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European Commission: Quarterly reports confirm EU electricity market stabilised in Q2 of 2024, with more than half of electricity from renewables
EU electricity market returned to a much more stable and predictable situation in the second quarter of 2024 relative to the same period in 2023, according to the new Quarterly Reports for electricity as well as gas markets published by the [...]
German Economy and Energy Ministry Unveils Action Plan to Protect Wind Energy Sector and Ensure Fair Competition
Germany has unveiled a five-point Action Plan to ensure fair competition and data security in the wind energy sector. The German Economy and Energy Ministry (BMWK) is addressing challenges that threaten the European and German wind energy supply chain, particularly unfair [...]
Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Top Priorities for European Ports
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has launched its Environmental Report 2024 during the GreenPort Congress in Le Havre, hosted by HAROPA PORT. The report is part of the EcoPorts initiative, which promotes environmental sustainability across European ports. This year’s edition [...]
Danish Energy Agency adopts plan for Kattegat and Kriegers Flak II offshore wind farms
The Danish Energy Agency adopts a plan for the future offshore wind farms Kattegat and Kriegers Flak II. This is based on an environmental assessment of the plan and having received consultation responses. The plan for Kattegat and Kriegers Flak II [...]
Statkraft applies for a licence for 2.1 GW offshore wind power near Stockholm
Statkraft has submitted a licence application to the Swedish government for the Baltic Offshore Delta North wind farm with an installed capacity of 2.1 GW. The wind farm is located in Sweden's economic zone, approximately 100 kilometres east of Stockholm and [...]
Ocean Winds: Władysławowo is A Strategic Hub for Offshore Wind Energy
The port of Władysławowo is emerging as a crucial player in Poland’s offshore wind industry, with both Szkuner company and Ocean Winds recognizing its potential. Ocean Winds, a global leader in offshore wind energy, has been in partnership with the port [...]
Electrification Alliance: The electrification of energy-intensive industries is a key pillar of a competitive, decarbonised industrial sector in Europe
Electrification Alliance, supported by i.e. WindEurope published its poistion paper on Clean Industry Deal. Electrification must power the Clean Industrial Deal as it improves the EU’s resilience, and unlocks flexibility and cost savings. Key recommendations are following: Electrification is necessary and [...]
ELWIND prepares the EIA programme
ELWIND published details on the preparation of the environmental impact assessment (EIA) program. It program describes the entire process of environmental impact assessment, for example the scope and methodology of environmental studies conducted in the Estonian marine area, community involvement, etc. [...]
This was a week of major infrastructure milestones in Baltic Sea Offshore Wind [Episode 140]
Episode 140 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, [...]
First monopiles for Baltic Power offshore wind farm ready
The first shipments of foundation monopiles for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm have set off from Steelwind's factory in Nordenham. There will be 26 shipments to the transhipment port, from where they will depart for the offshore construction site in [...]
