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5 08, 2025

A milestone in wind energy research: New wind radar system from Fraunhofer IWES enables ultra-fast wind field measurements

By |August 5th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Oldenburg/Bremerhaven - The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has put an innovative wind radar system into operation that enables three-dimensional wind field measurements at unprecedented distances and resolution. The so-called Dual Doppler Wind Radar, consisting of two synchronously operating radar units, was set up near the DLR research wind farm WiValdi in the [...]

31 07, 2025

Helix will remove boulders from the subsea export cable routes for the Bałtyk 2 and 3 wind farms

By |July 31st, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Equinor and Polenergia have signed annexes to agreements with the consortium of Jan De Nul Group and Hellenic Cables, extending the scope of cooperation on the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects. Under the annexes, the general contractor, together with Helix Robotics Solutions Limited as a subcontractor, will clear the route of boulders prior to [...]

31 07, 2025

Work begins in municipality Choczewo on trenchless drilling for Baltica 2 project

By |July 31st, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

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 [...]

24 06, 2025

PGE Baltica, CRIST, WIKE and Baltic Industrial Group want to cooperate on the construction of installation and service vessels

By |June 24th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

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, [...]

12 06, 2025

European Sustainable Energy Awards 2025 reward clean energy champions

By |June 12th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

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 [...]

10 06, 2025

The cost of keeping warm: delivering a just clean heat and cooling transition for European citizens

By |June 10th, 2025|CLIMATE, ESTONIA, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

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 [...]

6 06, 2025

Towards the future with wind energy. Cooperation between Gdańsk University of Technology and PGE Baltica

By |June 6th, 2025|EDUCATION, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

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 [...]

5 06, 2025

PSEW2025 Conference: The wind industry speaks with one voice – the foundation of a secure Poland

By |June 5th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, TECHNOLOGY|

Poland is entering a new political reality, which will be crucial for our security, independence, and economic competitiveness in the coming years. The new political environment also means new challenges for the energy transition. “We have ambitious goals, ready-made solutions, and the energy to act. Now we need the entire industry to come together to [...]

29 05, 2025

Electrify Europe – to be competitive and sustainable, the EU needs to speed up electrification

By |May 29th, 2025|CLIMATE, EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

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 [...]

20 05, 2025

Ignitis Group’s ambitious Strategic Plan 2025–2028: paving the way towards 100% green and secure energy ecosystem

By |May 20th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

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 [...]

15 05, 2025

“Rostock Offshore Quartier”: 50Hertz builds new operating site in Warnemünde as a gateway to the Baltic Sea

By |May 15th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Presentation of the plans together with Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger and Minister of Economic Affairs Dr Wolfgang Blank Contract awarded for multifunctional building ensemble to architectural firm Bastmann+Zavracky COO Dr Dirk Biermann: "A place where people like to work and which characterises the environment." Transmission system operator 50Hertz has presented its plans for the "Rostock Offshore [...]

15 05, 2025

Eight Baltic Sea TSOs publish roadmap for efficient and resilient offshore grid to connect the countries

By |May 15th, 2025|DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, SWEDEN, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

14 05, 2025

Baltica 2 team at the T5 construction site in Gdańsk

By |May 14th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Representatives of PGE Baltica and Ørsted, including port specialists, were introduced to the progress of the terminal construction, which will be used to install the turbines of the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm. Representatives of Istrana, the company implementing the T5 project, and Baltic Hub, in the vicinity of which the new terminal is being [...]

6 05, 2025

New Government Analysis Maps Out Denmark’s Offshore Wind Potential Through 2050

By |May 6th, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

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 [...]

5 05, 2025

WindEurope’s observations on Iberian Peninsula blackout

By |May 5th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY|

WindEurope’s observations on Iberian Peninsula blackout: The wind energy sector calls for caution and technical rigor when drawing conclusions about the causes of the incident that occurred on Monday, April 28th, which left the Iberian Peninsula without electricity for more than 12 hours. In the upcoming analysis of the events, it will be key to [...]

30 04, 2025

New collaborations to ensure physical and cybersecurity of wind turbines

By |April 30th, 2025|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

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 [...]

