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New survey to support the assessment of the implementation of the Regional MSP Roadmap for the Baltic Sea
The joint HELCOM-VASAB (Vision & Strategies Around the BlaticSea) Maritime Spatial Planning Working Group (HELCOM-VASAB MSP WG) is about to proceed to the interim assessment of the progress in implementing theĀ Regional Maritime Spatial Planning Roadmap 2021-2030. In this context, a dedicated [...]
Baltic Statesā Energy Independence Day: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia Synchronize with Continental European Networks
The Baltic States have successfully synchronized their electricity systems with the Continental European Synchronous Area. This is a historic and practically significant event for the Baltic States and Europe, enhancing the regionās energy independence and resilience. All electricity connections with Russia [...]
Baltic States join the European continental electricity grid after fully disconnecting from Russian and Belarussian networks
As of February 9th 2025,Ā Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are fully independent from Russia's and Belarus's electricity systems. TheyĀ successfully integrated into the EU internal energy marketĀ by joining the European continental network via Poland. This allows the Baltic States to operate their own [...]
StĆ©phane SĆ©journĆ© visited the Baltic Industrial Group – talks on European offshore industry’s future
On 6 February 2025, StƩphane SƩjournƩ, Vice President of the European Commission for Prosperity and Industrial Strategy, visited the Baltic Industrial Group plant in Gdansk. This was an important stop on the Commissioner's way to the announcement of the Clean Industrial [...]
Start of preparations for drilling of offshore wind farms BaÅtyk 2 and BaÅtyk 3
Equinor and Polenergia have begun preparatory work in the landfall: the exit of cables exporting power from the BaÅtyk 2 and BaÅtyk 3 offshore wind farms to land. The drilling will allow the power cable to be routed and lead to [...]
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 Spinergieās flagship Market Intelligence solution offers industry players a competitive edge. Paris, FranceāFebruary 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 Oordās 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 EUās 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!Ā
In 2024, 73 offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 742 MW were commissioned and newĀ foundations and turbines were also installedĀ Expansion of offshore wind energy faces decisive decisionsĀ 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. Ā Ā 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 BaÅtyk 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 ā¬400 million to building the EUās largest offshore wind farm
European Investment BankĀ signed an agreement to support Polandās largest utility Polska Grupa Energetyczna with a ā¬400 mln loan towards the design and construction of Baltica 2, the European Unionās largest offshore wind farm to date. Baltica 2 will feature innovative [...]
Iberdrola receives German plan approval for the āWindankerā offshore wind farm
Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has issued its decision to approve the plan for the construction and operation of the āWindankerā offshore wind farm. In an area of 25 square kilometres, north-east of RĆ¼gen, in the German Exclusive Economic Zone [...]
Rasmus Errboe appointed Ćrsted CEO, replacing Mads Nipper
Ćrstedās 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 Ćrsted. [...]
What do you do when your bathtub leaks? Do you open the tap wider – or do you fix the leak?
By Nathalie Hemeleers ā Director of EU Affairs at theĀ 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 Polandās Western Pomerania, Showcasing Rapid Offshore Wind Progress
This week, members of the WindEurope Ports Platform convened in Polandās Western Pomerania region to witness firsthand the countryās accelerating offshore wind advancements. Representatives from some of Europeās largest maritime ports toured key sites in Szczecin and ÅwinoujÅcie, highlighting the regionās [...]
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 yearās Ā European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will be āPowering a fair and competitive green transitionā. Scheduled for 10 to 12 June 2025 in Brussels and online, the 19th edition [...]
The European Green Dealās 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 Ćrsted take a final investment decision on Baltica 2
Baltica 2 offshore wind farm is a project developed jointly by PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna and Ćrsted. 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 Powerās 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 Ćrsted take final investment decision on Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm
PGE and Ćrsted 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 Polandās largest energy company PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna and Denmark's global [...]
