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BSOWS2025: Ocean Winds highlights the crucial role of ports in offshore wind development.
During the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 in Gdansk, a panel discussion titled "Ports of Power: Enabling Offshore Installation and Maintenance" underscored the vital role of port infrastructure in the burgeoning offshore wind sector. Marek Świerżyński, Engineering Associate Director at [...]
Supplier Day – new prospects for cooperation in offshore wind energy
Equinor and Polenergia are continuing their efforts to develop the Polish offshore wind energy industry. Once again, they are inviting companies interested in cooperating on offshore wind farm projects to participate in the Supplier Day, which will take place on the [...]
Jerzy Buzek: Europe’s security is offshore wind energy
During the Baltic Offshore Wind Energy 2025 Summit in Gdansk, Former Prime Minister and President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek stressed the key role of energy transition for Europe's security. He drew attention to the need to become independent from [...]
Giles Dickson: Poland’s offshore wind strategy: a potential game changer for Europe
At the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Energy Summit 2025 in Gdansk, Giles Dickson, CEO of Wind Europe, praised Poland's progress in offshore wind energy development. He stressed the need for a strategic approach to creating a robust domestic supply chain and [...]
BSOWS 2025: Paulina Henning-Kloska – offshore wind is key to Poland’s energy sovereignty
The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025, an event that aims to accelerate the green transformation of the Baltic Sea region, was inaugurated in the heart of Gdansk, at the historic European Solidarity Centre. The summit was opened by Climate and [...]
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 [...]
PGE Baltica’s procurement plan for 2025 – what is worth knowing?
PGE Baltica has published its procurement plan for 2025, setting out the key areas of cooperation for suppliers interested in participating in the company's offshore wind projects. The document contains a list of procurements scheduled to be launched in the coming [...]
Report by ORLEN Group and S&P Agency: Cooperation between Poland and Baltic States will ensure cheaper and cleaner energy
Stable electricity supplies at an affordable price, full independence of the Baltic Sea region from Russian supplies, and clean air through joint projects to develop new technologies, including hydrogen - these are the potential benefits of cooperation between the Baltic countries. [...]
Equinor launches service base construction in Leba. Ceremonial laying of the foundation stone
A new chapter in the history of the city and the region has begun in Leba, where wind and sea have shaped the landscape for years. On Tuesday, 4 March 2025, the foundation stone was symbolically laid for the construction of [...]
Arenso and Utilitas partner for Basic Design of the Saare-Liivi Offshore Wind Park
The Finnish wind energy service provider Arenso Oy and a leading Estonia-based renewable energy developer and producer Utilitas Wind have signed an agreement for co-operation in the Saare-Liivi Offshore Wind Park project. Arenso was assigned to prepare Basic Design for the [...]
Aegir Insights: Polish offshore wind market gears up for rapid growth
A recent assessment by Aegir Insights provides a comprehensive overview of Poland’s offshore wind market, showcasing the country’s ambitions and potential within the rapidly evolving European offshore wind sector. Poland, while not yet having operational offshore wind farms, stands out due [...]
DORACO to rebuild breakwater in Port of Darłowo – greater safety, modern infrastructure and opportunity for offshore
Korporacja Budowlana DORACO will carry out the rebuilding of the western breakwater in the Port of Darłowo and the construction of a new groyne, which will improve the safety of shipping and protect the port against strong waves. The contractor signed [...]
Equinor and Polenergia invite fishermen to consultations on offshore wind farms
The impact of offshore wind farms on fishing activities, assumptions of the interim compensation scheme and planned works in the Baltic Sea will be the main topics of the information meetings that Equinor and Polenergia are organising for the fishing community [...]
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, [...]
Research site of ELWIND offshore wind park approved
The Latvian Cabinet of Ministers approved the 200 km2 research site of ELWIND offshore wind park - as highlighted by ELWIND offshore in a recent LinkedIn post. Taking into account the information obtained from the Dabas aizsardzības pārvalde/Nature Conservation Agency of [...]
Building more wind is key to deliver the EU Clean Industrial Deal
Europe built 16.4 GW of wind energy, 13 GW in the EU, according to WindEurope’s 2024 Statistics out today. That’s less than half of what the EU needs to deliver on its energy security targets. Poor permitting, slow grid build-out and [...]
50Hertz and TenneT officially launch Green Grid Compass, ensuring transparency of energy transition
Berlin, 18 February 2025 – During the official launch event, electricity transmission system operators 50Hertz and TenneT presented the Green Grid Compass together with the FfE (Forschungsstelle für Energiewirtschaft e. V.). The digital tool can be found on www.greengrid-compass.eu and provides [...]
New Report on Wind Power’s Impact on Species Protection and Natural Environments
According to Swedish Wind Energy Association the research program Vindval has published a new report on how the environmental monitoring of wind power's impact on species and natural environments is conducted. The Swedish Wind Energy Association will soon invite stakeholders to [...]
Wind Power’s Key Role in Sweden’s Investment Growth
Sweden’s surplus of fossil-free electricity at competitive prices has long made the country an attractive destination for foreign investments, driving job creation and innovation. To maintain this appeal, continued expansion of electricity production is crucial, with wind power playing a key [...]
Uckermark Line put into operation; important energy transition project celebrates completion
Neuenhagen, 17 February 2025 – Electrons can now travel along a new north-south freeway. Today, a key infrastructure project for the energy transition officially came online with the commissioning ceremony of the Uckermark Line, consisting of two subprojects. The new 380-kV [...]
Finland has over 100 GW of wind power in the planning pipeline
According to project statistics from Renewables Finland, there are over 100 gigawatts (GW) of wind power at various stages of planning in Finland. Not all planned projects will be realized, but a broad portfolio of wind power projects ensures that even [...]
‘Green loan’ of €1 billion to finance offshore grid connections in North and Baltic Seas
Eurogrid GmbH, the parent company of 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, entered into a contract with twelve banks for a redeemable loan of one billion euros with a term of ten years as part of ‘green’ syndicated financing supported by KfW. The loan [...]
Unique Cycling Event Coming in May!
On 22 May 2025, the unique 8th edition of the tour de wind REFRESHER - one of the most exciting cycling events in the wind energy industry - will take place! Cycling enthusiasts will come together to take part in this [...]
WINDFORCE Baltic Sea Conference of the WAB took place on Lolland/Falster in Denmark. Cooperation in the energy transition and strengthening technology transfer are more important than ever
Maribo, Bremerhaven 21.02.2025 - The 23rd WINDFORCE Baltic Sea Conference took place from February 19-20, 2025 in Maribo on Lolland / Falster, Denmark, under the motto “Cooperation in the energy transition, strengthening technology transfer, implementing climate protection goals, creating jobs, strengthening [...]
