Orsted and Skyborn joint venture moves to court (again) over US lease suspension as project nears completion

Revolution Wind LLC has announced that it will seek a preliminary injunction against the lease suspension order issued by the US Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), escalating a dispute that now threatens one of the most advanced offshore wind projects in the United States. The project company, a 50/50 joint [...]

Ignitis Gamyba Allocates €1.1 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure

From September 2024 to this October, Ignitis Gamyba allocated €1.1 million in humanitarian aid to support the restoration of Ukraine’s war‑damaged energy infrastructure. According to the European Commission, this is the largest logistical operation it has ever coordinated. The European Commission’s announcement is available here: Commission delivers thermal plant to supply power for 1 million Ukrainians In just [...]

By |January 6th, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Transmission network ready for power from the first offshore wind farms

On December 30, Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne confirmed the technical readiness of the transmission infrastructure to receive power from offshore wind farms. All the necessary stations and lines have successfully passed voltage tests. “The new Choczewo station, the expanded Żarnowiec station, and the 400 kV line connecting them are ready to transmit energy from wind farms [...]

The nominees for the Energy Transition Promoter 2025 award have been announced – the winner will be decided in Oulu in February

It is once again time to highlight the most significant achievements and contributors in the field of renewable energy in Finland, as the nominees for the 2025 Energy Transition Promoter Award have been announced. The award is given to an achievement or activity that has contributed to supporting or accelerating the growth and development of [...]

By |January 6th, 2026|FINLAND, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

Deinhard: “Those who support the energy transition should not be penalized”

The Chamber of Industry and Commerce for East Frisia and Papenburg (IHK) has criticized the planned distribution of trade tax revenues from offshore wind energy. New regulation jeopardizes acceptance of the energy transition “Those who support the energy transition should not be penalized for doing so,” said IHK Chief Executive Max-Martin Deinhard. East Frisia has [...]

North Sea Summit 2026: Strengthening European cooperation on offshore wind energy Strengthening regional cooperation on offshore wind energy – for a secure, clean, and affordable energy supply

The German government will host the third North Sea Summit (Nordsee-Gipfel) on January 26, 2026, at Hamburg City Hall. At the summit, important decisions will be made on closer cooperation in the expansion of offshore wind energy. Joint expansion is key to strengthening Europe's energy security and competitiveness, restoring investment and planning security for the [...]

Polish Ministry of Energy’s plans will have a negative impact on energy prices

The new National Energy and Climate Plan (KPEiK) drafted by the Polish Ministry of Energy arbitrarily reduces the scale of wind energy development without presenting any analyses. According to analyses by the Polish Wind Energy Association, the new version of the KPEiK will lead to a sharp increase in energy prices in the coming years. [...]

Baltic East: Competitive Pricing and Synergies with Baltic Power. Janusz Bil on the Future of Offshore in the ORLEN Group

The Baltic East project achieved success in the recent offshore wind auction, offering a highly competitive price of PLN 476.88/MWh. About the background of cost optimization, the strategic proximity to Baltic Power, and the project timeline that assumes first power generation as early as 2032, I speak with Janusz Bil, President of the Management Board [...]

Polish Ministry of Energy published draft National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 and 2040 – key document for Polish energy sector and economy

The Ministry of Energy has published a draft National Energy and Climate Plan for 2030 (KPEiK) with a perspective until 2040. This is a key document for the transformation of the Polish energy sector and economy. "Modern energy, strong industry, a secure energy mix, and lower energy prices for Polish families and Polish businesses. The [...]

Industry concludes strong year – high expectations for 2026

Following a very positive previous year, the German wind energy industry has concluded another strong year with new records in terms of approval and contract volumes. The industry wants to face up to its growing responsibility for the German energy system, emphasizes BWE President Bärbel Heidebroek. Heidebroek: "The figures speak for themselves: wind energy is [...]

Europe’s wind energy workforce powers ahead – jobs, skills and opportunities for 2030

Europe’s wind industry continues to drive economic growth, energy security and employment. The European Wind Energy Workforce Report sees employment in wind growing from 443,000 jobs today to over 600,000 by 2030. The report has granular data on current employment levels and vacancies, and the most sought-after profiles and the skills required in the wind [...]

