14 05, 2026

Study: EU Regulations May Increase Costs and Energy Use for Synthetic Aviation Fuels

By |May 14th, 2026|OPINIONS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

GOTHENBURG, Sweden – A new study from Chalmers University of Technology suggests that current EU regulations for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) may inadvertently favor production methods that are more expensive and energy-intensive than available alternatives. The research, published in the journal Fuel, analyzes different pathways for producing synthetic methanol—a precursor for fossil-free aviation fuel. The [...]

4 05, 2026

New report from Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners: Electrification could cut Europe’s fossil fuel imports 80% by 2050

By |May 4th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Europe can significantly reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels and lower power prices through accelerated electrification and clean energy build-out, according to a new analysis published today by CIP. The required investment is equivalent to the price premium paid for fossil fuel imports today. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has highlighted that [...]

4 05, 2026

EU grants worth €600 million available for cross-border energy infrastructure projects

By |May 4th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The Commission has launched a new call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects with an indicative budget of €600 million. Organised by the Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), this is the first call open for projects included on the second list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs). [...]

27 04, 2026

Protecting Europe’s wind farms: no energy security without physical security of energy infrastructure

By |April 27th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Wind energy has grown to become a key feature of Europe’s energy system. Wind farms underpin our energy security, generating 20% of all electricity consumed in Europe. They are critical energy infrastructure. In a changing threat environment, Europe needs to ramp up the physical protection of its wind energy infrastructure. Today WindEurope presents a new policy [...]

27 04, 2026

Five European TSOs investigate cooperation on offshore cable infrastructure in the North Sea

By |April 27th, 2026|DENMARK, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Five European Transmission System Operators (TSOs) from Belgium, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at WindEurope's Annual Event in Madrid. Their intention is to enhance the affordability, efficiency, and reliability of the future electricity system by boosting cooperation on offshore cable infrastructure in the North Sea. The signing of this [...]

24 04, 2026

Europe needs homegrown power at scale, offshore wind is gearing up to deliver

By |April 24th, 2026|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The third day at the WindEurope Annual Event 2026 is all about offshore wind. Europe needs to move from crisis to confidence – with homegrown and secure renewable electricity. Three months after the North Sea Summit in Hamburg, governments and industry meet in Madrid to turn offshore wind commitments into action. The war in Iran [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

13 03, 2026

Ocean Winds Wins IJGlobal Award for BC-Wind Project Financing

By |March 13th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

IJGlobal has recognized the financing of the BC-Wind offshore wind project, developed in Poland by Ocean Winds, by awarding it the Market Impact Award. This award is given to transactions that significantly influence the development of greenfield investment financing in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The financing of the BC-Wind project is one of the [...]

26 02, 2026

Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany agree on assessing the possibilities of an offshore interconnection

By |February 26th, 2026|GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

The energy ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany today in Paris signed a joint declaration of intent on cross border renewable electricity capacity and infrastructure. The Lithuanian (Litgrid), Latvian (Augstsprieguma tīkls), and German (50Hertz) electricity transmission system operators agreed to assess the feasibility of the Baltic–German PowerLink hybrid electricity interconnection. "Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany are [...]

13 02, 2026

US Congress approves USD 200 million for Baltic military assistance

By |February 13th, 2026|ESTONIA, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

On 3 February 2026, the US Congress took an important decision for European and Baltic security by approving USD 200 million funding for the continuation of the Baltic Security Initiative in 2026, aimed at reinforcing the defence capabilities of the Baltic states and deepening defence cooperation with the United States. The Baltic Security Initiative allows the Baltic states to [...]

13 02, 2026

CPMR Baltic Sea and North Sea Regions Unite to Strengthen Security, Resilience, and Cooperation

By |February 13th, 2026|DENMARK, EVENT, FINLAND, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

Regional leaders from across Northern Europe gathered on 28-29 January in Stockholm, Sweden, for a joint meeting and seminar of the CPMR Baltic Sea Commission and the CPMR North Sea Commission Executive Committees. Representing 47 regional authorities[i], the Executive Committees adopted a Political Declaration calling for Reinforced Regional Cooperation in Northern Europe to increase Competitiveness, Resilience, [...]

12 02, 2026

Commission increases submarine cable security with €347 million investment and new toolbox

By |February 12th, 2026|ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

Submarine data cables, carrying 99% of intercontinental internet traffic, are essential for modern life and the European economy. As the EU faces increasing risks to this critical infrastructure, the European Commission is intensifying efforts to enhance its security and resilience. It was introduced a new Cable Security Toolbox of risk mitigating measures and a list [...]