30 04, 2025

Finalists of the 2025 European Sustainable Energy Awards announced

By |April 30th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY|

Public voting for the best European clean energy projects and leaders is now open. Nine finalists have been announced in three categories for the 2025​ European Sustainable Energy Awards  (EUSEW Awards), recognising outstanding individuals and projects for their innovation and efforts in energy efficiency and renewables. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Innovation, Local Energy [...]

29 04, 2025

Clean Industrial Deal: time for an ‘EU Implementation Fund’?

By |April 29th, 2025|CLIMATE, EVENT, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

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 [...]

23 04, 2025

Rethinking Energy Security in the Age of Renewables – IRENA Report Highlights

By |April 23rd, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

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 [...]

7 04, 2025

MacGregor Horizon gangway sets new standards in offshore transfer operations

By |April 7th, 2025|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Offshore wind service provider IWS has significantly improved productivity across its CSOV fleet thanks to the unparalleled performance of MacGregor’s Horizon walk-to-work gangway. As an emerging leader in integrated service for the offshore wind industry, IWS owns and operates a fleet of four advanced Skywalker-class commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs), with an additional two under [...]

31 03, 2025

Where curiosity meets innovation: EU science fair in Belgium dazzles young minds

By |March 31st, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

From fossil remains to satellites, the wonders of EU-funded research were on full display at the Science is Wonderful fair in Belgium, awing children and adults alike. By Zoran Radosavljevic   What if there was a place where young people could learn the basics of coding, analyse fossil remains, assemble a wind turbine and learn [...]

24 03, 2025

Twenty years of wind energy in Lithuania: from the first steps to energy independence

By |March 24th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

The history of modern Lithuanian wind energy spans two decades, with the Lithuanian Wind Power Association (LVEA) also celebrating its 20th anniversary. It all began with the little-known fact that the first wind turbine in Lithuania was initiated not by businesses or the state, but by the Catholic Church. Since then, Lithuania saw major progress [...]

21 02, 2025

WindEurope launches ‘Wind Works for Europe’ series to showcase growing wind supply chain investments

By |February 21st, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

WindEurope has launched a new initiative aimed at highlighting the growth of the European wind supply chain. The industry, which plays a pivotal role in meeting both competitiveness and energy security goals, is set to invest over €10 billion in building new factories and expanding existing sites across the continent. Through the new video series, [...]

13 02, 2025

Assessing the stability of power grids with high levels of renewable energy

By |February 13th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

The demand of the power grid in Europe is undergoing profound changes: An increasing number of decentralized feed-in points and the fluctuating supply from renewable energies are making the interactions between power grid components more complex, posing a challenge for preserving the system stability. That is why in the TenSyGrid project, Fraunhofer Institute for Wind [...]

7 02, 2025

Spinergie turns data into action with tailored offshore consulting backed by long-term wind forecasting

By |February 7th, 2025|OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

Comprehensive analysis within Spinergie’s flagship Market Intelligence solution offers industry players a competitive edge. Paris, France—February 6, 2025: The offshore wind sector is rapidly evolving to meet constant challenges, including surging demand, new regulatory requirements, and the growing strain on its supply chain. To help clients thrive despite these challenges, maritime technology company Spinergie is [...]

10 01, 2025

ORLEN on track for 12.8 GW of RES capacity: New strategy for 2035

By |January 10th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

ORLEN Group, in response to the global energy transition challenges, has announced an ambitious renewable energy target of 12.8 GW of installed capacity by 2035. A key element of this strategy is the development of offshore wind power, with ORLEN Group stepping up its offshore operations. Thanks to the ORLEN Neptun project, Poland will become [...]

3 01, 2025

EEAS: EU will propose sanctions on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea

By |January 3rd, 2025|ESTONIA, FINLAND, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

European Commission and the High Representative released joint statement on the Investigation into Damaged Electricity and Data Cables in the Baltic Sea. Incident involving undersea cables in the Baltic Sea of December 25th is the latest in a series of suspected attacks on critical infrastructure. We commend the Finnish authorities for their swift action in [...]

