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Ignitis Group Secures EUR 318M for Kelmė Wind Farm
Ignitis Group has secured EUR 318 million in project financing for the Kelmė wind farm in Lithuania. The financing package was provided by a strong syndicate comprising both institutional and commercial banks, to cover the costs incurred in constructing the largest [...]
Connecting offshore wind farms to the grid: A New 400 kV projectroject in Poland
Construction has begun on the 400 kV Choczewo - Gdańsk Przyjaźń line, which will be used, among other things, to transmit power from offshore wind farms. The first foundations for the pylons are already being laid. Power from the Choczewo station [...]
PWEA comments on Vestas’ suspension of investment in Poland
The Polish Wind Energy Association (PWEA) is calming fears following news that Vestas has temporarily suspended construction of a second wind turbine blade factory in Szczecin. Although the Danish giant's decision has caused concern, according to PWEA it does not reflect [...]
Eurelectric calls on EU Ministers to fast-track electrification ahead of Energy Council
As EU Energy Ministers prepare to discuss electrification with Commissioners Jorgensen and Hoekstra at next week’s Energy Council, Eurelectric is urging governments to take bold, practical steps to accelerate Europe’s clean energy transition. In a letter published today, the power sector [...]
Vestas halts major Polish turbine factory
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has suspended its plans to build its largest factory in Poland, a decision reportedly taken due to "lower than projected demand for offshore wind in Europe," according to a report by the Financial Times (FT). The [...]
Progress in production of offshore infrastructure components for Bałtyk 2 and 3 wind farms
Key milestones have been reached in the production of components for the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms, developed by Equinor and the Polenergia Group. At the premises of the supplier, Smulders, the first transition pieces have been erected, [...]
PIMEW Conference: specifically about the supply chain for offshore wind
On 29–30 October 2025, Gdańsk will host the 14th edition of the International Offshore Wind – Logistics & Supplies (OWLS) Conference, organised by the Polish Chamber of Offshore Wind Energy (PIMEW). These will be two days of debates and workshops devoted [...]
WindEurope: EU’s Energy security framework revision
Europe must act now to secure its place as the safest and most attractive industry and energy investment hub - strengthening its energy security and independence. Investors do not need new promises, they need certainty. This means full speedy implementation of [...]
World Breaks Renewable Records but Must Move Faster to Hit 2030 Tripling Goal
New global progress report flags bottlenecks in investment, grids and supply chains, urging governments for bolder renewable targets before COP30. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates / Brasília, Brazil, October 14, 2025 – The world is falling behind on its renewable energy and [...]
2. Offshore Connect in Rostock: Catch the wind this week!
The 2nd Offshore Connect Conference, set to begin on October 17th in Rostock, will bring together key players from politics, business, and science to accelerate the expansion of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea. With a focus on dismantling hurdles, [...]
Port of Riga: International competition for wind energy component investment
The Freeport of Riga Authority announces an open international competition to select investors & manufacturers of wind turbine components for leasing new port infrastructure and land to support production and logistics of wind technology and its components in Kundziņsala - The [...]
Taaleri SolarWind III Fund invests in a 112 MW wind farm in Latvia
Taaleri Energia’s SolarWind III Fund has invested in Smiltene, a wind farm located in Latvia, approximately 120 kilometres northeast of Riga. The Fund and AEI, a fund managed by Lords LB Asset Management, are joint owners of the project. Construction work [...]
Njord Survey secures agreement with 50Hertz for Baltic Sea offshore wind support
Njord Survey, a Swedish offshore survey specialist, has been awarded a long-term framework agreement by the German transmission system operator (TSO) 50Hertz to support offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea. This agreement solidifies Njord Survey's role as a key partner [...]
EUSBSR Annual Forum 2025: The Baltic Sea region awaits a vision for stability
The countdown has begun for one of the most significant pan-Baltic cooperation events of the year: the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) Annual Forum 2025. The event is set to take place on 29–30 October in Sopot, Poland, [...]
Steelwind Nordenham completes monopile deliveries for Poland’s Baltic Power project
Steelwind Nordenham GmbH has announced a major milestone for the Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm, confirming the successful delivery of all foundation structures for the project. The final three monopiles were loaded out last week, marking the completion of a year-long [...]
Ignitis Renewables takes over full control of the Curonian Nord offshore wind farm
AB “Ignitis grupė” (hereinafter – the Group) informs that following the National Energy Regulatory Council’s (hereinafter – NERC) approval on 10 October, UAB “Ignitis renewables” (hereinafter – Ignitis Renewables) has signed a sale and purchase agreement with OW Offshore, S.L. (hereinafter [...]
Poland focuses on renewable energy sources – offshore wind energy bill passed
The Polish Sejm (lower house of parliament) passed a bill prepared by the Ministry of Climate and Environment supporting the development of offshore wind energy by a large majority. The new regulations remove investment barriers and contribute to increasing energy security [...]
Ørsted to cut 2,000 jobs by 2027
Ørsted is taking another step in the execution of its updated business plan and strategic priorities by reducing its organisation by approx. 2,000 positions towards the end of 2027. The reasons for this are that the company will be focusing more [...]
Lithuania’s second offshore wind tender fails
The National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) of Lithuania has announced that the second tender for the development of an offshore wind park has failed. The failure comes as only one participant registered by the application deadline, falling short of the legal [...]
The ELWIND geophysical survey officially begins
Since early September, our survey vessel Karina has been investigating the seabed in the ELWIND offshore wind farm areas in Estonia and Latvia. This part of the Baltic Sea is a new region for G-TEC, making this two-month project especially exciting. [...]
OX2 has handed over Niinimäki wind farm in Finland
OX2 has handed over the Niinimäki wind farm in Finland to the owners, Finnish energy company Helen and Bank of Åland’s Wind Power Fund. The wind farm consists of 22 turbines and has a total installed capacity of 145 MW. The [...]
Education initiative by Ignitis Renewables: a space for discovery and discussions
This summer, Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, invited people to learn more about renewables. During the education season that lasted over three months, the company visited eight regions of the country, from Kėdainiai to Šventoji, and created opportunities for [...]
Windanker offshore wind farm construction begins – first monopile installed
A major milestone in the Baltic Sea: the first monopile for Windanker has been successfully installed, marking the start of construction on our third large-scale offshore wind project in the region. The monopiles – up to 84 meters long and weighing [...]
Progress in the construction of a power station for Polish offshore
The summer at the power station construction site near Choczewo in Pomerania was marked by intensive work. Energy measurement cabinets and auxiliary power cabinets were installed in the technical building to ensure the required power supply for all equipment and installations [...]
Deep Wind Offshore Receives County Administrative Board’s Recommendation for Olof Skötkonung Offshore Wind Project
Stockholm, September 30, 2025 – The County Administrative Board of Uppsala has recommended that the Swedish Government grant a permit under the Act on the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone (SEZ) for Deep Wind Offshore’s planned offshore wind farm Olof Skötkonung in [...]
