On June 20th, the Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal to amend the energy policy goal for the composition of electricity production from "100 percent renewable electricity production by 2040" to "100 percent fossil-free electricity production by 2040." However, the majority of fossil fuels used in Sweden are outside the current electricity system. Sweden now [...]
RelyOn Nutec, a global leader in safety training, invests in Poland and acquires GoRopes, a respected Tri-City training center specializing in Global Wind Organization (GWO)-compliant wind power courses, rope access training, and PPE sales, rentals and inspections. The investment in Poland is RelyOn's first project in the Baltic region and another step in the development [...]
The structure of the bottom of the Baltic Sea territory with an area of more than 136 km2 is suitable for the development of an offshore wind farm, confirming the last stage of geological and geotechnical seabed research. The tender for the selection of the developer of the wind park with a permitted generation capacity [...]
European market for corporate Power Purchase Agreements (cPPA) with offshore wind farms is experiencing substantial growth, with notable contracts being signed by large energy consumers in the years 2022 and 2023 like Google, Amazon, Mercedes Benz or Umicore. Recognizing this evolving market and the immense potential of cPPAs in the offshore wind sector, RE-Source Poland [...]
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On 13 June the meeting of the ministers of defence from the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) partner nations took place in Amsterdam. The topics on the meeting agenda included cooperation to support Ukraine and to promote the security situation in the neighbouring areas. The UK-led JEF is a multilateral framework for defence cooperation formed by [...]
On June 16, the member states of the European Union approved a comprehensive redesign of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED) in the Committee of Permanent Representatives. The European target for renewable energies will thus be significantly increased from 32% to 45% in 2030. This means a doubling of the share of renewable energies compared [...]
The conference "Baltic WINDUSTRY 2023: industrial research in offshore wind energy" organized by the Offshore Wind Energy Center of the Gdansk University of Technology in cooperation with the Polish Wind Energy Association will be held on 12.09.2023 in Main Building's auditorium at Gdansk University of Technology. The purpose of this year's edition is to present [...]
The urgent need for immediate action to address climate change is emphasized once again by the latest climate report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). To limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C, the international community must take immediate and bold steps. Offshore renewables, including offshore wind and ocean energy, hold significant potential in [...]
The EU wants to massively expand renewables and strengthen Europe’s clean energy supply chains. But its Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) falls short and needs beefing up. If Europe gets NZIA wrong, it’ll end up building wind farms with turbines manufactured outside of Europe, WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson explains in a video. New data shows what’s [...]
Litgrid, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, has commenced construction on the Darbėnai substation, a project that holds great significance for the Baltic Sea region. Located in the Kretinga district, this 330 kV substation is poised to become the future energy hub of western Lithuania. Its construction will not only enhance Lithuania's energy security and [...]
PGE Baltica is about to see a significant advancement in the offshore wind development. Plans are underway to finalize the investment decision for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm, which is set to generate an impressive 1.5 GW of clean energy. CEO Arkadiusz Sekściński shared the company's ambitious timeline, aiming to make the final decision [...]
Kustvind, a wind power company, has announced the withdrawal of its application for a permit to build the Sydkustens vind wind farm in Sweden's sea territory. The proposed project is located 8-15 kilometers off the coast of Skurup and Trelleborg municipality. The decision to withdraw the application stems from the belief that more time is [...]
RWE said in a press release that it is exploring new opportunities, including being open to strategic partnerships in the offshore wind sector. RWE stresses that Poland is and will remain one of their strategic development markets for in the offshore wind energy sector, as well as photovoltaics and onshore wind energy. In the area [...]
Reducing CO2 emissions and shaping tomorrow's industry with offshore wind energy and green hydrogen Bremerhaven/Germany, 13 June 2023 - Well over 300 national and international offshore wind and hydrogen experts from over 250 companies have gathered for the three-day 20th annual "international class reunion" of the offshore wind industry. In cooperation with the country partner Norway, represented by Team [...]
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is set to kick off from 20-22 June 2023, attracting policymakers, industry leaders, and experts in the field of renewable energy and efficient energy use. The largest conference of its kind in Europe, will be held in a hybrid format, combining both physical presence in Brussels and online participation. [...]
PGE Group and Ørsted have signed an agreement with a consortium of SEMCO Maritime and PTSC Mechanical & Construction for the design, manufacturing and commissioning of offshore power stations for the Baltica 2 stage of the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm. Four offshore substations – each equipped with two transformers – will collect power generated by [...]
