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 [...]
Renewables, natural gas and nuclear are set to meet the additional demand as the world’s use of electricity rises for industry, appliances, air conditioning, data centres, EVs and more. Global electricity demand is expected to expand at one of the fastest sustained paces in over a decade despite ongoing economic pressures, according to a new [...]
OX2 has acquired project Fageråsen in Dalarna region from Eolus and Dala Vind. The acquisition includes a planned wind farm with up to 34 wind turbines and an estimated annual production of up to 700 GWh, which corresponds to about 14 percent of Dalarna County’s annual electricity consumption. The wind farm is located in electricity [...]
European citizens and businesses want affordable, secure, and clean energy. Homegrown wind energy helps boost Europe’s competitiveness, security and prosperity while delivering on decarbonisation. But insufficient grid build-out is hindering the deployment of wind energy. It leads to grid access restrictions, congestion and curtailment. Electricity demand in Europe is expected to rise by 60% by [...]
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 sea-to-land controlled drilling is the next stage of the Baltica 2 project – the largest offshore wind farm in Poland, jointly implemented by PGE and Ørsted. Thanks to modern HDD technology, the cable lines will connect the offshore and onshore parts while respecting the environment and landscape. The HDD technology used allows for precise [...]
Copenhagen, July 30, 2025 – The two planned offshore wind farms in the Danish belts are progressing according to plan. After a month of test drilling of the seabed in Jammerland Bay in the Great Belt, investigations are now continuing in the Little Belt. The two future wind farms are being developed by the partners [...]
UDT tests carried out on equipment for the Baltic Power farm – a joint venture between the ORLEN Group and Northland Power – yielded positive results, confirming their safety. The tests were conducted in port on an installation vessel. "The Technical Inspection Authority has been involved in wind energy, both onshore and offshore, from the [...]
As of June 30, 2025, 1,639 offshore wind turbines with a total capacity of 9.2 gigawatts (GW) were connected to the grid in Germany. An additional 1.9 GW of capacity is under construction. Final investment decisions have been made for projects totaling 3.6 GW. Further projects with a combined capacity of 17.5 GW have been [...]
Gennaker’s offshore wind turbine transportation and installation will be performed by Fred. Olsen Windcarrier (Fred Olsen). Installation of 63 offshore wind turbines during 2028 in the German Baltic Sea. Gennaker will add up to 976.5 MW to Germany’s renewables capacity*. Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) is proud to announce an entry into the Preferred Supply Agreement (PSA) [...]
The Nordex Group has announced a robust performance in the second quarter of 2025, demonstrating sustained momentum with enhanced profitability, substantial order growth, and a solid positive free cash flow. These results underscore the company's strong position in the wind energy sector and its commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions. In Q2 2025, the Nordex [...]
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 [...]
Fortum has signed an agreement to acquire a project development portfolio for wind power from the German renewables developer and constructor ABO Energy. This acquisition strengthens Fortum’s development pipeline for renewable power as the company prepares for future growth by developing ready-to-build projects in the Nordic countries. The acquired portfolio includes approximately 4.4 GW of [...]
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 [...]
Tender design must be fundamentally revised this year – for security of supply and cost efficiency of offshore wind energy The offshore wind industry needs investment security – through sustainable targets and the introduction of a framework for sustainable revenue structures within this year. Deadlines for technical operational readiness must be adjusted – realistic implementation [...]
The development of offshore wind energy is much more than just an energy transition – it is also a huge opportunity for Polish companies. In response to growing interest in cooperation on offshore projects, PGE Baltica, a company belonging to the PGE Group, is launching information sessions for potential contractors and suppliers. PGE Polska Grupa [...]
Global Wind Service is pleased to announce the completion of wind turbine installation at the Storhöjden Wind Farm, located in the High Coast (Höga Kusten) region of Sweden. Together with our valued client Nordex, our dedicated team has installed 22 Nordex N163 turbines on TS118-03 towers, marking the completion of the first phase of the [...]
FairWind, a global leader in wind turbine installation and service solutions, has appointed Alexandra Hof as Regional Head of Service for Northern Central Europe (NCE). In this newly created role, established to reflect a sharpened focus on local market growth, Alexandra will lead the firm’s service activities across key territories in the region with a [...]
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 21 July 2025 – To strengthen its leading position in Subsea Rock Installation and meet the rising global demand for offshore energy infrastructure protection, Van Oord has ordered new, state-of-the-art vessels. Capable of operating on methanol and with a focus on innovation and automation, they will be cost price winners in the [...]
