We spoke to Alicja Chilińska-Zawadzka, CEO of EDF Renewables Poland, about the prospects for the development of the offshore wind energy sector. Among the topics discussed were the French experience in the energy transition, including the issues of developing competences for a zero-carbon economy, and building a supply chain involving local companies. 1) How to [...]
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, is participating in the tender of the second 700 megawatt (MW) Lithuanian offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. The company has submitted the necessary documents and the bid to the National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC), which is organising the tender. The decision to participate in the second [...]
In the ever-evolving landscape of energy transition, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) have emerged as promising frontiers for renewable energy deployment. A recent report by the think tank Ember sheds light on the region's progress and potential, highlighting both advancements and areas for improvement. While renewables' shares are on the rise and governments in the [...]
The 9th Seminar of the renewed format of the Polish Offshore Wind Industry Chamber - is behind us. OFFSHORE Academy® powered by Orlen Neptun sp. z o.o. The topic of last week's event, held in Gdansk, was: "Laying and servicing of submarine cables". The meeting was held under the auspices of NKT S.A. Experts from Poland [...]
Ocean Winds (OW) is not only assessing the Polish market with the goal of constructing the BC-Wind farm but is also committed to a long-term strategy aimed at promoting industry education among young people and implementing practical measures to harness the potential of Polish companies in developing innovative solutions. Kacper Kostrzewa, BC-Wind Project Director Our [...]
The BEMIP Offshore Wind Working Group is implementing strategic priorities for 2024 to further advance offshore renewable energy in the Baltic Sea region. With a substantial potential of over 93 GW for offshore wind energy, the focus is on capitalizing on this resource while enhancing regional cooperation. During the Energy Security Summit held in Marienborg, [...]
50Hertz can finally begin work on the Ostwind 3 grid connection for the offshore wind farm Windanker in the Baltic Sea. The Ministry for Economics, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labour of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has now issued the permits for the onshore route of four kilometers as well as a substation with a surface of approx. ten hectares in the municipality [...]
The European Commission has published the first list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) in the Official Journal of the European Union. The selected projects will help to achieve the ambitious energy and climate objectives of the European Green Deal. The 166 projects on the list will benefit from streamlined permit-granting [...]
The Energy Ministers of 8 Baltic Sea countries - Lithuania, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Poland and Sweden - agreed the Vilnius Declaration, pledging closer collaboration to secure critical offshore energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region. This comes after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and various acts of sabotage to energy infrastructure in the [...]
Ørsted and Cadeler signed a firm long-term lease agreement for a newbuilt Wind Farm Installation Vessel. With the agreement, Ørsted secures installation vessel capacity from Q1 2027 to end of 2030 for upcoming construction projects. The signing of the long-term agreement on April 8, 2024 discloses Ørsted as the client in Cadeler’s announcement made on October [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have applied for an environmental approval? for the connection infrastructure of the Bałtyk I offshore wind farm, which is being prepared for auction in 2025. Bałtyk I is the largest and most advanced offshore wind farm project in the Baltic Sea and of the second phase of offshore wind energy development in [...]
"Energy of wind - Energy of freedom" - 1044 students from 16 elementary and secondary schools in Rumia and the districts of Wejherowo, Słupsk and Lębork participated in the educational program of the Pomeranian Centre of Competence for Marine Renewable Energy. This was another initiative of the Pomeranian Centre of Competence for Marine Renewable Energy. [...]
The Future Energy Congress, organized by a Polish association "Z energią o prawie" ("With energy about law"), will be held in Torun on April 16-17, 2024. This will be the third edition of this event, which has become a permanent fixture on the calendar of key events in the energy sector. BalticWind.EU is a media [...]
A little more than a month is left until the second edition of Climate Classic Poland bike rally. Taking the opportunity that, as Baltic Wind, we are a media partner of the event, I sat down with the three volunteers behind the initiative Dominik Gajerski, Dominik Piotrowski and Piotr Rapacz for a chat. My goal [...]
