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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, [...]
