The grid connection of the offshore wind farm Baltic Eagle to the German extra-high voltage grid is on the home straight. For this purpose, 50Hertz has successfully pulled two 220 kV submarine cable systems into the Baltic Eagle platform, which had previously been laid on the seabed in a safety area next to the destination [...]
The Ministry of Infrastructure has already published the results of all adjudication proceedings for the new areas planned for the so-called Phase II of the Polish offshore. Six locations were awarded in the past week, earlier this year the Ministry decided on five locations. In the case of one location, the process was not resolved [...]
The EU is debating a revised electricity market design. The European Commission has proposed a targeted reform to end the investment uncertainty caused by uncoordinated Government interventions in electricity markets. The European Parliament and Member States should stick to this proposal. But lead MEP Nicolás González Casares has proposed unhelpful things on revenue caps: lowering [...]
The National Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) informs that during the submission period of the auction that took place between 31 March 2023 - 29 May 2023, two bidders have submitted their offers. Compliance with the auction’s requirements will be evaluated by the VERT Committee. The state-owned company Ignitis Group has reportedly submitted applications to compete, [...]
The government and a broad majority of political parties have made an agreement, establishing the framework for the coming 9 GW offshore wind tenders, with operations starting in the end of 2030 at the latest. The Danish Energy Agency is currently working on converting the agreed upon requirements into transparent tender conditions and the next [...]
Within seven years, we will have such large quantities of cheap green electricity that we can cover our own consumption and start exporting green fuels. The political agreement on offshore wind turbines opens the door to a whole new world of green opportunities, believes Green Power Denmark. Denmark's green business organization welcomes the fact that [...]
Sensoria, an innovative solution for blade integrity monitoring, presents a compelling case study in transforming offshore wind maintenance practices. Employing the reliability of acoustic emission technology, Sensoria sets new industry standards, offering real-time monitoring capabilities to optimize operations and reduce costs. To illustrate its effectiveness, the company shares impactful case studies that demonstrate Sensoria's capabilities, [...]
OX2 and Ingka Investments enters into conditional agreement with NKT for delivery and installation of export power cables. NKT’s facility in Karlskrona will deliver the cables for the recently awarded Galene project in Sweden. The agreement also covers the Triton offshore wind farm. The agreement will enable OX2 and Ingka Investments to start realising the [...]
On 30 May 2023, the Ministry of Infrastructure published the results of six adjudication proceedings for new areas where offshore wind farms will be developed under the so-called Phase II of the Polish offshore. Among the successful applicants are Orlen Group's companies: Energa MFW 1, Energa MFW 2, Orlen Neptun III, Orlen Neptun IV, Orlen [...]
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, a Polish development bank, conducted a survey of companies that, due to their scale and area of operations, may be interested in building wind farms in the Baltic Sea. 9% of the surveyed have already committed to the initiative. What is the future outlook for the sector in Poland? Poland on the [...]
On 26th of May 2023, an industry-wide alliance of supporters issued a call to enshrine clear goals for offshore electrolysis in the National Hydrogen Strategy (NWS). The core objective is a long-term and sustainable perspective for offshore electrolysis and thus the German contribution to green hydrogen from the high seas. AquaVentus and its projects stand [...]
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 [...]
Antarctic sea ice has likely reached its minimum extent for the year, at 1.79 million square kilometers (691,000 square miles) on February 21, 2023, according to scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado Boulder. The 2023 minimum is the lowest in the 45-year satellite record. This year’s [...]
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report indicating that global temperatures are projected to soar to unprecedented levels over the next five years. This forecast has significant implications for the Baltic Sea region, which is likely to experience the effects of this temperature surge. The report highlights that near-surface temperatures in 2022 [...]
Iberdrola, one of the world's largest renewable energy companies, and Holcim, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, have signed a major new clean energy power purchase agreement (PPA) in Germany - as well as agreeing to work together on a wide range of further new sustainability initiatives. The newly agreed PPA will [...]
Offshore wind energy is one of the main pillars of Poland's energy transition. According to the PWEA report, Poland has an offshore potential of 33 GW and Polish part of the Baltic Sea has many new areas for offshore investment. With all this potential, offshore wind power could meet up to 57% of Poland's total [...]
On May 2nd 2023 Global Wind Organisation released some important changes in the Basic Technical Training (BTT) Standard. The release includes a new Bolt Tightening Module and reintroduces three previously removed safety lessons to BTT Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic modules. Christopher Furlan, the Training Project Manager, summarised the bolt tightening developments as: The new Bolt Tightening [...]
