChatGPT what the world’s most pressing challenge is? It ranks climate change as the first challenge. So how about we use the technology behind ChatGPT to solve that challenge? The most significant way to mitigate climate change is to move from fossil fuels to renewable [...]
A joint-venture of PGE and Ørsted developing the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm has selected the company responsible for commissioning of the onshore transformer station located in the Choczewo municipality in Pomerania. The task will be performed by the Polish company Enprom. "Selection and signing of the contract with the contractor who will commission the [...]
Baltic Power will begin a second round of compensation payments to fishermen under its Transitional Compensation Scheme. This next stage of the program continues the support launched in 2024, when nearly 100 eligible fishing vessel owners received compensation. From 1 January 2026, Baltic Power—the company responsible for the construction of Poland’s first offshore wind farm—will [...]
Revolution Wind LLC has announced that it will seek a preliminary injunction against the lease suspension order issued by the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), escalating a dispute that now threatens one of the most advanced offshore wind projects in the United States. The project company, a 50/50 joint [...]
From September 2024 to this October, Ignitis Gamyba allocated €1.1 million in humanitarian aid to support the restoration of Ukraine’s war‑damaged energy infrastructure. According to the European Commission, this is the largest logistical operation it has ever coordinated. The European Commission’s announcement is available here: Commission delivers thermal plant to supply power for 1 million Ukrainians In just [...]
On December 30, Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne confirmed the technical readiness of the transmission infrastructure to receive power from offshore wind farms. All the necessary stations and lines have successfully passed voltage tests. “The new Choczewo station, the expanded Żarnowiec station, and the 400 kV line connecting them are ready to transmit energy from wind farms [...]
It is once again time to highlight the most significant achievements and contributors in the field of renewable energy in Finland, as the nominees for the 2025 Energy Transition Promoter Award have been announced. The award is given to an achievement or activity that has contributed to supporting or accelerating the growth and development of [...]
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce for East Frisia and Papenburg (IHK) has criticized the planned distribution of trade tax revenues from offshore wind energy. New regulation jeopardizes acceptance of the energy transition “Those who support the energy transition should not be penalized for doing so,” said IHK Chief Executive Max-Martin Deinhard. East Frisia has [...]
Berlin: (hib/BAL) A total of 30,225 wind turbines with a capacity of 67,038 megawatts are located onshore in Germany. In addition, there are 1,637 offshore turbines with a capacity of 9,215 watts, as stated by the German government in its response (21/3275) to a minor interpellation (21/2947) by the AfD parliamentary group (as of October [...]
The German government will host the third North Sea Summit (Nordsee-Gipfel) on January 26, 2026, at Hamburg City Hall. At the summit, important decisions will be made on closer cooperation in the expansion of offshore wind energy. Joint expansion is key to strengthening Europe's energy security and competitiveness, restoring investment and planning security for the [...]
The new National Energy and Climate Plan (KPEiK) drafted by the Polish Ministry of Energy arbitrarily reduces the scale of wind energy development without presenting any analyses. According to analyses by the Polish Wind Energy Association, the new version of the KPEiK will lead to a sharp increase in energy prices in the coming years. [...]
The Baltic East project achieved success in the recent offshore wind auction, offering a highly competitive price of PLN 476.88/MWh. About the background of cost optimization, the strategic proximity to Baltic Power, and the project timeline that assumes first power generation as early as 2032, I speak with Janusz Bil, President of the Management Board [...]
The Ministry of Energy has published a draft National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 (KPEiK) with a perspective until 2040. This is a key document for the transformation of the Polish energy sector and economy. "Modern energy, strong industry, a secure energy mix, and lower energy prices for Polish families and Polish businesses. The [...]
Following a very positive previous year, the German wind energy industry has concluded another strong year with new records in terms of approval and contract volumes. The industry wants to face up to its growing responsibility for the German energy system, emphasizes BWE President Bärbel Heidebroek. Heidebroek: "The figures speak for themselves: wind energy is [...]
