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No energy transition without expanded electricity grid
Europe needs to invest more in its electricity grids. It needs to accelerate the build-out of transmission and distribution networks, reinforce existing grids and increase their flexibility. “No transition without more transmission” – without these critical investments Europe cannot deliver its [...]
Skills4Energy.EU launched
As students across Europe step into their classrooms to embark on a new academic year, we too are excited to announce the launch of Skills4Energy.EU. Just as education shapes the minds of our youth, our platform is designed to shape, inform, [...]
Nearly 17,000 people took part in the third edition of the “PGE Beach – Know the Power of the Baltic Wind” project
Nearly 17,000 residents and tourists vacationing at the Polish seaside visited PGE educational zones in Ustka, Łeba and Sasin. For 36 days, as part of the project "PGE BEACH - KNOW THE POWER OF THE BALTIC WIND", thanks to dedicated attractions, [...]
The first (pilot) and only of its kind training program in Poland is being launched – Get into the wind turbines and work at the highest level!
Due to the development of onshore and offshore wind power in Poland, there is a need for new specialized workers, including technicians and wind turbine installers. The project "Get into the wind turbines and work at the highest level" ["Wkręć się [...]
Industrial Development Agency JSC begins construction of wind tower factory in Gdansk
The Industrial Development Agency JSC (ARP S.A.), together with strategic partners GRI Renewable Industries, S.L. and Baltic Towers Sp. z o.o., is launching a new investment to support the development of Offshore Wind Energy (OWE). This is a landmark event for [...]
50Hertz awards contracts for cables to connect the Baltic Sea wind farm Gennaker to the transmission grid
Following an international tender, the electricity transmission system operator 50Hertz has awarded two major contracts for submarine and land cables in the Baltic Sea to the suppliers Hellenic Cables and Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Submarine Cable (ZTT). The company's supervisory board, which [...]
GWEC: Global Offshore Market Outlook to 2032
The Global Offshore Wind Report 2023 by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has unveiled promising statistics and forecasts for the offshore wind industry. Europe remains at the forefront, contributing significantly to the 8.8 GW of new clean energy capacity added [...]
New deal will foster Norway-Poland collaboration on offshore wind
Norwegian Offshore Wind has on behalf of 380 members just signed a MOU with The Polish Investment and Trade Agency, aiming to boost offshore wind collaboration between the two countries. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in Warsaw this week. -These [...]
Windader West: Amprion brings 8 GW of offshore wind energy to North Rhine-Westphalia
Amprion Offshore GmbH starts planning the Windader West energy corridor. The power connection should bring up to eight gigawatts of power from offshore wind energy directly to North Rhine-Westphalia and thus cover the energy needs of eight million people in total. [...]
German Naval Yards Kiel and Rheinmetall Project Solutions are jointly developing an offshore platform for ammunition disposal
The danger posed to the environment and people by ammunition waste in the Baltic Sea has been known for many years. Politicians, associations and environmental organisations have long been engaged in intensive discussions to find suitable solutions. It is estimated that [...]
Zhongtian Technology Submarine Cable (ZTTSC) secures a contract for the grid connection for Gennaker OWF
Zhongtian Technology Submarine Cable (ZTTSC) informed on social media on Friday that it celebrates securing the prestigious EPCI contract for the Gennaker OWF Grid Connection OST-6-1 project (Lot-2) in the Baltic Sea. With well-deserved recognition for high-voltage export cables and an [...]
Hellenic Cables S.A. is awarded an EPCI contract for the grid interconnection in Germany
Hellenic Cables, the cables segment of Cenergy Holdings, was awarded a contract by 50Hertz Offshore GmbH for the turnkey delivery of two export cable systems for the interconnection to the German grid of the Western Offshore Sub Station of Gennaker, an [...]
Construction of offshore wind farms in H1 2023 – how is the Baltic Sea performing?
WindEurope has summarised the development of offshore wind energy in Europe in the first half of 2023. How does the Baltic Sea look in comparison to Europe? Below we present details of the projects under construction during this period. Europe built [...]
US$ 27 billion investment required to mobilise global offshore wind supply chain
Investment required by 2026 if sector is to meet forecasted 5-fold growth in annual installations by 2030, with greater sum of US$100 billion needed to hit global government targets by the end of the decade. The global offshore wind supply chain [...]
Interest in building the Swedish wind power has never been greater – but it has never been more difficult to get a permit
Sweden is facing a gigantic challenge if we are to cope with the industry's climate transition and competitiveness, pressure the price of electricity and contribute to making Europe independent of Russian energy. Therefore, the government should not introduce new obstacles for [...]
Estonian cabinet approves green reform action plan for 2023-2025
In a cabinet meeting on Thursday, 17th of August, the Estonian government gave its backing to the green reform action plan for 2023-2025 drafted by the Government Office. The plan brings together almost 300 different actions in fields ranging from energy [...]
Pomeranian Governor has issued the first three construction permits for Baltic Power
Construction of wind farms in the Baltic is about to begin. Pomeranian Governor Dariusz Drelich today issued the first three construction permit decisions for Baltic Power. The permits are for three tasks related to the construction of offshore wind farms with [...]
WindEurope: Offshore wind investments recovering but still “way to go” – including on supply chain
Europe built 2.1 GW of new offshore wind in the first half of 2023. Final investment decisions were taken for a further 5 GW after delays last year. But this is still whims what the EU wants. Crucially, the offshore wind [...]
Vestas signs a conditional agreement for an up to 1.2 GW offshore project in Poland
On 10th of August, Vestas informed that it has entered into a conditional agreement to deliver wind turbines for the offshore wind power project Baltic Power in Poland with a capacity of up to 1.2 GW. If and when the agreement [...]
NKT awarded the contract for export power cables for the Baltic Power
NKT has signed the order for the power cable system for the Polish offshore wind project Baltic Power. The project is important for the transition to renewable energy in Poland and the national ambitions of up to 11 GW offshore wind [...]
OX2’s offshore wind farm Triton receives Natura 2000 permit
OX2’s offshore wind farm Triton off the southern coast of Sweden has received a Natura 2000 permit. In June the County Administrative Board finalized their handling by suggesting the government to grant Triton a permit according to the Act on Sweden's [...]
The Metsähallitus’ offshore wind power project seabed soundings moving forward
The preliminary surveys of Metsähallitus’ new offshore wind farm projects will proceed as planned for the autumn tendering process. During the summer, factors such as the constructability of the seabed in the Bay of Bothnia have been investigated. Last spring, Metsähallitus [...]
Iberdrola awards Windar Renovables the transition pieces for the Windanker offshore wind farm
Windar Renovables has signed an agreement with Iberdrola to manufacture 21 transition pieces for the Windanker offshore wind farm in German waters. This is the sixth project of this type of foundation to date. The production will be carried out at [...]
Baltic Power offshore wind farm with conditional investment decision
ORLEN's Supervisory Board has made a conditional investment decision for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, enabling the finalization of the design phase. The construction phase is scheduled to begin later this year, once the process of raising financing and completing [...]
Ocean Winds invites SMEs to present Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle projects
In the ever-evolving world of offshore renewable energy, innovation is the driving force behind progress. Ocean Winds, a prominent industry leader and a partner of the ELBE alliance in leading European regions, recognizes the significance of research and development (R&D) in [...]
