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Jerzy Buzek Honored with Standing Ovations in European Parliament Farewell
Former Polish Prime Minister and President of the European Parliament, one of the most active MEPs in energy matters, is ending his career in Brussels. During the last session of this term of the European Parliament, the MEPs bid farewell to [...]
This was a week of One Failed Tender in Baltic Sea Offshore Wind [Episode 114]
Episode 114 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, [...]
Lithuania Scraps Plans for Second Offshore Wind Farm Tender
Efforts to advance Lithuania's offshore wind energy capacity hit a snag as the country cancels its second tender for a wind farm due to lackluster interest from developers. Lithuania’s National Energy Regulatory Council had set the stage for the tender, which [...]
Polish offshore wind programme – opportunities and challenges for the development of a new industry
We spoke to Alicja Chilińska-Zawadzka, CEO of EDF Renewables Poland, about the prospects for the development of the offshore wind energy sector. Among the topics discussed were the French experience in the energy transition, including the issues of developing competences for [...]
BalticWind.EU Quarterly Report Poland Q1 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. In the first quarter of 2024, [...]
Ocean Winds : Generating the future of offshore wind energy
Ocean Winds (OW) is not only assessing the Polish market with the goal of constructing the BC-Wind farm but is also committed to a long-term strategy aimed at promoting industry education among young people and implementing practical measures to harness the [...]
This was a week of Regional Security in Baltic Sea Offshore Wind [Episode 113]
Episode 113 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, [...]
BEMIP Offshore Wind priorities for 2024
The BEMIP Offshore Wind Working Group is implementing strategic priorities for 2024 to further advance offshore renewable energy in the Baltic Sea region. With a substantial potential of over 93 GW for offshore wind energy, the focus is on capitalizing on [...]
Largest wind farm project in the Baltic Sea prepares for auction
Equinor and Polenergia have applied for an environmental approval? for the connection infrastructure of the Bałtyk I offshore wind farm, which is being prepared for auction in 2025. Bałtyk I is the largest and most advanced offshore wind farm project in [...]
IWES offshore: Boulder detection for monopile foundations and submarine cables for Baltic Power
The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has conducted a boulder detection campaign in the Baltic Sea on behalf of Baltic Power for the foundations of the planned wind turbines. It also applied the surveying technology along the planned subsea [...]
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 112
Episode 112 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, [...]
Bartosz Fedurek new president of PGE Baltica
As a result of the qualification process, the Supervisory Board of PGE Baltica sp. z o.o. has appointed Bartosz Fedurek to the company's Management Board, as announced by the company this morning. Bartosz Fedurek will begin work as President of the [...]
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 111
Episode 111 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, [...]
PGE and Ørsted sign contract for transportation and installation of offshore substations for Baltica 2 project
PGE Group and Ørsted have selected a supplier to transport to the area of the future farm and install offshore substations for the Baltica 2 project - one of two phases of the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm. The successful bidder, Seaway7, [...]
Help Us Elevate BalticWind.EU!
As we gear up to mark our 3rd anniversary, we're inviting YOU to play a crucial role in our celebratory journey by sharing your invaluable feedback! BalticWind.EU stands tall as the ultimate destination for comprehensive coverage of offshore wind development across [...]
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 110
Episode 110 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, [...]
Swedish Wind Energy Association explores risk distribution contracts for new electricity production
Sweden is on the cusp of a significant surge in demand for fossil-free electricity, yet uncertainties in the investment landscape loom large. Currently, Sweden lacks mechanisms to distribute risks for large-scale electricity production investments. To address this gap, Svensk Vindenergi commissioned [...]
Jobs, nature protection, energy security, local communities – WindEurope Annual Event in Bilbao showcases the ‘value of wind’
From 20-22 March more than 12,000 people gather in Bilbao for the WindEurope Annual Event 2024. This comes at a time of growing optimism for Europe’s wind industry. Investments in new wind farms are up. Auction volumes are at record levels. [...]
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 109
Episode 109 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, [...]
Energa Wytwarzanie and Northland Power establish Poland’s first offshore wind farm service company
Energa Wytwarzanie, an ORLEN Group company, and Northland Power, have established Baltic Offshore Service Solution, the first consortium in Poland offering a comprehensive suite of offshore wind farm management services. The new company will specialise in a range of services tailored [...]
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 108
Episode 108 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, [...]
Over 10,000 participants at the EDU OFFSHORE WIND 2024 career fair
The second edition of the EDU OFFSHORE WIND career fair, primarily aimed at high school students and university students, has concluded in Gdańsk. The event was accompanied by the slogan “We share our passion for green energy with the youth!”. The [...]
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 107
Episode 107 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, [...]
IWES offshore: Boulder detection for monopile foundations and submarine cables in the Baltic Sea for Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm
The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has conducted a boulder detection campaign in the Baltic Sea on behalf of Baltic Power for the foundations of the planned wind turbines. It also applied the surveying technology along the planned subsea [...]
WindEurope Report: New offshore installations are accelerating
The latest annual statistics and seven-year outlook published by WindEurope reveal significant advancements in the European wind energy sector, particularly in the offshore market and among countries bordering the Baltic Sea. The report indicates that the European Union is on track [...]