By |January 2nd, 2026|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Security of Offshore Energy Infrastructure – Key Conference in Warsaw This January

During the second edition of EnergySecurityCongress.pl, which will take place on 15 January 2026 in Warsaw, the Ministers of Defence of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia will discuss countering threats present in the Baltic Sea basin. Four dedicated sessions will focus on discussions covering necessary legal changes to better protect critical infrastructure, cooperation between public [...]

By |December 24th, 2025|EVENT, OFFSHORE, POLAND|

PGE and Ørsted select contractor for commissioning of Baltica 2 onshore substation

A joint-venture of PGE and Ørsted developing the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm has selected the company responsible for commissioning of the onshore transformer station located in the Choczewo municipality in Pomerania. The task will be performed by the Polish company Enprom. "Selection and signing of the contract with the contractor who will commission the [...]

By |December 23rd, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Germany: Next-generation monopolies moved using time and cost-effective new tech

Newly developed terminal crane and SPMT saddles safely handle XXL monopolies for Windanker offshore wind farm. Wind turbine sizes are increasing at an unprecedented rate and for clear reason: the bigger the turbine, the more power it can generate and the fewer are needed per wind farm. Taller turbines require larger foundations to withstand heavier [...]

By |December 23rd, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

RWE to sell Polish offshore wind development project to PGE

350-megawatt F.E.W. Bałtyk II project to be further developed by PGE; closing of the transaction expected in Q1/2026 RWE has also transferred an Environmental Decision for the adjacent wind development site 44.E.1. in the Polish Baltic Sea to PGE RWE remains fully committed to support the Polish energy transition by developing, constructing and operating its onshore wind and [...]

By |December 22nd, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Sources: Former Belgian energy minister Tinne Van der Straeten set to become WindEurope’s new CEO

According to information confirmed by BalticWind.EU sources, former Belgian Minister of Energy Tinne Van der Straeten is set to become the new Chief Executive Officer of WindEurope, the association representing Europe’s wind power sector.  Van der Straeten served as Belgium’s federal Minister of Energy from October 2020 until January 2025, during a period marked by [...]

By |December 20th, 2025|REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The first offshore auction was a pricing success. The market confirms profitability, but the government is slowing down development

Wind energy confirms that it is one of the cheapest forms of energy. The first auction for offshore wind farms in Poland's history was a success, confirming the sector's investment readiness and the price competitiveness of wind energy. The outcome of the auction is a breakthrough moment for the domestic offshore sector – it means [...]

By |December 19th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Historic Offshore Wind Auction Outcome in Poland. Three Projects Secure Guaranteed Support

The results of Poland’s first offshore wind auction under the second phase of market development have been announced. The President of the Energy Regulatory Office (URE) confirmed that three offshore wind projects in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea have secured the right to negative balance coverage, with a combined installed capacity exceeding 3.4 [...]

By |December 18th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

Grids are crucial to make Europe more competitive and energy secure

The European Commission has unveiled an EU Grids Package, a set of legislative and policy measures to modernise and expand Europe’s electricity grids. The Package is a crucial step to make energy more affordable and secure for households and industry. It addresses long-standing bottlenecks in grid development. It proposes new rules for grid planning and [...]

Installation of monopiles at the Windanker offshore wind farm in Germany completed

Iberdrola Deutschland, Iberdrola's international business in Germany, has reached an important milestone in the construction of the Windanker offshore wind farm, successfully installing the project's 21 monopile foundations. This marks the start of the next phase of construction. The monopiles were manufactured at a state-of-the-art production plant in Spain, specifically equipped for large monopile foundations as part of a strategic alliance between [...]

By |December 18th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

DEME secures foundation and cable installation contracts for BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Poland

DEME has been awarded three contracts for the installation of monopile foundations, inter-array cables, and the export cable at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in Poland. These new contracts position DEME as a key contributor to Poland’s renewable energy build-out, supporting the country’s energy transition.  BC-Wind, developed by international offshore wind company Ocean Winds, a [...]

By |December 18th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Municipalities providing land for solar and wind energy should receive larger share of tax revenues

When a field is converted to green energy production, total tax payments and local contributions increase dramatically. However, the municipalities' share of corporate tax revenues does not always end up in the municipality that provides land for green energy production. This needs to be changed, according to Green Power Denmark, which proposes that tax revenues [...]

By |December 17th, 2025|DENMARK, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

WindEurope Announces Annual Event 2026 Ambassadors

Europe’s wind industry is preparing for one of its flagship gatherings as more than 16,000 participants and 500 exhibitors head to IFEMA Madrid for WindEurope’s Annual Event 2026, taking place from 21 to 23 April 2026. This year’s edition brings together the full wind value chain at a pivotal moment for Europe’s energy transition. Attendees [...]