Europe’s wind industry continues to drive economic growth, energy security and employment. The European Wind Energy Workforce Report sees employment in wind growing from 443,000 jobs today to over 600,000 by 2030. The report has granular data on current employment levels and vacancies, and the most sought-after profiles and the skills required in the wind [...]
During the second edition of EnergySecurityCongress.pl, which will take place on 15 January 2026 in Warsaw, the Ministers of Defence of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia will discuss countering threats present in the Baltic Sea basin. Four dedicated sessions will focus on discussions covering necessary legal changes to better protect critical infrastructure, cooperation between public [...]
A joint-venture of PGE and Ørsted developing the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm has selected the company responsible for commissioning of the onshore transformer station located in the Choczewo municipality in Pomerania. The task will be performed by the Polish company Enprom. "Selection and signing of the contract with the contractor who will commission the [...]
Newly developed terminal crane and SPMT saddles safely handle XXL monopolies for Windanker offshore wind farm. Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate and for clear reason: the bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed per wind farm. Taller turbines require larger foundations to withstand heavier [...]
Skyborn’s Gennaker offshore wind farm, located in the German Baltic Sea, has received its state planning approval Decision opens the route to FID and the start of construction activities, with scheduled commissioning in 2028 The Gennaker offshore wind farm, the is currently the largest project in the German Baltic Sea and will provide green electricity [...]
The year 2025 will go down in history as a breakthrough period for offshore wind energy in Poland. Equinor and Polenergia’s Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects entered the construction phase, while Bałtyk 1 was prepared for the auction. It was a year of key permits and contracts, investment decisions, financial close, and the commencement [...]
350-megawatt F.E.W. Bałtyk II project to be further developed by PGE; closing of the transaction expected in Q1/2026 RWE has also transferred an Environmental Decision for the adjacent wind development site 44.E.1. in the Polish Baltic Sea to PGE RWE remains fully committed to support the Polish energy transition by developing, constructing and operating its onshore wind and [...]
The ORLEN Group strengthens its position in the offshore wind sector – the Baltic East project has won the auction for offshore wind farms conducted by the President of the Energy Regulatory Office (Urząd Regulacji Energetyki URE). This is an important step towards the development of renewable energy sources and the construction of a secure, [...]
Polenergia, as the only entity with a majority of private capital, was successful in the first Polish auction for offshore wind farms. Thanks to this victory, the 1,560 MW Bałtyk 1 project gained the right to cover the negative balance (contract for difference), which is a key element of the financial security of this gigantic [...]
Wind energy confirms that it is one of the cheapest forms of energy. The first auction for offshore wind farms in Poland's history was a success, confirming the sector's investment readiness and the price competitiveness of wind energy. The outcome of the auction is a breakthrough moment for the domestic offshore sector – it means [...]
As a result of the first offshore wind auction in Poland’s history, the Baltica 9 project has secured a two sided Contract for Difference (CfD). At the same time, PGE has signed a conditional agreement with RWE for the acquisition of RWE Offshore Wind Poland sp. z o.o., which holds the FEW Baltic II project [...]
The results of Poland’s first offshore wind auction under the second phase of market development have been announced. The President of the Energy Regulatory Office (URE) confirmed that three offshore wind projects in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea have secured the right to negative balance coverage, with a combined installed capacity exceeding 3.4 [...]
The European Commission has unveiled an EU Grids Package, a set of legislative and policy measures to modernise and expand Europe’s electricity grids. The Package is a crucial step to make energy more affordable and secure for households and industry. It addresses long-standing bottlenecks in grid development. It proposes new rules for grid planning and [...]
Iberdrola Deutschland, Iberdrola's international business in Germany, has reached an important milestone in the construction of the Windanker offshore wind farm, successfully installing the project's 21 monopile foundations. This marks the start of the next phase of construction. The monopiles were manufactured at a state-of-the-art production plant in Spain, specifically equipped for large monopile foundations as part of a strategic alliance between [...]