Copenhagen, 18 July 2025 - Cadeler has taken delivery of its latest acquisition, the vessel Wind Keeper, ahead of schedule. The newest addition to the fleet has today landed her first long-term firm contract with Vestas, for a three-year period commencing early in 2026. Cadeler announced its agreement to purchase the newly constructed jack-up vessel, [...]
Agreements with Siemens Gamesa aim to ensure supply of the Gennaker offshore wind farm with 63 SG 14-236 wind turbines and their long-term maintenance. Gennaker will add up to 976.5 MW to Germany’s renewables capacity*. Hamburg – 18 July 2025: Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) is delighted to confirm execution of the Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) and [...]
A security zone has been established near the Poland-Sweden power connection, the SwePol Link submarine cable. This will better protect infrastructure that is key to the region's energy security. The order establishing the zone was issued on 8 July by the Director of the Maritime Office in Gdynia. The zone is 250 m wide on [...]
Experienced top manager from the energy and industrial sectors to take up newly created position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Offshore Wind on 15 September 2025 Areas of responsibility comprise Engineering, Procurement and Construction, as well as HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) Essen, 16 July 2025 RWE has appointed Dr Tobias Keitel (46) as the new Chief Technology [...]
36 of 72 monopiles installed at the 1.1-gigawatt Thor offshore wind farm Monopiles shipped from Eemshaven, the Netherlands, to the offshore construction site; secondary steel structures handled from the Danish Port of Thyborøn Sustainable features: reused monopile hard covers, CO2-reduced steel towers and recyclable blades When completed in 2027, Thor will be able to power the equivalent [...]
Grenevia SA has signed a licensing agreement for the production of a complete wind turbine. Thanks to this contract, FAMUR Gearo – the brand within the Grenevia Group responsible for the wind energy segment – will gain access to advanced technology that will enable the development of domestic manufacturing capabilities and the delivery of modern [...]
• 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 [...]
HELSINKI, FINLAND – Vestas, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has secured a significant 74 MW order from TOWII Renewables A/S for the Ketunperä and Kopsa III wind projects in Finland. This order highlights a direct collaboration between the two companies to bolster Finland's renewable energy infrastructure. According to Vestas' announcement, "Vestas is proud [...]
The Estonian Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has officially halted the licensing proceedings for the Saare 7 offshore wind farm, located west of Saaremaa island in the Baltic Sea. The decision, issued following an auction held between June 10-12, 2025, comes after both competing applicants, Estonian companies Sunly Wind OÜ and Utilitas Wind [...]
One of the largest offshore wind transactions of the decade: Masdar and Iberdrola will co-invest €5.2 billion in the 1.4 GW East Anglia THREE project, each holding 50% and joint governance. First JV now online: The partners’ inaugural project – Baltic Eagle (476 MW) in Germany – has reached full energization. Strategic momentum: Both milestones [...]
Preparatory works are underway in the Baltic Sea that directly precede the construction of Baltica 2, a joint-venture by PGE and Ørsted. Boulder relocation on the seabed is a key stage in preparing the site for the installation of foundations and underwater infrastructure for the largest offshore wind farm in Poland. The Olympic Electra, first [...]
Giles Dickson, the long-serving CEO of WindEurope, has announced his departure from the organization. Dickson, who has dedicated the last 10 years to serving the wind energy sector and a total of 26 years working outside the UK, shared his decision on LinkedIn, stating his desire to return home. You can read Giles Dickson's full [...]
WirtschaftsWoche recently featured Søren Møller Christensen, CEO, who provided insights into Energy Island Bornholm – a significant project with implications for Europe's future energy landscape. The Energy Island Bornholm initiative is positioned as a critical development in Europe's efforts towards a more sustainable energy system. As Søren Møller Christensen outlined in his interview with WirtschaftsWoche, [...]
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, continues to provide significant financial support to communities located near wind and solar farms that are under development or already in operation. This year, it plans to allocate over EUR 420 thousand to communities. Over the last four years the financial support granted by Ignitis Renewables to communities in [...]
The ORLEN Group, together with Northland Power, has successfully begun installing Europe's largest 15 MW wind turbines. The first wind turbine has been erected in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Polish economy – offshore wind energy. One minute of turbine [...]
Equinor and Polenergia are once again organising a Supplier Day, but for the first time it will be entirely dedicated to the Bałtyk 1 project – the largest and most advanced offshore wind farm being developed in the second phase of offshore development in Poland. For domestic contractors, the event represents a real opportunity to [...]
