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14 days to synchronisation of the Baltic States with the European grid. Baltic leaders commit to strengthening existing infrastructure
On the 24th of January, the Baltic Energy Ministers and the Polish State Secretary met in Riga to discuss the final steps related to the preparation for the joint synchronisation of the Baltic States. At the meeting, Ministers confirmed their commitment [...]
LVRTC Submarine Optical Fiber Cable Damaged
Early on January 26th, the submarine optical fiber cable in the Baltic Sea belonging to SJSC Latvia State Radio and Television Center (hereinafter – LVRTC) was damaged. LVRTC’s Data Transmission Monitoring System detected disruptions in data transmission services on the Ventspils–Gotland [...]
New Report: The net-zero manufacturing industry landscape across EU Member States
The European Commission has unveiled an independent study offering a detailed snapshot of the net-zero manufacturing landscape across the EU, focusing on renewable energy technologies, including wind. As the EU strives to maintain its leadership in wind energy production, the study [...]
Balancing Energy Development and Environmental Protection in the Baltic Sea: Lessons from OCEaN’s Report
The Baltic Sea has become a critical focal point for addressing two interconnected global challenges: achieving energy independence and combating climate change while protecting fragile marine ecosystems. As countries bordering the Baltic Sea ramp up efforts to transition to renewable energy [...]
Registration Now Open: Announcing the Agenda for the First Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025
The countdown has begun for the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit 2025, scheduled for March 10th, 2025, at the European Solidarity Centre in Gdańsk, Poland. With offshore wind energy gaining momentum across the Baltic region, the summit promises to be a [...]
Renewables Finland: onshore wind power is being built without government subsidies
Up to 70 percent of Finland’s more than 8,200 MW wind power capacity has been built on a market-based model without government subsidies. Considering the relatively young age of the sector, the newest projects have long been constructed without any subsidy [...]
Financial Decisions Finalized for Harmony Link Onshore Construction
The Polish electricity transmission system operator, PSE, has approved the financial investment decision for the onshore construction of the "Harmony Link" interconnection. This decision complements the financial commitment made by Lithuania’s transmission system operator, Litgrid, in September, marking a joint commitment [...]
NATO Foreign Ministers Outline Strategy to Counter Russian Sabotage
NATO Foreign Ministers concluded two days of meetings in Brussels in December, focusing on countering Russia’s escalating hostile actions and safeguarding the Alliance's security. The discussions underscored NATO's commitment to addressing Russian sabotage, cyber-attacks, and energy blackmail, which have targeted NATO [...]
Litgrid Initiates Procurement for Harmony Link Design Services
Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator Litgrid has announced the procurement of design services for the land-based segment of the „Harmony Link“ electricity interconnection with Poland. The project will involve key technical decisions and the design of critical infrastructure in Lithuania, including [...]
More than 500,000 new wind technicians needed by 2028 to meet global wind energy ambitions
The world will need 532,000 new wind technicians by 2028 to meet the increasing demand for onshore and offshore wind, according to the Global Wind Workforce Outlook, a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council and Global Wind Organisation. The report [...]
The significant role of Finnish municipalities in advancing renewable energy and nationwide vitality
In next spring’s municipal elections, decisions will be made not only about Finnish renewable energy projects but also about the future of Finland’s economic growth. Municipalities play a direct role in many key aspects of renewable energy projects. Renewables Finland believes [...]
High stakes: the Arctic test of sustainable development
EU researchers are helping policymakers reconcile competing demands in a region full of natural resources, beauty and tradition. By Bárbara Pinho Above the Arctic Circle in Finland’s municipality of Inari, the largest and most sparsely populated region of Finnish Lapland, leading sources [...]
Switching people on to green power in Europe
Researchers are helping residents across the EU opt for clean energy. By Helen Massy-Beresford Europe has a common goal of clean energy and numerous paths towards it. One of the routes leads through playgrounds in Berlin. Outdoor children’s spaces in the [...]
Winds of change – the new tech steering commercial shipping towards a more sustainable future
Cargo ships and cruise liners may soon be harnessing the power of wind and waves to reduce their carbon emissions thanks to EU-funded researchers. By Tom Cassauwers In August 2023, a five-year old cargo ship, Pyxis Ocean, made history when it [...]
Why BalticWind.EU Is Leaving X
At BalticWind.EU, our mission has always been clear: to deliver accurate, insightful, and meaningful news about the European energy sector. Today, wanted to let our readers know that we will no longer post on the social media site X (formerly Twitter). [...]
Aegir Insights: Baltic Offshore Wind Potential Hindered by Market Challenges
A recent report by Aegir Insights, a technology-driven intelligence company serving the offshore wind sector, sheds light on the significant offshore wind potential in the Baltic Sea region, but also underscores a series of challenges that could slow its development. While [...]
Offshore Wind Poland 2024: from words to deeds – there will be new areas for the next phase of offshore development
In winter, the first companies go out to sea with construction, and the government announces the delimitation of further areas in the Baltic Sea for the next phase of offshore wind energy development, in addition to the two already underway. ‘A [...]
Maritime appetite for cyber risk notably higher than other key industries, new report reveals
A new report published by DNV reveals that the majority (61%) of maritime professionals believe the industry should accept increased cyber risk from digitalization if it enables innovation and new technologies. The sector’s appetite to take on emerging risks arising from [...]
Ignitis on the future of ecology in the Baltic Sea
The situation in the Baltic Sea, one of the five most polluted seas in the world, has not improved in recent years, but efforts of various public groups, public authorities and businesses can yield results. Curonian Nord offshore wind farm, currently [...]
An additional study of the object located at the bottom of the Baltic Sea was carried out
As Lithuania plans to develop offshore wind parks in the Baltic Sea, an additional survey of an almost 6.5 km long underwater object was carried out by order of the Ministry of Energy. The experts of the Coastal Research and Planning [...]
What Will Finland Look Like in 2040 in the Sectoral Low-Carbon Roadmaps?
Below we present an editorial published by the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. The author - Katja Tuokko is a Senior Specialist in the Energy Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. She has been involved in [...]
Estonian and Finnish cooperation on the protection of underwater energy transmission connections
The Estonian Ministry of Climate and Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) concerning the protection and repair of underwater energy infrastructure. The Underwater Energy Infrastructure MoU was signed by Minister of Climate and the [...]
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 [...]
First Baltic Power monopiles shipped, marking key milestone in Poland’s offshore wind ambitions
The first monopiles for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm have been shipped from Steelwind’s plant in Nordenham, Germany, and are now en route to the installation terminal. These massive steel foundations will form the backbone of Poland’s first offshore wind [...]
Equinor acquires a 9.8% minority stake in Ørsted
Equinor ASA has acquired 41,197,344 shares in Ørsted A/S (“Ørsted”), corresponding to 9.8% of the shares and votes in the company. The information provided in this announcement does not change Ørsted’s previous financial guidance for the financial year 2024. The transaction [...]
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