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Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit: Ports Take Center Stage as Enablers of Offshore Wind Development
The "Ports of Power: Enabling Offshore Installation and Maintenance" panel at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Energy Summit 2025 in Gdansk underscored the indispensable role of port infrastructure in realizing the ambitious goals for offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea [...]
PGE Baltica and Ćrsted in Brussels on offshore wind’s role in energy transition
What challenges does offshore wind energy currently face in Poland and Europe? How can cooperation between Baltic countries and investors improve energy security? What is needed to realise the ambitious goals of offshore wind development? These and other questions were answered [...]
Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit: Experts Chart Course to Fill Offshore Workforce Gap
A critical discussion unfolded at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, as industry leaders grappled with the urgent task of building a skilled workforce to power the burgeoning offshore wind sector. A central panel debate, titled "Shaping the [...]
Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit: Security Takes Center Stage Amid Geopolitical Tensions
A palpable sense of urgency permeated the "Guardians of the Wind" panel at the Baltic Sea Offshore WindĀ Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, as security experts and industry leaders convened to address the mounting threats to offshore wind infrastructure in the strategically [...]
Bartosz Fedurek: Baltica 2 – A Milestone for Polish Offshore Wind
This interview with Bartosz Fedurek CEO of PGE Baltica explores the current state and future prospects of offshore wind development in Poland. While Poland is for obvious reasons still behind more established markets like the UK, it has made considerable progress, [...]
BSOWS2025: Ignitis Renewables advocates for offshore workforce solutions
At the recent Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, during a panel on "Shaping the Offshore Workforce," Božena Petikonis-Å abanienÄ, Head of HR for Ignitis Renewables, stressed the vital role of collaboration and an open approach to international talent in [...]
BSOWS2025: Industry Leaders Grapple with Supply Chain Challenges and Opportunities
Gdansk, Poland - The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Energy Summit recently convened in Gdansk, bringing together key stakeholders to address the pivotal issue of supply chain development for the burgeoning offshore wind sector in the region. A central panel discussion, featuring [...]
BSOWS2025: CRIST S.A. emphasizes geopolitical risks and a strong european offshore wind supply chain
At the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, Poland, Daniel Ozon, Advisor to the Management Board of CRIST S.A., highlighted the critical need for a resilient European supply chain for offshore wind. He emphasized the geopolitical risks associated with [...]
‘Wind Works for Europe’Ā ā how wind energy helps Europe to re-industrialise
On 26 February the European Commission launched the Clean Industrial Deal, its new vision for competitiveness and energy security. It aims to further strengthen Europeās strategic clean tech manufacturing sectors. The European wind energy supply chain is currently investing over ā¬11bn [...]
Jerzy Buzek: Europe’s security is offshore wind energy
During the Baltic Offshore Wind Energy 2025 Summit in Gdansk, Former Prime Minister and President of the European Parliament Jerzy Buzek stressed the key role of energy transition for Europe's security. He drew attention to the need to become independent from [...]
BSOWS 2025: Paulina Henning-Kloska – offshore wind is key to Poland’s energy sovereignty
The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025, an event that aims to accelerate the green transformation of the Baltic Sea region, was inaugurated in the heart of Gdansk, at the historic European Solidarity Centre. The summit was opened by Climate and [...]
Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025: An important step for the region’s cooperation
The Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025, held at the European Solidarity Centre in Gdansk, was an important event for offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea region. Aimed at fostering regional coordination, the programme addressed key issues including energy security, [...]
Aegir Insights: Polish offshore wind market gears up for rapid growth
A recent assessment by Aegir Insights provides a comprehensive overview of Polandās offshore wind market, showcasing the countryās ambitions and potential within the rapidly evolving European offshore wind sector. Poland, while not yet having operational offshore wind farms, stands out due [...]
GdaÅsk Gears Up: Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 to convene key leaders next week
The countdown is on. In just one week, GdaÅsk will transform into the epicenter of the Baltic Sea's burgeoning offshore wind industry. On March 10, 2025, the European Solidarity Centre will host the highly anticipated Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025, [...]
Building more wind is key to deliver the EU Clean Industrial Deal
Europe built 16.4 GW of wind energy, 13 GW in the EU, according to WindEuropeās 2024 Statistics out today. Thatās less than half of what the EU needs to deliver on its energy security targets. Poor permitting, slow grid build-out and [...]
New Report on Wind Powerās Impact on Species Protection and Natural Environments
According to Swedish Wind Energy Association the research program Vindval has published a new report on how the environmental monitoring of wind power's impact on species and natural environments is conducted. The Swedish Wind Energy Association will soon invite stakeholders to [...]
Wind Powerās Key Role in Swedenās Investment Growth
Swedenās surplus of fossil-free electricity at competitive prices has long made the country an attractive destination for foreign investments, driving job creation and innovation. To maintain this appeal, continued expansion of electricity production is crucial, with wind power playing a key [...]
Uckermark Line put into operation; important energy transition project celebrates completion
Neuenhagen, 17 February 2025 ā Electrons can now travel along a new north-south freeway. Today, a key infrastructure project for the energy transition officially came online with the commissioning ceremony of the Uckermark Line, consisting of two subprojects. The new 380-kV [...]
WINDFORCE Baltic Sea Conference of the WAB took place on Lolland/Falster in Denmark. Cooperation in the energy transition and strengthening technology transfer are more important than ever
Maribo, Bremerhaven 21.02.2025 - The 23rd WINDFORCE Baltic Sea Conference took place from February 19-20, 2025 in Maribo on Lolland / Falster, Denmark, under the motto āCooperation in the energy transition, strengthening technology transfer, implementing climate protection goals, creating jobs, strengthening [...]
WindEurope launches āWind Works for Europeā series to showcase growing wind supply chain investments
WindEurope has launched a new initiative aimed at highlighting the growth of the European wind supply chain. The industry, which plays a pivotal role in meeting both competitiveness and energy security goals, is set to invest over ā¬10 billion in building [...]
Sven Utermƶhlen: RWE expands offshore wind operations in Continental EuropeĀ Ā
In a recent LinkedIn post, Sven Utermƶhlen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Offshore Wind, provided an update on RWEās offshore wind activities in Continental Europe. The company currently operates nine offshore wind farms, has three projects under construction, and has secured two [...]
Engaging the next generation of energy leaders: Is there a Young Energy Ambassador representing you?
The role of young professionals in the EU's clean energy transition Under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission is prioritising fostering dialogue and collaboration with citizens, especially young people, to strengthen awareness of EU energy policies [...]
Engaging the next generation of energy leaders: Is there a Young Energy Ambassador representing you?
The role of young professionals in the EU's clean energy transition Under the leadership of President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission is prioritising fostering dialogue and collaboration with citizens, especially young people, to strengthen awareness of EU energy policies [...]
WindEurope: Simplify and Accelerate is the way forward. Europe still takes too long to permit wind farms
Europe is still not building enough wind farms. Slow and cumbersome permitting remains a key hurdle. National Governments were meant to transpose the good new EU permitting rules (from the Renewable Energy Directive) by July 2024. Most of them have still [...]
Polenergia’s Green Bonds worth PLN 750m make their debut on Catalyst market
Green Bonds worth PLN 750 million issued by Polenergia, Poland's largest private energy group, have made their debut on Catalyst. It is also the first debut on this market in 2025. The majority of the funds raised from the issue will [...]
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