Køge Harbor will be absolutely central when the Aflandshage Offshore Wind Farm is to be established. In 2026, the Øresund region will receive green power from wind turbines at Aflandshage, which corresponds to the consumption of 300,000 households per year, and a new agreement means that the Port of Køge must provide space for, among [...]
Baltic Workboats (BWB) and Damen Shipyards have signed a partnership agreement for a program of building Damen’s popular crew transfer vessel, the Fast Crew Supplier (FCS) 2710, at BWB’s facility on Saaremaa Island in Estonia. With the Baltic Sea joining the North Sea as an area of rapid expansion for the offshore wind industry, building [...]
Agreement on Denmark's Marine Plan strengthens nature protection of the sea, the development of renewable energy and more sustainable development of fisheries. In a time marked by increased global tensions, the need for a green transition, protection of nature and development of the fishing industry, the government, together with all the parties in the Parliament, [...]
The government refuses 24 applications to set up offshore wind turbines through the open door scheme without further processing. It is a huge failure, believes Green Power Denmark. The companies have applied to build offshore wind turbines in the confidence that the government stood by the current arrangement. The companies have waited patiently for the [...]
Greta Thunberg, the Swedish environmental activist famed for her vigorous approach to climate change action, announced the conclusion of her school strike campaign in a Twitter thread. Her graduation from school signifies the end of a chapter but does not denote the cessation of her environmental activism. Thunberg's climate activism began when she started spending [...]
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In a pioneering move towards achieving net-zero wind farms, global renewable energy leaders Ørsted and Vestas have announced a commercial sustainability partnership. The partnership will see Ørsted procure low-carbon steel wind turbine towers and blades made from recycled materials from Vestas for all their joint offshore wind projects. The role of offshore wind in enhancing [...]
Germany's Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency, the Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie (BSH), has awarded Fugro a geophysical survey contract for two offshore wind farm sites in the German exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the North Sea. Working in collaboration with Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems (IWES), Fugro’s Geo-data will be integrated with its [...]
Finland has the potential to significantly increase both onshore and offshore wind power production, as the capacity of planned wind power projects has increased by around 84 % over the last six months. According to a review by the Finnish Wind Power Association (FWPA) in May, most of the growth in project volume is coming [...]
NKT will soon sign the order for a 230 kV AC high-voltage export power cable system for the Polish project Baltic Power Offshore Wind Park with a capacity of up to 1.2 GW. NKT is finalizing the contract for offshore export power cables for the first major offshore wind farms in Poland awarded by Baltic [...]
Germany's largest-ever offshore wind auction, as reported by S&P Global Commodity Insights, successfully concluded on June 1, attracting significant attention from major utilities, developers, and oil companies across Europe. The auction presented a remarkable total capacity of 7 GW, featuring three 2-GW wind farms in the North Sea and a 1-GW concession in the Baltic [...]
Energinet has awarded Fugro a new contract to provide floating wind lidar measurements for five offshore wind projects in Denmark. Fugro will install and operate ten SEAWATCH® Wind Lidar Buoys across three main locations, namely the Kattegat Sea, Baltic Sea, and North Sea. These buoys will provide real-time metocean and environmental monitoring data to support [...]
First legally binding cooperation agreement in Europe on a joint offshore project under the EU Renewable Energy Directive RED . On the Danish Baltic Sea island of Bornholm, at least 3 GW offshore wind power generation capacity is to be connected on Danish territory by the early 2030s . The electricity is then to be [...]
The 20th Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) Ministerial Session, held in Wismar, Germany, concluded on 2 June 2023, with key outcomes demonstrating solidarity against Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, commitment to climate neutrality and renewable energy, and an emphasis on youth participation and societal resilience in the Baltic Sea Region. The 20th Council [...]
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The grid connection of the offshore wind farm Baltic Eagle to the German extra-high voltage grid is on the home straight. For this purpose, 50Hertz has successfully pulled two 220 kV submarine cable systems into the Baltic Eagle platform, which had previously been laid on the seabed in a safety area next to the destination [...]
The Ministry of Infrastructure has already published the results of all adjudication proceedings for the new areas planned for the so-called Phase II of the Polish offshore. Six locations were awarded in the past week, earlier this year the Ministry decided on five locations. In the case of one location, the process was not resolved [...]