3 01, 2025

Damage to EstLink 2 cable raises energy prices in Baltic countries

By |January 3rd, 2025|ESTONIA, FINLAND, LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

During the Christmas holidays, the EstLink 2 cable linking Finland and Estonia was damaged, restricting the ability to import cheaper energy from the Nordic countries to the Baltic region. As a result, electricity prices in the Baltic countries, including Lithuania, recorded an increase, although the Christmas period helped to mitigate the effect somewhat. According to [...]

13 12, 2024

Switching people on to green power in Europe

By |December 13th, 2024|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY|

Researchers are helping residents across the EU opt for clean energy. By Helen Massy-Beresford Europe has a common goal of clean energy and numerous paths towards it. One of the routes leads through playgrounds in Berlin. Outdoor children’s spaces in the German capital have been a focal point of efforts to inform women about the [...]

11 12, 2024

Winds of change – the new tech steering commercial shipping towards a more sustainable future

By |December 11th, 2024|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY|

Cargo ships and cruise liners may soon be harnessing the power of wind and waves to reduce their carbon emissions thanks to EU-funded researchers. By Tom Cassauwers In August 2023, a five-year old cargo ship, Pyxis Ocean, made history when it set sail from Shanghai, China, heading towards the southern Brazilian port of Paranaguá. A [...]

17 10, 2024

Coastal Liberty Begins Operations with Green Hydrogen Technology in the Germany

By |October 17th, 2024|GERMANY, TECHNOLOGY|

The Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) Coastal Liberty has commenced operations using a hydrogen-electric energy system in the German Wadden Sea. This initiative aims to reduce emissions associated with maritime activities, aligning with broader efforts to transition towards sustainable energy sources in the shipping industry. The hydrogen system, developed by Hamburg-based eCap Marine, received class certification [...]

15 10, 2024

500,000 kilometers of cable: Powering Germany’s energy transition by 2045

By |October 15th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

Future-Proofing Germany’s Power Grid: Meeting Technology Demands by 2045 Germany is racing to expand and modernize its power grid, a critical move to support the country's energy transition. Renewable energy sources such as offshore wind farms, solar power, and storage systems, alongside growing demand from heat pumps, electric vehicles, and data centers, are placing unprecedented [...]

10 10, 2024

Litgrid and Svenska kraftnät sign a contract to upgrade NordBalt control system

By |October 10th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, SWEDEN, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

Litgrid and Svenska kraftnät, Lithuanian and Swedish transmission system operators, have signed a contract with Hitachi Energy to upgrade the control system of NordBalt HVDC interconnector. During the upgrade, control system logic, which will enhance grid stability of the Baltic countries and Sweden, will be installed. “NordBalt interconnector is one of the most important objects [...]

13 09, 2024

Spire Capital Partners Invests in Bioseco, Leading Innovator in Bird Protection for Wind Farms

By |September 13th, 2024|POLAND, TECHNOLOGY|

Spire Capital Partners (SCP) has announced its latest investment, acquiring a controlling stake in Bioseco, a pioneering company in bird protection technology for wind farms. With this investment, Bioseco aims to accelerate the deployment of more than 200 new bird protection systems by 2025, expanding its reach in international markets. Bioseco, a Polish company founded [...]

8 08, 2024

Ørsted launches world’s first heavy-lift cargo drone operations at Offshore Wind Farm

By |August 8th, 2024|OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, is deploying heavy-lift cargo drones (HLCD) for the first time in an operational campaign at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm. This pioneering move marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency and safety in the offshore wind industry. The heavy lift cargo drone will transport cargo from [...]

13 06, 2024

Revolutionizing wind turbine blade inspections with drones

By |June 13th, 2024|OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

In a recent LinkedIn post, RWE CEO Sven Utermöhlen highlighted the transformative impact of drones on blade inspections in their offshore fleet. Previously requiring up to three experts to abseil from the nacelle to the blades, this task is now performed by a remote-controlled drone, offering significant advantages. Drones have increased the safety of blade [...]

31 05, 2024

DNV leads wind energy development with industry standard for next generation blades

By |May 31st, 2024|ONSHORE, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

The improved rotor blade certification standard was updated through a long-term joint industry project (JIP) to reflect the latest needs of wind turbine owners and manufacturers to ensure safe and reliable rotor blades DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has led an innovative initiative resulting in the revision of the DNV-ST-0376 rotor blade [...]

