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ENTSO-E: Shedding light on the impacts of two-sided contracts for difference (CfDs) in renewable energy development and market efficiency
To accelerate the development of RES and carbon-neutral generation required for the energy transition, public support schemes will likely continue to play a role in the coming years. The provisionally agreed legislative proposals to reform of European Electricity Market Design, which [...]
Give your views on the Offshore Network Development Plans 2024
The Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDP) is a new component of the TYNDP, delivering a high-level outlook of the needs of offshore transmission infrastructure. The first edition of the ONDP has been published on 23 January 2024. The plans translate EU [...]
Erbud Signs Significant Contract for Baltic Towers
In a landmark development for Poland's renewable energy sector, Erbud has recently sealed a substantial deal aimed at advancing the country's offshore wind energy capabilities. The contract, valued at a staggering 358.4 million PLN, entails the design and construction of tower [...]
ENTOSO-E invites for public workshop on Offshore Network Development Plans
ENTSO-E is inviting the stakeholders to a public workshop on the Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDP), in ENTSO-E premises in Brussels, on 1 March 2024. The ONDP is a new component of the TYNDP, focused on the needs for offshore transmission [...]
Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm Secures Building Permits
Ramboll and Projmors have successfully secured two building permits for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm project, signaling a significant milestone in the advancement of clean energy solutions in the Baltic Sea. In a recent announcement made on their LinkedIn profile, [...]
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 106
Episode 106 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, [...]
Sweden’s Wind Power Surge: A Positive Outlook for 2024 and Beyond
The year 2024 has started on a positive note for Sweden's renewable energy sector, particularly in wind power production. Recent statistics from the Swedish Wind Energy Association reveal significant growth and promising trends that indicate a considerable expansion of wind power [...]
The European Commission calls for evidence on renewable energy auction design for the European Wind Power Action Plan
The Commission has published a call for evidence on design elements of renewable energy auctions. Interested stakeholders are invited to submit their feedback for 4 weeks until the call closes on 1 March 2024. The evidence collected through this call will [...]
50Hertz receives planning approval decisions for the Ostwind 3 offshore route
Authorisations have been granted for the grid connection of the Windanker offshore wind farm in territorial waters and in the EEZ. Transmission system operator 50Hertz has received the planning approval decisions for the offshore route of the Ostwind 3 grid connection. [...]
Transparency International EU: Alarming corporate lobbying in climate safeguard negotiations
Current developments have alarmingly revealed the extent of corporate lobbying in negotiations on safeguarding the climate. Take COP28, where a record number of fossil fuel lobbyists made an appearance, or the upcoming COP29 being hosted by Azerbaijan, a major oil and [...]