WindEurope 2026 Opens Call for University Proposals, Spotlight on Combating Mis- and Disinformation in the Energy Transition

WindEurope has officially launched the Call for University Proposals for its 2026 Annual Event, taking place on 21–23 April 2026 in Madrid. The organisation invites universities across the EEA, Switzerland and the UK to submit applications for student participation in one of Europe’s most important wind energy gatherings. The 2026 edition introduces a significant thematic [...]

Offshore: The President of the Energy Regulatory Office publishes updated auction rules for offshore wind farms

The Energy Regulatory Office's Public Information Bulletin[1] has published updated auction rules for obtaining the right to cover the negative balance for electricity generated in offshore wind farms. In accordance with the wording of the MFW Act[2], valid until November 26, 2025, the President of the Energy Regulatory Office was obliged to establish the Rules [...]

By |December 16th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, REGULATORY|

20 years of pioneering offshore work: OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE Foundation remains a strong voice for future-oriented expansion

Berlin, 27 November 2025 – The OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY Foundation (Stiftung OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE) celebrated its 20th anniversary with a ceremony at the British Embassy in Berlin. On Tuesday, high-ranking representatives from politics, science and business in Germany and the United Kingdom discussed milestones achieved, current developments and the key challenges for the coming decade. Keynote speaker [...]

By |December 16th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

The Danish Government proposes one of the world’s most ambitious climate targets for 2035

The Danish Government is strengthening its climate ambition and allocating the necessary funding to meet a new national climate target for 2035. The government proposes that the 2035 target be set as a point target within the range of 82 to 85 percent. Whichever level within this range is ultimately chosen, Denmark will continue to [...]

Energy and Climate Strategy to boost clean transition and reduce emissions

On 4 December 2025, the Government submitted the national Energy and Climate Strategy to Parliament as a report. In line with the Government Programme, the strategy will accelerate the clean transition, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen carbon sinks. “The Energy and Climate Strategy compiles the Government’s energy and climate policies that have been agreed [...]

Additional protective shield for the national energy system

Polish energy sector and the military are joining forces to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure in the national energy system (KSE). Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne S.A. and the General Staff of the Polish Army have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at protecting against cyber, hybrid, and military threats. The event was attended by Deputy Prime [...]

Baltic synchronisation achieved global recognition by winning PMI’s Project of the Year award

The Baltic countries’ synchronisation with continental Europe won the prestigious Project of the Year award at the Project Management Institute (PMI) awards ceremony held in Phoenix, Arizona. One of the largest and most widely renowned associations of project management professionals recognized the successful implementation of this complex project ahead of schedule. “This global recognition once [...]

Enhanced Sweden-Germany cooperation

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Germany’s Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz have signed an enhanced and expanded Strategic Innovation Partnership between Sweden and Germany. The Joint Declaration of Intent comprises new areas including foreign policy, capital market issues, migration and international development cooperation. “Germany is one of our closest Allies and partners. With this expanded agreement, [...]

Study published with high resolution seabed map for 7,000 km² of Southern Baltic, a new asset for offshore wind

A new open access scientific paper has unveiled one of the most detailed seabed datasets ever produced for the Polish part of the Southern Baltic. The study by Łukasz Janowski and a large team of co-authors, published in Earth System Science Data, describes high-resolution hydroacoustic data covering more than 7,000 square kilometres of Polish marine [...]

By |December 12th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Van Oord completed the installation of 21 monopiles at the Windanker offshore wind farm

Van Oord has completed the transport and installation of all 21 monopiles at Iberdrola’s Windanker offshore wind farm, a key milestone in the construction of the project. This achievement involved the largest monopiles Van Oord has ever installed, made possible by earlier upgrades to its heavy lift installation vessel Svanen, which is now equipped to [...]

By |December 12th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

The Environmental Impact Assessment of Curonian Nord offshore wind farm was presented to the public

Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, has reached one of the most important milestones in the development of the Curonian Nord offshore wind farm by completing the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report. It was presented to the public during the meetings held at the cities of Palanga, Neringa and Klaipėda as well as to the residents [...]