The European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy recently hosted a crucial BEMIP (Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan) Stakeholder Meeting, focusing on the final results of a comprehensive study titled "The potential for renewable and low-carbon gas deployment and impact on enabling infrastructure development for the Baltic Sea Region". This wrap-up provided high-level takeaways on the future [...]
As Denmark takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second half of 2025, Rasmus Errboe, CEO & Group President of Ørsted, has voiced strong expectations for the country's leadership, particularly in advancing Europe's green energy agenda. His comments, originally shared on LinkedIn, highlight the critical role offshore wind [...]
ORLEN has successfully issued green Eurobonds worth EUR 600 million. The company's offer attracted considerable interest, with demand exceeding the issue size by 2.5 times. The company will use the funds raised to finance its energy transition and climate change mitigation activities. - The success of ORLEN’s green Eurobond issue is proof of international investors’ [...]
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 [...]
On 25 June the European Commission published the new framework for State Aid measures to support the Clean Industrial Deal (CISAF). The new framework allows Member States to funnel money into strategic electrification, decarbonisation and clean tech manufacturing projects. In line with the Clean Industrial Deal objectives, CISAF will help ensure Europe’s industry gets access [...]
From 1 July to 31 December 2025 Denmark will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It is the eighth time Denmark assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Under the slogan ‘A strong Europe in a changing world’, the Danish Presidency will work for a secure Europe as well [...]
Ocean Winds has signed reservation agreement with a joint-venture by PGE and Ørsted that will allow the use of the T5 terminal for the construction of the BC-Wind offshore wind farm from the Ocean Winds portfolio. Elektrownia Wiatrowa Baltica-2, a JV by PGE and Ørsted, which is developing the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm, will [...]
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 [...]
PGE Baltica - a PGE Group company with the largest portfolio of offshore wind energy projects in Poland - has signed a letter of intent with CRIST, its special purpose vehicle WIKE, and the Baltic Industrial Group to cooperate in the design and construction of installation and service vessels for offshore wind farms. This way, [...]
In the first quarter of 2025, 42.5% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources. Compared with the first quarter of 2024, this represents a 4.3 percentage points (pp) decrease (from 46.8%). The significant increase in electricity generation from solar (from 40.9 TWh in the first quarter 2024 to 55 TWh [...]
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 [...]
In the margins of Transport, Telecommunication and Energy Council, the European Commission and the Polish Presidency of the Council have launched the Energy Union Task Force. Comprising high-level representatives from the European Commission and Member States, the Task Force is aimed at fostering better cooperation and coordination on key energy policy issues. Outlined in the Action [...]
An energy solutions company Ignitis and the Lithuanian electricity distribution system operator Litgrid signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) worth EUR 82.3 million (excluding VAT). The agreement was concluded on 19 June and will take effect starting from January 2026. Under the agreement, Litgrid will buy up to 160 GWh of electricity generated from renewable [...]
Szczecin will host the conference “BALTIC – SEE WHAT'S GOING ON Exploring Security, Connectivity and Economic Resilience in the Baltic Sea Region,” which will take place on June 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room of the Marshal's Office of the West Pomeranian Province. The event aims to exchange knowledge and experiences between [...]
Estonia's Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has officially initiated superficies licence proceedings and an environmental impact assessment for the Saare 1 offshore wind farm, marking a significant step forward for the nation's renewable energy goals. This development follows French company Oxan Energy's successful bid in the Saare 1 sea area auction held in [...]
Berlin, June 16, 2025. The Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) auctioned the offshore wind site N-9.4 in the German North Sea. Total Energies was awarded the contract. The company prevailed over another bidder in a dynamic auction process. The final payment offer is €180 million for the site, which has not been pre-investigated and has a [...]
Pomeranian Offshore Offensive Gains Momentum – Agreement Signed for Construction of WTIV Fleet! On June 16, 2025, during the National Energy Summit in Gdańsk, a strategic cooperation agreement was signed to support the development of the offshore industry. The signatories are CRIST S.A., WIKE S.A., Employers of Pomerania (Pracodawcy Pomorza), and the Baltic Energy Transformation [...]
Lithuania has established a dedicated working group to oversee the strategic development and implementation of its offshore wind energy goals. The group, chaired by Gabriel Gorbačevskis, Energy Adviser to the Prime Minister, underscores the nation’s commitment to harnessing the vast potential of offshore wind. The creation of this working group is particularly timely, as Lithuania [...]