26 03, 2024

NKT supplies adaptive power cable joints to Energinet

By |March 26th, 2024|AUTHORS, DENMARK, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

NKT has delivered the first order for its new Adaptive Rigid Sea Joint to the Danish transmission system operator (TSO) Energinet. The innovative power cable joint allows Energinet to optimize inventory and minimize waste as the joint can be adapted for several cable types from different suppliers. The Adaptive Rigid Sea Joint developed by NKT [...]

8 03, 2024

RockWave awarded contract for subsurface data reprocessing for Bałtyk 1 Offshore Wind Farm project in Poland

By |March 8th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

RockWave, a leading provider of seismic processing and imaging services for multiple energy sectors, proudly announces that it has been awarded a significant contract from Equinor and Polenergia at their offshore wind development area, the 'Bałtyk 1 Wind Farm'. This award underscores RockWave's commitment to delivering top-tier seismic processing solutions to the renewable energy sector. [...]

6 03, 2024

Ignitis Renewables advances toward the first Baltic offshore wind farm in Lithuania with precision measurements and strategic insights

By |March 6th, 2024|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, continues the development of the first offshore wind farm in the Baltic States and is taking wind and meteorological measurements in the Baltic Sea that are necessary for the project. For this purpose, a floating measuring station with specialised equipment was brought to the maritime area of the [...]

4 03, 2024

2023 Clean Energy Landscape: Global surge and regional disparities in solar, wind, and electric vehicles, balanced by challenges in nuclear and energy efficiency

By |March 4th, 2024|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY|

Global clean energy deployment scaled new heights in 2023, with annual additions of solar PV and wind growing 85% and 60% respectively. Capacity additions for these two technologies reached almost 540 GW, with China accounting for the majority of both. Clean energy deployment in 2023, however, remained too concentrated in advanced economies and China, with [...]

27 02, 2024

RWE announces winner of global Innovation Competition

By |February 27th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Indeximate Ltd., a start-up founded in the UK in 2022, has won RWE’s second global Innovation Competition. The competition was launched with the aim to find innovative solutions in the domains of system integration, circularity and environmental protection in offshore wind that can support RWE´s growth ambitions and sustainability targets. In order to select the [...]

26 02, 2024

Erbud Signs Significant Contract for Baltic Towers

By |February 26th, 2024|OFFSHORE, POLAND, TECHNOLOGY|

In a landmark development for Poland's renewable energy sector, Erbud has recently sealed a substantial deal aimed at advancing the country's offshore wind energy capabilities. The contract, valued at a staggering 358.4 million PLN, entails the design and construction of tower production facilities for offshore wind energy at the Ostrów Island in Gdańsk, a significant [...]

20 02, 2024

IPCEI Hy2Infra: Advancing European Hydrogen Infrastructure for Green Transition

By |February 20th, 2024|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, POLAND, REGULATORY, TECHNOLOGY|

The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a third Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI') to support hydrogen infrastructure. This IPCEI is expected to boost the supply of renewable hydrogen, thereby reducing dependency on natural gas and helping to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU Plan. The [...]

20 02, 2024

OX2 and SMHI will collaborate to restore parts of the Baltic Sea through artificial oxygenation

By |February 20th, 2024|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, SWEDEN, TECHNOLOGY|

SMHI has been granted a research grant from the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate to investigate, in collaboration with, among others, OX2, whether artificial oxygenation can contribute to restoring parts of the Baltic Sea that are currently oxygen-free. The oxygen gas is a by-product from hydrogen production at two [...]

22 01, 2024

CIP launches new company dedicated to developing energy island projects globally

By |January 22nd, 2024|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is launching Copenhagen Energy Islands (“CEI”): A new company dedicated to developing energy islands globally with backing from Nordic, European, and North American investors. Copenhagen Energy Islands will build on CIP’s long-standing experience and expertise within offshore wind to develop energy island projects globally. Copenhagen Energy Islands is currently developing a portfolio [...]