DEME has been awarded three contracts for the installation of monopile foundations, inter-array cables, and the export cable at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Poland. These new contracts position DEME as a key contributor to Poland’s renewable energy build-out, supporting the country’s energy transition. BC-Wind, developed by international offshore wind company Ocean Winds, a [...]
A big day for Poland's energy transition: Today, 17 December 2025, marks the start of the first historic auction for Polish offshore wind farms (OWF) in the Baltic Sea! The energy sector is holding its breath – in this round, investors are competing for the right to support projects with a total capacity of 4 [...]
Europe’s wind industry is preparing for one of its flagship gatherings as more than 16,000 participants and 500 exhibitors head to IFEMA Madrid for WindEurope’s Annual Event 2026, taking place from 21 to 23 April 2026. This year’s edition brings together the full wind value chain at a pivotal moment for Europe’s energy transition. Attendees [...]
WindEurope has officially launched the Call for University Proposals for its 2026 Annual Event, taking place on 21–23 April 2026 in Madrid. The organisation invites universities across the EEA, Switzerland and the UK to submit applications for student participation in one of Europe’s most important wind energy gatherings. The 2026 edition introduces a significant thematic [...]
Towers, nacelles and other large wind turbine components are transported from companies in Brande, Give and other locations to Esbjerg Port. From there, they are shipped to Europe and the rest of the world. Green Power Denmark has long been working for a much-needed upgrade of the road to relieve the burden on neighbours and [...]
The Energy Regulatory Office's Public Information Bulletin[1] has published updated auction rules for obtaining the right to cover the negative balance for electricity generated in offshore wind farms. In accordance with the wording of the MFW Act[2], valid until November 26, 2025, the President of the Energy Regulatory Office was obliged to establish the Rules [...]
On the initiative of Piotr Müller, Member of the European Parliament, the European Youth Council of Pomerania was established. The new body consists of ambitious young people from across the province, aged between 18 and 26, who were selected through a recruitment process that attracted a great deal of interest. During the conference “The Voice [...]
Berlin, 27 November 2025 – The OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY Foundation (Stiftung OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a ceremony at the British Embassy in Berlin. On Tuesday, high-ranking representatives from politics, science and business in Germany and the United Kingdom discussed milestones achieved, current developments and the key challenges for the coming decade. Keynote speaker [...]
The Danish Government is strengthening its climate ambition and allocating the necessary funding to meet a new national climate target for 2035. The government proposes that the 2035 target be set as a point target within the range of 82 to 85 percent. Whichever level within this range is ultimately chosen, Denmark will continue to [...]
On 4 December 2025, the Government submitted the national Energy and Climate Strategy to Parliament as a report. In line with the Government Programme, the strategy will accelerate the clean transition, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen carbon sinks. “The Energy and Climate Strategy compiles the Government’s energy and climate policies that have been agreed [...]
Polish energy sector and the military are joining forces to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure in the national energy system (KSE). Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A. and the General Staff of the Polish Army have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at protecting against cyber, hybrid, and military threats. The event was attended by Deputy Prime [...]
The Baltic countries’ synchronisation with continental Europe won the prestigious Project of the Year award at the Project Management Institute (PMI) awards ceremony held in Phoenix, Arizona. One of the largest and most widely renowned associations of project management professionals recognized the successful implementation of this complex project ahead of schedule. “This global recognition once [...]
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Germany’s Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed an enhanced and expanded Strategic Innovation Partnership between Sweden and Germany. The Joint Declaration of Intent comprises new areas including foreign policy, capital market issues, migration and international development cooperation. “Germany is one of our closest Allies and partners. With this expanded agreement, [...]