In relation to its offshore investments, ORLEN Neptun is looking for potential service port locations. One of them is the Port of Kołobrzeg. The companies have signed a letter of intent in this regard. The signed cooperation agreement is the starting point for detailed analyses, the results of which will determine the potential investment. At [...]
The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has conducted a boulder detection campaign in the Baltic Sea on behalf of Baltic Power for the foundations of the planned wind turbines. It also applied the surveying technology along the planned subsea cable routes for the very first time. The innovative Manta Ray G1 measuring system [...]
The transmission system operator 50Hertz has restructured its organizational setup to effectively tackle the demanding investment and construction program anticipated in the coming years. This restructuring entails expanded and new responsibilities at the management level. Stefan Kapferer, Chairman of the Management Board, stated, "We are now entering a new phase of the company. We are [...]
PGE Baltica, a PGE Group company, has selected a geotechnical and structural designer for the ground reconnaissance phase of the EWB1 investment, part of the Baltica 1 project. It will take place on the offshore wind farm's area and on its export cable route. The contract was concluded with Gavin and Doherty Geosolutions from Ireland. [...]
The County Administrative Board of Gotland has granted a Natura 2000 permit for the offshore wind farm Aurora that OX2 and Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, are developing outside the islands of Gotland and Öland in Sweden. If the government gives final approval, construction could start by 2028 [...]
As a result of the qualification process, the Supervisory Board of PGE Baltica sp. z o.o. has appointed Bartosz Fedurek to the company's Management Board, as announced by the company this morning. Bartosz Fedurek will begin work as President of the Management Board on May 6 this year. He has been involved in the energy [...]
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has recently taken a significant step towards advancing an offshore wind farm project. In a recent development, CPTRA initiated superficies licence proceedings and environmental impact assessment in response to an application submitted by the Environmental Investment Centre (EIC). This move marks a pivotal moment in the project's [...]
The conclusion of China's National People's Congress (NPC) in March 2024 has brought to light concerning implications for global trade dynamics, particularly within the high-technology and clean energy sectors. A recent research from Rhodium Group highlights the exacerbating overcapacity issues within China's industrial landscape, posing significant challenges for both domestic and international markets. The policy [...]
PGE Group and Ørsted have selected a supplier to transport to the area of the future farm and install offshore substations for the Baltica 2 project - one of two phases of the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm. The successful bidder, Seaway7, is a world leader in offshore wind power projects. The company will use both [...]
More than 500 students registered for a 3-day student programme that aims to accelerate the entry of interested students into the wind energy workforce at the WindEurope Annual Event 2024. It's an important action taken by WindEurope as according to their data by 2030 the wind sector will employ over 500,000 people in Europe, up [...]
NKT has delivered the first order for its new Adaptive Rigid Sea Joint to the Danish transmission system operator (TSO) Energinet. The innovative power cable joint allows Energinet to optimize inventory and minimize waste as the joint can be adapted for several cable types from different suppliers. The Adaptive Rigid Sea Joint developed by NKT [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have signed final agreements for the design of foundations for the Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III projects being developed by the two companies in the Baltic Sea. The development of design documentation for the locations of the two offshore wind farms, including the detailed design of the foundations, was entrusted to Rambøll. [...]
Representatives from the Freeport of Ventspils Authority made their inaugural appearance at the WindEurope 2024 exhibition and conference in Bilbao, Spain, indicating Latvia's foray into the European wind energy discourse. Led by Igors Udodovs, Deputy CEO of the Freeport of Ventspils, alongside Kristīne Jansone, Development Project Manager, and Kaspars Liepiņš, Developer of the Green Energy [...]
World Fund, a Europe-focused climate venture capital fund, announced that it has raised a further €50+ million from institutional LPs. New investors joining the venture include KfW Capital as well as Ignitis Group. Ignitis Group, committed to enhancing its net-zero strategy, views venture investments in climate tech as pivotal. Darius Maikštėnas, CEO of Ignitis Group, [...]
Euroports Group and Port of Hanko Ltd have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to establish a Unique Wind Hub at the Port of Hanko port area in Koverhar. This initiative positions the Harbour, situated in the southernmost part of Finland, as a central place in the offshore wind supply chain, tackling the critical issue [...]
