The European Commission has announced its decision to award €76.3 million to three cross-border renewable energy projects under the CEF Energy instrument. Two of these projects directly concern the development of wind energy and show that wind remains one of the pillars of the energy transition in the EU. The largest grant will go to [...]
In 2024, higher shares of clean and renewable sources in the electricity mix, combined with stagnating demand, reduced average prices to €82/MWh from €227/MWh in 2022 – according to Eurelectric’s Power Barometer 2025. Despite this drop, regional price spikes and market volatility persist. To stabilise the market, Europe must accelerate electrification and invest in grids, storage, [...]
LISBON, Portugal – 23 September, 2025: Avincis, Europe’s largest emergency aerial services operator, has acquired KN Helicopters in Denmark. KN Helicopters has been delivering helicopter services to the offshore wind sector since 2016, having secured contracts with wind farm owners and operators such as Vattenfall and Siemens. The company is led by CEO Niels Peter [...]
The measures taken by the Ministry of Climate and Environment regarding the legal conditions for the location and construction of wind farms did not ensure the dynamic development of this energy sector in Poland. The problems include changes in regulations limiting the locations of investments, delays in the implementation of EU directives into Polish law, [...]
Energy storage is one of the key elements enabling the integration of renewable energy sources and increasing the flexibility of the power system. Storage systems will be used to manage surpluses of energy from renewable sources and stabilise energy price volatility. The first large-scale battery energy storage facility in the PGE Group will be the [...]
Copenhagen, 18 September 2025 – Cadeler has signed a firm contract with Ocean Winds for the transportation and installation of 26 Siemens Gamesa 14MW offshore wind turbines at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. The signing of this firm contract follows the Vessel Reservation Agreement (VRA) signed in February 2025 between Cadeler and [...]
Metsähallitus has selected Arenso Oy to carry out the technical planning of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) programme phase of the Ebba offshore wind project. The project area is located in the Bay of Bothnia and is part of Finland’s ambitious transition toward carbon-neutral energy production. Arenso is responsible for the early-stage technical design work [...]
In Gdańsk, at the modern Baltic Towers plant, a ceremony was held to mark the production of the first offshore tower section in Poland – a landmark event for the domestic industry and the development of offshore wind energy. The Industrial Development Agency S.A. (ARP) was represented at the event by Vice-President Ilona Deręgowska, who [...]
Nearly 150 companies operating in Poland took part in the first Supplier Day organised by Equinor and Polenergia for the Bałtyk 1 project. The high turnout and activity of the participants confirmed the enormous interest of domestic companies in joining the supply chain of the largest and most advanced investment in the second phase of [...]
Published on 15 September 2025, the report monitoring the energy transition in Germany is the result of a coalition agreement and was prepared by the BET and EWI research institutes on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. On this basis, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche presents proposals [...]
A new Novus survey in Sweden shows that 9 out of 10 people living near wind farms are satisfied with their neighbourhood. For most residents, the experience of living near turbines remains unchanged, even after new investments have been launched. Public debate on wind energy often focuses on concerns about the quality of life near [...]
Offshore wind capacity continues to expand, with global capacity growing to almost 83 GW in 2024. This indicates an opportunity to scale up deployment and strengthen offshore wind’s role in the global effort to triple renewable power capacity by 2030. Meeting climate goals requires scaling offshore wind capacity to 500 GW by 2030. Looking ahead, the Global Offshore [...]
"Over the next 10 years, we will be spending trillions of zlotys on the Polish energy sector. We must do everything we can to ensure that this money goes to domestic companies on the largest possible scale“ - said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during the Polish wind energy suppliers' forum ”Energy from Poland - [...]
A power hub on the Baltic Sea island of Bornholm is to connect Denmark and Germany in the future and transmit electricity from wind farms to the two countries. Contract for four converter systems and other technical components. 50Hertz CEO Stefan Kapferer: “Fundamental cornerstone to make a vision come true.” Energinet-CEO Thomas Egebo: “Making Europe greener [...]