Deutsche Windtechnik announces a planned change in its executive leadership: Matthias Brandt will step down from his position on the Management Board as of 31 December 2025 and pass the company on in an orderly transition to his successor, Ronny Meyer. Matthias Brandt looks back on more than 20 years of shaping and driving innovation [...]
A new open access scientific paper has unveiled one of the most detailed seabed datasets ever produced for the Polish part of the Southern Baltic. The study by Łukasz Janowski and a large team of co-authors, published in Earth System Science Data, describes high-resolution hydroacoustic data covering more than 7,000 square kilometres of Polish marine [...]
Van Oord has completed the transport and installation of all 21 monopiles at Iberdrola’s Windanker offshore wind farm, a key milestone in the construction of the project. This achievement involved the largest monopiles Van Oord has ever installed, made possible by earlier upgrades to its heavy lift installation vessel Svanen, which is now equipped to [...]
The collaboration began in May 2025 and is a continuation of the NICE project (Norvik Infrastructure CCS East Sweden), which previously conducted a feasibility study in collaboration with a number of stakeholders. The continued work focuses on a detailed design of the logistics node Stockholm Norvik Port in close dialogue with suppliers and participants in [...]
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, has reached one of the most important milestones in the development of the Curonian Nord offshore wind farm by completing the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report. It was presented to the public during the meetings held at the cities of Palanga, Neringa and Klaipėda as well as to the residents [...]
Both the jacket and the topside of OSS Jasmund have sailed away for their installation site as part of the Ostwind 3 grid connection project in the German Baltic Sea. The complete substation is now ready for offshore installation. The HSI consortium, comprising HSM Offshore Energy, Smulders, and Iv, is pleased to announce the successful [...]
The synchronization of the Baltic states with continental Europe won the global "Project of the Year" award. The Project Management Institute (PMI), one of the world's largest and best-known project management organizations, recognized the complex and accelerated implementation of the synchronization project at an award ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona. The synchronization of the Baltic states [...]
The backbone of European energy system, the grids infrastructure, will be modernised and expanded to unleash its full potential. The Commission's European Grids Package and the Energy Highways initiative, proposed today, will enable energy to flow efficiently across all Member States, integrating cheaper clean energy and accelerating electrification. This will help lower energy prices and support affordable living for all Europeans. It will ensure secure [...]
On December 1, 2025, Elering submitted an application to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications to initiate a special national plan with the aim of determining the possible construction conditions for the Nordic–Baltic Hydrogen Corridor (NBHC) The planning process will clarify whether and under what conditions it would be feasible to build a hydrogen [...]
Green Hysland’s Technical Assistance Programme (TAP) has officially kicked off with a meeting that gathered the four participating islands and the Green Hysland TAP team. The programme was created to support islands interested in developing green hydrogen projects. by offering free technical support that is tailored to address their specific needs and contexts. Through a collaborative process, the TAP will result in a pre-feasibility assessment to guide the next steps of their project. By providing this expert mentorship and guidance for green [...]
Exactly 1 year ago, Ursula von der Leyen began her second term as President of the European Commission, and her new team, the College of Commissioners, took office. In the energy sector, with a strong mandate to act, the Commission continues its work to accelerate the clean energy transition and boost Europe’s competitiveness, under the [...]
The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2025 confirms that electricity is quickly becoming the backbone of the global energy system. Electricity demand is soaring. Renewables are continuing to rise globally. But Governments are too slow in delivering the infrastructure needed to electrify industry, mobility and heating. And they need to address new supply chain [...]
Karlsruhe/Hamburg. The first wind turbine on the EnBW He Dreiht offshore wind farm generated the first kilowatt-hour of electricity yesterday evening and fed it into the grid. Further turbines will gradually follow suit over the coming weeks. EnBW has so far built 27 out of a total of 64 wind turbines, which are all set [...]