The ORLEN Group and Northland Power have commenced the construction of an onshore substation in the Choczewo municipality. The project will allow the Baltic Power wind farm to receive energy generated offshore. According to the schedule, the farm will start producing zero-carbon energy in 2026. “As the first company in Poland, we commence constructing infrastructure [...]
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, [...]
ORLEN NEPTUN, an offshore wind development company within the PKN ORLEN Group, has established a subsidiary in Lithuania. ORLEN NEPTUNAS was registered in May, as reported by the BNS news agency. It should become clear soon whether the company will participate in this year's tenders in Lithuania related to the construction of wind farms in [...]
On May 15, 2023, Svea Vind Offshore submits the application for the offshore wind farm Långgrund to the Land and Environment Court. The wind farm can provide an addition to the region of 13 TWh per year as early as 2028 – a doubling of the availability of renewable electricity in the region. Adaptations of [...]
Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaports Authority SA and ORLEN Neptun presented information on progressing work on the construction of the first installation terminal for offshore wind farms on the Polish coast. The event also discussed the role of seaports in the development of offshore wind energy. - Offshore wind energy has the potential to become the [...]
The Swedish government announced that OX2 has received permission to build the northern part of the project Galatea-Galene on the west coast of Sweden, with a potential capacity of 400 MW. The total project Galatea-Galene comprised 1.7 GW. OX2 is Sweden’s leading developer of renewable energy and besides Galatea-Galene the company is developing two more [...]
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 [...]
Liberalization of the 10H rule and progressive development of offshore wind farms in the Baltic allow the wind industry to look to the future with optimism. However, there are still many issues and challenges that need to be worked out among experts and policymakers. The direction of the unraveling energy transition based on wind power [...]
Ocean Winds (OW), an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy and created as a 50-50 joint venture by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, has signed a contract with Australian company Sea Global Pty Ltd. and with PGNIG GAZOPROJEKT S.A. as its Polish subcontractor. The agreement concerns the execution of design documentation along with obtaining a [...]
According to the Swedish Wind Energy Association (Svensk Vindenergi), the Swedish government's decision on environmental permits for two offshore wind farms in the Kattegat Strait is very good news. Projects that have received permits, if they also receive a license to connect to the grid and an investment decision, around 2030, will be able to [...]
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has awarded Ørsted a 20-year contract for its carbon capture and storage (CCS) project ‘Ørsted Kalundborg Hub’. The project entails that Ørsted will establish carbon capture at its wood chip-fired Asnæs Power Station in Kalundborg in western Zealand and at the Avedøre Power Station’s straw-fired boiler in the Greater Copenhagen [...]
Starting the construction of an operations and maintenance base to serve offshore wind farms is an undertaking preceded by a months-long preparatory process. Already at this stage it is necessary to hire contractors for the work necessary to carry out the investment. In the case of preparation for the construction of PGE Baltica operations and [...]
The BMWK has come to the conclusion that the capital costs for wind and solar energy generation must be reduced. The BWO supports the BMWK in its efforts to use financial and industrial policy instruments to help reduce the financing costs of renewable energy generation and thus lower electricity prices for industry and households. In [...]
Now that the planning approval documents have been checked for completeness, public participation for the approximately 24-kilometre-long section in the EEZ is starting. The authority conducting the procedure - the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) - will accept comments from public bodies from 15 May to 28 June. The application documents will be published [...]
Equinor, together with Polenergia, is holding another meeting for prospective suppliers of components and services for its Baltic II and Baltic III offshore wind farm projects. The event will be attended by Hitachi Energy, the main supplier and contractor for the power part of both farms, which is looking for potential partners for its supplier [...]
Subject of the Dialogue The MFW Baltic II and MFW Baltic III Offshore Substations (OSS) contract comprises the supply of one OSS for MFW Baltic II (topside and substructure) and one OSS for MFW Baltic III (topside and substructure). Each OSS has a capacity of 720 MW. The Scope of Work includes the following main activities: [...]
OX2 has agreed with Ingka Investments to sell a 49 percent stake in its three offshore wind projects in Finland. The three projects will have a potential to reach total installed capacity of about 6,000 MW. The transaction is expected to impact OX2’s operating income positively with approximately 300 MSEK* in 2023. The sale is [...]
When significantly more offshore wind turbines are to be built in Danish waters in the coming years, it must be done in harmony with nature. But if it is up to Ørsted, it is not enough to avoid leaving a mark. Energy projects should play an active role in promoting biodiversity. Therefore, Ørsted will deliver [...]