The National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) has temporarily suspended the procedures for the second offshore wind farm development tender. The Council made this decision at today's meeting in response to last week's decision by the Government to temporarily suspend the tender procedures and resume them on October 6. Once the tender is resumed, documents may [...]
The European Commission wants to accelerate the electrification of Europe’s economy with renewable powering the decarbonisation of industry that’s currently running on fossil fuels. To this end, they’ve proposed a new policy initiative – “Tripartite Contracts” – and they want to apply them specifically in offshore wind. Tripartite Contracts could be a good way to [...]
In her 2025 State of the Union address EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the new geopolitical reality in which economic competition and national security are intertwined. She stressed the need for Europe to massively invest in digital and clean technologies to ensure the future continues to be made in Europe. In her [...]
The German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) today published a study on the further operation and reuse of offshore wind farms and grid connection systems. The report was commissioned by BDEW and prepared by the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES in cooperation with offshore wind farm operators and transmission system operators. [...]
The State Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) has temporarily suspended the tender procedures for the development of a second offshore wind farm. The Council made this decision at yesterday's meeting, responding to last week's government decision to temporarily suspend the tender procedures and resume them on October 6. After the competition resumes, documents can be submitted [...]
This week, Vestas officially took over the onshore wind turbine blade factory located in Goleniów near Szczecin. Until now, it belonged to LM Wind Power. This is the result of an agreement signed on May 15, 2025, and the successful completion of all necessary regulatory procedures. The acquisition is another step in Vestas' strategic expansion [...]
The 15 million Euro funding call by Horizon Europe is now secured by SeaTwirl AB and the consortium behind the project application “Verti-Go”. The Verti-Go project will demonstrate SeaTwirl’s floating wind turbine technology with a 2MW turbine including the design, fabrication, installation and operation. The design phase is estimated to conclude around the end of 2026, followed [...]
WindEurope released the latest wind energy data today. It shows Europe built 6.8 GW of new wind in the first half of 2025. That’s less than expected and not nearly enough to deliver the EU’s 2030 energy security and climate targets. Except for Germany, most countries in Europe are not doing enough to build more [...]
Gennaker offshore wind farm secured Preferred Supply Agreements for monopiles, foundations, transition pieces, foundation transportation and installation and inter-array cable supply and installation. Preferred Supply Agreements (PSAs) have been awarded for supply of monopile foundations to EEW Special Pipe Construction GmbH, transition pieces to Dajin Heavy Industry, foundation transportation and installation to Seaway7 and inter-array [...]
Berlin, August 26, 2025 I The shortage of skilled workers is jeopardizing the expansion of renewable energies in Germany – and thus also offshore wind energy. According to a recent model calculation by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), around 157,000 additional workers will be needed for the energy transition by 2030. A further 40,000 [...]
The discussion about offshore wind energy in Poland is full of simplifications and catchy slogans. Headlines feature phrases such as “wind turbines that will raise electricity prices” or “farms visible from the beach,” while political debates are filled with assurances about “fully Polish wind turbines.” The problem is that most of these narratives have little to [...]
Polish women and men support the development of onshore wind energy, including in their local areas, according to the latest research by More in Common Polska, conducted in collaboration with the Opinia24 agency. Poles expect financial support from wind farm operators for those living closest to the turbines, while also viewing renewable energy sources as [...]
Ocean Winds has selected P&Q as the general contractor for the onshore cable trench and Tele-Fonika Kable as the supplier of the onshore export cable system – this is another important step towards the implementation of the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Polish Baltic waters. The signed contract confirms the consistent involvement of Polish companies [...]
Swedish renewable energy developer Eolus AB has reported its second quarter results, marked by weaker financials but also by a historic transaction in the Baltic region. The company has sold Latvia’s largest onshore wind project to dateto the state-owned utility Latvenergo, setting a milestone for both Eolus and Latvia’s green transition. Financial headwinds, but strategic [...]
Joint press release from the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER) and the Belgian Research Institute for Agricultural, Fisheries and Food Research (ILVO) Proportions of identified substances that can potentially be released from offshore wind farms according to (a) chemical group and (b) [...]
