24 04, 2026

“It has never been as difficult as it is now” – experts on barriers to onshore wind energy during the European Economic Congress in Katowice

By |April 24th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

The investment process in onshore wind energy in Poland is now more difficult than ever before – experts stated during the panel discussion “Onshore wind – efficiency and barriers”, which took place on 22 April as part of the European Economic Congress in Katowice (Europejski Kongres Gospodarczy). The panellists discussed the most significant challenges currently [...]

23 04, 2026

Wind energy dis- and misinformation undermine Europe’s security and competitiveness

By |April 23rd, 2026|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Wind energy dis- and misinformation have evolved into a systemic risk to Europe’s security, competitiveness and ability to act. CASM Technology and WindEurope presented a first-of-its kind report which analyses the scale of wind energy dis- and misinformation across Europe. It illustrates how false narratives circulating on social media lead to real-life wind energy project delays and [...]

23 04, 2026

Electrify Europe now: homegrown electricity is the way out of Europe’s energy crisis

By |April 23rd, 2026|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

The second day at the WindEurope Annual Event 2026 is all about electrification. Europe must move from crisis to confidence – replacing fossil imports with homegrown electricity. Fast. Electrification must become a strategic priority for Europe, not a policy footnote. That’s the only way to protect households and industry from fossil price swings, and to [...]

23 04, 2026

Commission proposes actions to protect Europeans from the fossil energy crisis and accelerate the shift to clean, homegrown energy

By |April 23rd, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

For the second time in less than five years, Europeans are paying the price of Europe's dependency on imported fossil fuels. AccelerateEU is the Commission's toolbox to bring immediate relief to European households and industries, especially the most vulnerable ones, while putting Europe on a steady pathway to energy independence. Since the escalation of the [...]

21 04, 2026

235 key cross-border energy projects to boost Europe’s interconnectivity

By |April 21st, 2026|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The second list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union .  It outlines 235 selected cross-border energy infrastructure projects that will strengthen energy connectivity across the continent, bringing nearer the completion of the Energy Union. Once in force, in 20 days time, it [...]

20 04, 2026

Finland now has over 10 gigawatts of wind and solar power

By |April 20th, 2026|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Finland has reached a significant milestone in renewable energy: the combined capacity of domestic wind power and utility-scale solar power has exceeded 10 gigawatts (GW). This is three times the total capacity of Finland’s hydropower and corresponds to roughly 6–10 large nuclear reactor units. Fast-to-build and cost-effective wind and solar power are key drivers of [...]

17 04, 2026

Offshore wind energy creates over 31000 full-time positions and 14,6 Billions of euros in added value in Germany

By |April 17th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Berlin, April 14, 2026 –Offshore-Wind is an industrial growth driver in GermanyThe industry creates jobs throughout Germany. 31.530 full-time positions (around 49.000 employment relationships) and €14,6 billion in gross value added in 2025. This is shown in a study by wind:research Commissioned by the German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO). The industrial inland regions – such as North Rhine-Westphalia, Baden-Württemberg [...]

17 04, 2026

IRENA: Moving from Energy Crisis to Energy Security with Renewables

By |April 17th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

New IRENA policy advisory shows strategic role of renewables for energy security and resilience; recommends actions for policy makers to address today’s energy crisis Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13 April 2026 – The strategic deployment of renewables has provided enhanced resilience in the face of the current energy crisis by a number of countries, according [...]

17 04, 2026

Warm homes, lower bills, stronger EU: the power of citizen-led energy networks

By |April 17th, 2026|ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

By Simona Aronica, Communications Manager of Energy Cities, EUSEW partner organisation How can we all enjoy comfortable temperatures in our homes at a fair, affordable price? Locally produced renewable heating and cooling networks fight energy poverty, increase comfort, make our cities sustainable and the Union more energy independent and competitive in challenging times. Sofia, a single mother in a [...]

14 04, 2026

Offshore wind farms already have a capacity of 85 GW

By |April 14th, 2026|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Offshore wind power is one of the most advanced energy generation technologies and continues to grow rapidly. Around 85 GW of offshore wind farms are already operational worldwide, with tens of gigawatts more under construction. In Poland, offshore wind is playing an increasingly significant role in the energy transition and the development of domestic industry, [...]

