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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’ – 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 Europe’s strategic clean tech manufacturing sectors. The European wind energy supply chain is currently investing over €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 Poland’s offshore wind market, showcasing the country’s ambitions and potential within the rapidly evolving European offshore wind sector. Poland, while not yet having operational offshore wind farms, stands out due [...]
Gdańsk Gears Up: Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025 to convene key leaders next week
The countdown is on. In just one week, Gdańsk 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 WindEurope’s 2024 Statistics out today. That’s 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 Power’s 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 Power’s Key Role in Sweden’s Investment Growth
Sweden’s 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 – 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 “Cooperation in the energy transition, strengthening technology transfer, implementing climate protection goals, creating jobs, strengthening [...]
WindEurope launches ‘Wind Works for Europe’ 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 €10 billion in building [...]
Sven Utermöhlen: RWE expands offshore wind operations in Continental Europe
In a recent LinkedIn post, Sven Utermöhlen, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Offshore Wind, provided an update on RWE’s 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 [...]
Europe’s affordable housing revolution: The power of leading by example
By Diana Yordanova, Communications Director at Housing Europe, one of EUSEW partner organisations This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for open calls. As housing affordability pressures people living in Europe's major [...]
Europe’s Green Revolution: Offshore Wind Power Takes Center Stage
The European energy sector is undergoing a historic transformation, with offshore wind power emerging as a dominant force in the transition toward renewable energy. Latest data presented by Ignitis highlights a pivotal shift: future offshore wind energy projects in Europe are [...]
Giving the billions to the millions: a socially just distribution of ETS-2 revenues
By Luke Haywood, Policy Manager for Climate and Energy and Hannah O’Sullivan, Associate Communications Officer for Climate and Energy: European Environmental Bureau, one of EUSEW partner organisations In less than a year, billions of euros from the Social Climate Fund (SCF) [...]
Corporate renewable procurement: greenwashing or key driver of the EU’s clean industrial deal?
By Simone Accornero, EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador, who states that in 2023, the amount of renewable energy purchased by businesses and corporations in Europe surged by over 52%, yet questions persist about the true impact this has had on emission reductions [...]
The green transition at a crossroads: how equity can take it forward
By Eliza Barnea, EUSEW Young Energy Ambassador focuses on the need for a Green and Social Deal in the EU to ensure a just and equitable green transition, balancing climate action with social protection for vulnerable groups. This opinion editorial is [...]
How to turn electricity bills into tools for climate action and social justice
By Marine Cornelis, Executive Director and Founder, Next Energy Consumer, EUSEW Digital Ambassador This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for open calls. What if your electricity bill could help [...]
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