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NoviOcean Presents Hybrid Wave, Wind and Solar Platform at Polish-Swedish Business Forum
Swedish firm NoviOcean has presented its 850 kW Medi Wave 850H hybrid offshore platform — combining wave, wind and solar generation — at the Polish-Swedish Chamber of Commerce, with commercial deployment targeted for 2026 to 2027.
Cadeler Installs First Monopile at Hornsea 3, Opening Full T&I Campaign
Cadeler has installed the first of 197 monopile foundations at Ørsted's Hornsea 3, marking the start of the Danish company's first full transportation and installation campaign for offshore foundations.
Opinion: Europe’s digital and energy systems are converging — governance has not kept up
Alexandra Garatzogianni argues that Europe's energy and digital systems are converging faster than the governance frameworks designed to manage them.
Opinion: The EU needs a 2040 energy efficiency target — and it needs it now
Arianna Vitali Roscini of the Coalition for Energy Savings argues that a 2040 EU energy efficiency target is essential for energy security and independence.
Nine finalists named for EUSEW 2026 Sustainable Energy Awards
Nine projects and individuals have been named finalists for the EUSEW 2026 Sustainable Energy Awards. Public voting is open until 31 May.
The Silent Sabotage: How Misinformation is Paralyzing Europe’s Energy Independence
Last month, a comprehensive report released by WindEurope and CASM Technology shed light on a growing systemic risk: the weaponization of dis- and misinformation against the European wind industry. Titled Wind Energy Dis- and Misinformation: Undermining Europe’s Security and Competitiveness, the [...]
Study: EU Regulations May Increase Costs and Energy Use for Synthetic Aviation Fuels
GOTHENBURG, Sweden – A new study from Chalmers University of Technology suggests that current EU regulations for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) may inadvertently favor production methods that are more expensive and energy-intensive than available alternatives. The research, published in the journal [...]
Digiwind: Women Still Under-represented in the Maritime Sector
18 May marks the International Day for Women in Maritime – a day highlighting the participation of women in one of the global economy's most critical sectors. Although the maritime industry is developing rapidly and undergoing significant changes due to the [...]
DEME Names New Jack-Up Installation Vessel ‘Norse Energi’ in Flushing
FLUSHING, Netherlands – DEME Group has officially named its newest offshore transport and installation vessel, Norse Energi, during a ceremony held at its base in Flushing. The vessel is the second of a next-generation duo, joining its sister ship, Norse Wind, [...]
European Energy Restructures Power-to-X Leadership to Focus on Commercialization
COPENHAGEN – European Energy has announced new appointments to its Power-to-X (PtX) division, marking a transition from project development toward execution and commercial operations. Effective May 1, 2026, Rene Alcaraz Frederiksen has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Power-to-X, [...]