Today, EcoVadis, WindEurope and five leading wind energy industry organisations - ENGIE, Hitachi Energy, Siemens Gamesa, Statkraft and Vestas – announce the launch of the ‘Wind Energy Initiative’. The Initiative aims to accelerate the uptake of sustainable practices by fostering strong collaboration between trading partners and amplifying positive impacts across their value chains. European politicians, [...]
Investments in wind energy in Europe more than doubled in 2023 compared to 2022, driven by record financing of offshore wind projects. An easing of inflationary pressures, greater certainty in electricity markets, and improved tariff indexation by Governments created a more favourable investment climate. Despite a tightening of financing conditions, Europe invested a record €48bn [...]
In order to promote the development of the offshore wind energy industry in the Baltic Sea, one of the leading companies in the industry - Van Oord Dredging and Marine Contractors B.V. (Van Oord) plans to create a world-class offshore wind farm support base and an oversized cargo terminal in the Port of Liepaja. The [...]
Sweden is on the cusp of a significant surge in demand for fossil-free electricity, yet uncertainties in the investment landscape loom large. Currently, Sweden lacks mechanisms to distribute risks for large-scale electricity production investments. To address this gap, Svensk Vindenergi commissioned ELS Analysis to compile a report on Contracts for Difference (CfD), a tool for [...]
The German government presented its new ports strategy on 20 March. The strategy contains a collection of measures, but no plans for financing. Therefore, the onshore and offshore wind energy associations, the OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE foundation and the Hamburg Renewable Energy Cluster are appealing to the government to take the needs of the energy transition into account [...]
Chief Commercial Officer of the Port of Roenne, Mr. Jeppe la Cour shared some exhilarating news in a recent social media post, that has sent ripples of excitement throughout the renewable energy sector. The Port of Roenne has inked a groundbreaking agreement with Siemens Gamesa, heralding a new era of sustainable energy production in the [...]
Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has achieved close on the financing of its 49 percent shareholding in the 476MW Baltic Eagle wind farm, located in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Germany. This is Masdar’s largest ever euro-denominated financing, as well as its first project with Iberdrola and its first in Germany. The [...]
From 20-22 March more than 12,000 people gather in Bilbao for the WindEurope Annual Event 2024. This comes at a time of growing optimism for Europe’s wind industry. Investments in new wind farms are up. Auction volumes are at record levels. More permits are coming through. The supply chain is returning to profit. Government action [...]
A 4850 km track of new 400 kV lines, 28 new and 110 modernized substations and an onshore DC line are part of the investment plans of Polish grid operator - Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne PSE - until 2034. On Friday, March 15, the company presented for consultation a draft "Development Plan for Meeting Current and [...]
On March 1, 2024, Markus Nölke (54) took over the management of WAB e.V. in Bremerhaven. Born in Bremerhaven, he originally comes from the transport and logistics sector, where he focused on shipping and port issues. Before joining WAB, Nölke had spent the previous 14 years as Managing Director of the Verein zur Förderung des [...]
To accommodate the development of the two Lithuanian wind farms, as well as other projects in the Baltic Sea, Klaipeda Port announced an international tender for the reconstruction works of quays and dredging of the first stage. „With favorable conditions for the development of offshore wind farms and numerous wind farm projects in progress, the [...]
The cPPAs for the purchase of green energy, concluded between consumers and RES power generators, are gaining in popularity every year and the number of signed contracts is steadily growing. Increasingly, they also include offshore wind power capacity. Figures for 2023 show that Europe has surpassed the magic limit of 10 GW of installed capacity [...]
The European Commission has today adopted the first-ever EU network code on cybersecurity for the electricity sector. Foreseen under the Electricity Regulation (EU) 2019/943 (Article 59) and in the 2022 EU Action Plan to digitalise the energy system, this delegated act is an important step to improve the cyber resilience of critical EU energy infrastructure [...]