By |December 12th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Smulders: OSS Jasmund topside and jacket are underway

Both the jacket and the topside of OSS Jasmund have sailed away for their installation site as part of the Ostwind 3 grid connection project in the German Baltic Sea. The complete substation is now ready for offshore installation. The HSI consortium, comprising HSM Offshore Energy, Smulders, and Iv, is pleased to announce the successful [...]

By |December 11th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Synchronization of the Baltic States with continental Europe receives global recognition

The synchronization of the Baltic states with continental Europe won the global "Project of the Year" award. The Project Management Institute (PMI), one of the world's largest and best-known project management organizations, recognized the complex and accelerated implementation of the synchronization project at an award ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona. The synchronization of the Baltic states [...]

Commission proposes upgrade of the EU’s energy infrastructure to lower bills and boost independence

The backbone of European energy system, the grids infrastructure, will be modernised and expanded to unleash its full potential. The Commission's European Grids Package and the Energy Highways initiative, proposed today, will enable energy to flow efficiently across all Member States, integrating cheaper clean energy and accelerating electrification. This will help lower energy prices and support affordable living for all Europeans. It will ensure secure [...]

Elering applies for special national planning to determine the conditions for the Estonian section of the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor

On December 1, 2025, Elering submitted an application to the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications to initiate a special national plan with the aim of determining the possible construction conditions for the Nordic–Baltic Hydrogen Corridor (NBHC) The planning process will clarify whether and under what conditions it would be feasible to build a hydrogen [...]

Harnessing Green Hydrogen to Power Islands: Green Hysland’s Technical Assistance Programme Has Launched

Green Hysland’s Technical Assistance Programme (TAP) has officially kicked off with a meeting that gathered the four participating islands and the Green Hysland TAP team. The programme was created to support islands interested in developing green hydrogen projects. by offering free technical support that is tailored to address their specific needs and contexts. Through a collaborative process, the TAP will result in a pre-feasibility assessment to guide the next steps of their project. By providing this expert mentorship and guidance for green [...]

By |December 10th, 2025|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

European Commission publishes summary of Energy policy highlights

Exactly 1 year ago, Ursula von der Leyen began her second term as President of the European Commission, and her new team, the College of Commissioners, took office. In the energy sector, with a strong mandate to act, the Commission continues its work to accelerate the clean energy transition and boost Europe’s competitiveness, under the [...]

The “age of electricity” is here

The International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2025 confirms that electricity is quickly becoming the backbone of the global energy system. Electricity demand is soaring. Renewables are continuing to rise globally. But Governments are too slow in delivering the infrastructure needed to electrify industry, mobility and heating. And they need to address new supply chain [...]

Enefit Green divests Tolpanvaara Wind Farm to TD Greystone Infrastructure Fund and Rabbalshede Kraft AB

Enefit Green has signed an agreement to sell its Tolpanvaara wind farm in Finland to TD Greystone Infrastructure Fund, marking a strategic step in focusing on the Baltics and Poland markets. Rabbalshede Kraft AB will be managing Tolpanvaara on behalf of TD Greystone Infrastructure Fund. “Tolpanvaara is Enefit Green’s only wind farm in Finland. As [...]

By |December 10th, 2025|FINLAND, ONSHORE, PROJECTS|

Fortum Acquires 4.4 GW of Finnish Wind Projects from ABO Energy

(Wiesbaden/Helsinki, 28 November 2025) ABO Energy has completed the sale of a 4.4-gigawatt (GW) wind energy portfolio in Finland to Fortum, a leading Finnish energy company. The transaction, which closed on November 28th, includes 29 wind power projects across the country. The cash and debt-free purchase price amounts to approximately EUR 40 million. The initial [...]

By |December 9th, 2025|FINLAND, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Finnish Government tightens wind power regulation and slows solar power growth

The Finnish Government has today decided on the regulatory provisions on wind and solar power to be included in the new Land Use Act. The fixed 1,250-metre set-back-distance between wind turbines and houses would prevent wind power development in southern Finland and on industrial sites. The proposed rules for solar power risk constraining a sector [...]

By |December 9th, 2025|FINLAND, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, REGULATORY|

German Wind Industry: 2026 Offshore Auctions Without Structural Reform

Germany’s Bundestag has adopted amendments to the Windenergie-auf-See-Gesetz (WindSeeG). While parts of the reform are welcomed by the offshore wind industry, one key decision is widely viewed as a strategic mistake: the continuation of 2.5 GW of offshore auctions in 2026 under the old auction design. The sector had hoped for a decisive political signal [...]

