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OX2 acquires wind project in Sweden and strengthens position as long-term owner
OX2 has acquired project Fageråsen in Dalarna region from Eolus and Dala Vind. The acquisition includes a planned wind farm with up to 34 wind turbines and an estimated annual production of up to 700 GWh, which corresponds to about 14 [...]
A milestone in wind energy research: New wind radar system from Fraunhofer IWES enables ultra-fast wind field measurements
Oldenburg/Bremerhaven - The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES has put an innovative wind radar system into operation that enables three-dimensional wind field measurements at unprecedented distances and resolution. The so-called Dual Doppler Wind Radar, consisting of two synchronously operating [...]
EU needs to take decisive actions on electricity grids for competitiveness and security
European citizens and businesses want affordable, secure, and clean energy. Homegrown wind energy helps boost Europe’s competitiveness, security and prosperity while delivering on decarbonisation. But insufficient grid build-out is hindering the deployment of wind energy. It leads to grid access restrictions, [...]
First steel cut in Polish factory – launch of manufacturing of key components for Baltica 2
On July 31st, a symbolic steel cutting ceremony officially marked the beginning of production of components needed for the construction and subsequent safe operation of the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm. The anode cages and mooring structures will be manufactured by [...]
Frank Oomen appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ignitis Renewables
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, appoints Frank Oomen the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). F. Oomen is a senior executive with experience in highly recognised international renewable energy companies and succeeds Gary Bills, Chief Operational Officer (COO) of Ignitis [...]
Offshore Wind Poland 2025: A Turning Point for CEE’s Offshore Wind Sector
Offshore Wind Poland 2025 is just around the corner – taking place on November 18–19, 2025, in Warsaw. It’s the leading event for the offshore wind sector in Poland and the wider Central & Eastern European (CEE) region. Right now, Poland [...]
Registration Open for Offshore Wind – Logistics & Supplies International Conference in Gdańsk
Registration is now officially open for the highly anticipated Offshore Wind – Logistics & Supplies International Conference, set to take place on October 29–30, 2025, in Gdańsk. This pivotal event will bring together over 500 leading industry figures to address the [...]
Port of Klaipėda Announces Call for Expressions of Interest in Klaipėda Southport Development Project
The Port of Klaipėda has officially announced a request for expressions of interest (EOI) in the Klaipėda Southport Development Project – the most extensive expansion in the port’s history. This landmark project aims to significantly increase Klaipėda’s cargo handling capacity and [...]
Helix will remove boulders from the subsea export cable routes for the Bałtyk 2 and 3 wind farms
Equinor and Polenergia have signed annexes to agreements with the consortium of Jan De Nul Group and Hellenic Cables, extending the scope of cooperation on the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects. Under the annexes, the general contractor, together with Helix [...]
Work begins in municipality Choczewo on trenchless drilling for Baltica 2 project
The sea-to-land controlled drilling is the next stage of the Baltica 2 project – the largest offshore wind farm in Poland, jointly implemented by PGE and Ørsted. Thanks to modern HDD technology, the cable lines will connect the offshore and onshore [...]
Geotechnical surveys launched for the Lillebælt South offshore wind project
Copenhagen, July 30, 2025 – The two planned offshore wind farms in the Danish belts are progressing according to plan. After a month of test drilling of the seabed in Jammerland Bay in the Great Belt, investigations are now continuing in [...]
Polish Technical Inspection Authority (UDT) conducted its first inspection for offshore wind farms
UDT tests carried out on equipment for the Baltic Power farm – a joint venture between the ORLEN Group and Northland Power – yielded positive results, confirming their safety. The tests were conducted in port on an installation vessel. "The Technical [...]
Cost-efficient expansion offshore wind requires course correction from the German government
As of June 30, 2025, 1,639 offshore wind turbines with a total capacity of 9.2 gigawatts (GW) were connected to the grid in Germany. An additional 1.9 GW of capacity is under construction. Final investment decisions have been made for projects [...]
Climate Classic Poland 2025: registration is now open
Cycling enthusiasts and climate activists will once again join forces during the third Polish edition of the Climate Classic bike rally. This unique event, combining a passion for sport with a deep commitment to climate protection, will take place in picturesque [...]
Ocean Winds selects Siemens Gamesa as the offshore wind turbine supplier for the BC-Wind project in Poland
Ocean Winds has entered into a key agreement with Siemens Gamesa for the supply of SG 14-236 wind turbines and service maintenance, marking a significant step towards the realization of the offshore BC-Wind project in the Polish Baltic Sea. The implementation [...]
Skyborn enters Preferred Supplier Agreement with Fred. Olsen Windcarrier for Gennaker offshore installation vessel
Gennaker’s offshore wind turbine transportation and installation will be performed by Fred. Olsen Windcarrier (Fred Olsen). Installation of 63 offshore wind turbines during 2028 in the German Baltic Sea. Gennaker will add up to 976.5 MW to Germany’s renewables capacity*. Skyborn [...]
Nordex Group: Strong Q2 2025 results and profitability growth
The Nordex Group has announced a robust performance in the second quarter of 2025, demonstrating sustained momentum with enhanced profitability, substantial order growth, and a solid positive free cash flow. These results underscore the company's strong position in the wind energy [...]
Nordseecluster offshore wind project reaches important milestone: first monopile foundation successfully installed off the German coast
On average each foundation weighs 1,500 tonnes, which is equivalent to the weight of 1,000 small cars Nordseecluster A with 660 megawatts to be commissioned in 2027; Nordseecluster B with additional 900 megawatts to follow in 2029 1.6-gigawatt Nordseecluster will be able to [...]
IRENA Report: onshore and offshore wind — the most cost-competitive power generation globally
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has just released its pivotal "Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024" report, delivering a resounding message: renewables are unequivocally the most cost-competitive option for new electricity generation globally. This comprehensive analysis, compiled from IRENA's extensive [...]
OX2 acquires wind project in Sweden and strengthens position as long-term owner
OX2 has acquired project Fageråsen in Dalarna region from Eolus and Dala Vind. The acquisition includes a planned wind farm with up to 34 wind turbines and an estimated annual production of up to 700 GWh, which corresponds to about 14 [...]
Fortum boosts its renewable power pipeline with acquisition of a development portfolio in Finland from ABO Energy
Fortum has signed an agreement to acquire a project development portfolio for wind power from the German renewables developer and constructor ABO Energy. This acquisition strengthens Fortum’s development pipeline for renewable power as the company prepares for future growth by developing [...]
Will Poland’s new energy ministry accelerate the development of offshore and onshore wind power?
Poland's newly established Ministry of Energy, although heralded as a ‘super ministry’, will not be able to exercise its full powers for the time being due to existing legal regulations. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed this information, while declaring his personal [...]
Cost-efficient expansion needs the government to adjust its course
Tender design must be fundamentally revised this year – for security of supply and cost efficiency of offshore wind energy The offshore wind industry needs investment security – through sustainable targets and the introduction of a framework for sustainable revenue structures [...]
PGE Baltica strengthens local supply chain in offshore wind energy
The development of offshore wind energy is much more than just an energy transition – it is also a huge opportunity for Polish companies. In response to growing interest in cooperation on offshore projects, PGE Baltica, a company belonging to the [...]
Turbine Installation Completed at Storhöjden Wind Farm
Global Wind Service is pleased to announce the completion of wind turbine installation at the Storhöjden Wind Farm, located in the High Coast (Höga Kusten) region of Sweden. Together with our valued client Nordex, our dedicated team has installed 22 Nordex [...]