BPO Board officially confirmed the membership of a new entity in the Baltic Ports Organization: Port of Esbjerg. This is another new member in recent months and the second this year. Thus, the organization currently has 50 members. Welcome on board! Port Esbjerg – Connecting Europe and the rest of the world Port Esbjerg is [...]
Krzysztof Bulski In recent months, it seems that there has been a trend in offshore wind energy to talk about “debunking the myth of cheap wind turbines.” It sounds impressive in headlines, but it has little to do with reality. So let's look at the facts. Firstly, it has never been a secret that energy [...]
It’s that time of the year again! We’re all making plans for next year, and there’s one thing that should definitely be on your agenda: WindEurope’s Annual Event 2026, which will take place in Madrid from 21-23 April. Eager to present your work, meet your peers and help advance the wind energy sector? We are [...]
The European Commission has presented its proposal for the next EU budget, the so-called Multiannual Financial Framework. It will run from 2028 to 2034. It sets out a budget of €1,985bn which makes it the largest EU budget proposal ever made. WindEurope welcomes the ambition. The proposal simplifies and harmonises funding rules, and provides more [...]
On August 21, the Polish Ministry of Energy was established, headed by Miłosz Motyka. The Council of Ministers adopted a regulation on this matter. Establishment of the Ministry of Energy The new ministry is being created through the transformation of the existing Ministry of Industry. According to the wording of the Regulation of the Council [...]
Polish President Karol Nawrocki announced that he had reviewed 22 bills sent to him by parliament; he vetoed one – the so-called windmill bill. At the same time, the president signed a bill proposing a freeze on electricity prices. The wind turbine bill, as we should really call it, is a kind of blackmail by [...]
Registration is now open for the Supplier Day meeting, the first dedicated to the Bałtyk 1 project – the largest and most advanced farm being implemented in the second phase of offshore development. The meeting, organized by Equinor and Polenergia, will take place on September 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the STARTER Incubator in [...]
In recent months, there has been heated discussion in the media and even in newspaper headlines, suggesting that “the myth of cheap offshore wind turbines has been debunked.” These sensational statements have injected a dose of uncertainty into the debate on offshore wind energy. Bartosz Fedurek, CEO of PGE Baltica, responded decisively to this media [...]
Katja Stommel, CEO of Axpo subsidiary Volkswind and Head of the Wind Division, will step down from her roles at her own request effective 1 November 2025. She will be succeeded by Klaus Heckenberger, most recently Managing Director at Eurowind Energy GmbH, who is an experienced executive in the wind energy sector. Since the foundation [...]
The next stage of preparing the seabed for the construction of Baltica 2, a joint project of PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna and Ørsted, has begun. This time, the BOKA Falcon, a ship owned by Boskalis, has entered Polish waters. Its task will be to remove large boulders from the future cable route. The ship is [...]
In the second quarter of this year, Litgrid, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, continued to provide seamless operation of the electricity system in the Continental Europe Synchronous Area, which Lithuania joined in February together with the other Baltic countries. Strategic projects ensuring Lithuania's energy independence were also completed in April–June. Litgrid continued to ensure [...]
Germany has announced the results of its second offshore wind auction in 2025. Two offshore wind sites in the North Sea with a total capacity of 2.5 GW were on offer. But the auction failed: not a single offshore wind project bid in. That’s a clear signal from the industry: Germany’s offshore wind auction design [...]
Poland's first offshore wind farm, Baltic Power, is being built in the Baltic Sea by the ORLEN Group and Northland Power. This key project in the country's energy transition will supply energy to over 1.5 million households by 2026. It is also a milestone towards Poland's energy independence and security, and another boost for our [...]
Europe aims to increase its offshore wind capacity from 36.6 GW today to 84 GW by 2030. The maritime supply chain—particularly shipbuilding and port infrastructure—plays a critical role in supporting Europe’s energy security. But one of the most pressing challenges today is the lack of timely investment in vessel manufacturing and port infrastructure. Today Europe [...]
On July 31st, a symbolic steel cutting ceremony officially marked the beginning of production of components needed for the construction and subsequent safe operation of the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm. The anode cages and mooring structures will be manufactured by the Baltic Industrial Group (part of the state-owned ARP Group) at its factories in [...]