The EU is debating a revised electricity market design. The European Commission has proposed a targeted reform to end the investment uncertainty caused by uncoordinated Government interventions in electricity markets. The European Parliament and Member States should stick to this proposal. But lead MEP Nicolás González Casares has proposed unhelpful things on revenue caps: lowering [...]
The National Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) informs that during the submission period of the auction that took place between 31 March 2023 - 29 May 2023, two bidders have submitted their offers. Compliance with the auction’s requirements will be evaluated by the VERT Committee. The state-owned company Ignitis Group has reportedly submitted applications to compete, [...]
The government and a broad majority of political parties have made an agreement, establishing the framework for the coming 9 GW offshore wind tenders, with operations starting in the end of 2030 at the latest. The Danish Energy Agency is currently working on converting the agreed upon requirements into transparent tender conditions and the next [...]
Within seven years, we will have such large quantities of cheap green electricity that we can cover our own consumption and start exporting green fuels. The political agreement on offshore wind turbines opens the door to a whole new world of green opportunities, believes Green Power Denmark. Denmark's green business organization welcomes the fact that [...]
Sensoria, an innovative solution for blade integrity monitoring, presents a compelling case study in transforming offshore wind maintenance practices. Employing the reliability of acoustic emission technology, Sensoria sets new industry standards, offering real-time monitoring capabilities to optimize operations and reduce costs. To illustrate its effectiveness, the company shares impactful case studies that demonstrate Sensoria's capabilities, [...]
OX2 and Ingka Investments enters into conditional agreement with NKT for delivery and installation of export power cables. NKT’s facility in Karlskrona will deliver the cables for the recently awarded Galene project in Sweden. The agreement also covers the Triton offshore wind farm. The agreement will enable OX2 and Ingka Investments to start realising the [...]
On 30 May 2023, the Ministry of Infrastructure published the results of six adjudication proceedings for new areas where offshore wind farms will be developed under the so-called Phase II of the Polish offshore. Among the successful applicants are Orlen Group's companies: Energa MFW 1, Energa MFW 2, Orlen Neptun III, Orlen Neptun IV, Orlen [...]
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Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, a Polish development bank, conducted a survey of companies that, due to their scale and area of operations, may be interested in building wind farms in the Baltic Sea. 9% of the surveyed have already committed to the initiative. What is the future outlook for the sector in Poland? Poland on the [...]
On 26th of May 2023, an industry-wide alliance of supporters issued a call to enshrine clear goals for offshore electrolysis in the National Hydrogen Strategy (NWS). The core objective is a long-term and sustainable perspective for offshore electrolysis and thus the German contribution to green hydrogen from the high seas. AquaVentus and its projects stand [...]
According to a recent report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are making significant strides in energy security, with a particular focus on the development of offshore wind farms. This move comes in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which prompted these nations to [...]
Antarctic sea ice has likely reached its minimum extent for the year, at 1.79 million square kilometers (691,000 square miles) on February 21, 2023, according to scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado Boulder. The 2023 minimum is the lowest in the 45-year satellite record. This year’s [...]
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released a report indicating that global temperatures are projected to soar to unprecedented levels over the next five years. This forecast has significant implications for the Baltic Sea region, which is likely to experience the effects of this temperature surge. The report highlights that near-surface temperatures in 2022 [...]
Iberdrola, one of the world's largest renewable energy companies, and Holcim, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, have signed a major new clean energy power purchase agreement (PPA) in Germany - as well as agreeing to work together on a wide range of further new sustainability initiatives. The newly agreed PPA will [...]
Offshore wind energy is one of the main pillars of Poland's energy transition. According to the PWEA report, Poland has an offshore potential of 33 GW and Polish part of the Baltic Sea has many new areas for offshore investment. With all this potential, offshore wind power could meet up to 57% of Poland's total [...]
On May 2nd 2023 Global Wind Organisation released some important changes in the Basic Technical Training (BTT) Standard. The release includes a new Bolt Tightening Module and reintroduces three previously removed safety lessons to BTT Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulic modules. Christopher Furlan, the Training Project Manager, summarised the bolt tightening developments as: The new Bolt Tightening [...]
The ORLEN Group and Northland Power have commenced the construction of an onshore substation in the Choczewo municipality. The project will allow the Baltic Power wind farm to receive energy generated offshore. According to the schedule, the farm will start producing zero-carbon energy in 2026. “As the first company in Poland, we commence constructing infrastructure [...]
