11 03, 2024

The European Commission adopts new network code on cybersecurity for EU electricity sector

By |March 11th, 2024|EU policy, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

The European Commission has today adopted the first-ever EU network code on cybersecurity for the electricity sector. Foreseen under the Electricity Regulation (EU) 2019/943 (Article 59) and in the 2022 EU Action Plan to digitalise the energy system, this delegated act is an important step to improve the cyber resilience of critical EU energy infrastructure [...]

7 03, 2024

DNV and Vaisala introduce guidelines on dual scanning lidar measurements for wind resource assessments

By |March 7th, 2024|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

In a forward-thinking collaboration, DNV and Vaisala released extensive guidelines for using scanning lidars in a dual system configuration (DSL) for offshore Wind Resource Assessment (WRA). Dual scanning lidar is increasingly replacing meteorological masts for offshore wind park developments near the shore (up to 15 km), enabling offshore wind project developers to reduce extrapolation uncertainties [...]

27 02, 2024

ENTSO-E: Shedding light on the impacts of two-sided contracts for difference (CfDs) in renewable energy development and market efficiency

By |February 27th, 2024|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

To accelerate the development of RES and carbon-neutral generation required for the energy transition, public support schemes will likely continue to play a role in the coming years. The provisionally agreed legislative proposals to reform of European Electricity Market Design, which will enter into force this year, prescribe two-sided Contracts for Difference (CfDs) as the [...]

27 02, 2024

Give your views on the Offshore Network Development Plans 2024

By |February 27th, 2024|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDP) is a new component of the TYNDP, delivering a high-level outlook of the needs of offshore transmission infrastructure. The first edition of the ONDP has been published on 23 January 2024. The plans translate EU Member States’ non-binding agreements on offshore goals from January 2023 into offshore transmission corridors, [...]

23 02, 2024

The European Commission calls for evidence on renewable energy auction design for the European Wind Power Action Plan

By |February 23rd, 2024|EU policy, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

The Commission has published a call for evidence on design elements of renewable energy auctions. Interested stakeholders are invited to submit their feedback for 4 weeks until the call closes on 1 March 2024. The evidence collected through this call will help inform a Commission Recommendation and guidance document for EU countries on design elements [...]

31 01, 2024

German offshore wind industry: 2023 expansion overview and policy considerations

By |January 31st, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

The industry associations of the German offshore wind industry and the non-profit OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE foundation presented yesterday the expansion figures for the full year 2023. The figures prepared by the consulting company Deutsche WindGuard show that a total of 27 turbines with a capacity of 257 megawatts (MW) fed into the electricity grid for the first [...]

25 01, 2024

Baltic Breeze: ENTSO-E Unveils Offshore Network Development Plans

By |January 25th, 2024|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

In a significant stride towards achieving the European Union's ambitious decarbonization goals, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) has unveiled the first-ever Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDPs) as part of its Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) for 2024. This groundbreaking initiative marks a crucial step in deploying offshore infrastructure across European [...]

23 01, 2024

Network regulation to become faster and less bureaucratic

By |January 23rd, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

On January 18, The Bundesnetzagentur published a key elements paper on the future of cost and incentive regulation in the electricity and gas network sectors. "Network operators are successfully making considerable efforts to meet the challenges of the energy transition. We want to provide even more support to them in this endeavour. Over the years, [...]

15 01, 2024

Polish Chamber of Offshore Wind Energy Inaugurated

By |January 15th, 2024|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY|

On 11 January 2024, the founding General Assembly of the Polish Chamber of Offshore Wind Energy (PIMEW), which will be a continuation of the Polish Offshore Wind Energy Society (PTMEW), was held in Gdynia. The founding members officially approved the statutes. Jakub Budzyński was appointed President of the Polish Chamber of Offshore Wind Energy (PIMEW). [...]

