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Ocean Winds selects CRIST Offshore as a TIER 1 supplier for construction of offshore substation for BC-Wind offshore wind project
Ocean Winds is the first offshore wind farm developer in Poland to select a Polish supplier of key infrastructure as TIER 1, for its offshore wind farm, BC-Wind. The agreement between Ocean Winds and CRIST covers the design, construction and commissioning [...]
Local Power, Global Vision: Ocean Winds Bets on Polish Offshore Potential – interview with Dan Finch, Country Manager for Poland
Ocean Winds, a global offshore wind developer, has signed a groundbreaking agreement with CRIST Offshore for the design, construction, and commissioning of the offshore substation (OSS) for the BC-Wind project. This marks the first Tier 1 contract in Poland awarded to [...]
Baltic Power with Poland’s first certificates of conformity for an offshore wind farm
A joint investment by ORLEN and Northland Power has obtained the first project conformity certificates for turbines and offshore substations in Poland, issued by DNV. This is an achievement not only for the project, but also for the entire offshore wind [...]
Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit: Ports Take Center Stage as Enablers of Offshore Wind Development
The "Ports of Power: Enabling Offshore Installation and Maintenance" panel at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Energy Summit 2025 in Gdansk underscored the indispensable role of port infrastructure in realizing the ambitious goals for offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea [...]
Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit: Security Takes Center Stage Amid Geopolitical Tensions
A palpable sense of urgency permeated the "Guardians of the Wind" panel at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, as security experts and industry leaders convened to address the mounting threats to offshore wind infrastructure in the strategically [...]
BSOWS2025: Industry Leaders Grapple with Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities
Gdansk, Poland - The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Energy Summit recently convened in Gdansk, bringing together key stakeholders to address the pivotal issue of supply chain development for the burgeoning offshore wind sector in the region. A central panel discussion, featuring [...]
Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025: An important step for the region’s cooperation
The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025, held at the European Solidarity Centre in Gdansk, was an important event for offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea region. Aimed at fostering regional coordination, the programme addressed key issues including energy security, [...]
Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025: Baltic Energy Grid Integration Breakthrough Award Presented
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 [...]
Gdańsk Gears Up: Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 to convene key leaders next week
The countdown is on. In just one week, Gdańsk will transform into the epicenter of the Baltic Sea's burgeoning offshore wind industry. On March 10, 2025, the European Solidarity Centre will host the highly anticipated Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025, [...]
Energa announces major power grid upgrade: Key to developing offshore wind in Poland
The great modernisation programme of Polish power grids is crucial for the future of the offshore wind sector in Poland, especially in the context of the growing role of wind energy in the Baltic Sea. Energa Operator, part of the ORLEN [...]
Latvia approves 200 km² 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. In response to recommendations from Latvia’s Nature Conservation Agency, [...]
EIB signs agreement to generate up to €8 billion in wind energy investments across the EU
BNP Paribas has signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) that will stimulate up to €8 billion of funding for wind energy projects across the European Union. This initiative will unlock key investments to support new wind farm projects, [...]
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 „The Onshore Wind Potential of the EU and Neighbouring Countries”. The report reveals that the continent has far greater capacity for wind energy than previously estimated. The ENSPRESO 2 dataset, developed [...]
Baltic States’ 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 region’s 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, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are fully independent from Russia's and Belarus's electricity systems. They successfully integrated into the EU internal energy market by joining the European continental network via Poland. This allows the Baltic States to operate their own [...]
BalticWind.EU Quarterly Report Poland Q4 2024
BalticWind.EU Country Report POLAND / Q1 2024 Dear Readers, We are pleased to present you with another in a series of reports summarizing the Polish offshore wind market. As we continue to track the [...]
First foundations of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm installed
As planned, construction of the offshore section of the first Polish Baltic Power offshore wind farm, a joint project between ORLEN Group and Northland Power, began in January. The first monopiles, i.e. the main elements of the foundations, were successfully installed [...]
Baltic Power: offshore substation construction completed
The Baltic Power project, which is one of the most important undertakings in the Polish renewable energy sector, has reached an important milestone. The construction of two offshore substations for the wind farm, which were manufactured at the Baltic Industrial Group [...]
PGE and Ørsted take a final investment decision on Baltica 2
Baltica 2 offshore wind farm is a project developed jointly by PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna and Ørsted. Partners in joint venture have 50 percent shares each. PGE - financing its part of the investment in the project finance formula - obtained [...]
PGE and Ørsted take final investment decision on Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm
PGE and Ørsted have taken final investment decision (FID) on the 1.5 GW Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm, which will be built, owned and operated in a 50/50 partnership between Poland’s largest energy company PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna and Denmark's global [...]
Germany Leads on Wind Permitting, But Europe Still Falls Short – WindEurope CEO on the Path Forward
BalticWind.EU sat down with Giles Dickson, CEO of WindEurope, to discuss the progress and challenges facing wind energy in Europe. We covered key developments from 2024, the state of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea region, regulatory hurdles, security concerns, and [...]
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 – LVRTC) was damaged. LVRTC’s Data Transmission Monitoring System detected disruptions in data transmission services on the Ventspils–Gotland [...]
Oxan Energy won 1st floating offshore wind project in Estonia
Oxan Energy, French-based offshore wind developer, won the first Estonian floating offshore wind tender. Together with its partner SNOW, Oxan Energy will develop the ‘Saare 1’ project which has a potential capacity of 900 MW. The Estonian authorities have tendered the [...]
Lithuanian government proposes temporary halt to offshore wind farm auction
The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has proposed a temporary suspension of the ongoing offshore wind farm auction. The pause would allow for a review of the auction’s terms to ensure minimal impact on electricity prices for end-users. A draft resolution outlining [...]
Ørsted hits with €1.7bn impairment as US offshore challenges grow
Ørsted presents an operating profit (EBITDA) for 2024 based on preliminary and unaudited reporting. EBITDA excluding new partnership agreements and cancellation fees is expected to total DKK 24.8 billion in 2024, in line with the latest guidance. The operational earnings from [...]
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