Gdynia Maritime University would like to invite you to the "Competencies for Offshore Wind" conference on May 17th. The attainment of global, European, and Polish offshore wind ambitions is largely dependent on the availability of qualified personnel. The offshore wind sector in Europe alone is expected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the [...]
ABB is collaborating with Lhyfe, a world pioneer in the production of renewable hydrogen, and Skyborn, a global leader in renewable energy, to jointly realize and optimize one of Europe’s most ambitious renewable hydrogen projects ever, SoutH2Port. The new hydrogen production plant, operated by Lhyfe and Skyborn, will be located in the municipality of Söderhamn, [...]
45 projects with a total value of PLN 1 million were implemented in the first edition of the "Choczewo. Municipality Powered by Wind" program. The initiative created for the residents of the Choczewo municipality (Pomeranian voivodeship) is an idea of offshore wind farm investors implementing offshore investments in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea: [...]
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 [...]
The municipality of Hailuoto has approved the zoning initiative for an offshore wind farm in the Eastern area of Seljänsuunmatala, on the west coast of Finland. Metsähallitus has submitted zoning initiatives for a total of five offshore wind projects to local municipalities. Decisions on the project development and sales order will be made later this [...]
Raahe has approved the zoning initiatives for two offshore wind farms submitted by Metsähallitus. The offshore wind farms are planned in the areas of Pyhäjoki-Raahe and the western part of Seljänsuunmatala, on the west coast of Finland. Metsähallitus has submitted zoning initiatives for a total of five projects to local municipalities. Decisions on the project [...]
On 4 May 2023 the Energy Storage Coalition, a new organisation aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of the European energy system by increasing the deployment of sustainable and clean energy storage solutions to support renewables, hosted its launch event. The event was attended by over 150 policymakers, industry and associations representatives. It provided an opportunity [...]
On the 3rd of May, The Swedish government presented how they want to conduct a better assessment of offshore wind development. In its commentary, Svensk Vindenergi (the Swedish Wind Energy Association), welcomes clearer long-term rules in the field, but at the same time stresses that right now the top priority must be to decide on [...]
At the meeting on 4 May 2023, the citizens' representation in Copenhagen approved the project around Aflandshage Windmill Park, where 26 offshore wind turbines are to be erected. Copenhagen is thus taking a big step forward in its green transition. The climate crisis presents the world's countries and cities with a clear challenge; the green [...]
Denmark has signed a five-year agreement with Ukraine to help the country rebuild destroyed energy infrastructure and green electricity supply. The agreement further includes a long-term ambition to boost Ukraine's offshore wind capacities. With the need for significant short and long-term reconstruction of energy infrastucture, Denmark is actively supporting Ukraine’s efforts to rebuild its green [...]
Litgrid, Lithuania's transmission system operator, has decided to cancel a tender for the selection of a cable contractor for the Harmony Link project. As a consequence, PSE also canceled a tender for the construction of converter stations under this project. The total investment cost, taking into account submitted bids, would be approx. 1.6 billion euros [...]
As the global shift towards renewable energy gains momentum, wind turbines have become an integral part of the sustainable energy landscape. However, monitoring and diagnosing blade damage present ongoing challenges for wind farm operators. In response, Sensoria by Mistras has introduced an advanced blade monitoring system that harnesses the power of acoustic emission (AE) technology. [...]
PGE and Ørsted - companies building the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm - have signed an agreement with a consortium made of Biuro Studiów, Projektów i Realizacji "Energoprojekt‐Katowice" SA and "Energopomiar" Sp. z o.o. The consortium will be acting as a Contract Engineer when constructing the land connection of the project - It is very important [...]
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 [...]
Behind every functioning wind project is a team of well-trained technicians, responsible for either construction and installation (C&I) or operations and maintenance (O&M). According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)’s and Global Wind Organisation's Global Wind Workforce Outlook for 2022 to 2026, a 67% growth of global onshore and offshore wind capacity expected between [...]
Permitting remains the biggest bottleneck for deploying wind at scale. Approximately 80 GW of wind power capacity is currently stuck in permitting procedures across Europe. It takes too long for developers to receive permits – up to nine years in some countries. This is incompatible with the EU’s climate & energy ambitions – last year [...]
Iberdrola has successfully placed the first foundation for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm into the seabed during the past weekend. Following the impressive installation of the offshore substation platform (OSS) in February 2023, the company is now entering the core stage of the Baltic Eagle construction phase. THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE PROCEEDS AS SCHEDULED Currently, [...]
