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Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025: Baltic Energy Grid Integration Breakthrough Award PresentedĀ
In a ceremony symbolizing a watershed moment in European energy security, the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 was inaugurated with the presentation of the first-ever "Baltic Wind Award." The award honors the historic integration of the Baltic States into the [...]
Report by ORLEN Group and S&P Agency: Cooperation between Poland and Baltic States will ensure cheaper and cleaner energy
Stable electricity supplies at an affordable price, full independence of the Baltic Sea region from Russian supplies, and clean air through joint projects to develop new technologies, including hydrogen - these are the potential benefits of cooperation between the Baltic countries. [...]
Research site of ELWIND offshore wind park approved
The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers approved the 200 km2 research site of ELWIND offshore wind park - as highlighted by ELWIND offshore in a recent LinkedIn post. Taking into account the information obtained from the Dabas aizsardzÄ«bas pÄrvalde/Nature Conservation Agency of [...]
Latvia approves 200 kmĀ² research Area for ELWIND Offshore Wind Project
The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit a pivotal 200 square kilometre research area for the ELWIND offshore wind park, marking a significant step towards boosting renewable energy production in the region.Ā In response to recommendations from Latviaās Nature Conservation Agency, [...]
New Ten-Year Network Development Plan highlights power transmission and storage needs to meet the Energy Transition targets
ENTSO-Eās draft TYNDP shows the strategic electricity infrastructure investments that ensure that Europeās energy system can meet the EUās and Member States energy and climate targets for 2030, 2040, and 2050 while providing a positive impact on system costs. In line [...]
New report of the JRC of the European Commission on the Onshore Wind Potential of the EU and Neighbouring Countries
Joint Research Centre of the European Commission released new report āThe Onshore Wind Potential of the EU and Neighbouring Countriesā. The report reveals that the continent has far greater capacity for wind energy than previously estimated. The ENSPRESO 2 dataset, developed [...]
Europeās Green Revolution: Offshore Wind Power Takes Center Stage
The European energy sector is undergoing a historic transformation, with offshore wind power emerging as a dominant force in the transition toward renewable energy. Latest data presented by Ignitis highlights a pivotal shift: future offshore wind energy projects in Europe are [...]
Environmental Impact Study on Marine Mammals for ELWIND Launched
The main objective of the study is to obtain the fullest possible information on the baseline environmental status of seals and other sea mammals (grey seal, ringed seal, possibly harbor porpoise if presence recorded) prior to any development activities in and [...]
New survey to support the assessment of the implementation of the Regional MSP Roadmap for the Baltic Sea
The joint HELCOM-VASAB (Vision & Strategies Around the BlaticSea) Maritime Spatial Planning Working Group (HELCOM-VASAB MSP WG) is about to proceed to the interim assessment of the progress in implementing theĀ Regional Maritime Spatial Planning Roadmap 2021-2030. In this context, a dedicated [...]
Baltic Statesā Energy Independence Day: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia Synchronize with Continental European Networks
The Baltic States have successfully synchronized their electricity systems with the Continental European Synchronous Area. This is a historic and practically significant event for the Baltic States and Europe, enhancing the regionās energy independence and resilience. All electricity connections with Russia [...]
Baltic States join the European continental electricity grid after fully disconnecting from Russian and Belarussian networks
As of February 9th 2025,Ā Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are fully independent from Russia's and Belarus's electricity systems. TheyĀ successfully integrated into the EU internal energy marketĀ by joining the European continental network via Poland. This allows the Baltic States to operate their own [...]
14 days to synchronisation of the Baltic States with the European grid. Baltic leaders commit to strengthening existing infrastructure
On the 24th of January, the Baltic Energy Ministers and the Polish State Secretary met in Riga to discuss the final steps related to the preparation for the joint synchronisation of the Baltic States. At the meeting, Ministers confirmed their commitment [...]
LVRTC Submarine Optical Fiber Cable Damaged
Early on January 26th, the submarine optical fiber cable in the Baltic Sea belonging to SJSC Latvia State Radio and Television Center (hereinafter ā LVRTC) was damaged. LVRTCās Data Transmission Monitoring System detected disruptions in data transmission services on the VentspilsāGotland [...]
New European coordinator appointed to oversee completion of Baltic synchronisation energy project
Ā Responding to urgent needs of the region, the European Commission has appointed expert Catharina Sikow-Magny as European Coordinator for the Baltic Synchronisation projects of common interest ā the project to fully integrate Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania into the continental EU [...]
Lithuania Confirms Stable Power System Despite “EstLink 2” Cable Disruption
Lithuania's Ministry of Energy has assured the public that the disruption of the "EstLink 2" power cable between Estonia and Finland has no impact on the stability of the Lithuanian electricity system. Electricity supply to consumers is fully secured, and there [...]
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