22 01, 2024

Ocean Winds supports the implementation of innovative unmanned robots to operate on BC-Wind offshore wind farm

By |January 22nd, 2024|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, TECHNOLOGY|

The project to implement the operation of unmanned autonomous vessels to service offshore wind farms, prepared by Gdańsk-based Blue Armada Robotics, won the European ELBE Challenge competition for innovative small and medium-sized enterprises in Europe. The Call for Financial Support to Innovation, organized with support from the European Commission by the ELBE (European Leaders of [...]

8 01, 2024

AI-Optimized Grid Balancing Pilot Launched in Finland

By |January 8th, 2024|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

A Finland-based energy group has installed a pilot project at an industrial park in the country, touting it as a first-of-its-kind system supported by the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Exaum, founded in 2021 as an energy company committed to working for greater deployment of renewable energy, in late November announced the 1-MW project is [...]

8 01, 2024

Aker Solutions to pilot floating-wind power hub in Norway

By |January 8th, 2024|OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

Aker Solutions has signed a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract with the Marine Energy Test Centre (METCentre) in Norway to pilot new subsea power system technology which has the potential to significantly reduce the costs and complexity of offshore wind farms. The project will see Aker Solutions provide new power transmission technology, Subsea Collector, [...]

28 11, 2023

Commission launches first European Hydrogen Bank auction with €800 million of subsidies for renewable hydrogen production

By |November 28th, 2023|OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

The Commission launched the first auction under the European Hydrogen Bank to support the production of renewable hydrogen in Europe, with an initial €800 million of emissions trading revenues, channelled through the Innovation Fund. Producers of renewable hydrogen can bid for support in the form of a fixed premium per kilogram of hydrogen produced. The [...]

20 11, 2023

Fugro supports Ignitis Renewables in Lithuania’s first offshore wind farm

By |November 20th, 2023|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, has awarded Fugro a contract to conduct a geophysical survey at Lithuania's first offshore wind farm site. This critical step in the project's development aims to enhance the understanding of seabed conditions, which will inform the location, construction and design of future wind turbines at the Baltic Sea. [...]

13 11, 2023

DNV concludes Phase 1 of joint industry project to optimize design of floating substations

By |November 13th, 2023|OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

DNV has successfully concluded Phase 1 of its joint industry project (JIP) aimed at establishing offshore substation standards for the growing floating wind sector. The collaborative industry effort has brought together 38 participating companies (including transmission operators, developers, component suppliers, Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation contractors, and yards) to tackle the distinctive challenges associated with [...]

10 11, 2023

Baltic Industrial Group completes a project of constructing two offshore transformer stations for a Danish partner

By |November 10th, 2023|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

The Baltic Industrial Group has completed a project involving the construction of two offshore transformer stations (OSS) for a Danish partner. In the afternoon of November 8, from Baltic Operator's production site in Gdynia, sailed a finished, second, "twin" trafostation for the offshore wind farm meant for the US market. As part of constructions completed [...]

5 11, 2023

Subsidiary of Port of Tallinn is designing a windfarm commissioning service operation vessel (CSOV)

By |November 5th, 2023|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

Subsidiary of Port of Tallinn, TS Shipping OÜ has announced the competition „Wind farm commissioning service operations vessel technical documentation“ for the construction of a new CSOV vessel. According to TS Shipping OÜ CEO Vahur Ausmees, the decision to actually build the ship has not yet been made, but the new CSOV would be used [...]

31 10, 2023

The first PtX tender in Denmark has been determined: Six projects will establish electrolysis capacity on more than 280 MW

By |October 31st, 2023|CLIMATE, DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

The Danish Energy Agency has concluded the Power-to-X Tender and six projects will win the State Aid. Four different companies are behind the six winning projects and can now start building up the production of green hydrogen in Denmark. The Danish Energy Agency can now reveal the winners of the first Danish Power-to-X (PtX) tender [...]

26 10, 2023

Equinor and Polenergia awarded a contract to Seaway7 for the inter-array cables

By |October 26th, 2023|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, today confirmed the award of a substantial* contract by Equinor and Polenergia c bottom-fixed offshore wind projects, in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea. Seaway7’s scope of work covers the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of 100 66kV inter-array cables, measuring approximately 200 kilometres in length. The two [...]