10 04, 2026

“Local Content. For the benefit of Poland”. We support domestic companies. We build the economy

By |April 10th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The “Local Content. For the Benefit of Poland” („Local content. Z korzyścią dla Polski”) project is part of the government’s economic philosophy and the implementation of a priority set by the Ministry of State Assets (MAP). Its main objective is to localise supply chains, particularly in investments carried out by companies with State Treasury shareholdings. [...]

1 04, 2026

Vestas to cut 440 jobs at Lindø

By |April 1st, 2026|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

The Danish wind turbine giant Vestas has announced a significant workforce adjustment at its assembly facility in Lindø, Denmark. Approximately 440 employees are expected to be affected as the company transitions from the intensive scale-up phase of its flagship offshore technology to a more optimized production cycle. The Lindø port facility, a crucial hub for [...]

25 03, 2026

Statement by President von der Leyen at the joint press conference with President Costa following the meeting of the European Council of March 2026

By |March 25th, 2026|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

Good evening, let me start with the Middle East. The situation in the region is extremely serious. It is causing great instability, suffering, and growing risks far beyond the region itself. This is why we need de-escalation and maximum restraint, the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. And I want to say a word about [...]

16 03, 2026

Security and resilience – a regulatory requirement in offshore wind

By |March 16th, 2026|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

As offshore wind has become a cornerstone of European energy independence, it has also emerged as a prime target for physical, cyber and hybrid threats.  In response, the EU has introduced strengthened resilience and preparedness requirements that are shaping a new regime of sector-specific legislation in Denmark impacting the energy sector, including offshore wind. In [...]

19 02, 2026

All foundations installed at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm

By |February 19th, 2026|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Baltic Power, a joint venture offshore wind project of ORLEN Group and Northland Power, completed the main installation works of all 78 key elements of foundations - monopiles for turbines and offshore substations. Over 20 vessels and 500 crew members and contractor representatives took part in this part of the installation campaign. Installation of offshore foundations is an enormous challenge; we performed a campaign that was unpreceded in Poland in terms of scope [...]

16 02, 2026

Competitive energy will come from clean energy investments, not market tampering

By |February 16th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

At the European Leaders Summit in Alden Biesen, European leaders and Heads of Government reiterated the need to accelerate the expansion of home-grown, competitive renewables. But some leaders also proposed potentially reviewing the electricity market design, just agreed in 2024. Lower power prices are fundamentally driven by boosting the supply of clean electricity – with [...]

12 02, 2026

A stronger and more competitive Ørsted after a defining year with earnings of DKK 25.1 billion within guidance

By |February 12th, 2026|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the annual report for 2025. Ørsted has taken significant steps to deliver on its strategic priorities during the year. This includes a strengthened capital structure through the successful completion of the rights issue, and the finalisation of the divestment programme for 2025 and 2026 earlier than planned and with higher [...]

11 02, 2026

RWE strengthens partnerships with ADNOC and Masdar to enhance energy security in Germany and Europe

By |February 11th, 2026|CLIMATE, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

RWE and ADNOC agree to work on exploring LNG supply to Germany and additional European markets RWE and Masdar sign Memorandum of Understanding to jointly invest in Battery Energy Storage Systems in Germany Agreements look to enhance collaboration between RWE and the UAE companies through to 2030 and beyond Abu Dhabi/Essen, 6 February 2026 His [...]

11 02, 2026

Vattenfall Energy Barometer: Europeans optimistic about the energy transition

By |February 11th, 2026|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

Across Europe, consumers are optimistic towards the energy transition yet almost everyone wishes for stronger governmental support. Many value a climate-friendly lifestyle but there is a gap between countries. Also, every second consumer would be willing to pay more for fossil-free electricity. All according to the latest results in Vattenfall’s Energy Barometer. On behalf of [...]

11 02, 2026

”Offshore Power Plant” Baltic Sea significantly increases power generation

By |February 11th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

50Hertz grid connection systems fed around 5,400 gigawatt-hours of electricity into the grid in 2025. Despite a weak wind year, this is an increase of around 10 percent. 50Hertz CEO Stefan Kapferer: ‘The role of the Baltic Sea for the security of supply and climate protection is becoming increasingly important.’ The offshore wind farms in [...]