15 12, 2023

EU electricity market design deal will help restore investment certainty

By |December 15th, 2023|EU policy, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

On Wednesday,  13th December 2023, the European Parliament and the Council reached an agreement on the EU’s electricity market design revision. The deal is a good compromise which will help restore the confidence of renewables investors. Crucially it avoids permanently enshrining inframarginal revenue caps in the EU’s electricity market design. Europe needs more renewables as [...]

11 12, 2023

BWO on German federal government’s port strategy: A step in the right direction

By |December 11th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

The recent press release from the Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore e.V. (BWO) regarding the federal port strategy signifies a commendable step in the right direction. The statement acknowledges the pivotal role that ports play in unlocking both economic and energy policy success. By recognizing ports as key elements in the offshore wind industry, the strategy under [...]

21 11, 2023

Fifth gear for offshore – PWEA creates a signpost to harness offshore wind potential

By |November 21st, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY, TOP|

178 billion zlotys of added value for the Polish economy, a decrease in CO2 emissions by approx. 102 million tons per year, more than 100,000 new jobs. The Polish economy will reap a number of macroeconomic benefits as long as the Polish government takes measures to facilitate the emergence of offshore wind farms. Simplifying permitting [...]

5 11, 2023

New working group and legislative project launched to streamline Finnish offshore wind projects

By |November 5th, 2023|FINLAND, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen appointed a working group, whose task is to find ways to promote offshore wind power in Finland. The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment will also launch a legislative project on offshore wind power located in Finland’s exclusive economic zone. The measures will implement the objective of [...]

30 10, 2023

BEMIP Electricity, Offshore and Hydrogen on the draft list of Projects of Common Interest

By |October 30th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, EU policy, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TOP|

European Union is working on new list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI) in the areas of electricity, offshore, hydrogen, smart grids and cross-border carbon dioxide networks. According to draft list –it identifies, among others, Priority Corridor Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan in electricity (BEMIP Electricity), Priority Corridor Baltic [...]

30 10, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency in Lithuania approved EIA for the second offshore wind farm

By |October 30th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

As Lithuania seeks to develop offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea and reduce the country’s dependence on electricity import, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report on the offshore wind farm commissioned by the Ministry of Energy. The tender to select the developer of the 700 megawatt (MW) wind [...]

27 10, 2023

Moderates’ Climate Policy Signals a Brighter Future for Wind Energy in Sweden

By |October 27th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The recent decisions made by the Moderates – governing party in Sweden at their congress in Umeå regarding Sweden's climate policy have the potential to usher in a new era for the wind energy sector. Swedish Wind Energy Association welcomes these changes, which not only streamline the permitting process but also prioritize electrification, enhance legal [...]

24 10, 2023

“Delivering on the EU offshore renewable energy ambitions” adopted as a part of European Wind Package

By |October 24th, 2023|EU policy, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

The European Commission has unveiled a communication, "Delivering on the EU offshore renewable energy ambitions," which is a pivotal part of the European Wind Package adopted on October 24, 2023. This communication represents a significant leap forward in the journey toward a more sustainable and renewable energy landscape for the European Union. Offshore renewables are [...]

24 10, 2023

WindEurope: Wind Power Package is a game-changer for Europe’s energy security

By |October 24th, 2023|EU policy, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

In her State of the Union speech in September 2023 EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the current challenges faced by Europe’s wind energy industry. She committed to ensure the future of wind energy was ‘made in Europe’ - and promised a new package to support the wind industry. Today the Commission unveiled [...]

19 10, 2023

Plan of 16 actions to strengthen wind sector prepared by the European Commission – according to leaked document

By |October 19th, 2023|EU policy, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, TOP|

BalticWind.EU saw leaked Communication from the European Commission “European Wind Power Action Plan” that is supposed to be adopted on 24 October. We present below summary of this document. As a part of the Wind Power Package - Together with this Action Plan, the Commission will adopt a Communication on delivering on the Offshore Renewable [...]