Germany and Denmark are intensifying their offshore energy partnership, focusing on cross-border projects that will accelerate the European energy transition. Current geopolitical challenges, global competition, and a rapidly changing climate demonstrate the necessity of a more sustainable, secure and independent Europe. This cooperation aims to enhance security of supply, facilitate the integration of renewable energy [...]
In response to growing geopolitical threats and the importance of energy security for regional stability, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the Protection and Resilience of Energy Infrastructure, with particular emphasis on subsea infrastructure, on June 16, 2025. KEY INFORMATION Purpose of the memorandum: to strengthen cooperation in the protection [...]
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, together with the Ministry of Climate and Environment, has launched a call for applications for loans from the National Recovery Plan (KPO) for projects related to energy transition, including the construction of renewable energy sources and energy storage facilities. Over PLN 7 billion has been earmarked for this purpose. Private and public [...]
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 [...]
On the second day of the Polish Wind Energy Association (PSEW2025) Conference, which focused on the future of wind energy in Poland, a significant event took place. PGE Baltica, in cooperation with its partner Ørsted, symbolically signed an agreement with Grupa Przemysłowa Baltic for the production and delivery of additional steel structures for foundations (so-called [...]
Dorota Zawadzka-Stępniak, President of the Management Board of the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW), took part in the PSEW2025 Conference in Świnoujście. This is the largest industry event in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to wind energy. - In the NFOŚiGW's strategy for 2028, low-carbon transformation is absolutely 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 / [...]
It is with great satisfaction that I share my reflections after the first meeting of the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit Program Council, which I had the honor of co-organizing with the Royal Danish Embassy in Warsaw. This event brought together representatives of key stakeholders from across the Baltic Sea region, with the main goal [...]
Yesterday, the PSEW2025 Conference, a key event for the Polish wind energy sector organized by the Polish Wind Energy Association, began in Świnoujście. One of the most important moments of the conference opening was the issuance of the Declaration “Wind Energy for a Strong Poland” ("Energetyka wiatrowa dla silnej Polskw"), which was handed directly to [...]
ORLEN Neptun, a company belonging to the ORLEN Group, has launched an installation terminal for offshore wind farms in Świnoujście. It is the first facility of its kind in Poland and one of the most modern in Europe, which will be a key base for the company to implement its second phase wind projects. The [...]
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 [...]
Poland has announced its long-awaited first auction to support offshore wind farms. This historic event, scheduled for December 17, 2025, opens a new chapter in the development of the country's renewable energy sector. Investors will compete for contracts that will support the construction of projects with a total capacity of 4 GW, which will significantly [...]
The tender for the right to develop a second 700 MW offshore wind farm will be relaunched on 9 June, the Government decided last week. The tender will be implemented by the National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC). Following the renewal of the tender terms and conditions, the procedure for recalculating the transaction price and development [...]
As part of EU Industry Days 2025 in Rzeszów, a key event of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, a debate entitled “Powering EU Competitiveness: The Strategic Role of Wind Energy by WindEurope” took place last week. The discussion, attended by leading industry representatives, highlighted the strategic role of wind energy [...]
Gdańsk University of Technology and PGE Baltica have signed a cooperation agreement. Under the agreement, PGE Baltica has taken on industry patronage of the DigiWind project, i.e. new fields of study in the area of digitization and offshore, implemented by the university. The official signing of the agreement took place on June 4 in the [...]
Domestic offshore wind power offers significant growth potential for Finnish industry and its subcontracting network. In particular, Finland’s expertise in the challenging conditions of the Baltic Sea and its ability to deliver tailored solutions during the planning phase are key competitive advantages. Renewables Finland (Suomen uusiutuvat ry) is aiming the industry to increase offshore wind [...]
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 [...]
In the North Sea, dense installations of offshore wind farms are planned in several regions. The resulting wake effects of large offshore wind farm clusters are of great importance for the calculation of energy yields. Current models often only allow for an inaccurate representation of these effects. In the tri-national joint research project EuroWindWakes, the [...]
In its latest report Summer Outlook 2025, published today, the European Network for Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) confirms that there are no general risks to the security of electricity supply in most of the EU for the coming summer. The potential issues that were identified are limited to some markets with limited interconnection to the [...]
ENTSO-E released its Offshore Roadmap, which aims at preparing Europe’s power system to integrate the massive growth in offshore renewable energy expected in the coming decades. With EU targets reaching up to 365 GW of offshore renewable capacity by 2050, the roadmap sets out the regulatory groundwork needed to support this transformation. As offshore projects [...]