Europe is facing an unprecedented climate crisis, according to a new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The first ever European Climate Risk Assessment (EUCRA) report paints a stark picture: extreme heat, drought, wildfires, and flooding, phenomena we've increasingly encountered in recent years, are poised to intensify. These are not distant threats but immediate challenges [...]
Renewables are growing rapidly and nuclear power is on track to reach new all-time high next year, enabling low-emissions generation to outpace robust electricity demand growth. Global electricity demand is expected to grow at a faster rate over the next three years as the clean energy transition gathers speed, with all the additional demand forecast [...]
The Polish Development Fund (PFR) will build an installation terminal for the operation of Offshore Wind Farms (OWF) at the BalticHub port in Gdansk. Part of the financing for the investment will come from the National Reconstruction Plan (NRP). The project will contribute to the dynamic development of wind energy in the Baltic Sea. It [...]
RockWave, a leading provider of seismic processing and imaging services for multiple energy sectors, proudly announces that it has been awarded a significant contract from Equinor and Polenergia at their offshore wind development area, the 'Bałtyk 1 Wind Farm'. This award underscores RockWave's commitment to delivering top-tier seismic processing solutions to the renewable energy sector. [...]
PGE Baltica, a PGE Group company, has signed an agreement with a consortium of companies: Geofizyka Toruń S.A., Przedsiębiorstwo Geologiczne GEOPROJEKT Szczecin sp. z o.o. and "PROJMORS" Biuro Projektów Budownictwa Morskiego sp. z o.o. to perform geological surveys, including geotechnical and geophysical surveys and resultant documentation for the land-sea drilling for the Baltica 1 offshore [...]
In a forward-thinking collaboration, DNV and Vaisala released extensive guidelines for using scanning lidars in a dual system configuration (DSL) for offshore Wind Resource Assessment (WRA). Dual scanning lidar is increasingly replacing meteorological masts for offshore wind park developments near the shore (up to 15 km), enabling offshore wind project developers to reduce extrapolation uncertainties [...]
The second edition of the EDU OFFSHORE WIND career fair, primarily aimed at high school students and university students, has concluded in Gdańsk. The event was accompanied by the slogan “We share our passion for green energy with the youth!”. The success of the event is primarily measured by the enthusiasm and significant interest in [...]
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, continues the development of the first offshore wind farm in the Baltic States and is taking wind and meteorological measurements in the Baltic Sea that are necessary for the project. For this purpose, a floating measuring station with specialised equipment was brought to the maritime area of the [...]
The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has conducted a boulder detection campaign in the Baltic Sea on behalf of Baltic Power for the foundations of the planned wind turbines. It also applied the surveying technology along the planned subsea cable routes for the very first time. The innovative Manta Ray G1 measuring system [...]
Global clean energy deployment scaled new heights in 2023, with annual additions of solar PV and wind growing 85% and 60% respectively. Capacity additions for these two technologies reached almost 540 GW, with China accounting for the majority of both. Clean energy deployment in 2023, however, remained too concentrated in advanced economies and China, with [...]
Global energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions rose less strongly in 2023 than the year before even as total energy demand growth accelerated, new IEA analysis shows, with continued expansion of solar PV, wind, nuclear power and electric cars helping the world avoid greater use of fossil fuels. Without clean energy technologies, the global increase in [...]
The new law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. The EU nature restoration law, agreed with member states, will restore degraded ecosystems in all member states, help achieve the EU’s climate and [...]
State-of-the-art laboratories, 500 meters of quay, about 200 workstations and a mission to create a "Polish Offshore Valley" - the formal opening of the Centre for the Offshore Industry of the Maritime University in Gdynia took place on February 29, 2024. The day was a great celebration not only for the University, but also for [...]
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, is preparing to build the country’s first offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea and, in compliance with the imposed requirements, has prepared an environmental impact assessment (EIA) programme for this project, which is of great importance to Lithuania’s energy sector. The environmental impact assessment itself will be [...]
The contract relates the execution of steerable drilling under the beach necessary for routing 275 kV cable lines and the construction of so-called "connection couplers," i.e. posts connecting offshore cable lines with onshore cable lines. The works will be carried out by a consortium of Polish companies - ROMGOS Gwiazdowscy and ZRB Janicki. For the [...]