PGE Baltica has begun recruitment for its base in Ustka

Wind turbine technicians, electrical engineers, dispatchers – these are just some of the positions for which PGE Baltica will be recruiting. The leader in the offshore wind business in Poland will assemble a team for its operations and service base in Ustka, which will service the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm. Approximately 100 people will [...]

By |December 8th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

EU agrees to permanently stop Russian gas imports and phase out Russian oil

The European Union will effectively and permanently stop the import of Russian gas and move towards the phaseout of Russian oil under the provisional political agreement reached by the European Parliament and the Council today. This historic decision will end the EU's dependence on an unreliable supplier, which has repeatedly destabilised European energy markets, put at [...]

KFB Technologies launches AI-based platform for industrial emissions management

Wrocław, 5 December 2025 – KFB Technologies, a European leader in vibroacoustics and pro-environmental solutions for industry, has launched a pioneering service enabling comprehensive monitoring and management of emissions in the areas of noise, vibrations, air, water and soil quality. This innovative project was created with companies from the industrial, construction and smart cities sectors [...]

Baltic Industrial Group completes its first steel structures for the Baltica 2 foundation package

Baltic Industrial Group (Grupa Przemysłowa Baltic GPB) has manufactured the first anode cages and a boat landing for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm – the largest offshore project currently under construction in Poland, being developed jointly by Ørsted and PGE. These components, part of the secondary steel scope, play a key protective role by [...]

A renewables-based energy system will save Europe trillions

Renewables are the cheapest form of power generation. But this doesn’t tell the full story. What about the costs of grids, storage, and back-up? WindEurope’s latest study done in cooperation with Hitachi Energy shows that even when accounting for the grids, storage and back-up, a system running on high shares of renewables is the cheapest, [...]

Poland selects Swedish submarines

On 26 November, Poland announced that it has chosen Sweden to partner in its submarine programme. Poland is purchasing three submarines in one of Sweden’s largest-ever naval export deals. “Poland has chosen Sweden to partner in its submarine programme. This is a testament to the cooperation between our two countries and Sweden’s status as a [...]

By |December 5th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

Polish-German Intergovernmental Consultations in Berlin: talks on energy, security and further cooperation

The region's energy security, the future of the European transition and solutions for industry were at the centre of the Polish-German Intergovernmental Consultations held today in Berlin. Energy Minister Miłosz Motyka and Secretary of State at the Ministry of Energy Wojciech Wrochna discussed the priorities of the Polish-German energy partnership with Federal Minister for Economic [...]

Wind of change blowing in from the sea: by 2040, 18 GW of installed capacity will be built in Polish Baltic waters

The energy potential of the Polish part of the Baltic Sea is considered one of the largest in Europe, reaching up to 33 GW. ‘Its use would allow a large part of Poland's electricity demand to be met, which in turn would translate into ensuring the country's energy independence and security,’ said Janusz Bil, President [...]

By |December 4th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

RWE supplies power under long term wind offtake agreement to Carlsberg Sweden’s brewery in Falkenberg

RWE, a global leader in renewable energy, has signed an eight-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Carlsberg Sverige, one of Sweden’s largest beverage companies. Under the terms of the agreement, Carlsberg will source electricity produced from the nearby Örken onshore wind farm to power its brewery in Falkenberg, Halland. From January 2026 until December 2033, [...]

By |December 4th, 2025|ONSHORE, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

Construction of the Offshore Wind Service Base in Łeba Recognized for Outstanding Safety

The construction of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Base in Łeba, carried out for Equinor Poland, has been distinguished by the Regional Labour Inspectorate in Gdańsk with an award for the safest construction site in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. The base will support the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms — a joint venture between the Norwegian company Equinor and Poland’s largest privately [...]

By |December 3rd, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Stillstrom and Port of Roenne partner to advance large-scale maritime electrification through Energy Island Bornholm

Stillstrom by Maersk and the Port of Roenne have launched a joint white paper initiative examining how Energy Island Bornholm could become a blueprint for integrating offshore wind power with large-scale vessel electrification in the Baltic Sea. The study, Energy Island Bornholm Powering Maritime Electrification, explores how future renewable generation and grid capacity could support [...]

By |December 3rd, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Meteodyn launches high-resolution global Wind Data Portal

Meteodyn, the France-based wind engineering and climatology specialist, has entered the online wind data market with the launch of its new Wind Data Portal, offering what the company calls the finest horizontal resolution currently available for both onshore and offshore wind assessments. The platform went live on 2 December 2025 and enables developers to purchase [...]