English version of the Polish Strategy for Offshore Wind Industry Development is now available online. Wind Industry Hub (WIH) together with Polish Wind Energy Association and CEE Energy Group prepared a complex analysis, which consists of four sections: The first part discusses the importance of offshore wind energy in increasing the supply of cheap and [...]
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 [...]
At the start of this year's industry conference in Berlin, "Zukunft Offshore" the German Offshore Wind Energy Association is formulating its demands for the new federal government in Germany. These include not changing the fixed auction volumes for offshore wind energy until 2030 and maintaining the expansion target of at least 40 GW by 2035. [...]
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 [...]
Europe’s transmission system operators have published a much-anticipated Bidding Zone Review. The assessment, coordinated through ENTSO-E, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity, suggests possible adjustments to Europe’s electricity market structure. It explores 14 alternative bidding zone configurations across Central and Northern Europe. Critically, it proposes splitting the current Germany-Luxembourg bidding zone into [...]
The Lithuanian Seimas approved the further development of offshore wind energy. With the updated tender conditions, the offshore wind farm will provide greater benefits to consumers, will not have a negative impact on onshore wind farms, and will be more attractive to potential investors. Following the Seimas' approval of amendments to the Renewable Energy [...]
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 [...]
The Baltic Sea Map with the projects under consideration, in planning, under construction and existing in the Baltic Sea. Expert-paper presented at the Conference of Energy Ministers in Warsaw Potential of 93 GW Offshore Capacity in the Baltic Sea Basins Questions of safety and protection of maritime infrastructure play a vital role 13 May 2025 [...]
Poland has just been given the chance not only to catch up with the European leaders, but also to co-create a wind industry for the entire continent. ‘We will not develop the Polish economy if we do not have access to cheap and green energy’ - said Michał Jaros, Deputy Minister of Economic Development and [...]
Baltic energy regulators have requested a three-month extension from the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) to decide on a proposed long-term capacity calculation methodology for electricity trading. Originally due by 22 March 2025, the decision concerns a proposal submitted by transmission system operators in January. Regulators from Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, [...]
The Danish Energy Agency, in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities, has published a comprehensive new analysis exploring how Denmark can best harness its offshore wind potential by 2050. The report is part of the follow-up to the 2022 Climate Agreement on Green Electricity and Heating and aims to provide strategic insights [...]
After obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals, the companies have closed the agreement announced in December 2024 to co-invest in the Windanker offshore wind farm, which has a capacity of 315 MW Together with the closing of the acquisition of Electricity North West, both companies strengthen their alliance to accelerate electrification in different countries Iberdrola has closed [...]
The Annual General Meeting of Renewables Finland (formerly the Finnish Wind Power Association) has elected a new board for the 2025–2026 term. Heikki Peltomaa, CEO of wpd Finland, was elected Chair of the Board for the fourth time. Renewables Finland represents the three largest sectors of domestic renewable energy: onshore wind, offshore wind, and solar [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
RWE, the German energy giant, has announced it is halting its offshore wind business in the United States. The decision comes despite a successful 2024 for RWE, in which the company posted strong financial results and expanded its renewable portfolio by 2 gigawatts. In 2024, RWE produced a record 50 million megawatt-hours of energy from [...]
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 [...]
Donald Tusk announces the end of “ naive globalization” and puts a red-and-white flag on our economy - it's time to rebuild the national economy, repolonize the Polish economy, market, capital - stated the head of government during EFNI and pointed out that Polish companies must contribute to key projects for the national economy. Such [...]
The Polish Wind Energy Association (PSEW) and the Wind Industry Hub Foundation (WIH) are set to present the "Polish Offshore Wind Industry Development Strategy" at a press conference tomorrow, April 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the PAP Press Center in Warsaw. This document, hailed as the first comprehensive roadmap for the country's offshore wind [...]
The Lithuanian government has thrown its weight behind the further development of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea, approving revisions to the tender process for a significant offshore wind farm project. This move, announced following a government meeting in Vilnius, underscores a commitment to ensuring that the burgeoning offshore wind sector delivers maximum benefits [...]
Based on the latest data published by the European Commission, EU electricity and gas markets demonstrated strong resilience and stability in the fourth quarter of 2024. Despite a seasonal increase in gas demand, energy supply remained secure, market integration continued, and the share of renewables increased, all while keeping prices in check. The year 2024 [...]
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 [...]