More and more wind turbines are reaching the end of their operational lifetime. Europe has 290 GW of wind energy. 80 GW of that will reach the end of its theoretical operational lifetime by 2030. Most will in fact continue operations. Some will be decommissioned. The European wind industry has self-imposed a landfill ban for wind turbine [...]
Germany’s Bundestag has adopted amendments to the Windenergie-auf-See-Gesetz (WindSeeG). While parts of the reform are welcomed by the offshore wind industry, one key decision is widely viewed as a strategic mistake: the continuation of 2.5 GW of offshore auctions in 2026 under the old auction design. The sector had hoped for a decisive political signal [...]
Wind turbine technicians, electrical engineers, dispatchers – these are just some of the positions for which PGE Baltica will be recruiting. The leader in the offshore wind business in Poland will assemble a team for its operations and service base in Ustka, which will service the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm. Approximately 100 people will [...]
The European Union will effectively and permanently stop the import of Russian gas and move towards the phaseout of Russian oil under the provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council today. This historic decision will end the EU's dependence on an unreliable supplier, which has repeatedly destabilised European energy markets, put at [...]
Wrocław, 5 December 2025 – KFB Technologies, a European leader in vibroacoustics and pro-environmental solutions for industry, has launched a pioneering service enabling comprehensive monitoring and management of emissions in the areas of noise, vibrations, air, water and soil quality. This innovative project was created with companies from the industrial, construction and smart cities sectors [...]
Baltic Industrial Group (Grupa Przemysłowa Baltic GPB) has manufactured the first anode cages and a boat landing for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm – the largest offshore project currently under construction in Poland, being developed jointly by Ørsted and PGE. These components, part of the secondary steel scope, play a key protective role by [...]
Renewables are the cheapest form of power generation. But this doesn’t tell the full story. What about the costs of grids, storage, and back-up? WindEurope’s latest study done in cooperation with Hitachi Energy shows that even when accounting for the grids, storage and back-up, a system running on high shares of renewables is the cheapest, [...]
Ørsted has begun recruitment for the operational and maintenance (O&M) phase of the Baltica 2 project – the largest offshore wind farm being built in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea, implemented jointly with PGE. The company is looking for specialists who will be responsible for the safety, reliability and efficiency of the offshore [...]
NORTHERN BALTIC SEA – The ships from Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1) returned to Finnish waters to participate in the annual multinational joint exercise Freezing Winds 25. Ships assigned to the group will assemble in Turku, Finland, before setting sail for the Gulf of Finland, off the southern coast of Finland in the [...]
On 26 November, Poland announced that it has chosen Sweden to partner in its submarine programme. Poland is purchasing three submarines in one of Sweden’s largest-ever naval export deals. “Poland has chosen Sweden to partner in its submarine programme. This is a testament to the cooperation between our two countries and Sweden’s status as a [...]
"This year may prove decisive for our security and must become a year of full solidarity among Polish women and men, as well as among politicians, around the issue of security. When it comes to security, there is only one party - Poland,” said Prime Minister Donald Tusk in his address during the first "Science [...]
The region's energy security, the future of the European transition and solutions for industry were at the centre of the Polish-German Intergovernmental Consultations held today in Berlin. Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka and Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy Wojciech Wrochna discussed the priorities of the Polish-German energy partnership with Federal Minister for Economic [...]
The energy potential of the Polish part of the Baltic Sea is considered one of the largest in Europe, reaching up to 33 GW. ‘Its use would allow a large part of Poland's electricity demand to be met, which in turn would translate into ensuring the country's energy independence and security,’ said Janusz Bil, President [...]
The construction of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Base in Łeba, carried out for Equinor Poland, has been distinguished by the Regional Labour Inspectorate in Gdańsk with an award for the safest construction site in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. The base will support the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms — a joint venture between the Norwegian company Equinor and Poland’s largest privately [...]
The Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind projects, jointly developed by Equinor and Polenergia, are gaining momentum with the transport of the first Transition Pieces (TPs). At the end of October, the components left the Smulders yard in Antwerp and were transported via the River Scheldt to Vlissingen in the Netherlands. They will be [...]
