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Switching people on to green power in Europe
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 childrenās spaces in the [...]
Evaluator: Liivi Bay Offshore Wind Farm Has No Significant Negative Environmental Impact
The Liivi Bay offshore wind farm, developed by Enefit Green, has undergone an environmental impact assessment. The expert group identified that, with the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures, the farm has no significant negative impacts on the natural and human environment [...]
Transition elements of Baltic Power farm foundations from Polish factories in final stages of production. Construction moves offshore already in January 2025
At Smulders' Polish facilities, the final production work is being carried out on key foundation elements for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm. These are the so-called transition elements that will connect the foundations to the wind turbines. Once assembled, they [...]
Germanyās onshore wind auction sets new record with over 6 GW in bids
The Bundesnetzagentur published the results of the auction for onshore wind farms that closed for bids on 1 November 2024. "The bids submitted shattered the old record, which was set in the previous auction, with more than twice as much volume [...]
Winds of change ā the new tech steering commercial shipping towards a more sustainable future
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 [...]
Poland’s Climate Ministry announces new offshore support limits
Polish Ministry of Climate has published a new version of the regulation on maximum energy prices at auctions for offshore wind farms. The changes, resulting from an amendment to the so-called Offshore Act, introduce differentiation of support rates under 25-year strike [...]
EU approves ā¬2.6 billion Estonian State aid scheme to support offshore wind energy
The European Commission has approved a ā¬2.6 billion Estonian scheme to support renewable offshore wind energy to foster the transition towards a net-zero economy. The scheme was approved under the State aid Temporary Crisis and Transition Framework (āTCTF') adopted by the [...]
Baltic Power: key construction phase to begin in January 2025
In January 2025, the Baltic Power offshore wind farm will enter a critical phase of its development. The project, a joint venture between Orlen and Northland Power, will see the start of the marine stage of construction, which involves the installation [...]
ELWIND environmental impact assessment program for the ELWIND Estonia area has been approved
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) program describes the entire environmental impact assessment process, such as the scope and methodology of environmental studies to be conducted in the Estonian marine area, community involvement, etc. Proposals, objections, and questions regarding the program were [...]
No offshore bids in Denmark ā disappointing but sadly not surprising
Denmarkās latest 3 GW offshore wind auction round ended without any bids. Thatās a huge disappointment for Denmark and for Europeās wider energy security and electrification efforts. The failure to attract bids results from Denmarkās auction design ā including its unhealthy [...]
Lithuania’s Renewable Energy Boom: Driving the Transition to SustainabilityĀ Ā
In the face of global climate challenges and shifting geopolitical landscapes, Lithuania is positioning itself as a renewable energy leader in the Baltic region. With strategic investments in offshore and onshore wind energy, the country is demonstrating how the green transition [...]
CPTRA announces auction for offshore wind farm development in Saare 1 area
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) announced an auction for the development of an offshore wind farm in the Saare 1 area west of Saaremaa. The auction will take place between 21 January 2025 at 12:00 and 23 January [...]
Finlandās first commercial-scale offshore wind farm underway
The work is already in full swing in KorsnƤs off the west coast of Finland where one of the most significant industrial projects in the country is in progress. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and to enhance Finland's energy self-sufficiency, [...]
RWE obtains construction permits for F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind farm
Gdynia, 3 December 2024:Ā The West Pomeranian Voivode has issued two key decisions on the implementation of the F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind farm. In doing so, he granted a permit for the construction of offshore wind turbines together with an internal [...]
New President and CEO of Northland Power
Northland Power announced that the Board of Directors has appointed energy transition leader Christine Healy as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 5, 2025. In addition to serving as President and CEO, Ms. Healy will also be appointed as a [...]
Fingrid’s final report refines the preliminary connection possibilities for offshore wind power
Seven potential connection points for offshore wind power have been identified in mainland Finland for the 2030s. These enable the connection of up to 9 gigawatts of offshore wind power capacity to the main grid. The identified connection points are located [...]
Wanted: more than 200,000 wind workers ā but where to find them?
Education and skills are increasingly becoming decisive factors for the success of Europeās Clean Industrial Deal. The European wind industry is set to expand from 370,000 jobs today to 600,000 jobs by 2030. This creates a serious skills gap: over the [...]
Lillebaelt Syd offshore park gets construction permit
European Energy and SONFOR have received the green light to construct the Lillebaelt Syd offshore park in Denmark. Copenhagen, Denmark, 28th of November ā The construction permit for the Lillebaelt Syd offshore wind project has been issued by the Danish Energy [...]
Hot autumn in the Baltic. Companies go out to sea with construction, and the government outlines new areas
Hot autumn in the Baltic. In winter, the first companies go out to sea with construction, and the government draws up new plans for the future. Declarations regarding the delimitation of further areas in the Baltic for the next phase of [...]
Focus on security cooperation during first day of Nordic-Baltic Summit at Harpsund
On the 27th of November, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson hosted a meeting at Harpsund with the Nordic and Baltic countriesā heads of government and Polandās Prime Minister. The leaders have discussed transatlantic relations, security in the Baltic Sea region and [...]
BOÅ supports Polenergia’s offshore investments
Poland's Bank Ochrony Årodowiska (Bank for Environmental Protection) has subscribed to Polenergia's green bonds in the amount of PLN 90 million. Polenergia Group is Poland's largest private energy group and a leader in the market of renewable energy producers (RES). The [...]
BalticEast to be auctioned in 2025 – ORLEN Neptun is developing offshore wind energy
At the Offshore Wind Poland 2024 conference, ORLEN Neptun CEO Janusz Bil announced ambitious plans for the development of offshore wind energy in Poland. In his speech, he highlighted that BalticEast, the company's most advanced project, is being prepared to participate [...]
Iberdrola hires ABL to oversee Windanker offshore installation work
Energy and marine consultancy ABL, a subsidiary of ABL Group ASA, has been awarded a sizeable contract to provide marine warranty survey (MWS) services to support the offshore construction of Iberdrolaās 315 MW Windanker offshore wind farm, offshore Germany. ABL Germany, [...]
Baltica 2 project moves from investment preparation phase to implementation
Poland's offshorewind industry is gaining momentum - especially in the context of implementing major projects such as Baltica 2, which has just entered the onshore construction phase. At the Offshore Wind Poland 2024 conference, organised by the Polish Wind Energy Association, [...]
Offshore Wind Poland 2024: from words to deeds – there will be new areas for the next phase of offshore development
In winter, the first companies go out to sea with construction, and the government announces the delimitation of further areas in the Baltic Sea for the next phase of offshore wind energy development, in addition to the two already underway. āA [...]
