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Ørsted will create more life on the seabed
When significantly more offshore wind turbines are to be built in Danish waters in the coming years, it must be done in harmony with nature. But if it is up to Ørsted, it is not enough to avoid leaving a mark. [...]
Debates on “Competencies for Offshore Wind” in Gdynia on May 17th
Gdynia Maritime University would like to invite you to the "Competencies for Offshore Wind" conference on May 17th. The attainment of global, European, and Polish offshore wind ambitions is largely dependent on the availability of qualified personnel. The offshore wind sector [...]
ABB collaborates with Lhyfe and Skyborn on one of Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen projects
ABB is collaborating with Lhyfe, a world pioneer in the production of renewable hydrogen, and Skyborn, a global leader in renewable energy, to jointly realize and optimize one of Europe’s most ambitious renewable hydrogen projects ever, SoutH2Port. The new hydrogen production [...]
Success of the first edition of “Choczewo. Municipality Powered by Wind” program to support local initiatives
45 projects with a total value of PLN 1 million were implemented in the first edition of the "Choczewo. Municipality Powered by Wind" program. The initiative created for the residents of the Choczewo municipality (Pomeranian voivodeship) is an idea of offshore [...]
50Hertz and Estonian transmission system operator Elering to build submarine cable between Estonia and Germany
Against the current background of the war in Ukraine, Germany and the three Baltic countries Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania want to strengthen their energy sovereignty and cooperate more closely. While attending the Baltic Offshore Wind Forum at the German Federal Foreign [...]
Hailuoto approved the zoning initiative for an offshore wind farm
The municipality of Hailuoto has approved the zoning initiative for an offshore wind farm in the Eastern area of Seljänsuunmatala, on the west coast of Finland. Metsähallitus has submitted zoning initiatives for a total of five offshore wind projects to local [...]
Raahe approved the zoning initiatives for two offshore wind farms
Raahe has approved the zoning initiatives for two offshore wind farms submitted by Metsähallitus. The offshore wind farms are planned in the areas of Pyhäjoki-Raahe and the western part of Seljänsuunmatala, on the west coast of Finland. Metsähallitus has submitted zoning [...]
Energy Storage Coalition launched – more flexibility to help decarbonise Europe
On 4 May 2023 the Energy Storage Coalition, a new organisation aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of the European energy system by increasing the deployment of sustainable and clean energy storage solutions to support renewables, hosted its launch event. The event [...]
Government study evaluating offshore wind projects may delay their development in Sweden
On the 3rd of May, The Swedish government presented how they want to conduct a better assessment of offshore wind development. In its commentary, Svensk Vindenergi (the Swedish Wind Energy Association), welcomes clearer long-term rules in the field, but at the [...]
The Municipality of Copenhagen approves the Aflandshage Windmill Park and significantly strengthens climate action
At the meeting on 4 May 2023, the citizens' representation in Copenhagen approved the project around Aflandshage Windmill Park, where 26 offshore wind turbines are to be erected. Copenhagen is thus taking a big step forward in its green transition. The [...]
Denmark and Ukraine expand energy cooperation
Denmark has signed a five-year agreement with Ukraine to help the country rebuild destroyed energy infrastructure and green electricity supply. The agreement further includes a long-term ambition to boost Ukraine's offshore wind capacities. With the need for significant short and long-term [...]
PSE and Litgrid to hold new proceedings for Harmony Link construction
Litgrid, Lithuania's transmission system operator, has decided to cancel a tender for the selection of a cable contractor for the Harmony Link project. As a consequence, PSE also canceled a tender for the construction of converter stations under this project. The [...]
Innovative Solution Enhances Blade Maintenance for Sustainable Wind Energy Generation
As the global shift towards renewable energy gains momentum, wind turbines have become an integral part of the sustainable energy landscape. However, monitoring and diagnosing blade damage present ongoing challenges for wind farm operators. In response, Sensoria by Mistras has introduced [...]
PGE and Ørsted have appointed the Contract Engineer to exercise Investor’s supervision over the land connection for the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm
PGE and Ørsted - companies building the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm - have signed an agreement with a consortium made of Biuro Studiów, Projektów i Realizacji "Energoprojekt‐Katowice" SA and "Energopomiar" Sp. z o.o. The consortium will be acting as a Contract [...]
WindWorks in Riga: with a combined potential of 25 GW, Latvia and Estonia can be offshore leaders in the Baltic Sea
This year's WindWorks. Moving Energy conference in Riga was once again the venue for key discussions on offshore wind energy development in the Baltic Sea, with a particular focus on the potential of Latvia and Estonia. The event, of which BalticWind.EU [...]
The number of technicians working in offshore wind is expected to rise by 92% within the next five years
Behind every functioning wind project is a team of well-trained technicians, responsible for either construction and installation (C&I) or operations and maintenance (O&M). According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)’s and Global Wind Organisation's Global Wind Workforce Outlook for 2022 [...]
Amazon Web Services, Accenture and WindEurope launch digital tool to accelerate permitting
Permitting remains the biggest bottleneck for deploying wind at scale. Approximately 80 GW of wind power capacity is currently stuck in permitting procedures across Europe. It takes too long for developers to receive permits – up to nine years in some [...]
Iberdrola successfully installed the first foundation for offshore wind farm ‘Baltic Eagle’
Iberdrola has successfully placed the first foundation for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm into the seabed during the past weekend. Following the impressive installation of the offshore substation platform (OSS) in February 2023, the company is now entering the core [...]
Meshed grids – the next frontier in leveraging the potential of offshore wind
Europe has placed offshore wind at the heart of its energy transition. Governments across Europe have between them pledged 150 GW by 2030. And by 2050 Europe’s seas will have as much as 450 GW of wind farms. But delivering this [...]
WindEurope 2023 – It’s time to get serious about speeding up the expansion of wind energy in Europe
From 25-27 April European Energy Ministers, more than 14,000 participants and more than 500 exhibiting companies gather in Copenhagen for the WindEurope Annual Event 2023. The event comes at a pivotal point for the wind industry in Europe. The European Union [...]
Litgrid Completed the Isolated Operation Test of the Lithuanian Electricity System
The Lithuanian electricity transmission system operated completely independently for the first time on Saturday. The system operator Litgrid performed an isolated operation test, during which the Lithuanian electricity network was disconnected from the IPS/UPS system controlled by Russia. The isolated operation [...]
The success factor of the Dutch Government’s approach to offshore wind: predictability and transparency
Paweł Wróbel, BalticWind.EU: The symbol of the Netherlands is the windmill. Does Dutch history and tradition influence how wind energy is perceived and what role it plays today? Daphne Bergsma, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Poland: The Dutch [...]
Capacity reservation for Baltyk II and III
The joint venture Equinor-Polenergia ("JVEP") and Sif have entered a capacity reservation agreement for the supply of 90 monopile foundations for JVEP's Baltyk II and III offshore wind project in Poland. Once finalized, this will be the first contract under the [...]
Denmark opens Power-to-X tender
The Danish Energy Agency is opening its solicitation of offers as part of its Power-to-X (PtX) state aid scheme for the production of PtX in Denmark It is now possible to submit a bid in the solicitation of offers as part [...]
Ørsted and PGE select Siemens Gamesa as supplier of wind turbines for one of two stages of the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted and the PGE Group have signed an agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for supplying offshore wind turbines for the Baltica 2 project with a total capacity of about 1.5 GW. It is Poland’s largest-ever renewable energy project and will [...]
