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BEMIP Electricity, Offshore and Hydrogen on the draft list of Projects of Common Interest
European Union is working on new list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI) in the areas of electricity, offshore, hydrogen, smart grids and cross-border carbon dioxide networks. According to draft list –it identifies, among others, [...]
Environmental Protection Agency in Lithuania approved EIA for the second offshore wind farm
As Lithuania seeks to develop offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea and reduce the country’s dependence on electricity import, the Environmental Protection Agency has approved the environmental impact assessment (EIA) report on the offshore wind farm commissioned by the Ministry [...]
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 89
Episode 89 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, [...]
RE-Source 2023 marks 7.8 GW PPA record but industry indicates bottlenecks to reach EU net zero objectives
2023 has set new records in the PPA market with 7.8 GW of renewable capacity secured year to date. By the end of Q3, companies in the ICT sector (2 GW), heavy industry (1.8 GW) and telecoms (650 MW) were responsible [...]
Moderates’ Climate Policy Signals a Brighter Future for Wind Energy in Sweden
The recent decisions made by the Moderates – governing party in Sweden at their congress in Umeå regarding Sweden's climate policy have the potential to usher in a new era for the wind energy sector. Swedish Wind Energy Association welcomes these [...]
Elering and AST signed the memorandum to develop a new Estonian-Latvian interconnection
Estonian and Latvian electricity transmission system operators (TSO) Elering and Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), with which the parties will jointly start activities for the development of the fourth Estonian-Latvian electricity interconnection. This new interconnection will increase [...]
Equinor and Polenergia awarded a contract to Seaway7 for the inter-array cables
Seaway7, part of the Subsea7 Group, today confirmed the award of a substantial* contract by Equinor and Polenergia c bottom-fixed offshore wind projects, in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea. Seaway7’s scope of work covers the engineering, procurement, construction and installation [...]
Swedish Wind Energy Association Welcomes John Hassler’s Insights on Climate Policy
John Hassler's participation in the annual conference VIND2023 hosted by the Swedish Wind Energy Association marked an important moment in the ongoing discourse on Sweden's climate policy and its alignment with the EU's Fit for 55 climate package. Hassler's insights and [...]
WindEurope: Net Zero? It’s all about electrification
Electrification Alliance recently unveiled a new ‘Electrification Manifesto’ urging the European Commission to fast-track the electrification of Europe. The Manifesto calls for a dedicated Electrification Action Plan in the first 100 days of the incoming European Commission’s mandate. At the launch [...]
Coexistence of Offshore Wind and Biodiversity: A Sustainable Approach
Offshore wind energy holds tremendous potential as a clean and renewable power source to combat climate change and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. However, the rapid growth of offshore wind farms across Europe has sparked concerns about their environmental impact, [...]