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, appoints Frank Oomen the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). F. Oomen is a senior executive with experience in highly recognised international renewable energy companies and succeeds Gary Bills, Chief Operational Officer (COO) of Ignitis Renewables, who has assumed the role of CEO on an interim basis since 31 [...]
The Port of Klaipėda has officially announced a request for expressions of interest (EOI) in the Klaipėda Southport Development Project – the most extensive expansion in the port’s history. This landmark project aims to significantly increase Klaipėda’s cargo handling capacity and create new opportunities for advanced industrial and logistics operations. “The Southport Development Project is [...]
Ocean Winds has entered into a key agreement with Siemens Gamesa for the supply of SG 14-236 wind turbines and service maintenance, marking a significant step towards the realization of the offshore BC-Wind project in the Polish Baltic Sea. The implementation of these advanced technological solutions will be essential in generating zero-emission energy, addressing the [...]
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has just released its pivotal "Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024" report, delivering a resounding message: renewables are unequivocally the most cost-competitive option for new electricity generation globally. This comprehensive analysis, compiled from IRENA's extensive renewable cost database of over 25,000 projects, highlights how 91% of newly commissioned utility-scale [...]
Poland's newly established Ministry of Energy, although heralded as a ‘super ministry’, will not be able to exercise its full powers for the time being due to existing legal regulations. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed this information, while declaring his personal support for the new energy minister, Miłosz Motyka from the PSL party. The Ministry [...]
• Commissioning of 409 plants with 2.2 gigawatts (GW) • 1,276 plants with 7.8 GW capacity newly approved • 1,238 turbines with 7.5 GW awarded – trend now stabilising • Expansion still below EEG targets • Federal government must maintain expansion ambitions and investment security in the supply chain • Wind energy expansion strengthens energy [...]
On 7 July 2025, the Port of Gdańsk and Korporacja Budowlana DORACO signed an agreement at the headquarters of Port of Gdańsk Authority SA for the implementation of one of the key investments in the Inner Port – the comprehensive reconstruction of the Vistula Quay. The total cost of the investment is PLN 351 million [...]
Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) has signed an agreement with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego for a PLN 10.8 billion loan from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO). This is the largest amount obtained so far by PSE as part of European Union funding. The funds will be used to expand the extra-high voltage infrastructure throughout the [...]
Polish companies are gaining real support in entering the offshore wind energy market – Industrial Development Agency (Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A.), responding to the needs of the industry, organized the “Offshore without barriers” ["Offshore bez barier"] workshop to help entrepreneurs effectively develop in this strategic sector. The event, accompanying the Polish Ports 2030 Congress, brought [...]
Two onshore power stations, cable routes connecting the coast with the energy infrastructure, and a service base in Łeba – construction has begun on the onshore infrastructure for the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms developed by Equinor and the Polenergia Group. Following the final investment decisions made in May this year and [...]
The 27 Member States endorse plan to increase new financing to record of up to €100 billion in 2025. Revised ceiling includes 3.5% of total financing for European security and defence. EIB Board also approves landmark project for construction of military base in Lithuania. EIB Group shareholders launch largest EU programme to fund Europe’s technological [...]
18 June, London | The Global Wind Energy Council have appointed Michael Hannibal as new chair following a board meeting in London. Hannibal, who is a Partner at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Chief Commercial Officer at Stiesdal Offshore, will take over for two years following the end of Jonathan Cole’s tenure leading the Council. Michael [...]
Global Wind Day is a worldwide event that occurs annually on 15 June. It is a day for discovering wind, its power and the possibilities it holds to reshape our energy systems, decarbonise our economies and boost jobs and growth. Wind energy is now one of the cheapest forms of energy generation in large parts [...]
Three outstanding individuals and projects have won the 2025 European Sustainable Energy Awards for their innovation and achievements in the field of energy efficiency and renewables. The winners were chosen by an online public vote in three categories: Innovation, Local Energy Action, and Woman in Energy. They received their awards from the members of the [...]