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 [...]

6 02, 2026

Commission increases submarine cable security with €347 million investment and new toolbox

By |February 6th, 2026|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

Submarine data cables, carrying 99% of intercontinental internet traffic, are essential for modern life and the European economy. As the EU faces increasing risks to this critical infrastructure, the European Commission is intensifying efforts to enhance its security and resilience. Yesterday, it introduced a new Cable Security Toolbox of risk mitigating measures and a list [...]

6 02, 2026

Commission opens in-depth foreign subsidies investigation into Goldwind’s activities in the EU wind sector

By |February 6th, 2026|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ('FSR'), the activities of Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ('Goldwind') in the production and sale of wind turbines and the provision of related services within the EU. The Commission has preliminary concerns that Goldwind may have been granted foreign [...]

30 01, 2026

CPMR Baltic Sea and North Sea Regions Unite to Strengthen Security, Resilience, and Cooperation

By |January 30th, 2026|DENMARK, FINLAND, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

Regional leaders from across Northern Europe gathered on 28-29 January in Stockholm, Sweden, for a joint meeting and seminar of the CPMR Baltic Sea Commission and the CPMR North Sea Commission Executive Committees. Representing 47 regional authorities , the Executive Committees adopted a Political Declaration calling for Reinforced Regional Cooperation in Northern Europe to increase [...]

30 01, 2026

North Sea Summit in Hamburg: BWO welcomes greater stability and investment security for offshore wind

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

Berlin, January 26, 2026. At the North Sea Summit in Hamburg on January 26, the governments of the North Sea coastal states, together with the offshore wind industry and transmission system operators, agreed on key steps for the further expansion of offshore wind energy in Europe. The German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) expressly welcomes [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

14 01, 2026

Estonian Government approved a development plan to make the energy sector more reliable, affordable and cleaner

By |January 14th, 2026|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, REGULATORY|

Estonian Government approved the National Development Plan of the Energy Sector until 2035 (ENMAK 2035), drafted by the Ministry of Climate. The plan sets the goals of ensuring energy security, increasing national competitiveness, and facilitating the transition to a clean energy economy. Preparation for the plan began in 2021. The final document provides an overview [...]

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

WindEurope appoints Tinne Van der Straeten as new CEO

By |January 12th, 2026|REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

WindEurope has announced the appointment of Tinne Van der Straeten as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2 February 2026. The leadership change comes at a pivotal moment for Europe’s energy security, industrial competitiveness and climate objectives. Van der Straeten brings extensive political and policy experience to the role, having served as Belgium’s Energy Minister [...]

9 01, 2026

Poland standardizes future professions in the energy sector: Recruitment of experts by the Ministry of Energy

By |January 9th, 2026|OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY|

The Polish Ministry of Energy has announced a key recruitment drive for specialists who will help define professional qualification standards in the power sector. This initiative is of fundamental importance for energy security and the pace of transformation in the Baltic Sea region, where the demand for certified experts is growing at a record pace. [...]

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

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

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 [...]

20 12, 2025

Sources: Former Belgian energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten set to become WindEurope’s new CEO

By |December 20th, 2025|REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

According to information confirmed by BalticWind.EU sources, former Belgian Minister of Energy Tinne Van der Straeten is set to become the new Chief Executive Officer of WindEurope, the association representing Europe’s wind power sector.  Van der Straeten served as Belgium’s federal Minister of Energy from October 2020 until January 2025, during a period marked by [...]

19 12, 2025

The first offshore auction was a pricing success. The market confirms profitability, but the government is slowing down development

By |December 19th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Wind energy confirms that it is one of the cheapest forms of energy. The first auction for offshore wind farms in Poland's history was a success, confirming the sector's investment readiness and the price competitiveness of wind energy. The outcome of the auction is a breakthrough moment for the domestic offshore sector – it means [...]

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 [...]

17 12, 2025

WindEurope Announces Annual Event 2026 Ambassadors

By |December 17th, 2025|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

Europe’s wind industry is preparing for one of its flagship gatherings as more than 16,000 participants and 500 exhibitors head to IFEMA Madrid for WindEurope’s Annual Event 2026, taking place from 21 to 23 April 2026. This year’s edition brings together the full wind value chain at a pivotal moment for Europe’s energy transition. Attendees [...]

