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Polish Chamber of Offshore Wind Energy Inaugurated
On 11 January 2024, the founding General Assembly of the Polish Chamber of Offshore Wind Energy (PIMEW), which will be a continuation of the Polish Offshore Wind Energy Society (PTMEW), was held in Gdynia. The founding members officially approved the statutes. [...]
Skyborn Renewables engages local insights through resident survey for offshore wind power expansion in Finland
Skyborn Renewables Offshore Finland Oy, which is planning offshore wind power off Kokkola, Pietarsaari and Uudenkaarlepy, approached about a thousand residents and property owners in the area in question in the form of a survey. The survey itself was carried out [...]
Breaking Wind Records: Europe’s Remarkable 2023 Achievement of 17 GW, Elevating Wind to 19% of Electricity Production
The EU built 17 GW of new wind energy in 2023, slightly up on 2022 - and more than ever in a single year in fact. But that’s not enough to reach the EU’s 2030 targets. The EU should be building [...]
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 100
Episode 100 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, [...]
Global Renewable Revolution: IEA Charts Record Growth, Highlights Financing Challenge for Sustainable Future
World added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 and next 5 years will see fastest growth yet, but lack of financing for emerging and developing economies is key issue. The world’s capacity to generate renewable electricity is expanding [...]
Vestas announces second offshore wind factory in Poland
Vestas wants to become a leader in offshore wind, supporting Europe's build-out of offshore wind parks, and we are excited to announce our plans to establish a new blade factory in Szczecin, Poland. The factory is planned to produce blades for [...]
OX2 prepares to connect the Galene offshore wind farm
Last year, OX2 and Ingka Investments were given the go-ahead by the government to build the Galene offshore wind farm in the Kattegat near Varberg. Work is now beginning on preparing a connection to the electricity grid. The project company has [...]
Wood Thilsted to support Lithuanian offshore wind development
Specialist offshore wind consultancy Wood Thilsted is pleased to announce the commencement of ground modelling and foundation concept design work at the first offshore wind farm site in Lithuania, on behalf of Ignitis Renewables. The work will take place over 2024 [...]
Report: Competitive industry and stable supply chain – 10 steps for a strong wind sector in Poland
The wind industry will bring reliable and stable profits to the Polish economy in the coming decades, while increasing the involvement of domestic companies and industry. The data shows that by 2040, the onshore and offshore wind sectors can guarantee nearly [...]
Germany Approves 1.2 GW Offshore Grid-Connection Projects
Germany has granted approval for two significant offshore grid connection projects, marking a milestone in the country's renewable energy goals. The approvals, granted by the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), pertain to the 300 MW Ostwind 3 project by 50Hertz [...]