GORIO is one of the projects selected and supported by CEF Energy under the call for preparatory studies for cross-border renewable energy (CB RES) projects launched in 2021. Supported with a total of EUR 99,000, GORIO is ran and coordinated by Eesti Energi, a public limited energy company in Estonia. The project aims to develop, [...]
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ORLEN NEPTUN, an offshore wind development company within the PKN ORLEN Group, has established a subsidiary in Lithuania. ORLEN NEPTUNAS was registered in May, as reported by the BNS news agency. It should become clear soon whether the company will participate in this year's tenders in Lithuania related to the construction of wind farms in [...]
On May 15, 2023, Svea Vind Offshore submits the application for the offshore wind farm Långgrund to the Land and Environment Court. The wind farm can provide an addition to the region of 13 TWh per year as early as 2028 – a doubling of the availability of renewable electricity in the region. Adaptations of [...]
Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaports Authority SA and ORLEN Neptun presented information on progressing work on the construction of the first installation terminal for offshore wind farms on the Polish coast. The event also discussed the role of seaports in the development of offshore wind energy. - Offshore wind energy has the potential to become the [...]
The Swedish government announced that OX2 has received permission to build the northern part of the project Galatea-Galene on the west coast of Sweden, with a potential capacity of 400 MW. The total project Galatea-Galene comprised 1.7 GW. OX2 is Sweden’s leading developer of renewable energy and besides Galatea-Galene the company is developing two more [...]
Renewable energy developer European Energy and offshore wind company Vårgrønn, a joint venture between Plenitude (Eni) and HitecVision, announce a long-term strategic partnership to jointly pursue offshore wind opportunities in the Baltic Sea within Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia. The Baltic states have significant offshore wind potential, with a total of 15.4 GW of estimated possible [...]
Liberalization of the 10H rule and progressive development of offshore wind farms in the Baltic allow the wind industry to look to the future with optimism. However, there are still many issues and challenges that need to be worked out among experts and policymakers. The direction of the unraveling energy transition based on wind power [...]
Ocean Winds (OW), an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy and created as a 50-50 joint venture by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, has signed a contract with Australian company Sea Global Pty Ltd. and with PGNIG GAZOPROJEKT S.A. as its Polish subcontractor. The agreement concerns the execution of design documentation along with obtaining a [...]
In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dominik Gajerski, the coordinator of the Polish edition of the Climate Classic Poland Rally. The Climate Classic rallies are a series of events aimed at raising awareness about the urgency of taking action against climate change and adapting to its impacts. The idea originated in [...]
According to the Swedish Wind Energy Association (Svensk Vindenergi), the Swedish government's decision on environmental permits for two offshore wind farms in the Kattegat Strait is very good news. Projects that have received permits, if they also receive a license to connect to the grid and an investment decision, around 2030, will be able to [...]
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) has awarded Ørsted a 20-year contract for its carbon capture and storage (CCS) project ‘Ørsted Kalundborg Hub’. The project entails that Ørsted will establish carbon capture at its wood chip-fired Asnæs Power Station in Kalundborg in western Zealand and at the Avedøre Power Station’s straw-fired boiler in the Greater Copenhagen [...]
Starting the construction of an operations and maintenance base to serve offshore wind farms is an undertaking preceded by a months-long preparatory process. Already at this stage it is necessary to hire contractors for the work necessary to carry out the investment. In the case of preparation for the construction of PGE Baltica operations and [...]
The BMWK has come to the conclusion that the capital costs for wind and solar energy generation must be reduced. The BWO supports the BMWK in its efforts to use financial and industrial policy instruments to help reduce the financing costs of renewable energy generation and thus lower electricity prices for industry and households. In [...]
Now that the planning approval documents have been checked for completeness, public participation for the approximately 24-kilometre-long section in the EEZ is starting. The authority conducting the procedure - the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) - will accept comments from public bodies from 15 May to 28 June. The application documents will be published [...]
Equinor, together with Polenergia, is holding another meeting for prospective suppliers of components and services for its Baltic II and Baltic III offshore wind farm projects. The event will be attended by Hitachi Energy, the main supplier and contractor for the power part of both farms, which is looking for potential partners for its supplier [...]