The renewable energy sector is facing a looming crisis due to a shortage of workers, a fact we've been aware of for some time. The BalticWind.EU newsroom inbox is filled with impressive announcements of new job openings created by the latest investments. And that's great. However, on the flip side, there's a lack of information about [...]
The latest annual statistics and seven-year outlook published by WindEurope reveal significant advancements in the European wind energy sector, particularly in the offshore market and among countries bordering the Baltic Sea. The report indicates that the European Union is on track to achieve its wind energy targets for 2030, owing to improvements in permitting processes [...]
RWE, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, is to establish an initial 30 person dedicated Fleet Servicing Team for the UK and Germany to support its growing international offshore wind fleet. Initially focused on five operational projects off the UK and German coasts, the team will secure new, long term jobs, and have [...]
Indeximate Ltd., a start-up founded in the UK in 2022, has won RWE’s second global Innovation Competition. The competition was launched with the aim to find innovative solutions in the domains of system integration, circularity and environmental protection in offshore wind that can support RWE´s growth ambitions and sustainability targets. In order to select the [...]
To accelerate the development of RES and carbon-neutral generation required for the energy transition, public support schemes will likely continue to play a role in the coming years. The provisionally agreed legislative proposals to reform of European Electricity Market Design, which will enter into force this year, prescribe two-sided Contracts for Difference (CfDs) as the [...]
The Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDP) is a new component of the TYNDP, delivering a high-level outlook of the needs of offshore transmission infrastructure. The first edition of the ONDP has been published on 23 January 2024. The plans translate EU Member States’ non-binding agreements on offshore goals from January 2023 into offshore transmission corridors, [...]
In a landmark development for Poland's renewable energy sector, Erbud has recently sealed a substantial deal aimed at advancing the country's offshore wind energy capabilities. The contract, valued at a staggering 358.4 million PLN, entails the design and construction of tower production facilities for offshore wind energy at the Ostrów Island in Gdańsk, a significant [...]
ENTSO-E is inviting the stakeholders to a public workshop on the Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDP), in ENTSO-E premises in Brussels, on 1 March 2024. The ONDP is a new component of the TYNDP, focused on the needs for offshore transmission infrastructure. The first edition of the ONDP has been published on 23 January 2024. [...]
Ramboll and Projmors have successfully secured two building permits for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm project, signaling a significant milestone in the advancement of clean energy solutions in the Baltic Sea. In a recent announcement made on their LinkedIn profile, Ramboll and their partner Projmors - Biuro Projektów Budownictwa Morskiego Sp. z o.o. have [...]
The year 2024 has started on a positive note for Sweden's renewable energy sector, particularly in wind power production. Recent statistics from the Swedish Wind Energy Association reveal significant growth and promising trends that indicate a considerable expansion of wind power in the country. With a focus on sustainable energy solutions, Sweden seems well-positioned to [...]
The Commission has published a call for evidence on design elements of renewable energy auctions. Interested stakeholders are invited to submit their feedback for 4 weeks until the call closes on 1 March 2024. The evidence collected through this call will help inform a Commission Recommendation and guidance document for EU countries on design elements [...]
Authorisations have been granted for the grid connection of the Windanker offshore wind farm in territorial waters and in the EEZ. Transmission system operator 50Hertz has received the planning approval decisions for the offshore route of the Ostwind 3 grid connection. This applies to the section in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and the section [...]
Current developments have alarmingly revealed the extent of corporate lobbying in negotiations on safeguarding the climate. Take COP28, where a record number of fossil fuel lobbyists made an appearance, or the upcoming COP29 being hosted by Azerbaijan, a major oil and gas exporting country. This shows how urgent it is to protect these discussions from [...]
The wind industry will bring reliable and stable profits to the Polish economy in the coming decades, while increasing the involvement of domestic companies and industry. The Wind Industry Hub Foundation has compiled information on flagship wind power supply chain investments, which together will soon offer more than 11,000 new, well-paying jobs. Will Poland really [...]