Stillstrom by Maersk and the Port of Roenne have launched a joint white paper initiative examining how Energy Island Bornholm could become a blueprint for integrating offshore wind power with large-scale vessel electrification in the Baltic Sea. The study, Energy Island Bornholm Powering Maritime Electrification, explores how future renewable generation and grid capacity could support [...]
Meteodyn, the France-based wind engineering and climatology specialist, has entered the online wind data market with the launch of its new Wind Data Portal, offering what the company calls the finest horizontal resolution currently available for both onshore and offshore wind assessments. The platform went live on 2 December 2025 and enables developers to purchase [...]
Approximately €2 billion in project finance has been secured for the construction of an offshore wind farm with a capacity of up to 390 MW on fixed foundations. Ocean Winds, an international offshore wind energy company established as a 50/50 joint venture between EDP Renewables and ENGIE, has secured approximately €2 billion in project finance [...]
The European Investment Bank has provided the largest share of support among the 15 institutions involved in financing BC-Wind. The new 390 MW offshore wind farm will supply clean energy to nearly half a million Polish households and businesses. This is the third major offshore wind energy project in Poland this year to receive funding [...]
At its meeting in Kiel, Germany, on Monday, 24 November the Standing Committee of the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Ukraine, reports Jānis Vucāns, Head of the Latvian Delegation to the Baltic Assembly. The parliamentarians adopted a statement emphasising that Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity are inviolable, and that [...]
The state government approved the draft amendment to the regulation on the levying of trade tax and property tax in unincorporated areas for association participation. The aim of the amendment is to secure trade tax revenue for Lower Saxony's municipalities, particularly for offshore wind farms off the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony. The amendment [...]
Simply Blue Group, a leading developer of renewable energy projects, announced that Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (“KEPCO”) has signed a Share Subscription Agreement with Simply Blue Group’s offshore wind development arm, Simply Blue Energy OSW Ltd (SBE OSW). This strategic investment marks KEPCO’s first investment involving management participation in an offshore wind developer. Simply [...]
PGE is the strongest brand in the energy industry in terms of media coverage in the latest edition of the Top Brand survey conducted by the Media Monitoring Institute (IMM) and Press magazine. An analysis of media information points to an intense transformation of the industry, marked by the pursuit of decarbonization, investments in renewable [...]
The Polish energy sector faces a double threat: massive cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and a growing wave of disinformation and fraud aimed directly at consumers. This multidimensional attack is not only intended to cause financial losses, but also to undermine trust and pose a real threat to human life and the continuity of supply. The [...]
Poland's largest private energy group is preparing strategic offshore renewable energy projects that will support the country's energy security and independence. Polenergia, whose consolidated revenues after three quarters of 2025 amounted to PLN 3.232 billion (up 7% y/y), is developing energy sales through PPAs, alongside other green energy sources such as onshore wind farms and [...]
Brussels, 25 November 2025: The 20th edition of European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will take place on 9-11 June 2026, under the overarching theme of ‘A clean, secure and competitive Energy Union’, the European Commission has announced. Meeting in Brussels and online, EUSEW – Europe's largest annual gathering focusing on renewables and efficient energy use – [...]
A significant milestone has been reached in the Klaipėda Port green hydrogen production project, which has no analogues in Lithuania or neighboring ports: the equipment has arrived at the site where the hydrogen station will be built. The project developers have moved even closer to their goal following the successful completion of tests on the [...]
Berlin, November 25, 2025. A new study by the German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) confirms that migratory birds almost completely avoid wind turbines and that the collision risk is significantly lower than previously assumed. Commissioned by its financing member companies, the BWO investigated the actual collision risk in a near-shore wind farm in northern Germany. [...]