19 10, 2023

The second offshore tender in Lithuania is expected to be launched on 15 January 2024

By |October 19th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

Following the European Commission’s approval of the support scheme for offshore wind farm development, and after public consultations with market participants, the Ministry of Energy proposes to launch the second offshore wind farm tender on 15 January 2024. The proposal by the Ministry of Energy still needs to be approved by the Government. “Offshore wind [...]

12 10, 2023

Lithuania prepares for second offshore wind farm auction

By |October 12th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

Lithuania is preparing for the second offshore wind auction: on Tuesday, the Ministry of Energy, together with offshore wind park developers and those interested in offshore wind park development, held a public consultation to discuss the preparations for the auction, the terms and conditions of the auction, and the planned date of the procurement. "Offshore [...]

3 10, 2023

Construction of offshore wind farms will gain momentum

By |October 3rd, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY|

The road to strengthening Poland's energy security through the use of the sea has been opened. October 2, 2023, the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure organized a conference "Offshore - concessions in Polish maritime areas", summarizing the process of issuing permits for the construction of offshore wind farms. - Building an offshore wind energy sector is [...]

16 09, 2023

Sensoria and Bladena Partner for Enhanced Offshore Wind Turbine Blade Integrity

By |September 16th, 2023|POLAND, REGULATORY|

Sensoria™ by MISTRAS Group, an innovative 24/7/365 wind blade monitor, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Danish blade specialist Bladena to provide an innovative solution to help maximize offshore wind blade integrity and uptime. As larger offshore blades are more likely to fail than smaller onshore blades, the collaboration combines Sensoria’s cutting-edge blade monitoring technology with Bladena’s [...]

21 08, 2023

Estonian cabinet approves green reform action plan for 2023-2025

By |August 21st, 2023|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

In a cabinet meeting on Thursday, 17th of August,  the Estonian government gave its backing to the green reform action plan for 2023-2025 drafted by the Government Office. The plan brings together almost 300 different actions in fields ranging from energy to the circular economy. It aims to reduce negative environmental impact, to foster entrepreneurship [...]

1 08, 2023

Important decision on power grid development for Polish offshore

By |August 1st, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY, TOP|

An environmental decision has appeared for the 400 kV Choczewo - Żarnowiec line, which was made by the Regional Director of Environmental Protection in Gdańsk. Officials have issued an environmental decision for the construction of the project. The decision was announced on social media by Anna Trzeciakowska, Government Plenipotentiary for Strategic Energy Infrastructure. https://twitter.com/AnnaTrzeciakow3/status/1686258445387800576?s=20 [...]

27 07, 2023

International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopts 2050 climate neutrality target

By |July 27th, 2023|CLIMATE CHANGE, GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

Dieter Janecek, Federal Government Coordinator for the Maritime Industry and for Tourism, welcomes the agreement which was reached at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the 7th of July 2023. He said: "Today is an important day for the mitigation of climate change: IMO has adopted more stringent climate targets to foster the decarbonisation of [...]

26 07, 2023

WAB: Industry must be enabled to take its place in the energy transition as an economic driver

By |July 26th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The trade associations of the German offshore wind industry and the German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation yesterday presented the expansion figures for the first half of 2023. According to the figures prepared by the consulting firm Deutsche WindGuard, 24 offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 229 megawatts (MW) were newly connected to the grid [...]

24 07, 2023

Lithuanian NERC approves the maximum purchase, sale price and the minimum price threshold for the autumn tender

By |July 24th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

The Lithuanian National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) has adopted a decision to approve the maximum transaction price of EUR 107.18/MWh for the purchase and sale of electricity from renewable energy sources and the minimum transaction price threshold of EUR 64.31/MWh. These prices will be used for the second tender for a 700 MW offshore wind [...]

13 07, 2023

German offshore auctions award 7 GW of new wind; future auctions must avoid negative bidding

By |July 13th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

Yesterday, Germany announced the results of its biggest offshore wind auction to date. 7 GW of new capacity were awarded. The auction design required project developers to pay for the right to build their wind farms. This uncapped negative bidding means costs will have to be passed on to consumers, and to the wind supply [...]