During the PSEW2025 Conference in Świnoujście, which aimed to discuss the key challenges and prospects for the development of Polish wind energy, the twelfth edition of the report “Wind energy in Poland 2025” was launched. This cyclical study was prepared by experts from the Polish Wind Energy Association (PSEW/PWEA), the consulting company TPA Poland / [...]
A lease agreement for an installation terminal was concluded between Ocean Winds and ORLEN Neptun II, a company belonging to the ORLEN Group. Ocean Winds will begin using the installation terminal in the port of Świnoujście in 2027 – the port will be used year-round for the purposes of the BC-Wind project. Świnoujście, June 10, [...]
By Delia Villagrasa, director the Cool Heating Coalition, EUSEW’s partner organisation and Beatriz Yordi, Director, Carbon Markets and Clean Mobility, DG CLIMA, European Commission, explain how the Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2) raises funds for Member States to invest in modernising their energy systems, offering a lifeline to millions of European citizens struggling to pay [...]
By Alexandra Garatzogianni, EUSEW’s digital ambassador explains why energy sovereignty is vital for strengthening Europe’s resilience, advancing innovation, and securing strategic leadership in a geopolitically volatile world. This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for more details. As global energy rivalries intensify, the EU’s [...]
Poland is entering a new political reality, which will be crucial for our security, independence, and economic competitiveness in the coming years. The new political environment also means new challenges for the energy transition. “We have ambitious goals, ready-made solutions, and the energy to act. Now we need the entire industry to come together to [...]
Author: Ulrich Adam, director general of Orgalim, EUSEW’s partner organisation This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for more details. As Europe grapples with sluggish economic growth and soaring energy costs, electrification has emerged as the linchpin for reversing industrial decline, accelerating decarbonisation, and restoring [...]
Attending the Zukunft Offshore 2025 conference in Berlin last week, I felt immense joy and excitement seeing how European investments in offshore wind energy are rapidly gaining momentum. Similar emotions accompany us as we follow the dynamic development of offshore wind energy in Poland, where financing is entering a decisive phase. Just a few days [...]
As I head to Berlin for the Zukunft Offshore 2025 conference, I’m filled with anticipation and energy. Organized by the German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation (Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore – BWO), this flagship event in Berlin brings together political leaders, industry decision-makers, and researchers to shape the future of offshore wind energy in the German-speaking region—and [...]
Investments: EUR 3.0–4.0 billion over the 2025–2028 period. 59% of the investments will be directed towards further development of the Green Capacities portfolio and 36% to the electricity distribution network. 3M 2025 results showed strong performance and strategic execution, marked by the launch of Kelmė wind farm I. The Group has announced that it will [...]
Climate change is a major driver of biodiversity loss in northern ecosystems, and wind and solar power are essential tools in fighting it. Renewables Finland, representing large-scale wind and solar power, is committed to advancing the green transition while strengthening biodiversity. Together with its member companies, Renewables Finland has set a shared biodiversity goal for [...]
Offshore wind energy is a cornerstone of Europe’s energy future. As Germany’s new government considers adjusting long-term targets, I call for clarity, strategic focus, and system efficiency. These issues will be at the heart of the industry conference Zukunft Offshore on 21–22 May in Berlin. Over the past fifteen years, I have witnessed how offshore [...]
Presentation of the plans together with Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger and Minister of Economic Affairs Dr Wolfgang Blank Contract awarded for multifunctional building ensemble to architectural firm Bastmann+Zavracky COO Dr Dirk Biermann: "A place where people like to work and which characterises the environment." Transmission system operator 50Hertz has presented its plans for the "Rostock Offshore [...]
Baltic Industrial Group (GPB) has announced its new development strategy for 2025-2035, setting a clear direction for its contribution to the energy transformation of Poland and the region. The strategy, approved by the Industrial Development Agency, continues CG GPB's transformation to date towards a modern industry of the future. Strategic directions: offshore wind energy, nuclear [...]