The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a third Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI') to support hydrogen infrastructure. This IPCEI is expected to boost the supply of renewable hydrogen, thereby reducing dependency on natural gas and helping to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU Plan. The [...]
PGE Group and Ørsted have contracted vessels to install the second part of the wind turbines for the Baltica 2 project, one of two phases of the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm. The installation of wind turbines for Baltica 2 was divided into two phases, and the contractor for each phase was selected by separate tenders. [...]
SMHI has been granted a research grant from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate to investigate, in collaboration with, among others, OX2, whether artificial oxygenation can contribute to restoring parts of the Baltic Sea that are currently oxygen-free. The oxygen gas is a by-product from hydrogen production at two [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have signed final agreements with the supplier of foundations for the Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III offshore wind farms. Dutch company SIF Netherlands B.V. will produce 100 monopiles for both projects. Monopiles are key components required for investments of strategic importance to Poland's energy transition. The subject of the contracts is 100 [...]
The Pomeranian Voivode issued permits for the construction of the offshore part of the Baltica 2 wind farm project which is developed by PGE and Ørsted. They refer to the construction of wind turbines as well as the offshore substations. These are the last permits necessary before starting construction. Both construction permits issued by the [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have selected Siemens Gamesa as their wind turbine supplier for the Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III offshore wind farms located in the Baltic Sea. The two energy companies have signed final contracts for the production, delivery and service of 100 modern offshore wind turbines. The signed contracts are crucial for the development [...]
Co-chaired by France and Ireland, meeting of ministers from around the world delivers mandates for IEA on membership talks with India, opening a regional centre in Singapore, launching a critical minerals security programme, and leading on implementation of COP28 outcomes. Energy leaders from around the world met in Paris this week for the International Energy [...]
Ministers representing the IEA member countries today unanimously invited Latvia to become the Agency’s 32nd member, endorsing the steps the country has taken throughout its accession journey. Gathering at the IEA’s 2024 Ministerial Meeting, which also marks the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the IEA, ministers recognised that Latvia met all the requirements for [...]
PGE Group and Ørsted have contracted vessels to transport and install foundations for the Baltica 2 project, one of two phases of the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm. Van Oord, the successful bidder, will transport and install 111 monopiles on the offshore farm construction area. This is the type of foundation that will be used in [...]
PGE Baltica, a PGE Group company, has begun ground investigations for the onshore section for the Baltica-1 offshore wind farm. The study area will encompass the construction site of a future onshore transformer station and cable bench, i.e. infrastructure related to power derivation. The survey is carried out by a Polish company Geoteko. - Geological [...]
Litgrid, the operator of Lithuania's electricity transmission system, has completed a project to install an Automatic Generation Control System. This is one of the most important projects preparing for synchronization with the networks of continental Europe. This software will help ensure stability of the country's electricity system and open up additional opportunities for market participants [...]
Lithuania's National Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) has given the UAB Offshore Wind Park 1 offshore wind farm a permit to use part of the offshore area for the development and operation of renewable energy power plants. VERT has announced the bidders for the developer of offshore wind parks tender of March 30, 2023 - legal [...]
Call for remarks on the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the plan for Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm (OWF). A public meeting about the consultation material will be held in Gilleleje on 19 March 2024. The Danish Energy Agency invites the public, companies, authorities and other interested in the coming Hesselø OWF to submit remarks on [...]
The deployment of offshore wind energy is at the core of delivering the European Green Deal. The Communication on achieving the EU’s offshore renewables ambitions (COM/2023/668), published in October 2023, underlines the Commission’s continued commitment to reaching the offshore renewables targets and takes stock of the progress achieved so far. It underlines the Member States’ [...]
Elering has applied to the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority to be granted a superficies license for constructing the third electricity interconnection between Estonia and Finland, with the onshore connection point situated in northwestern Estonia. The third electricity interconnection with Finland will further contribute to the security of supply, achieving climate and energy policy [...]