Subject of the Dialogue The MFW Baltic II and MFW Baltic III Offshore Substations (OSS) contract comprises the supply of one OSS for MFW Baltic II (topside and substructure) and one OSS for MFW Baltic III (topside and substructure). Each OSS has a capacity of 720 MW. The Scope of Work includes the following main activities: [...]
OX2 has agreed with Ingka Investments to sell a 49 percent stake in its three offshore wind projects in Finland. The three projects will have a potential to reach total installed capacity of about 6,000 MW. The transaction is expected to impact OX2’s operating income positively with approximately 300 MSEK* in 2023. The sale is [...]
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When significantly more offshore wind turbines are to be built in Danish waters in the coming years, it must be done in harmony with nature. But if it is up to Ørsted, it is not enough to avoid leaving a mark. Energy projects should play an active role in promoting biodiversity. Therefore, Ørsted will deliver [...]
Gdynia Maritime University would like to invite you to the "Competencies for Offshore Wind" conference on May 17th. The attainment of global, European, and Polish offshore wind ambitions is largely dependent on the availability of qualified personnel. The offshore wind sector in Europe alone is expected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the [...]
ABB is collaborating with Lhyfe, a world pioneer in the production of renewable hydrogen, and Skyborn, a global leader in renewable energy, to jointly realize and optimize one of Europe’s most ambitious renewable hydrogen projects ever, SoutH2Port. The new hydrogen production plant, operated by Lhyfe and Skyborn, will be located in the municipality of Söderhamn, [...]
45 projects with a total value of PLN 1 million were implemented in the first edition of the "Choczewo. Municipality Powered by Wind" program. The initiative created for the residents of the Choczewo municipality (Pomeranian voivodeship) is an idea of offshore wind farm investors implementing offshore investments in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea: [...]
Against the current background of the war in Ukraine, Germany and the three Baltic countries Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania want to strengthen their energy sovereignty and cooperate more closely. While attending the Baltic Offshore Wind Forum at the German Federal Foreign Ministry in Berlin today, the German Transmission System Operator (TSO) 50Hertz and its counterparts [...]
The municipality of Hailuoto has approved the zoning initiative for an offshore wind farm in the Eastern area of Seljänsuunmatala, on the west coast of Finland. Metsähallitus has submitted zoning initiatives for a total of five offshore wind projects to local municipalities. Decisions on the project development and sales order will be made later this [...]
Raahe has approved the zoning initiatives for two offshore wind farms submitted by Metsähallitus. The offshore wind farms are planned in the areas of Pyhäjoki-Raahe and the western part of Seljänsuunmatala, on the west coast of Finland. Metsähallitus has submitted zoning initiatives for a total of five projects to local municipalities. Decisions on the project [...]
On 4 May 2023 the Energy Storage Coalition, a new organisation aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of the European energy system by increasing the deployment of sustainable and clean energy storage solutions to support renewables, hosted its launch event. The event was attended by over 150 policymakers, industry and associations representatives. It provided an opportunity [...]
CEOs and other executives from the Transmission System Operators (TSOs) of the Baltic Sea countries met in Berlin to further intensify cooperation. The meeting was attended by AST (Latvia), Elering (Estonia), Energinet (Denmark), Fingrid (Finland), Litgrid (Lithuania), PSE (Poland), Statnett (Norway) and Svenska Kraftnät (Sweden). The companies' managers gave a positive assessment of how the [...]
On the 3rd of May, The Swedish government presented how they want to conduct a better assessment of offshore wind development. In its commentary, Svensk Vindenergi (the Swedish Wind Energy Association), welcomes clearer long-term rules in the field, but at the same time stresses that right now the top priority must be to decide on [...]
At the meeting on 4 May 2023, the citizens' representation in Copenhagen approved the project around Aflandshage Windmill Park, where 26 offshore wind turbines are to be erected. Copenhagen is thus taking a big step forward in its green transition. The climate crisis presents the world's countries and cities with a clear challenge; the green [...]
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Denmark has signed a five-year agreement with Ukraine to help the country rebuild destroyed energy infrastructure and green electricity supply. The agreement further includes a long-term ambition to boost Ukraine's offshore wind capacities. With the need for significant short and long-term reconstruction of energy infrastucture, Denmark is actively supporting Ukraine’s efforts to rebuild its green [...]