By |December 3rd, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Jānis Vucāns at a Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference Committee in Germany: Ukraine must be involved in all discussions about its future

At its meeting in Kiel, Germany, on Monday, 24 November the Standing Committee of the Baltic Sea Parliamentary Conference (BSPC) reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with Ukraine, reports Jānis Vucāns, Head of the Latvian Delegation to the Baltic Assembly. The parliamentarians adopted a statement emphasising that Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity are inviolable, and that [...]

Millions in offshore wind taxes for Wilhelmshaven

The state government approved the draft amendment to the regulation on the levying of trade tax and property tax in unincorporated areas for association participation. The aim of the amendment is to secure trade tax revenue for Lower Saxony's municipalities, particularly for offshore wind farms off the North Sea coast of Lower Saxony. The amendment [...]

By |November 27th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Simply Blue Group Welcomes Strategic Investment from Kansai Electric to Accelerate Offshore Wind Expansion

Simply Blue Group, a leading developer of renewable energy projects, announced that Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (“KEPCO”) has signed a Share Subscription Agreement with Simply Blue Group’s offshore wind development arm, Simply Blue Energy OSW Ltd (SBE OSW). This strategic investment marks KEPCO’s first investment involving management participation in an offshore wind developer. Simply [...]

By |November 27th, 2025|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

Atoms, renewable energy sources, and decarbonization. The energy sector in media for 2025

PGE is the strongest brand in the energy industry in terms of media coverage in the latest edition of the Top Brand survey conducted by the Media Monitoring Institute (IMM) and Press magazine. An analysis of media information points to an intense transformation of the industry, marked by the pursuit of decarbonization, investments in renewable [...]

By |November 26th, 2025|OFFSHORE, ONSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

Every fifth energy-related message online may be misinformation. Information warfare over strategic sector of Polish economy

The Polish energy sector faces a double threat: massive cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and a growing wave of disinformation and fraud aimed directly at consumers. This multidimensional attack is not only intended to cause financial losses, but also to undermine trust and pose a real threat to human life and the continuity of supply. The [...]

Polenergia moves closer to new promising offshore projects

Poland's largest private energy group is preparing strategic offshore renewable energy projects that will support the country's energy security and independence. Polenergia, whose consolidated revenues after three quarters of 2025 amounted to PLN 3.232 billion (up 7% y/y), is developing energy sales through PPAs, alongside other green energy sources such as onshore wind farms and [...]

By |November 26th, 2025|OFFSHORE, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Save the date: European Sustainable Energy Week 2026 to focus on a clean, secure and competitive Energy Union

Brussels, 25 November 2025: The 20th edition of European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will take place on 9-11 June 2026, under the overarching theme of ‘A clean, secure and competitive Energy Union’, the European Commission has announced. Meeting in Brussels and online, EUSEW – Europe's largest annual gathering focusing on renewables and efficient energy use – [...]

Klaipėda port moves closer to becoming the Baltic’s first green hydrogen hub

A significant milestone has been reached in the Klaipėda Port green hydrogen production project, which has no analogues in Lithuania or neighboring ports: the equipment has arrived at the site where the hydrogen station will be built. The project developers have moved even closer to their goal following the successful completion of tests on the [...]

By |November 25th, 2025|LITHUANIA, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

BWO: Migratory birds almost completely avoid wind turbines

Berlin, November 25, 2025. A new study by the German Offshore Wind Energy Association (BWO) confirms that migratory birds almost completely avoid wind turbines and that the collision risk is significantly lower than previously assumed. Commissioned by its financing member companies, the BWO investigated the actual collision risk in a near-shore wind farm in northern Germany. [...]

By |November 25th, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

The Danish Energy Agency opens tenders for three new Danish offshore wind farms

The Danish Energy Agency is announcing tenders for three areas for the establishment of at least 2.8 GW of offshore wind power. The tenders are based on thorough market dialogues and includes, among other things, state subsidies and greater flexibility for developers to increase the likelihood of qualified bids. The Danish Energy Agency is now [...]

By |November 24th, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

TSOs of Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany explore development of a Baltic–German interconnector

Litgrid, Augstsprieguma tīkls AS and 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, the transmission System Operators (TSOs) of Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany are jointly exploring the development of a Baltic–German hybrid interconnector. This project aims to create a direct electricity link between the Baltic States and Germany, strengthening cross-border energy security and supporting the green transition. This year, project [...]