11 07, 2023

BWO: The Maritime Energy Transition Requires a Strong Maritime Economy, Emphasizes Stefan Thimm

By |July 11th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

In response to the maritime motion put forward by the government factions, Stefan Thimm, the Managing Director of BWO (German Association of Offshore Wind Farm Operators), stresses the significance of a robust maritime economy for the success of the maritime energy transition. Thimm highlights the immense potential for Germany and its European partners in expanding [...]

3 07, 2023

Deputy Minister Ireneusz Zyska at the Sixth Meeting of Offshore Wind Energy Coordinating Council

By |July 3rd, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY|

Legislative actions taken by the Ministry of Climate and Environment for the development of offshore wind energy, as well as investments in power grids to derive power from offshore wind farms, were the issues discussed at the 6th meeting of the Offshore Wind Energy Coordinating Council. The meeting, held on June 30, 2023, was chaired [...]

28 06, 2023

Lloyd’s Register authorised by Polish Ministry of Infrastructure to conduct certification of offshore wind farms

By |June 28th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY|

Lloyd’s Register (LR) (under the Lloyd’s Register Marine Limited entity) has been authorised by the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure to conduct certification of offshore wind farms in accordance with the requirements introduced by the Polish Ministry in 2022. This authorisation will enable LR to continue certifying offshore wind farm projects globally, as it has done [...]

22 06, 2023

Sweden – A New Energy Policy Goal

By |June 22nd, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

On June 20th, the Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal to amend the energy policy goal for the composition of electricity production from "100 percent renewable electricity production by 2040" to "100 percent fossil-free electricity production by 2040." However, the majority of fossil fuels used in Sweden are outside the current electricity system. Sweden now [...]

20 06, 2023

Future of cPPA contracts from Offshore Wind Farms: Unlocking the potential

By |June 20th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

European market for corporate Power Purchase Agreements (cPPA) with offshore wind farms is experiencing substantial growth, with notable contracts being signed by large energy consumers in the years 2022 and 2023 like Google, Amazon, Mercedes Benz or Umicore. Recognizing this evolving market and the immense potential of cPPAs in the offshore wind sector, RE-Source Poland [...]

19 06, 2023

RED II: Breakthrough for an ambitious expansion of renewable energies in the EU

By |June 19th, 2023|CLIMATE CHANGE, EU policy, GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

On June 16, the member states of the European Union approved a comprehensive redesign of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED) in the Committee of Permanent Representatives. The European target for renewable energies will thus be significantly increased from 32% to 45% in 2030. This means a doubling of the share of renewable energies compared [...]

12 06, 2023

All parties in the Danish Parliament agree on a new marine plan

By |June 12th, 2023|CLIMATE CHANGE, DENMARK, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

Agreement on Denmark's Marine Plan strengthens nature protection of the sea, the development of renewable energy and more sustainable development of fisheries. In a time marked by increased global tensions, the need for a green transition, protection of nature and development of the fishing industry, the government, together with all the parties in the Parliament, [...]

1 06, 2023

The Danish Energy Agency invites potential bidders to a market dialogue regarding the new tender framework

By |June 1st, 2023|DENMARK, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

The government and a broad majority of political parties have made an agreement, establishing the framework for the coming 9 GW offshore wind tenders, with operations starting in the end of 2030 at the latest. The Danish Energy Agency is currently working on converting the agreed upon requirements into transparent tender conditions and the next [...]

9 05, 2023

Transmission system operators from the Baltic Sea region strengthen cooperation for more energy sovereignty and climate protection

By |May 9th, 2023|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, POLAND, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

CEOs and other executives from the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) of the Baltic Sea countries met in Berlin to further intensify cooperation. The meeting was attended by AST (Latvia), Elering (Estonia), Energinet (Denmark), Fingrid (Finland), Litgrid (Lithuania), PSE (Poland), Statnett (Norway) and Svenska Kraftnät (Sweden). The companies' managers gave a positive assessment of how the [...]