26 10, 2023

WindEurope: Net Zero? It’s all about electrification

By |October 26th, 2023|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY|

Electrification Alliance recently unveiled a new ‘Electrification Manifesto’ urging the European Commission to fast-track the electrification of Europe. The Manifesto calls for a dedicated Electrification Action Plan in the first 100 days of the incoming European Commission’s mandate. At the launch event, European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson was named the winner of the inaugural [...]

17 10, 2023

Respect Energy Holding plans the construction of offshore floating wind farm in Estonia

By |October 17th, 2023|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Respect Energy Holding announces its plans to build an offshore floating wind farm off the coast of Estonia. The project includes also a pilot deployment of foundation technology with hydrogen and ammonia production at floating wind turbines. The projected investment with total capacity of up to 820 MW will be established in the Wind Energy [...]

17 10, 2023

Bladt Industries and Semco Maritime with EPCI Contract for the Baltic Power OSS project

By |October 17th, 2023|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

A primary sub-contractor, ISC Consulting Engineers, has already successfully completed much of the engineering scope, both for the substations as well as for the monopiles and transition pieces, which will also be supplied by Bladt Industries. The two substations will be constructed and established in the coming years, with final commissioning planned for early 2026, [...]

13 10, 2023

Seatech Engineering discusses possibility of supporting Polish offshore

By |October 13th, 2023|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

The latest project of Seatech Engineering – CTV (Crew Transport Vessel) SE-223 catamaran will be tasked with safe transfer of technical personnel, along with necessary equipment, between service ports and offshore wind farms. In addition, vessel will enable support of SOVs (Service Operation Vessel) working in the area of farms on the Baltic Sea, thus [...]

6 10, 2023

Vulcan opens pioneering fire range with helipad

By |October 6th, 2023|OFFSHORE, POLAND, TECHNOLOGY|

Vulcan Training & Consultancy (VTC), the largest training center in Central and Eastern Europe providing training for Oil & Gas and Wind Energy employees, is proud to announce the opening of Poland's first commercial fire training ground with a helicopter landing pad. The inauguration ceremony took place at Vulcan Training & Consultancy's 5th Anniversary Gala, [...]

4 10, 2023

Online game brings green hydrogen research to life

By |October 4th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

Leuna, September 20, 2023. The production of green hydrogen at sea researched in the H2Mare Flagship Project can now be experienced in the form of a browser game. In »Offshore - the H2Mare Game«, players can build their own offshore wind park, produce green hydrogen and test the future technologies researched in the project on [...]

3 10, 2023

Inaugaration Of New Wind Turbine Blade Test Rig

By |October 3rd, 2023|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

More than 100 employees, consultants, suppliers, customers and collaboration partners were gathered for the inauguration event. The ribbon was cut by (from left to right) Test rig project Manager (Hvejsel Advise), Christian Frier Hvejsel; Head of Technology Development Blades (Siemens Gamesa), Peter Fuglsang; Chairman of the Board (Blaest), Kim Sandgaard-Mørk; Chairman of the Board (Port [...]

3 10, 2023

NKT secures framework agreement and record order for five power cable projects supporting the German Energiewende

By |October 3rd, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

NKT has been awarded a combination of five on- and offshore power cable projects embedded in a long-term framework agreement by the German TSO 50Hertz. With a combined value of approx. EUR 3.5bn, the order is a new company record for NKT. 50Hertz, a German transmission system operator, has selected NKT to provide several 525 [...]

28 09, 2023

Eurelectric: Accelerating electrification requires infrastructure

By |September 28th, 2023|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY|

The peak of the energy crisis may be over, but not the challenges to Europe’s decarbonisation and security of supply. Homegrown clean and renewable electrification remains THE answer, but higher investments and upgraded infrastructure are urgently needed to enable a tripling in electrification rates by 2050. With 6½ years until 2030, Europe must attract unprecedented [...]