17 12, 2025

WindEurope 2026 Opens Call for University Proposals, Spotlight on Combating Mis- and Disinformation in the Energy Transition

By |December 17th, 2025|CLIMATE, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TECHNOLOGY|

WindEurope has officially launched the Call for University Proposals for its 2026 Annual Event, taking place on 21–23 April 2026 in Madrid. The organisation invites universities across the EEA, Switzerland and the UK to submit applications for student participation in one of Europe’s most important wind energy gatherings. The 2026 edition introduces a significant thematic [...]

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

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

3 12, 2025

First Transition Pieces on Their Way – Advancing the Bałtyk 2 and 3 Projects

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

The Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind projects, jointly developed by Equinor and Polenergia, are gaining momentum with the transport of the first Transition Pieces (TPs). At the end of October, the components left the Smulders yard in Antwerp and were transported via the River Scheldt to Vlissingen in the Netherlands. They will be [...]

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

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

Klaipėda port moves closer to becoming the Baltic’s first green hydrogen hub

By |November 25th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

A significant milestone has been reached in the Klaipėda Port green hydrogen production project, which has no analogues in Lithuania or neighboring ports: the equipment has arrived at the site where the hydrogen station will be built. The project developers have moved even closer to their goal following the successful completion of tests on the [...]

21 11, 2025

TotalEnergies submits permits for 3 GW German North & Baltic Sea wind projects

By |November 21st, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

TotalEnergies has filed the planning consent applications for its two major offshore wind initiatives in German waters, totaling approximately 3 GW in capacity, with the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). The applications concern the 2 GW NordseeEnergies 1 (NSE1) project in the German North Sea and the 1 GW OstseeEnergies (OSE) project in the [...]

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

Protea’s two platform cranes for the IJmuiden Ver Alpha project have successfully passed the FAT tests

By |November 20th, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Protea is proud to announce that our two platform cranes, designed for the IJmuiden Ver Alpha project, have successfully passed their Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). This marks an important milestone in the execution of this demanding offshore project, which forms part of the Dutch 2GW offshore wind development program. Both cranes were fully designed, manufactured, and tested in-house, confirming our [...]

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

HINE Group inaugurates its first plant in Poland and reinforces its presence in Central and Eastern Europe

By |November 19th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

HINE Group has announced the opening of its first plant in Poland, located in Fortress Logistics Park Stargard, around 30 km from Szczecin. This new facility, HINE Polska Sp. z o.o., will play a strategic role in the Group’s expansion across Central and Eastern Europe, with a focus on producing hydraulic components and cooling systems [...]

19 11, 2025

A school in Ustka will train specialists for offshore wind energy. PGE Baltica will sponsor a new vocational class

By |November 19th, 2025|EDUCATION, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Renewable energy equipment and systems technician – this is a new field of study that will be launched at the General and Technical School Complex in Ustka at the beginning of the 2026/2027 school year. PGE Baltica has signed a letter of intent with the Słupsk County, the school's governing body, regarding cooperation in the [...]

18 11, 2025

Baltic East is getting closer to implementation. Environmental decision issued

By |November 18th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Baltic East, the most advanced project of the second phase of offshore wind power in the ORLEN Group, has obtained a decision on environmental conditions for the offshore wind farm, issued by the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection in Gdańsk (RDOŚ). This key stage brings the investment closer to participating in the first Polish offshore [...]

18 11, 2025

The first nacelles for offshore wind turbines from a Polish factory have been installed at the Baltic Power wind farm

By |November 18th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Baltic Power, a joint project of the ORLEN Group and Northland Power, has confirmed the installation of the first three 15 MW turbines equipped with nacelles manufactured at the Vestas plant in Szczecin. A total of 76 turbines will be installed, some of which will have nacelles from the factory in Western Pomerania. This achievement [...]

17 11, 2025

David Flood new head of Business Unit Offshore Wind

By |November 17th, 2025|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

David Flood joins from Norwegian energy company Statkraft where he has led the Offshore Wind business. He will take on his new role on March 2. “David brings outstanding experience from more than 15 years in offshore wind, working across the entire value chain in joint ventures and partnerships. His deep industry knowledge, strong network, [...]

13 11, 2025

IAE: diversification and cooperation are more urgent than ever

By |November 13th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

In an increasingly complex energy security context spanning a wide range of fuels and technologies, the World Energy Outlook 2025 identifies key choices, opportunities and trade-offs for governments Countries around the world are contending with pressing energy security threats and growing longer-term risks across an unprecedented range of fuels and technologies, thrusting energy into the [...]

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