On 07.05.2025, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first quarter of 2025. In Q1 2025, Ørsted focused on the execution of four strategic priorities, which aim at solidifying their leading position in offshore wind towards the end of the decade. The offshore wind industry is challenged in the short term with headwinds [...]
WindEurope’s observations on Iberian Peninsula blackout: The wind energy sector calls for caution and technical rigor when drawing conclusions about the causes of the incident that occurred on Monday, April 28th, which left the Iberian Peninsula without electricity for more than 12 hours. In the upcoming analysis of the events, it will be key to [...]
Europe’s geopolitical situation has changed fundamentally since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Europe is rethinking its security strategy. That includes energy security. It is now building more domestic renewables to make its energy supply more resilient. But it also needs to improve the physical protection of existing and planned energy generation assets. Physical [...]
Public voting for the best European clean energy projects and leaders is now open. Nine finalists have been announced in three categories for the 2025 European Sustainable Energy Awards (EUSEW Awards), recognising outstanding individuals and projects for their innovation and efforts in energy efficiency and renewables. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Innovation, Local Energy [...]
By Dusan Jakovljevic, EUSEW’s digital ambassador– advocating for an EU Implementation Fund to ensure Horizon Europe and LIFE project results achieve real-world impact through better post-project support and coordination. This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for more details. The European Union has invested significant [...]
By Dirk Vansintjan, President of REScoop.eu, EUSEW’s digital ambassador; Sara Tachelet, ACCE project coordinator and Chris Vrettos, policy advisor finance, also EUSEW’s young energy ambassador. The authors highlight how current financial systems and regulations limit citizen-led energy initiatives and calling for reforms to unlock their potential and align with EU policy goals. This opinion editorial [...]
23 April, London | The Global Wind Energy Council’s flagship Global Wind Report released yesterday shows that 2024 was a record year for new capacity, with 117 GW of wind energy installed across the world. However, GWEC warned of increasing policy instability in some markets, and pointed to the need to improve permitting, grid transmission [...]
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) presents a compelling case for a rapid, global shift to renewable energy as the only viable path to keeping climate goals—particularly the 1.5°C target—within reach. In its latest report, IRENA stresses that this transformation is not just about replacing fossil fuels with clean energy; it is about fundamentally reshaping [...]
This compelling article, authored by Niels Frederik Malskær, Senior Energy Advisor at the Danish Embassy in Warsaw, and Natalia Zofia Ścięgosz, Commercial Advisor, Energy at the Danish Embassy in Warsaw, delves into Poland's pivotal role in the Baltic Sea's energy landscape. The authors present an engaging analysis of Poland's potential as the region's emerging energy [...]
Karina Barquet A recent study published by Karina Barquet of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), Hans Liwång of the Swedish Defence University, and Torsten Linders of the University of Gothenburg, explores the critical balance between innovation, security, and sustainability in the development of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea region. The authors [...]
Europe's future competitiveness and security depend on an affordable, secure and clean energy system - with offshore wind energy as an important foundation. Savings on fossil fuel purchases associated with offshore wind entering the European energy system are on the order of €70 billion by 2040. This translates into a 30% drop in electricity prices [...]
By Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, CEO of Hydrogen Europe, EUSEW’s partner organisation. This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for more details. ‘The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.’ In a world of short-term thinking and instant gratification, this [...]
With 585 GW of capacity additions, renewables accounted for over 90% of total power expansion globally in 2024. Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in March shows a massive increase in renewable power capacity during 2024, reaching 4 448 gigawatts (GW). The 585 GW addition last year indicates a 92.5% [...]
By Arianna Vitali, Secretary General at the Coalition for Energy Savings, EUSEW’s partner organisation, highlighting the importance of energy efficiency in EU electrification, including cost savings, better grid flexibility, and protecting consumers. This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for more details. It is no secret that [...]
Giles Dickson, the CEO of WindEurope, offered his perspectives on the recent Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) during an interview. The conversation highlights the positive momentum in the Baltic offshore wind sector and underscores the importance of regional collaboration. Dickson began by stating that things are starting to move in the Baltic Sea region's [...]