8 05, 2023

Government study evaluating offshore wind projects may delay their development in Sweden

By |May 8th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

On the 3rd of May, The Swedish government presented how they want to conduct a better assessment of offshore wind development. In its commentary, Svensk Vindenergi (the Swedish Wind Energy Association), welcomes clearer long-term rules in the field, but at the same time stresses that right now the top priority must be to decide on [...]

27 03, 2023

Requirements for offshore wind farm developers approved

By |March 27th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

Following the Government’s approval of the location for the development of an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea and the requirements for tenderers, the National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) will launch a tender for the selection of a developer on 30 March. “Generating electricity from renewable sources allows us to move purposefully towards energy [...]

17 03, 2023

WindEurope: EU Green Industry Plan falls short for now

By |March 17th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The European Commission presented its Green Deal Industrial Plan today. It consists of a Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) aiming to strengthen the EU’s industrial base for clean technologies, a Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) to increase Europe’s capacity to source and refine critical raw materials, and more flexible State aid rules. As is stands [...]

16 03, 2023

Requirements for developers of offshore wind farms without state aid in Lithuania approved

By |March 16th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

According to the information posted by the Lithuanian Wind Power Association (LWEA) the government of the Republic of Lithuania has approved the requirements for developers of offshore wind farms without state aid. The tender should be announced by National Energy Regulatory Council on March 30th. The results will be announced in June-July. The conditions for bidders indicated [...]

15 03, 2023

Commission proposes reform of the EU electricity market design to boost renewables, better protect consumers and enhance industrial competitiveness

By |March 15th, 2023|REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Today, the Commission has proposed to reform the EU's electricity market design to accelerate a surge in renewables and the phase-out of gas, make consumer bills less dependent on volatile fossil fuel prices, better protect consumers from future price spikes and potential market manipulation, and make the EU's industry clean and more competitive. The EU [...]

15 03, 2023

EU electricity market design: Council and Parliament must stick to targeted reform

By |March 15th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

The European Commission has proposed a targeted revision of the EU’s electricity market design. It makes Contracts-for-Difference the new norm for supporting renewables investments. It also allows investors to sell their electricity via Power Purchase Agreements or directly on the electricity market. And it actively supports the growth of PPAs. The Council and Parliament must [...]

7 03, 2023

The Danish Energy Agency resumes the processing of Aflandshage and Frederikshavn Offshore Wind Farm

By |March 7th, 2023|DENMARK, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

The Danish Energy Agency reopens two projects On 1 February 2023, the Danish Energy Agency suspended the processing of 33 open-door projects pending further clarification of EU legal issues. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Supply has now assessed that the establishment permits issued by the Danish Energy Agency in autumn 2022 for Aflandshage Offshore [...]

6 03, 2023

Energy CEOs: Europe needs stronger wind supply chain and clear investment signals

By |March 6th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

The European Commission is preparing a Net Zero Industry Act and changes to Europe’s Electricity Market Design. CEOs of Europe’s leading energy companies say it’s essential to get the detail right in these proposals. Francesco Starace, CEO Enel: “The energy transition must accelerate if we want to deliver stable, secure and competitive electricity to our [...]

3 03, 2023

Energy intensive giants are signing most PPAs in offshore wind power

By |March 3rd, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Heavy industries and ICT sector signed most of power purchase agreements (PPA) with offshore wind farms in 2021 and 2022, as the European PPA market expect some further boost from the EU power market overhaul being drafted by the European Commission. A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a long-term contract under which businesses are purchasing green electricity [...]

2 03, 2023

German offshore wind farms must be secured against acts of espionage and sabotage

By |March 2nd, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

A Russian ship wanted to spy on Dutch wind farms: What is the security situation at German offshore wind farms and what protective measures must be taken now to protect critical infrastructure from Russian espionage and sabotage? BWO Managing Director Stephen Thimm comments: "Offshore wind energy is part of the critical infrastructure of the Federal [...]