Litgrid, Lithuania's transmission system operator, has decided to cancel a tender for the selection of a cable contractor for the Harmony Link project. As a consequence, PSE also canceled a tender for the construction of converter stations under this project. The total investment cost, taking into account submitted bids, would be approx. 1.6 billion euros [...]
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As the global shift towards renewable energy gains momentum, wind turbines have become an integral part of the sustainable energy landscape. However, monitoring and diagnosing blade damage present ongoing challenges for wind farm operators. In response, Sensoria by Mistras has introduced an advanced blade monitoring system that harnesses the power of acoustic emission (AE) technology. [...]
PGE and Ørsted - companies building the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm - have signed an agreement with a consortium made of Biuro Studiów, Projektów i Realizacji "Energoprojekt‐Katowice" SA and "Energopomiar" Sp. z o.o. The consortium will be acting as a Contract Engineer when constructing the land connection of the project - It is very important [...]
This year's WindWorks. Moving Energy conference in Riga was once again the venue for key discussions on offshore wind energy development in the Baltic Sea, with a particular focus on the potential of Latvia and Estonia. The event, of which BalticWind.EU was a media partner, was organised on 19 April by the Latvian and Estonian [...]
Behind every functioning wind project is a team of well-trained technicians, responsible for either construction and installation (C&I) or operations and maintenance (O&M). According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)’s and Global Wind Organisation's Global Wind Workforce Outlook for 2022 to 2026, a 67% growth of global onshore and offshore wind capacity expected between [...]
Permitting remains the biggest bottleneck for deploying wind at scale. Approximately 80 GW of wind power capacity is currently stuck in permitting procedures across Europe. It takes too long for developers to receive permits – up to nine years in some countries. This is incompatible with the EU’s climate & energy ambitions – last year [...]
Iberdrola has successfully placed the first foundation for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm into the seabed during the past weekend. Following the impressive installation of the offshore substation platform (OSS) in February 2023, the company is now entering the core stage of the Baltic Eagle construction phase. THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE PROCEEDS AS SCHEDULED Currently, [...]
Europe has placed offshore wind at the heart of its energy transition. Governments across Europe have between them pledged 150 GW by 2030. And by 2050 Europe’s seas will have as much as 450 GW of wind farms. But delivering this requires major investment in grid infrastructure too. Hitachi Energy and WindEurope have published a [...]
From 25-27 April European Energy Ministers, more than 14,000 participants and more than 500 exhibiting companies gather in Copenhagen for the WindEurope Annual Event 2023. The event comes at a pivotal point for the wind industry in Europe. The European Union wants to accelerate the build out of onshore and offshore wind to strengthen Europe’s [...]
The Lithuanian electricity transmission system operated completely independently for the first time on Saturday. The system operator Litgrid performed an isolated operation test, during which the Lithuanian electricity network was disconnected from the IPS/UPS system controlled by Russia. The isolated operation test is one of the most important steps in preparing for the synchronisation of [...]
Paweł Wróbel, BalticWind.EU: The symbol of the Netherlands is the windmill. Does Dutch history and tradition influence how wind energy is perceived and what role it plays today? Daphne Bergsma, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Poland: The Dutch relationship with wind and water has always been there. As a country below sea [...]
The joint venture Equinor-Polenergia ("JVEP") and Sif have entered a capacity reservation agreement for the supply of 90 monopile foundations for JVEP's Baltyk II and III offshore wind project in Poland. Once finalized, this will be the first contract under the terms of the strategy collaboration agreement that Sif and Equinor have entered in relation [...]
Episode 62 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. This podcast is prepared especially for those who have little time, [...]
The Danish Energy Agency is opening its solicitation of offers as part of its Power-to-X (PtX) state aid scheme for the production of PtX in Denmark It is now possible to submit a bid in the solicitation of offers as part of a PtX subsidy scheme for the production of PtX in Denmark (the PtX [...]
Ørsted and the PGE Group have signed an agreement with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy for supplying offshore wind turbines for the Baltica 2 project with a total capacity of about 1.5 GW. It is Poland’s largest-ever renewable energy project and will produce enough green energy to cover the power consumption of approximately 2.4 million Polish [...]
In last year's summary of the state of ‘local content’, I indicated that the foundation for the development of projects, businesses and innovations is already in place. Despite this, 2021 brought very few business plans, new investments, products or innovations. 2022 proved to be a much more optimistic year. It brought, among other things, a [...]