11 02, 2026

A period of growth: Klaipėda Port to invest €775 million over the next four years

By |February 11th, 2026|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Over the next four years, Klaipėda Port Authority plans to invest in projects that will strengthen the port’s competitiveness, support cargo growth, and significantly contribute to sustainability. By 2029, a total of €775 million is planned to be invested in developments that are important not only for the port, but for Lithuania as a whole. [...]

10 02, 2026

From skills to offshore wind: how Pomerania is powering the green transition.

By |February 10th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

The rapid development of offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea is transforming Pomerania into one of Poland’s key renewable energy hubs and skills development is a crucial part of this growth. Against this backdrop, Centrum Nowych Kompetencji (CNK), supported by regional public institutions, is offering fully funded, pilot training programmes focused on logistics for [...]

10 02, 2026

European offshore wind power for a competitive EU steel industry and vice versa

By |February 10th, 2026|EVENT, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

By Heike Winkler, Managing Director of Offshore Wind Kommunikation, EUSEW digital ambassador The North Sea Summit of the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) took place in Germany at the end of January this year. Europe's offshore wind potential is at the heart of its efforts to achieve climate neutrality, affordability and energy independence amid turbulent [...]

6 02, 2026

Croatian Offshore data specialist recognised for automation, data quality, and risk reduction in complex marine environments.

By |February 6th, 2026|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Hidrocibalae, a Croatian offshore data specialist and provider of marine geophysical data processing and offshore survey consultancy, has been named the winner of the SME Europe Award 2026 in the category Digital Evolution and Smart Business in EU Parliament in Brussels.  The award recognises Hidrocibalae contribution to high-quality offshore geophysical data delivery, advanced automation, and [...]

30 01, 2026

New energy market architecture. Registration for the 5th Energy of the Future Congress in Toruń is now open

By |January 30th, 2026|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

The “Z energią o prawie” (ZEOP) association announces the start of registration for the 5th anniversary edition of the Energy of the Future Congress (Kongres Energetyki Przyszłości KEP), which will be held in Toruń. In the face of an investment gap and system balancing challenges, experts, decision-makers, and industry representatives will meet to define a [...]

30 01, 2026

Offshore wind industry sees urgent need for political action

By |January 30th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Offshore Wind Energy Act (WindSeeG) must be adapted quickly for project implementation and greater cost efficiency Expansion delayed – August tender failed A break in expansion must be avoided European cooperation can provide additional momentum Berlin, Bremerhaven, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Rostock, January 27, 2026 - The industry associations of the German offshore wind industry and the [...]

29 01, 2026

Offshore wind industry sees urgent need for political action

By |January 29th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

The industry associations of the German offshore wind industry and the non-profit foundation OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE today published the expansion figures for 2025. Offshore Wind Energy Act (WindSeeG) must be adapted quickly for project implementation and greater cost efficiency  Expansion delayed – August tender failed  A break in expansion must be avoided  European cooperation can provide additional [...]

28 01, 2026

Thor offshore wind farm receives green light for electricity production from the Danish Energy Agency

By |January 28th, 2026|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

30-year electricity production licence granted Construction of 1.1-gigawatt Thor offshore wind farm remains on track, with turbine installation set to begin this spring When completed in 2027, Thor will be able to power equivalent of more than one million Danish homes Copenhagen, 26 January 2026 Today, the Danish Energy Agency granted a 30-year electricity production licence to [...]

27 01, 2026

North Sea Summit ‘Investment Pact’ to mobilise €1tn in offshore wind investments for Europe

By |January 27th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

Seven Heads of State and Government and the Energy Ministers of the 9 North Seas countries gathered in Hamburg yesterday to boost the expansion of offshore wind. Together with industry and transmission system operators they signed the “Investment Pact for the North Seas”. Governments commit to building 15 GW of offshore wind per year over 2031-2040 and de-risking offshore [...]

27 01, 2026

NATO DIANA UniLab Defence accelerator site in Latvia welcomes its first cohort

By |January 27th, 2026|LATVIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

On January 22 the official opening ceremony of the NATO DIANA UniLab Defence acceleration site in Latvia will take place in Riga. This will also be the opening demo day for six startups from Canada, Slovenia, Norway, and the United Kingdom that have been admitted to the NATO DIANA acceleration programme and will spend the [...]