14 02, 2023

PWEA: Offshore wind power could meet as much as 57% 
of Poland’s total electricity demand, and local content could reach 65%

By |February 14th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY|

Poland's offshore potential is up to 33GW
of clean, green energy Electricity from the first Polish wind farm in
the Baltic Sea will flow as early as 2026. There has not yet been such a dynamically developing renewable energy technology in Poland, or even in
the world. In the Polish part of the Baltic Sea, preparatory work is [...]

9 02, 2023

Mette Cramer Buch, DEA: We’ve done a lot of investor dialogue in order to understand the concerns of the industry

By |February 9th, 2023|DENMARK, OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

Paweł Wróbel, BalticWind.EU: What is the history of location allocation for farm investors in Denmark? How does it currently look like for new sites? Mette Cramer Buch, Chief Advisor, Centre for Global Cooperation of the Danish Energy Agency: Historically, de-risking has been a focus area for the development of our tender model. It's been at [...]

7 02, 2023

Denmark puts offshore ambitions at risk as it suspends processing of projects under the Open Door scheme

By |February 7th, 2023|DENMARK, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Most new offshore wind farms in Denmark are established after a tendering procedure, however, the Open Door procedure is also applicable. In the Open Door procedure, a project developer takes the initiative to establish an offshore wind farm of a self-selected size and location. In such a scenario, The Energy Agency must grant three permits [...]

2 02, 2023

WindEurope: Investments in wind energy are down – Europe must get market design and green industrial policy right

By |February 2nd, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

Investments in wind energy in Europe fell in 2022. Orders for new wind turbines were down 47% on 2021. There was not a single investment in an offshore wind farm. The problem is inflation, with costs rising at a higher rate than prospective revenues. Investors are also being turned away by unhelpful national interventions in [...]

27 01, 2023

EU 2023 Call for Cross-Border RES, including offshore wind projects is open

By |January 27th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

Offshore wind projects may receive support from 2023 Call for Cross-Border RES (CB RES) projects opened by the European Union. So far two offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea benefit from a newly established EU programme under Connecting Europe Facility whose objective is to foster the uptake of renewable energy by providing financial support to [...]

20 01, 2023

Berlin mulls support scheme for industry with offshore wind electricity price as benchmark

By |January 20th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

As the electricity prices are soaring fueled by war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, German government is seeking ways to shield the competitiveness of its industry hit by rising costs. Berlin is reportedly working on a mechanism linking power prices for industrial customers to the cost of offshore wind farms. Although Berlin has introduced [...]

17 01, 2023

Pressing challenges presented by the current energy crisis among priorities of Swedish Presidency in the EU

By |January 17th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson presented the programme of the Swedish Presidency of the Council during the plenary session of the European Parliament today. Below we present priorities for energy, environment and climate of the Swedish Presidency from 1 January until 30 June 2023. Energy The EU must be well-equipped for next winter and to address [...]

21 12, 2022

REPowerEU: Council agrees on accelerated permitting rules for renewables

By |December 21st, 2022|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

The Council reached an agreement (general approach) on targeted amendments to the renewable energy directive, proposed under the REPowerEU plan. Member states will design dedicated ‘go-to areas' for renewables with shortened and simplified permitting processes in areas with lower environmental risks. This agreement is an important addition to the ongoing work on the renewable energy [...]

15 12, 2022

European Parliament backs boosting the deployment of renewables

By |December 15th, 2022|AUTHORS, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The proposed law will accelerate the procedure to grant permits for renewable energy power plants including offshore windmills. Key changes voted by Members of the European Parliament on Wednesday 14th December: renewables go-to area - a new definition is added in Article 2 of RED II Directive as well as an obligation for Member States [...]

