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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 [...]
Spinergie turns data into action with tailored offshore consulting backed by long-term wind forecasting
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 [...]
Heavy lift installation vessel Svanen installs first monopile at Baltic Power wind farm
Van Oord’s heavy lift installation vessel Svanen has successfully installed the first monopile at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, located 23 kilometres north of the Polish coast. The wind farm features the new generation of wind turbines, with a generating [...]
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 [...]
Corporate renewable procurement: greenwashing or key driver of the EU’s clean industrial deal?
By Simone Accornero, EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador, who states that in 2023, the amount of renewable energy purchased by businesses and corporations in Europe surged by over 52%, yet questions persist about the true impact this has had on emission reductions [...]
The green transition at a crossroads: how equity can take it forward
By Eliza Barnea, EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador focuses on the need for a Green and Social Deal in the EU to ensure a just and equitable green transition, balancing climate action with social protection for vulnerable groups. This opinion editorial is [...]
New government must act: Industry needs more plannability!
In 2024, 73 offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 742 MW were commissioned and new foundations and turbines were also installed Expansion of offshore wind energy faces decisive decisions The future federal government must continue to secure sufficient offshore wind [...]
How to turn electricity bills into tools for climate action and social justice
By Marine Cornelis, Executive Director and Founder, Next Energy Consumer, EUSEW Digital Ambassador This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for open calls. What if your electricity bill could help [...]
DeepOcean awarded offshore wind survey contract in Baltic Sea
Ocean services provider DeepOcean has been awarded a subsea survey contract on the Bałtyk 2 and 3 offshore wind developments in Poland which are jointly developed by Equinor and Polenergia. Polish company MEWO will serve as a subcontractor to DeepOcean. Under [...]
EIB contributes €400 million to building the EU’s largest offshore wind farm
European Investment Bank signed an agreement to support Poland’s largest utility Polska Grupa Energetyczna with a €400 mln loan towards the design and construction of Baltica 2, the European Union’s largest offshore wind farm to date. Baltica 2 will feature innovative [...]
Iberdrola receives German plan approval for the ‘Windanker’ offshore wind farm
Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has issued its decision to approve the plan for the construction and operation of the ‘Windanker’ offshore wind farm. In an area of 25 square kilometres, north-east of Rügen, in the German Exclusive Economic Zone [...]
Rasmus Errboe appointed Ørsted CEO, replacing Mads Nipper
Ørsted’s Board of Directors has appointed Rasmus Errboe, current Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, as new Group President and CEO of the company replacing Mads Nipper who will step down from his position as Group President and CEO of Ørsted. [...]
What do you do when your bathtub leaks? Do you open the tap wider – or do you fix the leak?
By Nathalie Hemeleers – Director of EU Affairs at the Solar Impulse Foundation, one of EUSEW partner organisations, highlighting the critical role of energy efficiency, emphasising its importance in driving decarbonisation, competitiveness, and resource optimisation, innovative solutions and supportive financing and policies. [...]
Denmark Scraps 3 GW Offshore Wind Auction
Denmark is significantly ramping up its ambitions in offshore wind and green hydrogen, unveiling a series of bold initiatives aimed at securing a fully renewable electricity supply and solidifying its position as a green energy powerhouse. Facing rising costs and supply [...]
WindEurope Ports Platform Visits Poland’s Western Pomerania, Showcasing Rapid Offshore Wind Progress
This week, members of the WindEurope Ports Platform convened in Poland’s Western Pomerania region to witness firsthand the country’s accelerating offshore wind advancements. Representatives from some of Europe’s largest maritime ports toured key sites in Szczecin and Świnoujście, highlighting the region’s [...]
2025 edition of EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) to focus on powering a fair and competitive green transition
The Commission is pleased to announce that the overarching theme of this year’s European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will be “Powering a fair and competitive green transition”. Scheduled for 10 to 12 June 2025 in Brussels and online, the 19th edition [...]
The European Green Deal’s secret weapon: Education
Dr. Eng. Alexandru Muresan/Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Renergia, and EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador As the EU and its member states make significant investments in green technologies and infrastructure, it is imperative to address the human element of this transition. There is [...]
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 [...]
New Report: Sustainable Progress- Modern Wind Power’s Climate Breakthrough
A new report from Swedish Wind Energy Association (Svensk Vindenergi) highlights that the climate impact of wind power has decreased by nearly 70% over the past 20 years, thanks to advancements in wind turbine technology. The report compares two wind farms, [...]
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 [...]
Targeted stakeholder survey for EU grid operators and regulators on the Pact for Engagement
The Commission, the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) and the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) have launched a survey on enhancing regulatory environments for stakeholder engagement in electricity infrastructure projects in the EU, under the EU’s Pact for Engagement. The survey is open for 4 [...]
Wind Power Emerges as Finland’s Second-Largest Source of Electricity
In 2024, wind power solidified its position as Finland's second-largest electricity production method, surpassing hydropower, which had traditionally held this rank. Wind energy contributed significantly to the nation's electricity supply, accounting for 24% of total electricity consumption and 25% of electricity [...]
Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 with first delivery of cables from Polish Tele-Fonika Kable
Equinor and Polenergia, which are jointly developing offshore wind farm projects in the Baltic Sea, have received the first delivery of HV 220kV and EHV 400kV cables for the onshore part of the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects. Polish company [...]
European Commission launches calls for feedback on Net-Zero Industry Act secondary legislation
The European Commission has launched 4 calls for public feedback on different secondary legislation relating to the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) Regulation 2024/1735. In the form of 3 implementing regulations and 1 delegated regulation, these rules are aimed at supporting the NZIA’s objective [...]
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 [...]