TotalEnergies submits permits for 3 GW German North & Baltic Sea wind projects

TotalEnergies has filed the planning consent applications for its two major offshore wind initiatives in German waters, totaling approximately 3 GW in capacity, with the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH). The applications concern the 2 GW NordseeEnergies 1 (NSE1) project in the German North Sea and the 1 GW OstseeEnergies (OSE) project in the [...]

By |November 21st, 2025|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

PGE Baltica: Strategy and directions for development of offshore wind – summary of Offshore Wind Poland 2025

Warsaw hosted the largest conference dedicated to offshore wind energy – Offshore Wind Poland 2025. PGE Baltica, a member of the PGE Group and the main partner of the event, actively participated in key discussions on the development of the sector and building Poland's competitive advantage on the market. During the inaugural session, in which [...]

Baltic Sea2Land final conference in Riga – Sea2Land Navigator and visions for a sustainable Baltic Sea

On November 11-12, the 5th Baltic MSP Forum "Navigate Planning Through Changes" took place in Riga, bringing together the maritime spatial planning and coastal development community from across the Baltic Sea region. This year's forum was special as it served as the closing conference of the Baltic Sea2Land project, providing an opportunity to present the [...]

By |November 20th, 2025|EVENT, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

The public procurement for the “Marine mammals study for ELWIND” has been published

The study aims to gather critical baseline data on the status of key marine species—grey seals, ringed seals, and potentially harbour porpoises—prior to any development activities in and around the designated ELWIND offshore sites in Estonia and Latvia. The study is done for both Estonian and Latvian areas together and it includes: Assessing the abunance [...]

By |November 20th, 2025|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, PROJECTS|

Protea’s two platform cranes for the IJmuiden Ver Alpha project have successfully passed the FAT tests

Protea is proud to announce that our two platform cranes, designed for the IJmuiden Ver Alpha project, have successfully passed their Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT). This marks an important milestone in the execution of this demanding offshore project, which forms part of the Dutch 2GW offshore wind development program. Both cranes were fully designed, manufactured, and tested in-house, confirming our [...]

By |November 20th, 2025|DENMARK, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, REGULATORY|

Offshore wind energy – the flywheel of the Polish economy

The offshore energy investment program has already entered the construction phase. Polish offshore energy has the potential to become one of the biggest drivers of the national economy – fully utilizing its potential means as much as 33 GW of power and investments of PLN 869 billion. The development of offshore wind energy could generate [...]

HINE Group inaugurates its first plant in Poland and reinforces its presence in Central and Eastern Europe

HINE Group has announced the opening of its first plant in Poland, located in Fortress Logistics Park Stargard, around 30 km from Szczecin. This new facility, HINE Polska Sp. z o.o., will play a strategic role in the Group’s expansion across Central and Eastern Europe, with a focus on producing hydraulic components and cooling systems [...]

A school in Ustka will train specialists for offshore wind energy. PGE Baltica will sponsor a new vocational class

Renewable energy equipment and systems technician – this is a new field of study that will be launched at the General and Technical School Complex in Ustka at the beginning of the 2026/2027 school year. PGE Baltica has signed a letter of intent with the Słupsk County, the school's governing body, regarding cooperation in the [...]

Does Polish Local Content Still Stand a Chance?

In Poland, the discussion about local content returns like a wave that never quite hits the shore. After years of declarations and promises of a “better future for supply chains,” the government finally established the Team for Domestic Component Participation in October. It is a necessary and commendable initiative, but one that arrives noticeably late. [...]

By |November 18th, 2025|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

Local Content as a Strategic Priority for MAP. ARP Appointed Coordinator. What This Means for Poland’s Offshore Wind Sector

On 30 October 2025, the Polish Ministry of State Assets (MAP) held the first meeting of the newly established Team for the Participation of Domestic Components in Key Investment Processes. The session was chaired by Minister Wojciech Balczun. One of the key outcomes was the appointment of the Industrial Development Agency (ARP) as the Coordinator [...]

Baltic East is getting closer to implementation. Environmental decision issued

Baltic East, the most advanced project of the second phase of offshore wind power in the ORLEN Group, has obtained a decision on environmental conditions for the offshore wind farm, issued by the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection in Gdańsk (RDOŚ). This key stage brings the investment closer to participating in the first Polish offshore [...]

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