26 01, 2026

BWO: European offshore wind cooperation significantly increases electricity yields and reduces costs

By |January 26th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Berlin, January 26, 2026. On the occasion of the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, a new study by Fraunhofer IWES on behalf of the German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) and the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) shows that If offshore wind farms in the Danish and Swedish exclusive economic zones (EEZ) [...]

26 01, 2026

2025: A Record-Breaking Year for the Port of Klaipėda

By |January 26th, 2026|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

In 2025, cargo volumes at the Port of Klaipėda continued to rise consistently, with several cargo segments reaching all-time highs. Particularly strong results were recorded in container cargo, ro-ro traffic, liquefied natural gas (LNG), oil products, minerals, and construction materials. Passenger traffic also reached new heights, with hundreds of thousands of people choosing sea routes [...]

23 01, 2026

NATO security spending can turn offshore wind into European security assets, new report urges

By |January 23rd, 2026|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

E3G urges governments to use an ambitious offshore wind agenda to turn the North Seas into a security anchor for Europe. North Seas nations can together show leadership in agreeing a security-by-design approach to boost security and deliver a stronger industry. Energy ministers and Heads of States of ten North Seas nations will meet to [...]

23 01, 2026

Vattenfall highlighted as a driving force in new sustainability analysis

By |January 23rd, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, SWEDEN|

A new sustainability report highlights Vattenfall as a leading example in building consumer confidence around climate change. The analysis shows that trust in Vattenfall is growing faster than the market average – reinforcing its position as a sustainability leader. The Strategic Brand Radar, based on data from the Sustainable Brand Index between 2011 and 2025, [...]

22 01, 2026

Global Wind Capacity Expected to Cross 2 TW by 2030, driving economic growth: GWEC

By |January 22nd, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

21 January, Davos, Switzerland | New figures from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) show 2025’s record new capacity installed was driven by accelerated growth across Asia. India set a new national record of 6.3 GW installed last year, while Europe has delivered another 22.5 GW of new capacity - 5 GW more than was installed [...]

22 01, 2026

Urban industrial symbiosis: a path towards sustainable partnerships

By |January 22nd, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

By Irene Paoletti, EU Project Manager, Energy Efficiency in Industrial Processes (EEIP), a EUSEW partner organisation Industry in the EU is decarbonising, and at the same time becoming more resilient and competitive in order to meet long-term climate and energy EU objectives. Yet the role of industrial symbiosis, often overlooked in industrial and energy policies, [...]

16 01, 2026

From bystanders to partners: How to ensure the new Citizens Energy Package effectively engages EU citizens in a clean energy future?

By |January 16th, 2026|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

By Niklavs Tamanis, Veronica Saletti, Marco Costa, Marina Fernández-Campoamor - EUSEW  Young Energy Ambassadors Citizens still struggle to join Europe’s clean energy transition. This article tests two practical approaches that turn hosts into partners: energy communities, where citizens co-own and share power, and community-benefit clauses which distribute value locally. We, Young Energy Ambassadors, show how targeted [...]

13 01, 2026

Use of artificial intelligence saved Equinor USD 130 million in 2025

By |January 13th, 2026|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Artificial intelligence (AI) contributed to value creation and savings for Equinor and its partners amounting to USD 130 million in 2025. AI is now utilized on offshore platforms and land facilities to solve industrial tasks on a large scale in a safe, efficient, and profitable manner. To achieve Equinor's ambition for the Norwegian continental shelf [...]

12 01, 2026

Growth in re­new­able en­er­gy in 2025

By |January 12th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

The Bundesnetzagentur has released its preliminary figures on growth in renewable electricity generation capacity in 2025. Renewable installed capacity increased by nearly 21 gigawatts (GW) to a total of just under 210 GW. This represents a year-on-year increase of 11%. The increase is mainly accounted for by solar and wind. “Last year solar power once again led the way in terms [...]

12 01, 2026

Cross-Border Innovation: Building a Stronger Nordic–Baltic Defence Ecosystem

By |January 12th, 2026|ESTONIA, FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

At Estonian Defence Week, one of the most thought-provoking sessions was the panel on Cross-Border Innovation Cooperation, featuring insights from Jaan Kokk (Superangel), Kati Pärn (Startup Estonia), and Mika Rantakokko (VTT Finland). The discussion highlighted the urgent need for regional collaboration in defence innovation and the unique strengths that Estonia and Finland bring to the [...]