26 09, 2023

RWE and FRS Windcat Polska present a hydrogen-powered CTV unit to transport offshore wind farm crews

By |September 26th, 2023|OFFSHORE, POLAND, TECHNOLOGY|

RWE and FRS Windcat Polska presented the Hydrocat 55, one of the world's first dual-fuel crew transport vessels (CTV), in the port of Ustka. It is a dual-fuel, MDO-fueled unit that can also run on hydrogen, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. In the presence of Jacek Maniszewski, Mayor of the City of Ustka, representatives of local [...]

25 09, 2023

IEA report: Momentum behind low-emissions hydrogen continues to grow

By |September 25th, 2023|CLIMATE, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY|

Momentum behind low-emissions hydrogen continues to grow despite the slow roll-out of financial incentives and stubborn cost pressures that threaten to delay projects, says new IEA report. But production levels can still increase substantially by 2030 if all announced projects are realised and greater efforts are made on encouraging uptake. The number of announced projects [...]

12 09, 2023

Sensoria: The Role of Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies

By |September 12th, 2023|OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

In a recent interview with BalticWind.eu, Valery Godinezazcuaga, Director at the Sensoria™ Center of Excellence, shed light on the pivotal role of the Fourth Industrial Revolution's technological advancements in accelerating wind farm development. "If we put the development of wind energy in the context of the historic industrial revolutions, we can say that the modern [...]

8 09, 2023

Denmark and Germany together on wind and hydrogen

By |September 8th, 2023|DENMARK, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

The strong Danish-German cooperation within wind and hydrogen was thoroughly discussed at the German Danish Business Forum in Hamburg on 6 September. With the decision to establish the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link, a new business forum saw the light of day in 2014 - the Hamburg-Copenhagen Business Forum. Now it has gained national reach and has [...]

28 08, 2023

Hellenic Cables S.A. is awarded an EPCI contract for the grid interconnection in Germany

By |August 28th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings, was awarded a contract by 50Hertz Offshore GmbH for the turnkey delivery of two export cable systems for the interconnection to the German grid of the Western Offshore Sub Station of Gennaker, an offshore wind farm with capacity of approx. 927MW located in the German Baltic Sea, [...]

10 08, 2023

Ocean Winds invites SMEs to present Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle projects

By |August 10th, 2023|OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

In the ever-evolving world of offshore renewable energy, innovation is the driving force behind progress. Ocean Winds, a prominent industry leader and a partner of the ELBE alliance in leading European regions, recognizes the significance of research and development (R&D) in shaping the future of the offshore wind sector. In their pursuit to strengthen small [...]

28 07, 2023

PGE Baltica complets its first full year of wind measurements in the Baltica 1 project area

By |July 28th, 2023|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

PGE Baltica announced the completion of the first full year of wind measurements in Baltica 1 project area, and thus successfully completed Phase I of a measurement campaign aimed at capturing the full seasonality in recorded measurement data. As analysts point out, the consistency of the measurements was undisturbed, and the required threshold for data [...]

28 07, 2023

Stefan Thimm, BWO: The production of green hydrogen from offshore wind must begin now

By |July 28th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY|

Green hydrogen from offshore wind: create concrete foundations for investments now! "It is good that the German government has updated ist national hydrogen strategy. This provides more planning security for the offshore wind industry. However, based on the strategy, it is now important to establish concrete measures for the production of green hydrogen from offshore [...]

28 07, 2023

Benthic completed CPT site investigation for Equinor’s Baltyk II and III OWF

By |July 28th, 2023|OFFSHORE, POLAND, TECHNOLOGY|

Earlier this year, Benthic, a Geo-services brand in Acteon’s Data and Robotics division, completed a site investigation comprising cone penetration tests (CPTs) using its portable remotely operated drill (PROD) that has enabled the design of foundations for about 100 wind turbines and two offshore substations for the Baltyk II and III wind farms offshore Poland [...]

14 07, 2023

Kamil Kobyliński: There’s no hydrogen without offshore, TotalEnergies is ready to invest in Polish offshore and hydrogen

By |July 14th, 2023|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, TECHNOLOGY|

Green hydrogen is essential for Poland's energy transition, argued Kamil Kobyliński of TotalEnergies Poland during the annual PWEA conference. BalticWind.EU was a media partner of the event.  With the following editorial, we continue our series of publications on technologies that will play a key role in the green reindustrialisation of Europe and the implementation of the [...]

