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Construction of Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms begins. One of Poland’s largest energy projects enters implementation phase
Two onshore power stations, cable routes connecting the coast with the energy infrastructure, and a service base in Łeba – construction has begun on the onshore infrastructure for the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms developed by Equinor and [...]
EIB Group increases 2025 financing ceiling to record €100 billion to step up investments in security and defence, energy grids and Europe’s tech leadership
The 27 Member States endorse plan to increase new financing to record of up to €100 billion in 2025. Revised ceiling includes 3.5% of total financing for European security and defence. EIB Board also approves landmark project for construction of military [...]
Global Wind Energy Council appoints Michael Hannibal as new Chair
18 June, London | The Global Wind Energy Council have appointed Michael Hannibal as new chair following a board meeting in London. Hannibal, who is a Partner at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Chief Commercial Officer at Stiesdal Offshore, will take over [...]
Global Wind Day is today!
Global Wind Day is a worldwide event that occurs annually on 15 June. It is a day for discovering wind, its power and the possibilities it holds to reshape our energy systems, decarbonise our economies and boost jobs and growth. Wind [...]
European Sustainable Energy Awards 2025 reward clean energy champions
Three outstanding individuals and projects have won the 2025 European Sustainable Energy Awards for their innovation and achievements in the field of energy efficiency and renewables. The winners were chosen by an online public vote in three categories: Innovation, Local Energy [...]
Premiere of the report “Wind energy in Poland 2025” during the PSEW2025 Conference
During the PSEW2025 Conference in Świnoujście, which aimed to discuss the key challenges and prospects for the development of Polish wind energy, the twelfth edition of the report “Wind energy in Poland 2025” was launched. This cyclical study was prepared by [...]
Ocean Winds signs lease agreement for installation terminal in port of Świnoujście
A lease agreement for an installation terminal was concluded between Ocean Winds and ORLEN Neptun II, a company belonging to the ORLEN Group. Ocean Winds will begin using the installation terminal in the port of Świnoujście in 2027 – the port [...]
The cost of keeping warm: delivering a just clean heat and cooling transition for European citizens
By Delia Villagrasa, director the Cool Heating Coalition, EUSEW’s partner organisation and Beatriz Yordi, Director, Carbon Markets and Clean Mobility, DG CLIMA, European Commission, explain how the Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2) raises funds for Member States to invest in modernising [...]
Reclaiming energy sovereignty: the EU’s strategic response to a fragmented global order
By Alexandra Garatzogianni, EUSEW’s digital ambassador explains why energy sovereignty is vital for strengthening Europe’s resilience, advancing innovation, and securing strategic leadership in a geopolitically volatile world. This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week [...]
PSEW2025 Conference: The wind industry speaks with one voice – the foundation of a secure Poland
Poland is entering a new political reality, which will be crucial for our security, independence, and economic competitiveness in the coming years. The new political environment also means new challenges for the energy transition. “We have ambitious goals, ready-made solutions, and [...]
Electrify Europe – to be competitive and sustainable, the EU needs to speed up electrification
Author: Ulrich Adam, director general of Orgalim, EUSEW’s partner organisation This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for more details. As Europe grapples with sluggish economic growth and soaring energy costs, [...]
Billions in the Baltic: How funding is driving Polish offshore wind
Attending the Zukunft Offshore 2025 conference in Berlin last week, I felt immense joy and excitement seeing how European investments in offshore wind energy are rapidly gaining momentum. Similar emotions accompany us as we follow the dynamic development of offshore wind [...]
On My Way to Zukunft Offshore 2025 – Strengthening Regional Cooperation in Offshore Wind
As I head to Berlin for the Zukunft Offshore 2025 conference, I’m filled with anticipation and energy. Organized by the German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation (Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore – BWO), this flagship event in Berlin brings together political leaders, industry decision-makers, [...]
Ignitis Group’s ambitious Strategic Plan 2025–2028: paving the way towards 100% green and secure energy ecosystem
Investments: EUR 3.0–4.0 billion over the 2025–2028 period. 59% of the investments will be directed towards further development of the Green Capacities portfolio and 36% to the electricity distribution network. 3M 2025 results showed strong performance and strategic execution, marked by [...]
Renewables Finland has gathered the industry’s best biodiversity practices and is aiming for nature-positive wind and solar energy
Climate change is a major driver of biodiversity loss in northern ecosystems, and wind and solar power are essential tools in fighting it. Renewables Finland, representing large-scale wind and solar power, is committed to advancing the green transition while strengthening biodiversity. [...]
Thimm: Offshore Wind Expansion – Now Is the Time to Steer, Not to Stop
Offshore wind energy is a cornerstone of Europe’s energy future. As Germany’s new government considers adjusting long-term targets, I call for clarity, strategic focus, and system efficiency. These issues will be at the heart of the industry conference Zukunft Offshore on [...]
“Rostock Offshore Quartier”: 50Hertz builds new operating site in Warnemünde as a gateway to the Baltic Sea
Presentation of the plans together with Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger and Minister of Economic Affairs Dr Wolfgang Blank Contract awarded for multifunctional building ensemble to architectural firm Bastmann+Zavracky COO Dr Dirk Biermann: "A place where people like to work and which characterises [...]
GPB Group announces new Strategy 2025-2035 with focus on offshore
Baltic Industrial Group (GPB) has announced its new development strategy for 2025-2035, setting a clear direction for its contribution to the energy transformation of Poland and the region. The strategy, approved by the Industrial Development Agency, continues CG GPB's transformation to [...]
Solid operational performance and reached more than 10 GW of offshore capacity while navigating a challenging short-term business environment
On 07.05.2025, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first quarter of 2025. In Q1 2025, Ørsted focused on the execution of four strategic priorities, which aim at solidifying their leading position in offshore wind towards the end of [...]
WindEurope’s observations on Iberian Peninsula blackout
WindEurope’s observations on Iberian Peninsula blackout: The wind energy sector calls for caution and technical rigor when drawing conclusions about the causes of the incident that occurred on Monday, April 28th, which left the Iberian Peninsula without electricity for more than [...]
New collaborations to ensure physical and cybersecurity of wind turbines
Europe’s geopolitical situation has changed fundamentally since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Europe is rethinking its security strategy. That includes energy security. It is now building more domestic renewables to make its energy supply more resilient. But it also [...]
Finalists of the 2025 European Sustainable Energy Awards announced
Public voting for the best European clean energy projects and leaders is now open. Nine finalists have been announced in three categories for the 2025 European Sustainable Energy Awards (EUSEW Awards), recognising outstanding individuals and projects for their innovation and efforts in [...]
Clean Industrial Deal: time for an ‘EU Implementation Fund’?
By Dusan Jakovljevic, EUSEW’s digital ambassador– advocating for an EU Implementation Fund to ensure Horizon Europe and LIFE project results achieve real-world impact through better post-project support and coordination. This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy [...]
An EU budget that works for the people: unlocking finance for energy communities
By Dirk Vansintjan, President of REScoop.eu, EUSEW’s digital ambassador; Sara Tachelet, ACCE project coordinator and Chris Vrettos, policy advisor finance, also EUSEW’s young energy ambassador. The authors highlight how current financial systems and regulations limit citizen-led energy initiatives and calling for [...]
Wind industry installs record capacity in 2024 despite policy instability
23 April, London | The Global Wind Energy Council’s flagship Global Wind Report released yesterday shows that 2024 was a record year for new capacity, with 117 GW of wind energy installed across the world. However, GWEC warned of increasing policy [...]
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