Ocean Winds, a global offshore wind developer, has signed a groundbreaking agreement with CRIST Offshore for the design, construction, and commissioning of the offshore substation (OSS) for the BC-Wind project. This marks the first Tier 1 contract in Poland awarded to a local supplier for such a key infrastructure component, representing a major step forward [...]
From fossil remains to satellites, the wonders of EU-funded research were on full display at the Science is Wonderful fair in Belgium, awing children and adults alike. By Zoran Radosavljevic What if there was a place where young people could learn the basics of coding, analyse fossil remains, assemble a wind turbine and learn [...]
The Board of WindEurope today elected Henrik Andersen, CEO of Vestas, to be the new Chair of WindEurope. And they elected Rasmus Errboe, the CEO of Ørsted, as Vice-Chair. Henrik and Rasmus will lead the wind industry’s engagement with Governments, other stakeholders and wider society in Europe for the next 18 months. Wind is now [...]
The tender for offshore wind turbines should be complemented by both an electrification plan and a strengthened electricity transmission network, says Green Power Denmark. The changing market conditions between 2022 and 2024 and a series of 16 tender conditions analysed have worsened the business case, increasing costs and risks. That's what the Boston Consulting Group [...]
By Filipe Araùjo, Deputy Mayor of Porto, Portugal and Vice President of Energy Cities, one of EUSEW partner organisations With the new EU Institutions taking office, it seems that the main discourse has shifted from the EU Green Deal to competitiveness. This new narrative presents both a challenge and an opportunity for European cities. We [...]
The "Ports of Power: Enabling Offshore Installation and Maintenance" panel at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Energy Summit 2025 in Gdansk underscored the indispensable role of port infrastructure in realizing the ambitious goals for offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea region. The discussion, moderated by Zuzanna Nowak, Analysis Director at The Opportunity Institute for [...]
What challenges does offshore wind energy currently face in Poland and Europe? How can cooperation between Baltic countries and investors improve energy security? What is needed to realise the ambitious goals of offshore wind development? These and other questions were answered by Agata Staniewska-Bolesta, Managing Director of Ørsted Offshore Poland and Bartosz Fedurek, CEO of [...]
A critical discussion unfolded at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, as industry leaders grappled with the urgent task of building a skilled workforce to power the burgeoning offshore wind sector. A central panel debate, titled "Shaping the Offshore Workforce," brought together HR professionals, training experts, and policy advocates to dissect the [...]
A palpable sense of urgency permeated the "Guardians of the Wind" panel at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, as security experts and industry leaders convened to address the mounting threats to offshore wind infrastructure in the strategically significant Baltic Sea region. The discussion, framed against a backdrop of geopolitical instability, focused [...]
This interview with Bartosz Fedurek CEO of PGE Baltica explores the current state and future prospects of offshore wind development in Poland. While Poland is for obvious reasons still behind more established markets like the UK, it has made considerable progress, recently reaching a final investment decision on the Baltica 2 project. Fedurek highlights regulatory [...]
At the recent Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, during a panel on "Shaping the Offshore Workforce," Božena Petikonis-Šabanienė, Head of HR for Ignitis Renewables, stressed the vital role of collaboration and an open approach to international talent in overcoming the growing skills gap in the offshore wind sector. The panel discussed strategies [...]
Gdansk, Poland - The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Energy Summit recently convened in Gdansk, bringing together key stakeholders to address the pivotal issue of supply chain development for the burgeoning offshore wind sector in the region. A central panel discussion, featuring representatives from developers, manufacturers, financing institutions, and industry associations, highlighted both the significant progress [...]
At the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, Poland, Daniel Ozon, Advisor to the Management Board of CRIST S.A., highlighted the critical need for a resilient European supply chain for offshore wind. He emphasized the geopolitical risks associated with relying heavily on potentially distant suppliers, particularly in China, and called for greater support [...]
On 26 February the European Commission launched the Clean Industrial Deal, its new vision for competitiveness and energy security. It aims to further strengthen Europe’s strategic clean tech manufacturing sectors. The European wind energy supply chain is currently investing over €11bn in new factories to meet the Clean Industrial Deal objectives. On the 13th of [...]