12 01, 2026

BEE on the EEG amendment: Renewables are the foundation of energy supply

By |January 12th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

The German Renewable Energy Federation (BEE) presented a position paper on the planned EEG amendment. In it, the association shows how the transformation course that has been embarked upon can be consistently continued and systemically optimized. “The upcoming EEG amendment will set the course for the future viability of Germany, its energy supply, and its [...]

9 01, 2026

windpunx and solarpunx realign management

By |January 9th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

- Realignment strengthens operational structures and accelerates growth in dynamic market environment Berlin - windpunx GmbH & Co. KG and solarpunx GmbH & Co. KG have realigned their management structure in order to meet increased market demands and accelerate the development of their organizational structures. The aim is to further strengthen the operational performance of [...]

9 01, 2026

Young source rock proven common in the Norwegian Sea

By |January 9th, 2026|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

1/6/2026 For the first time, a new scientific publication has documented a young source rock with widespread presence in the Norwegian Sea. The presence of a source rocks is the number one prerequisite for forming petroleum. Documentation of a new source rock can create new exploration opportunities, particularly in areas with no previously known source rocks. The Norwegian Offshore [...]

8 01, 2026

How to secure offshore energy infrastructure – conference in Warsaw

By |January 8th, 2026|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

On January 15, 2026, during the second edition of EnergySecurityCongress.pl in Warsaw, discussions and presentations will be held on the security of offshore energy infrastructure. During four dedicated sessions, debates will be held on the legal changes needed to better secure critical infrastructure, cooperation between services and armed forces, countering physical and cyber threats, and [...]

8 01, 2026

Why the Baltic Sea moved to the centre of Europe’s energy map

By |January 8th, 2026|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

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, [...]

8 01, 2026

Europe’s three-fold solar and wind growth sparks urgent grid investment, Aurora finds

By |January 8th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

7 01, 2026

AI and Energy: the dynamic duo shaping the power grid

By |January 7th, 2026|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

6 01, 2026

Orsted and Skyborn joint venture moves to court (again) over US lease suspension as project nears completion

By |January 6th, 2026|DENMARK, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS|

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 [...]

6 01, 2026

Ignitis Gamyba Allocates €1.1 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure

By |January 6th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

6 01, 2026

Transmission network ready for power from the first offshore wind farms

By |January 6th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

5 01, 2026

Deinhard: “Those who support the energy transition should not be penalized”

By |January 5th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

5 01, 2026

8.2 cents subsidy expected for new onshore wind turbines

By |January 5th, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

5 01, 2026

North Sea Summit 2026: Strengthening European cooperation on offshore wind energy Strengthening regional cooperation on offshore wind energy – for a secure, clean, and affordable energy supply

By |January 5th, 2026|EVENT, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

5 01, 2026

Polish Ministry of Energy’s plans will have a negative impact on energy prices

By |January 5th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

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. [...]

2 01, 2026

Polish Ministry of Energy published draft National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 and 2040 – key document for Polish energy sector and economy

By |January 2nd, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

2 01, 2026

Industry concludes strong year – high expectations for 2026

By |January 2nd, 2026|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

2 01, 2026

Europe’s wind energy workforce powers ahead – jobs, skills and opportunities for 2030

By |January 2nd, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

22 12, 2025

2025: Key Decisions and Milestones – The Bałtyk Projects in Focus

By |December 22nd, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

18 12, 2025

Grids are crucial to make Europe more competitive and energy secure

By |December 18th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

17 12, 2025

Municipalities providing land for solar and wind energy should receive larger share of tax revenues

By |December 17th, 2025|DENMARK, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

When a field is converted to green energy production, total tax payments and local contributions increase dramatically. However, the municipalities' share of corporate tax revenues does not always end up in the municipality that provides land for green energy production. This needs to be changed, according to Green Power Denmark, which proposes that tax revenues [...]

16 12, 2025

Offshore: The President of the Energy Regulatory Office publishes updated auction rules for offshore wind farms

By |December 16th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

16 12, 2025

European Youth Council of Pomerania officially established

By |December 16th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

16 12, 2025

20 years of pioneering offshore work: OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE Foundation remains a strong voice for future-oriented expansion

By |December 16th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

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 [...]

