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North Seas countries set out clear vision on wind supply chain and grid build-out
The Energy Ministers of the 9 North Seas countries held their annual meeting yesterday in Odense, Denmark. They reaffirmed their ambition to transform the North Seas into “Europe’s green power plant.” They gave clear recommendations to the new EU Commission how [...]
Van Oord selects Port of Roenne as key hub for Baltic Sea offshore wind project
The Dutch company Van Oord has set up operations at the habour, preparing for the shipment of massive foundations for a new wind turbine project in the Baltic Sea. This exciting project will run well into 2025 and requires local workforce [...]
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. [...]