Europe has placed offshore wind at the heart of its energy transition. Governments across Europe have between them pledged 150 GW by 2030. And by 2050 Europe’s seas will have as much as 450 GW of wind farms. But delivering this requires major investment in grid infrastructure too. Hitachi Energy and WindEurope have published a [...]
From 25-27 April European Energy Ministers, more than 14,000 participants and more than 500 exhibiting companies gather in Copenhagen for the WindEurope Annual Event 2023. The event comes at a pivotal point for the wind industry in Europe. The European Union wants to accelerate the build out of onshore and offshore wind to strengthen Europe’s [...]
The Lithuanian electricity transmission system operated completely independently for the first time on Saturday. The system operator Litgrid performed an isolated operation test, during which the Lithuanian electricity network was disconnected from the IPS/UPS system controlled by Russia. The isolated operation test is one of the most important steps in preparing for the synchronisation of [...]
Paweł Wróbel, BalticWind.EU: The symbol of the Netherlands is the windmill. Does Dutch history and tradition influence how wind energy is perceived and what role it plays today? Daphne Bergsma, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Poland: The Dutch relationship with wind and water has always been there. As a country below sea [...]
The joint venture Equinor-Polenergia ("JVEP") and Sif have entered a capacity reservation agreement for the supply of 90 monopile foundations for JVEP's Baltyk II and III offshore wind project in Poland. Once finalized, this will be the first contract under the terms of the strategy collaboration agreement that Sif and Equinor have entered in relation [...]
The Danish Energy Agency is opening its solicitation of offers as part of its Power-to-X (PtX) state aid scheme for the production of PtX in Denmark It is now possible to submit a bid in the solicitation of offers as part of a PtX subsidy scheme for the production of PtX in Denmark (the PtX [...]
Ørsted and the PGE Group have signed an agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for supplying offshore wind turbines for the Baltica 2 project with a total capacity of about 1.5 GW. It is Poland’s largest-ever renewable energy project and will produce enough green energy to cover the power consumption of approximately 2.4 million Polish [...]
In last year's summary of the state of ‘local content’, I indicated that the foundation for the development of projects, businesses and innovations is already in place. Despite this, 2021 brought very few business plans, new investments, products or innovations. 2022 proved to be a much more optimistic year. It brought, among other things, a [...]
DNV has published an important update of its comprehensive service specification for project certification, DNV-SE-0190. The new edition is the world’s first document which addresses the certification of energy islands and offshore wind farms in Poland. Poland is planning impressively rapid growth in offshore wind and has recently published the Polish Maritime Safety Act which [...]
The compatibility of the expansion of offshore wind energy with species protection is a very important concern for the operators of wind farms at sea. We, therefore, welcome the study now presented by the team of scientists at the West Coast Research and Technology Center (FTZ). Although loons avoid offshore wind farms, the important question [...]
Excellent location, extensive port infrastructure and many years of experience. Western Pomerania, as a region, has the most to gain from the dynamic development of the offshore wind energy industry in Poland. New jobs, growth of service providers and international cooperation. The West Pomeranian Voivodeship has high economic, spatial and investment potential, as well as [...]
OX2 has entered a conditional agreement with EEW SPC on delivering monopile foundations for two of the offshore wind farms OX2 is developing in Sweden together with Ingka Investments. The agreement will enable OX2 and Ingka Investments to start realising the projects following grant of final permit. According to the agreement, EEW Special Pipe Constructions [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have completed more than a year's worth of wind and wave intensity studies for the most advanced project of the so called "second phase" - the offshore wind farm Bałtyk I. Ocean and meteorological data, collected by the device christened "Anna", will allow to determine the expected energy production of the wind [...]
The Swedish Energy Agency has unveiled the first objectives of a plan to enable the production of 120 TWh of energy as part of the government's task to revise marine spatial plans. The report clearly describes which areas are attractive for wind power expansion. At the same time, however, the authorities have not agreed on [...]
All the relevant equipment for offshore wind deployment is stored in and transported via ports. The EU must recognise the critical role of offshore wind ports in its trans-European transport network policy (TEN-T). With an ongoing revision the EU wants its TEN-T to better support the transition to a cleaner, greener and smarter mobility in [...]
Rambøll and Danish Energy Agency released new report “Job creation in a new industry – learnings from Denmark’s offshore wind journey”. The analysis focuses on job creation in the offshore wind industry in Denmark. The authors indicate that whilst previous studies have focused on what created growth in the industry in the 2000s, little information [...]