16 12, 2025

The Danish Government proposes one of the world’s most ambitious climate targets for 2035

By |December 16th, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

16 12, 2025

Energy and Climate Strategy to boost clean transition and reduce emissions

By |December 16th, 2025|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

15 12, 2025

Additional protective shield for the national energy system

By |December 15th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

15 12, 2025

Baltic synchronisation achieved global recognition by winning PMI’s Project of the Year award

By |December 15th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

15 12, 2025

Enhanced Sweden-Germany cooperation

By |December 15th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

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, [...]

12 12, 2025

Study published with high resolution seabed map for 7,000 km² of Southern Baltic, a new asset for offshore wind

By |December 12th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

12 12, 2025

The Environmental Impact Assessment of Curonian Nord offshore wind farm was presented to the public

By |December 12th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

11 12, 2025

Commission proposes upgrade of the EU’s energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence

By |December 11th, 2025|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

10 12, 2025

European Commission publishes summary of Energy policy highlights

By |December 10th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

10 12, 2025

The “age of electricity” is here

By |December 10th, 2025|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

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 [...]

9 12, 2025

Fortum Acquires 4.4 GW of Finnish Wind Projects from ABO Energy

By |December 9th, 2025|FINLAND, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

(Wiesbaden/Helsinki, 28 November 2025) ABO Energy has completed the sale of a 4.4-gigawatt (GW) wind energy portfolio in Finland to Fortum, a leading Finnish energy company. The transaction, which closed on November 28th, includes 29 wind power projects across the country. The cash and debt-free purchase price amounts to approximately EUR 40 million. The initial [...]

9 12, 2025

Finnish Government tightens wind power regulation and slows solar power growth

By |December 9th, 2025|FINLAND, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

The Finnish Government has today decided on the regulatory provisions on wind and solar power to be included in the new Land Use Act. The fixed 1,250-metre set-back-distance between wind turbines and houses would prevent wind power development in southern Finland and on industrial sites. The proposed rules for solar power risk constraining a sector [...]

9 12, 2025

German Wind Industry: 2026 Offshore Auctions Without Structural Reform

By |December 9th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

8 12, 2025

EU agrees to permanently stop Russian gas imports and phase out Russian oil

By |December 8th, 2025|ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

8 12, 2025

KFB Technologies launches AI-based platform for industrial emissions management

By |December 8th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

8 12, 2025

Baltic Industrial Group completes its first steel structures for the Baltica 2 foundation package

By |December 8th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

8 12, 2025

A renewables-based energy system will save Europe trillions

By |December 8th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

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, [...]

4 12, 2025

Polish-German Intergovernmental Consultations in Berlin: talks on energy, security and further cooperation

By |December 4th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

4 12, 2025

Wind of change blowing in from the sea: by 2040, 18 GW of installed capacity will be built in Polish Baltic waters

By |December 4th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

3 12, 2025

Construction of the Offshore Wind Service Base in Łeba Recognized for Outstanding Safety

By |December 3rd, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

3 12, 2025

Meteodyn launches high-resolution global Wind Data Portal

By |December 3rd, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

28 11, 2025

Jānis Vucāns at a Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference Committee in Germany: Ukraine must be involved in all discussions about its future

By |November 28th, 2025|GERMANY, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

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 [...]

26 11, 2025

Atoms, renewable energy sources, and decarbonization. The energy sector in media for 2025

By |November 26th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

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 [...]

26 11, 2025

Every fifth energy-related message online may be misinformation. Information warfare over strategic sector of Polish economy

By |November 26th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

25 11, 2025

Save the date: European Sustainable Energy Week 2026 to focus on a clean, secure and competitive Energy Union

By |November 25th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

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 – [...]

25 11, 2025

BWO: Migratory birds almost completely avoid wind turbines

By |November 25th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

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. [...]

21 11, 2025

PGE Baltica: Strategy and directions for development of offshore wind – summary of Offshore Wind Poland 2025

By |November 21st, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

20 11, 2025

Baltic Sea2Land final conference in Riga – Sea2Land Navigator and visions for a sustainable Baltic Sea

By |November 20th, 2025|EVENT, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

20 11, 2025

The public procurement for the “Marine mammals study for ELWIND” has been published

By |November 20th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

20 11, 2025

Offshore wind energy – the flywheel of the Polish economy

By |November 20th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

19 11, 2025

OSS Jasmund: Ready for Installation in the Baltic Sea

By |November 19th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

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 [...]

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