8 12, 2022

Support for companies investing in Polish offshore to be subject to inflationary valorization

By |December 8th, 2022|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY|

The law freezing gas prices for residential consumers in 2023 includes a provision for the valorization of support for companies developing offshore wind energy in Poland. It was demanded by the industry due to rising inflation and project costs. Investors who obtained the right to cover the so-called negative balance based on the ERO's decision [...]

30 11, 2022

Polish power grids development plan 2023-2032 – a response to offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea

By |November 30th, 2022|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

A Polish power grid operator (PSE) has presented a plan for the development of the transmission system until 2032. Offshore wind energy is one of the key areas of system transformation. It is followed by investments in infrastructure for power output from the Baltic Sea and its transmission to southern Poland.  "Development Plan for Meeting [...]

22 11, 2022

Acceleration of clean and just transition to renewable energy needed to meet COP27 agreements

By |November 22nd, 2022|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The United Nations Climate Change Conference COP27 closed on November 20th with an agreement to provide “loss and damage” funding for vulnerable countries hit hard by climate disasters. “This outcome moves us forward” said Simon Stiell, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary. “We have determined a way forward on a decades-long conversation on funding for loss [...]

13 11, 2022

Linklaters: The wind of change for the Polish energy sector is blowing strongly from the Baltic Sea

By |November 13th, 2022|OFFSHORE NEWS, OPINIONS, POLAND, REGULATORY|

For Poland, the Baltic has always been a window to the world. Today, it is also an opportunity for Poland to become independent from coal-based energy through the development of offshore wind energy in the Polish exclusive economic zone. This new industry could become the flywheel of the Polish energy transition, so necessary today. Stable [...]

11 11, 2022

Baltic Sea Transmission System Operators prepare to manage risks on electricity adequacy

By |November 11th, 2022|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The leaders of the Baltic Sea electricity transmission system operators met in Helsinki on 2nd of November to discuss the energy crisis in Europe and the electricity adequacy of the region.  The transmission system operators of the Baltic Sea region actively cooperate and share information on the security and the electricity supply situation in the [...]

20 10, 2022

The Danish Energy Agency invites to a supplementary hearing regarding Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm

By |October 20th, 2022|DENMARK, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Supplementary 5-weeks public hearing on the sea-based part of the strategic environmental assessment (SEA) of the plan for Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm (OWF). The signatory parties of the Climate Agreement on green electricity and heat of 25 June 2022 have decided to move Hesselø Offshore Wind Farm to a more southern location (light-green area in the above [...]

19 10, 2022

OCEaN: Speed up offshore wind and grid development with robust and timely Maritime Spatial Planning

By |October 19th, 2022|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

At a joint conference on nature positive offshore energy infrastructure hosted by Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) and WindEurope, the Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature (OCEaN) confirmed that it is possible to speed up offshore wind and related electricity grid deployment while protecting and restoring nature. Offshore wind and related electricity grid infrastructure are imperative [...]

19 10, 2022

Swedish Wind Energy Association: In the Tidö Agreement, the government should ensure technology neutrality and a level playing field

By |October 19th, 2022|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

On 14 October, Daniel Badman, VD/CEO of the Swedish Wind Energy Association (Svensk Vindenergi), commented on the Tidö Agreement presented by the Moderate Coalition Party (Moderaterna), Christian Democrats, Liberals and Sweden Democrats. The political agreement is the basis for a deal that allows the formation of a government after the September parliamentary elections.  According to [...]

17 10, 2022

BEMIP: Milestones for the BALTIC SEA offshore development – countries of the region are to agree capacity goals by January 2023

By |October 17th, 2022|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Member states of the Baltic Sea region are supposed to agree their capacity goals for offshore renewable energy for 2030-2040-2050 by 24 January 2023 to enable the EU transmission operators’ network to devise a plan for the development of the strategic integrated offshore grid. The deadline is close, and the European Network of Transmission Operators [...]