The Danish Energy Agency is announcing tenders for three areas for the establishment of at least 2.8 GW of offshore wind power. The tenders are based on thorough market dialogues and includes, among other things, state subsidies and greater flexibility for developers to increase the likelihood of qualified bids. The Danish Energy Agency is now [...]
Litgrid, Augstsprieguma tīkls AS and 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, the transmission System Operators (TSOs) of Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany are jointly exploring the development of a Baltic–German hybrid interconnector. This project aims to create a direct electricity link between the Baltic States and Germany, strengthening cross-border energy security and supporting the green transition. This year, project [...]
TotalEnergies has filed the planning consent applications for its two major offshore wind initiatives in German waters, totaling approximately 3 GW in capacity, with the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). The applications concern the 2 GW NordseeEnergies 1 (NSE1) project in the German North Sea and the 1 GW OstseeEnergies (OSE) project in the [...]
Warsaw hosted the largest conference dedicated to offshore wind energy – Offshore Wind Poland 2025. PGE Baltica, a member of the PGE Group and the main partner of the event, actively participated in key discussions on the development of the sector and building Poland's competitive advantage on the market. During the inaugural session, in which [...]
On November 11-12, the 5th Baltic MSP Forum "Navigate Planning Through Changes" took place in Riga, bringing together the maritime spatial planning and coastal development community from across the Baltic Sea region. This year's forum was special as it served as the closing conference of the Baltic Sea2Land project, providing an opportunity to present the [...]
The study aims to gather critical baseline data on the status of key marine species—grey seals, ringed seals, and potentially harbour porpoises—prior to any development activities in and around the designated ELWIND offshore sites in Estonia and Latvia. The study is done for both Estonian and Latvian areas together and it includes: Assessing the abunance [...]
Protea is proud to announce that our two platform cranes, designed for the IJmuiden Ver Alpha project, have successfully passed their Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). This marks an important milestone in the execution of this demanding offshore project, which forms part of the Dutch 2GW offshore wind development program. Both cranes were fully designed, manufactured, and tested in-house, confirming our [...]
The offshore energy investment program has already entered the construction phase. Polish offshore energy has the potential to become one of the biggest drivers of the national economy – fully utilizing its potential means as much as 33 GW of power and investments of PLN 869 billion. The development of offshore wind energy could generate [...]
Both the topside and jacket of the OSS Jasmund have been successfully loaded out and are ready to set sail to the Baltic Sea for offshore installation. The topside, constructed at HSM Offshore Energy’s Stormpolder yard, measures 48m long, 33m wide, and 17.5m high, and weighs around 4,500 tons. The 72m-high jacket, built by Smulders [...]
HINE Group has announced the opening of its first plant in Poland, located in Fortress Logistics Park Stargard, around 30 km from Szczecin. This new facility, HINE Polska Sp. z o.o., will play a strategic role in the Group’s expansion across Central and Eastern Europe, with a focus on producing hydraulic components and cooling systems [...]
Renewable energy equipment and systems technician – this is a new field of study that will be launched at the General and Technical School Complex in Ustka at the beginning of the 2026/2027 school year. PGE Baltica has signed a letter of intent with the Słupsk County, the school's governing body, regarding cooperation in the [...]
In Poland, the discussion about local content returns like a wave that never quite hits the shore. After years of declarations and promises of a “better future for supply chains,” the government finally established the Team for Domestic Component Participation in October. It is a necessary and commendable initiative, but one that arrives noticeably late. [...]
Baltic East, the most advanced project of the second phase of offshore wind power in the ORLEN Group, has obtained a decision on environmental conditions for the offshore wind farm, issued by the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection in Gdańsk (RDOŚ). This key stage brings the investment closer to participating in the first Polish offshore [...]
The construction of the operational and service base in Ustka is not only one of the most important investments in the field of offshore wind energy, but also an example of the extensive use of the potential of Polish industry. Both the investor, PGE Baltica, and the general contractor, DORACO, emphasise that the construction is [...]