The development of wind energy has a positive impact on the regional labour market, but there is a risk of a shortage of skilled workers. This is according to a study conducted by the Swedish Wind Energy Association (Svensk Vindenergi). In order for Sweden to succeed in green industrialisation, there needs to be electricity available [...]
Finland will be launching five competitive tendering processes for more than 6,000 MW of offshore wind power on its territorial waters along the western coast of the country. Zoning initiatives for the first five projects have been submitted to the local municipalities. Two projects are planned to be opened for tendering already in September-October this [...]
The application for planning approval for the onshore route and the substation, including the overhead line connection, was submitted to the permitting authority, the Ministry for Economics, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labour of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (WM M-V) on time on 31 March 2023. Among other things, the documents define the exact course of the onshore route [...]
Eurogrid GmbH, the parent company of 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, has concluded a syndicated contract for an amortisation loan of 600 million euros with a term of ten years with seven banks. The funds for this first "Green Loan" are provided by the banks and refinanced under KfW's "Climate Protection Programme for Companies". They will be [...]
Green propulsion, autonomous ships, digitization, and VR technologies – these are only some of the topics covered in the Invest in Pomerania report, where current technological trends have been correlated with local maritime industry situation. Like most sectors of the economy, the maritime sector is strongly influenced by global trends focused on green technologies aimed [...]
Parkwind successfully finishes the current installation campaign of the Arcadis Ost 1 wind farm. The wind farm, which started its foundation installation in early summer of 2022, has been delivering green energy to the German grid since mid-January 2023. After a 3-year break for new offshore wind in the German Baltic Sea, Arcadis Ost 1 [...]
Ilmatar Offshore has been granted a seabed survey permit for the new 1.2 GW offshore wind project area Vågskär in the Finnish Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Ramboll Finland is contracted for the environmental impact assessment, and studies are underway. Ilmatar Offshore has identified a new 367 km2 offshore wind area in the Finnish exclusive economic [...]
The government of Åland’s project Sunnanvind participated in the Vaasa Energy Week 2023 exhibition to present the significant potential for large-scale offshore wind power in the territorial waters of Åland. The project team also informed branch actors about the opportunity to get consent from the government to conduct investigations in Åland’s sea areas. Project manager Ralf Häggblom remarks [...]
It is already necessary to think not only about engineers needed in the construction phase of offshore wind farms, but also about technicians who will take care of their servicing in the operational phase - emphasised representatives of Equinor and Polenergia during the Educational Career Fair EDU OFFSHORE WIND in Gdańsk. This is one of [...]
2023 is a decisive year for the offshore wind industry in Germany and across Europe. More than twice the amount of offshore wind power already installed has been put out to tender this year. According to the realisation agreement of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK), 50 gigawatts are to be connected [...]
Europe invested just €17bn in new wind farms in 2022. That’s down from €41bn in 2021 and the lowest investment figure since 2009 - a stark warning to Governments and policymakers. The EU wants to accelerate the build-out of wind energy to strengthen its energy security and ensure affordable electricity prices. But recent market interventions [...]
It is important to accelerate the development of offshore wind across the European Union, while ensuring enhanced manufacturing potential of EU-based components. Overcoming the current supply crunch linked to ambitious climate targets, as well as the skills and permitting hurdles, will be crucial for upcoming wind farm investments - was the conclusion of the Working [...]
Taavi Veskimägi, CEO of the Estonian transmission system operator for electricity and gas Elering warns that planned generation from offshore wind farms in Estonia exceeds the capacity of local grid. According to Veskimägi, the society should consider what will happen to offshore wind units, because not all the power they are to generate will “fit [...]
As Lithuania seeks to develop offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea and reduce the country’s dependence on electricity import, the Ministry of Energy has made the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report on offshore wind farms available to the public. The deadline for submitting proposals in relation to the report is 19 April this year. [...]
Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities Lars Aagaard and Germany's Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate, Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, on 24th of March signed an agreement to work together to enable a land-based hydrogen pipeline from Denmark to Germany. From 2028, it will be possible to transport hydrogen across the Danish-German border in a [...]
Following the Government’s approval of the location for the development of an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea and the requirements for tenderers, the National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) will launch a tender for the selection of a developer on 30 March. “Generating electricity from renewable sources allows us to move purposefully towards energy [...]
OX2 has initiated the development of the offshore energy hub Neptunus in southern Baltic Sea. The energy hub is estimated to have a total installed capacity of 1.9 GW and will produce both electricity and hydrogen. The project will be included in OX2’s project development portfolio for the first quarter, 2023. The energy hub will [...]