The offshore wind farm Galene, which OX2 is developing off the west coast of Sweden together with Ingka Investments, has made great progress in terms of development in 2023. Emelie Zakrisson, Head of OX2 Offshore Sweden, tells more. In January, the county administrative board of Halland gave the green light for the project, initially called [...]
On Tuesday, 6th of February, the European Parliament and the Council reached a final agreement on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). The Act will help strengthen Europe’s clean tech manufacturing and contribute to ensuring that the future of wind energy is “made in Europe”. At the heart of the NZIA deal is the design [...]
Van Oord started reclamation works for a new quay in Paldiski South Harbour in Estonia. The new quay is meant to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy in Estonia and the Baltic States. Van Oord's trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Amalia has arrived in Estonia to supply approximately 830,000 cubic metres of sand to [...]
The largest maritime wind energy ports in Europe, associated in the Offshore Wind Port Alliance, wishing to expand cooperation to the east, have accepted the ports of Szczecin-Świnoujście into their group. The letter of intent was signed in Szczecin on February 2 this year. during the visit of King Frederick X of Denmark to Poland. [...]
The Latvia-Estonia cross-border offshore wind park project ELWIND begins cooperation with the Dutch company Ventolines. This technical consultant service provider has accumulated significant experience in wind park development. "Ventolines has contributed to wind park development projects in the Netherlands, Sweden, the USA and other countries, proving its competence and professionalism. For the needs of Elwind, [...]
Åland , Gotland & Bornholm entered into an agreement on 22nd of January to create value together across the Baltic Sea's three energy islands. Bornholm is not alone in looking into a future as an energy island. Both Åland and Gotland will also move into the center of a new energy reality within a few [...]
Vestas, a global renewable energy industry partner for sustainable energy solutions, has laid the cornerstone for a planned offshore wind factory in Szczecin. The ceremony, attended by His Majesty King Frederick X of Denmark, official representatives of the Polish and Danish governments and business partners, took place on February 2 at Ostrow Grabowski. It underscores [...]
PGE Baltica, a PGE Group company, has signed a contract with Geoquip Marine to conduct a preliminary seabed geotechnical campaign for the Baltica 1 offshore wind farm project. The main objective of the planned geotechnical campaign in the area of the offshore wind power plant is to obtain preliminary information on the geological structure of [...]
Svensk Vindenergi (Swedish Wind Energy Association) has responded to the government's consultation on new energy policy targets. The proposals include a goal to plan for electricity demand of 300 terawatt hours (TWh) by 2045, a security of supply target and a proposal to revise the energy efficiency target. Sweden is electrifying at a rapid pace. [...]
Wind is 19% of the electricity consumed in Europe. Nearly all of Europe’s wind turbines are made in Europe. Europe’s wind energy supply chain is big - over 250 factories spread across nearly every EU Member State. 300,000 people work in wind in Europe today. Europe’s wind supply chain has been struggling. Costs went up [...]
During the LIVE WEBINAR Baltic Sea Offshore Wind 2024 Outlook, key figures in the European energy sector discussed the progress and hurdles faced in expanding offshore wind energy, particularly focusing on the Baltic Sea region. We had the pleasure of speaking to: Morten Helveg Petersen, Member of the European Parliament Giles Dickson, CEO of WindEurope [...]
The Pomeranian Voivode has issued a decision on the location of an investment in a set of power derivation facilities for the F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind farm, owned by RWE. The decision covers the construction of an onshore substation with technical infrastructure, fiber optic tracts and a connection to the substation of Polskie Sieci [...]
Sven Utermöhlen, CEO of RWE Offshore Wind GmbH, sheds light on the imperative need to address grid congestion challenges in Germany, which resulted in the wastage of over 4,000 GWh of offshore electricity in 2022 – an amount exceeding the annual consumption of all households in Berlin. Main Insights: 1. Grid congestion in Germany led [...]
Eurogrid, the parent company of transmission system operator 50Hertz, secured funds totaling 1,5 billion euros with its third and fourth Green Bond to continue the necessary grid expansion for the energy transition. It is the highest bond amount in the history of the company. Selected projects on land and at sea that can increase the [...]