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Finnish government submited legislative proposal on offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone
In its plenary session on October 3rd, the Finnish government decided to submit a government proposal to Parliament for legislation on offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone. According to Renewables Finland assessment swift progress would enable the rapid initiation of [...]
Baltic Power to introduce a temporary compensation scheme for fishermen
Baltic Power has announced plans to implement a temporary compensation scheme for fishermen fishing in the area where the first Polish offshore wind farm is planned. The squares in question are O7, O8, N7, N8, approximately 23 km from the shore. [...]
Gdynia Maritime University invites to ‘Competencies for Offshore Wind’ Conference
The 2nd edition of the 'Competencies for Offshore Wind' conference organised by the Offshore Wind Energy Centre of Gdnia Maritime University will take place on 15 October. Poland is intensively developing the offshore wind energy sector, which is soon to become [...]
Litgrid and Svenska kraftnät sign a contract to upgrade NordBalt control system
Litgrid and Svenska kraftnät, Lithuanian and Swedish transmission system operators, have signed a contract with Hitachi Energy to upgrade the control system of NordBalt HVDC interconnector. During the upgrade, control system logic, which will enhance grid stability of the Baltic countries [...]
Polenergia and Equinor take another important step in developing Bałtyk 1, largest wind farm in the Baltic Sea
Polenergia and Equinor are taking another important step in the development of the Bałtyk 1 offshore wind farm. The companies have signed an agreement for advisory services in terms of design work and obtaining a set of construction permits. Bałtyk 1 [...]
Equinor acquires a 9.8% minority stake in Ørsted
Equinor ASA has acquired 41,197,344 shares in Ørsted A/S (“Ørsted”), corresponding to 9.8% of the shares and votes in the company. The information provided in this announcement does not change Ørsted’s previous financial guidance for the financial year 2024. The transaction [...]
Lithuania approves updated National Energy and Climate Plan
The Government of the Republic of Lithuania has approved the updated National Energy and Climate Plan 2021-2030 (NECP) submitted by the Ministries of Energy and Environment. In line with the requirements of the European Union Regulation on the Governance of the [...]
RWE to realise 4 GW offshore wind projects off the German coast together with TotalEnergies
RWE and TotalEnergies agreed to jointly develop two large offshore wind projects off the German coast with a total capacity of 4 gigawatts (GW). To this end, TotalEnergies will acquire a 50% equity stake in both projects from RWE. When RWE [...]
IRENA report: Record employment growth in renewable energy in 2023
Wind power is playing an increasingly important role in the global energy transition, becoming one of the key sectors supporting the development of renewable energy sources (RES). In 2023, the sector installed a record 115 GW of new capacity, a significant [...]
New tender date for construction of offshore wind farm in Lithuania confirmed
The Lithuanian government has announced that the tender for the construction of a second 700 MW offshore wind farm will be launched on 18 November 2024. This is another step towards increasing local energy production from renewable sources, which has increased [...]
Baltic Power wind farm completes first onshore connection
In the Lubiatowo area, the first of four directional drills under the coastline, beach, and seabed has been successfully completed, with no direct impact on areas of high ecological value. This phase of the project paves the way for connecting the [...]
Fraunhofer case study: Offshore production of hydrogen on Energy Islands can save more than 4 billion Euro per year for the future German energy system
A new study from the Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology IEE has analysed the economic effects on the European energy system of introducing offshore hydrogen production. The study considers the expansion of the German 70 GW buildout [...]
Offshore Wind – The Energy of the Future in Poland, Norway, and Latvia: Key Seminar and Panel Discussion
On October 16, 2024, during the OTD Bergen 2024 Trade Fair in Bergen, Norway, a multilateral event will bring together key stakeholders from Poland, Norway, and Latvia to discuss the future of offshore wind energy. The event is organized by the [...]
PGE approaches financial closing for Baltica 2 project
PGE plans to finalise financing for the Baltica 2 offshore wind project next month, as stated by PGE CEO Dariusz Marzec. The Baltica 2 project, with a capacity of about 1.5 GW, is one of key stages in the development of [...]
Cadeler signs firm contracts with Equinor and Polenergia joint ventures for the installation vessel scope
Cadeler A/S has signed firm contracts with the offshore wind farms Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3, both being joint venture projects owned 50% by Equinor and 50% by Polenergia. The total potential value of these contracts to Cadeler is expected to [...]
The next level of the energy transition: WindEnergy Hamburg points the way
The signal is unmistakable: The wind energy industry stands ready to tackle the challenges of the energy transition. For four days, the Who's Who of the international wind industry gathered in Hamburg to exchange insights at WindEnergy Hamburg, the global flagship [...]
Tender for development of offshore wind park proposed to be announced on November 18
The Ministry of Energy of Lithuania proposes to announce the tender for the development of the second 700 MW offshore wind park in Lithuania on November 18 of this year. The decision on the tender date must be taken by the [...]
Offshore wind farms: concept for onshore connections approved
With Lithuania planning to develop two offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea with a combined capacity of 1.4 GW, the Ministry of Energy has approved the Concept Plan for the Development of Offshore and Onshore Engineering Infrastructure for a Project [...]
Estonia Unveils 20-Year Offshore Wind Energy Support Plan to Lower Electricity Prices and Boost Renewable Power
On September 6, Estonian Ministry of Climate submitted a draft amendment to the Electricity Market Act and the Energy Sector Act for review, aimed at establishing conditions for offshore wind energy development and setting up a support scheme for this sector. [...]
Ensuring Finland’s Electricity Supply for Winter 2024–2025: Fingrid’s Outlook
As winter approaches, Fingrid, Finland’s electricity transmission system operator, has released an assessment of the nation's electricity supply for the 2024–2025 winter season. According to Fingrid, Finland’s electricity supply should remain stable, provided there are no major disruptions in domestic production [...]
Wind Energy Powers Record-Breaking Growth in 2023
The wind energy sector achieved extraordinary milestones in 2023, playing a pivotal role in the global surge of renewable energy capacity. According to the latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), wind power—both onshore and offshore—has cemented its position [...]
Sweden’s 2025 Budget Proposal and Its Impact on Wind Energy
In the recently released 2025 budget proposal, the Swedish government emphasizes the critical role wind energy will play in achieving electrification and climate transition goals. The Swedish Wind Energy Association (Svensk Vindenergi) has welcomed the government's recognition of the importance of [...]
The world of wind energy meets in Hamburg at the WindEnergy trade fair
The WAB is present at the world's leading trade fair with a large joint stand. Bremerhaven / Hamburg, 23 September 2024 - The WindEnergy trade fair will take place in the Hamburg exhibition halls from 24 to 27 September 2024. The [...]
Supplier Day brings together Polish and global companies of offshore wind. The event was organised by Polenergia and Equinor
Dozens of Polish companies interested in participating in the realisation of offshore wind farms Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 took part in the Supplier Day held in Gdansk. The event was organised by Polenergia and Equinor, which jointly implement the Bałtyk [...]
RWE secures long-term lease of land in Ustka for offshore wind operation and maintenance base
Ustka, 23 September 2024: RWE and the Ustka Port Authority have signed a land lease agreement for the construction of an operations and maintenance base for the F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind farm. The base is one of the key elements in [...]