For nearly eight months, 10 specialized research vessels and hundreds of specialists surveyed the bottom of the Baltic Sea, where the Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III wind farms are planned to be installed. The completed geotechnical and geophysical work is another milestone in the realization of Equinor's and Polenergia's offshore wind investments in Poland. Based [...]
The international partnership combines two decades of experience from offshore wind and fixed-bottom offshore substations with strong competencies in marine structures. The aim is to commercialize a robust and cost-effective concept for floating offshore substations. Copenhagen/Esbjerg, Denmark / Oslo, Norway - Semco Maritime, ISC Consulting Engineers, Aalborg University, Energy Cluster Denmark and Norwegian-Swedish Inocean have [...]
On March 21, 2023, the Danish Energy Agency informed that it has resumed the case processing of Jammerland Bugt Offshore Wind Farm, Lillebælt South Offshore Wind Farm, Omø South Offshore Wind Farm and Nordre Flint Offshore Wind Farm. The Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities has, in dialogue with the State Aid Secretariat, now [...]
The Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS) notes the key role of ports in the expansion of wind power. With the German federal government's climate protection and sustainability goals in mind, it is calling for a more robust expansion of the necessary infrastructure at seaports. Angela Titzrath, chairman of the Association of German Seaport Operators [...]
Vestas, the Danish wind turbine manufacturer, is buying ST Offshore in Szczecin for more than 170 million PLN. The tender for ST3 Offshore in Szczecin has concluded with the sale of the company. This was the sixth tender since 2020, when the company was declared bankrupt. ST Offshore was a manufacturer of steel foundations for [...]
Seabirds deliberately avoid wind turbine rotor blades offshore – that is the main finding of a new study that mapped the flightpaths of thousands of birds around wind turbines in the North Sea. Most importantly, during two years of monitoring using cameras and radar, not a single bird was recorded colliding with a rotor blade. [...]
How can fossil-free offshore wind power and sustainable food be produced – all while improving the marine environment and biodiversity in the same marine area? This is what the new collaboration 'Win@Sea' between Danish universities, companies and Vattenfall hopes to investigate. Offshore wind is an efficient and fossil-free energy source, and in recent years many [...]
Approximately 80 km from the Polish Baltic coast, in the Central Shoal area, in the area where one of PGE's offshore wind farms, Baltica 1, will be built, research is being carried out to identify the Baltic seabed. These activities are essential prior to construction of the offshore wind power plant. Since the end of [...]
The European Commission presented its Green Deal Industrial Plan today. It consists of a Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) aiming to strengthen the EU’s industrial base for clean technologies, a Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) to increase Europe’s capacity to source and refine critical raw materials, and more flexible State aid rules. As is stands [...]
The necessity to prevent the effects of frozen sea surface will drive up costs of building offshore wind turbines in the Baltic Sea, according to Lauri Ulm, head of wind developments at Enefit Green, renewable unit of the Estonian power company Eesti Energia. As the Baltic Sea can freeze over in winter, wind farms will [...]
According to the information posted by the Lithuanian Wind Power Association (LWEA) the government of the Republic of Lithuania has approved the requirements for developers of offshore wind farms without state aid. The tender should be announced by National Energy Regulatory Council on March 30th. The results will be announced in June-July. The conditions for bidders indicated [...]
RWE and DNV have now agreed on a scope to conduct a large study assessing the impact of far wakes in offshore wind. The scope of the study asks DNV to validate the effects that RWE experts have identified. RWE models predict that large clusters of offshore wind farms could have far-reaching wind-shadowing effects, impacting [...]
The 1st Educational Career Fair EDU OFFSHORE WIND has started in Gdansk. In two days full of lectures, demonstrations of specialised equipment, discussions and panel debates, the Amber Expo hall is a place where experts in the offshore wind industry and young people interested in working in the sector can come together. The event is [...]
The European Commission has proposed a targeted revision of the EU’s electricity market design. It makes Contracts-for-Difference the new norm for supporting renewables investments. It also allows investors to sell their electricity via Power Purchase Agreements or directly on the electricity market. And it actively supports the growth of PPAs. The Council and Parliament must [...]
This weekend, the ship began the first loading of the transition pieces manufactured by Windar Renovables at its facilities in Avilés for the Baltic Eagle wind farm (476MW), the second offshore wind project developed by Iberdrola in German waters. The ship will load in this first shipment 10 of the 50 pieces that will be [...]