2 09, 2022

Danish Energy Agency launches consultation on six more location applications under open-door program

By |September 2nd, 2022|DENMARK, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

As of 4 April 2022, the Danish Energy Agency (Energistyrelsen) has received 47 applications within the framework of the so-called open-door program. 16 of them were rejected due to overlap with state land reservations. The agency has received a number of applications for very large projects (capacity of more than [...]

31 08, 2022

The Marienborg Declaration: Baltic Sea Countries declare more cooperation in offshore wind

By |August 31st, 2022|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

On 30 August 2022 the Heads of Governments and Energy Ministers of the 8 countries around the Baltic Sea signed the Marienborg Declaration. They committed to new volumes for the build-out of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea and agreed to cooperate more closely on it and on energy more [...]

28 07, 2022

Latvian parliament approves regulations to improve RES development

By |July 28th, 2022|LATVIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

On final reading on July 14, the Latvian Parliament approved amendments to the Energy Law and the Electricity Market Law prepared by the Ministry of Economics, contributing to strengthening Latvia’s energy security and independence. The new legislation will promote the development of RES, support energy efficiency and more active citizen [...]

25 07, 2022

Virginijus Sinkevičius: Eutrophication remains a major environmental threat to the Baltic Sea and affects the entire ecosystem

By |July 25th, 2022|EDITOR'S CHOICE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

Paweł Wróbel: The Nature Restoration Law will set restoration targets and obligations across a broad range of ecosystems at land and sea in the EU. How is this to work in practice for marine areas? Virginijus Sinkevičius, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries: The proposal includes targets on marine ecosystems. We will be looking [...]

15 07, 2022

WindEurope: Negative bidding in German offshore wind law threatens supply chain

By |July 15th, 2022|GERMANY, OPINIONS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The German Parliament has adopted a new Offshore Wind Law (WindSeeG). It makes important changes to the design of Germany’s offshore wind auctions. It established two different types of auctions, one of which involves negative bidding with no caps on the amounts developers bid. This is bad: uncapped negative bidding means additional costs for electricity [...]

27 06, 2022

Giles Dickson: Biodiversity and renewables go hand in hand

By |June 27th, 2022|OPINIONS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The European Commission has published its Nature Protection Package.  The package implements the EU 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, part of the European Green Deal.  It’s also supporting the REPowerEU Action Plan, the measures to reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels and accelerate the growth of renewables, which the Commission presented on 18 May.  The expansion [...]

25 05, 2022

Estonia to start processing 20 applications for permits to build offshore wind farms

By |May 25th, 2022|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

The Estonian Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA) has announced that it will start the procedure of analyzing applications for construction permits for 20 offshore wind farms. On May 12, the Estonian government passed the Estonian Maritime Spatial Plan, which gives TTJA the opportunity to carry out procedures for [...]

16 05, 2022

125 applications for concessions for offshore wind farms in new areas in Poland

By |May 16th, 2022|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, REGULATORY|

The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure has launched further administrative procedures for granting concessions for new offshore wind sites in the Polish Baltic Sea in 2022. There are 11 proceedings in total. The Minister of Infrastructure Marek Gróbarczyk informed that so far 125 applications have been received for licenses for offshore [...]

20 04, 2022

Lithuanian government approves regulations to accelerate RES development

By |April 20th, 2022|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

On April 13, the Lithuanian government approved amendments to legislation drafted by the Ministry of Energy to accelerate the development of RES in Lithuania. The new legislation removes the bureaucracy and excessive restrictions on photovoltaic and wind power plants and encourages the formation of energy communities, the department says. [...]

7 04, 2022

Sweden accelerates wind energy development – the government presents a package of solutions

By |April 7th, 2022|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

The Swedish government has presented a package of solutions for accelerating the development of wind energy. Wind turbines for Sweden are intended to be a source of cheap and green electricity. The package consists of four decisions aimed at meeting increased electricity demand and strengthening Sweden’s energy security through wind [...]

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