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New innovation hub will strengthen collaboration on solutions for the future
In the historic Fiskepakhus at Port Esbjerg, good ideas gain momentum. The new Port Esbjerg Innovation Hub will be a forum for the port’s companies, which will come together to develop, rethink and test new solutions and business ideas. Collaboration is [...]
DNV proposes revised risk management framework for UK offshore renewables industry, built on oil and gas best practice
DNV has released a comprehensive study comparing major accident risks and risk management practices in the UK between the offshore oil and gas and the offshore renewables industries. The study highlights the need for a revised approach to managing major accident [...]
Baltica 1 project receives environmental decision
The Regional Director for Environmental Protection in Gdańsk has issued a decision on environmental conditions for the Baltica 1 offshore wind farm. This means that the project will be able to participate in the auction scheduled for 17 December this year. [...]
The offshore Estonian project Avara Saare 1 becomes Avara
OXAN Energy, together with partners Ocean Connect Energy and SNOW, has unveiled the new identity of their jointly developed offshore wind project, located 60 km off the Estonian coast. Formerly known as SAARE 1, the project will now be called Avara, a name derived from the Estonian [...]
Offshore Energy Hubs in Focus at Berlin Roundtable
Baltic Sea transmission system operators (TSOs), offshore wind developers, industry associations, and public authorities gathered last week in Berlin for the first Energy Island Forum Roundtable, hosted by 50Hertz. The event marked an important step in advancing regional cooperation for the [...]
PWEA comments on Vestas’ suspension of investment in Poland
The Polish Wind Energy Association (PWEA) is calming fears following news that Vestas has temporarily suspended construction of a second wind turbine blade factory in Szczecin. Although the Danish giant's decision has caused concern, according to PWEA it does not reflect [...]
Eurelectric calls on EU Ministers to fast-track electrification ahead of Energy Council
As EU Energy Ministers prepare to discuss electrification with Commissioners Jorgensen and Hoekstra at next week’s Energy Council, Eurelectric is urging governments to take bold, practical steps to accelerate Europe’s clean energy transition. In a letter published today, the power sector [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
Poland focuses on renewable energy sources – offshore wind energy bill passed
The Polish Sejm (lower house of parliament) passed a bill prepared by the Ministry of Climate and Environment supporting the development of offshore wind energy by a large majority. The new regulations remove investment barriers and contribute to increasing energy security [...]
Ørsted to cut 2,000 jobs by 2027
Ørsted is taking another step in the execution of its updated business plan and strategic priorities by reducing its organisation by approx. 2,000 positions towards the end of 2027. The reasons for this are that the company will be focusing more [...]
Education initiative by Ignitis Renewables: a space for discovery and discussions
This summer, Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, invited people to learn more about renewables. During the education season that lasted over three months, the company visited eight regions of the country, from Kėdainiai to Šventoji, and created opportunities for [...]
Windanker offshore wind farm construction begins – first monopile installed
A major milestone in the Baltic Sea: the first monopile for Windanker has been successfully installed, marking the start of construction on our third large-scale offshore wind project in the region. The monopiles – up to 84 meters long and weighing [...]
International independent experts have assessed the development of the Curonian Nord offshore wind farm in Lithuania
Even though the offshore wind market currently faces headwinds, the Curonian Nord offshore wind project developed by Ignitis Renewables in Lithuania is well-managed and aligns with industry best practices. These conclusions were made by a research and consultancy company for the [...]
EIB Group to accelerate and simplify green investment, boosting European competitiveness, energy security and tech leadership
EIB Board adopts second phase of pioneering Climate Bank Roadmap, focusing on competitiveness, security and lower energy prices for companies and families. Plan includes doubling of investment for climate change adaptation, along with radically simplified procedures. Decision consolidates EIB Group’s role [...]
Commission facilitates landmark grant agreement of more than €645 million for the Bornholm Energy Island interconnector between Denmark and Germany
Marking a major milestone in strengthening the Energy Union and EU cross-border interconnectedness, the Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, participated today in the signature ceremony for an EU-backed €645.2 million grant agreement on the Bornholm Energy Island (BEI) hybrid offshore project. [...]
First batch of monopiles for Baltica 2 leaves production hall
The first batch of monopiles – steel foundations for the Baltica 2 project implemented by Ørsted and PGE – has left the production hall. Monopiles are key load-bearing elements of the entire wind farm – they carry the loads of the [...]
New support from CEF Energy for wind energy
The European Commission has announced its decision to award €76.3 million to three cross-border renewable energy projects under the CEF Energy instrument. Two of these projects directly concern the development of wind energy and show that wind remains one of the [...]
Boosting electricity demand and flexibility is key to unlock the energy transition’s benefits
In 2024, higher shares of clean and renewable sources in the electricity mix, combined with stagnating demand, reduced average prices to €82/MWh from €227/MWh in 2022 – according to Eurelectric’s Power Barometer 2025. Despite this drop, regional price spikes and market volatility [...]
Avincis enters offshore wind market with acquisition of KN Helicopters, Denmark
LISBON, Portugal – 23 September, 2025: Avincis, Europe’s largest emergency aerial services operator, has acquired KN Helicopters in Denmark. KN Helicopters has been delivering helicopter services to the offshore wind sector since 2016, having secured contracts with wind farm owners and [...]
Poland’s Supreme Audit Office publishes critical report on wind energy development
The measures taken by the Ministry of Climate and Environment regarding the legal conditions for the location and construction of wind farms did not ensure the dynamic development of this energy sector in Poland. The problems include changes in regulations limiting [...]
PGE combines offshore investments and energy storage
Energy storage is one of the key elements enabling the integration of renewable energy sources and increasing the flexibility of the power system. Storage systems will be used to manage surpluses of energy from renewable sources and stabilise energy price volatility. [...]
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