6 07, 2023

DSV and Ørsted to test cargo drones at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm

By |July 6th, 2023|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

DSV, the global Danish transport and logistics company, and Ørsted, the world-leading Danish energy company, will test long-distance drone transport of spare parts and tools in the Kattegat Sea in Denmark. Ørsted has the ambitious goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2025 and is continually exploring new ways to ensure high wind farm availability and reduce [...]

4 07, 2023

Helene Bøhler: European wind developers lining up to use new software Vind AI to develop offshore wind projects

By |July 4th, 2023|TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

BalticWind.EU has initiated the debate on how the green reindustrialization in Europe, implemented under the "Net-Zero Industry Act", should take place. In a series of interviews, podcasts and webinars, we are presenting the potential of various technologies that are key to the wind industry. We spoke to Helene Bøhler, Co-Founder & CEO at Vind, about [...]

3 07, 2023

Habeck inaugurates 115m+ Rotor Blade Test Rig

By |July 3rd, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

The Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Robert Habeck, the President of the Senate and Mayor of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, Andreas Bovenschulte, and the Senator for Science and Ports of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, Claudia Schilling, met in Bremerhaven today to inaugurate the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy [...]

29 06, 2023

Valery Godinez-Azcuaga: Accelerating Wind Farm Development Relies on Fourth Industrial Revolution Tech Advancements

By |June 29th, 2023|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, TECHNOLOGY, TOP NEWS|

With this interview, BalticWind.EU is starting a debate on how the green reindustrialization in Europe implementation under the "Net-Zero Industry Act" should take place. In a series of interviews, podcasts and webinars, we will show the importance of developing various technologies that are key to the wind industry. We spoke with Valery Godinez-Azcuaga, Director at [...]

23 06, 2023

Deutsche Windtechnik’s inspection body to use drone technology at the Butendiek offshore wind farm

By |June 23rd, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

At the beginning of June, the experts from Deutsche Windtechnik were among the first to carry out a large-scale offshore inspection campaign using automated drone technology. The deployment included the periodic inspection of the rotor blades at the Butendiek offshore wind farm, which is fitted with 80 Siemens SWT 3.6-120 wind turbines. The novel approach [...]

13 06, 2023

Damen Shipyards and Baltic Workboats forge alliance to serve the growing Offshore Wind industry

By |June 13th, 2023|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

Baltic Workboats (BWB) and Damen Shipyards have signed a partnership agreement for a program of building Damen’s popular crew transfer vessel, the Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710, at BWB’s facility on Saaremaa Island in Estonia. With the Baltic Sea joining the North Sea as an area of rapid expansion for the offshore wind industry, building [...]

9 06, 2023

Fugro and Fraunhofer IWES secure survey for BSH’s German EEZ wind farm sites

By |June 9th, 2023|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TECHNOLOGY|

Germany's Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency, the Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH), has awarded Fugro a geophysical survey contract for two offshore wind farm sites in the German exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the North Sea. Working in collaboration with Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems (IWES), Fugro’s Geo-data will be integrated with its [...]

6 06, 2023

Fugro to deploy SEAWATCH® Wind Lidar Buoys to support Denmark’s 2030 offshore wind target

By |June 6th, 2023|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

Energinet has awarded Fugro a new contract to provide floating wind lidar measurements for five offshore wind projects in Denmark. Fugro will install and operate ten SEAWATCH® Wind Lidar Buoys across three main locations, namely the Kattegat Sea, Baltic Sea, and North Sea. These buoys will provide real-time metocean and environmental monitoring data to support [...]

31 05, 2023

Sensoria: A Case Study in Innovative Offshore Wind Maintenance


By |May 31st, 2023|OFFSHORE, TECHNOLOGY|

Sensoria, an innovative solution for blade integrity monitoring, presents a compelling case study in transforming offshore wind maintenance practices. Employing the reliability of acoustic emission technology, Sensoria sets new industry standards, offering real-time monitoring capabilities to optimize operations and reduce costs. To illustrate its effectiveness, the company shares impactful case studies that demonstrate Sensoria's capabilities, [...]

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