Six German organizations dealing wind offshore wind energy development – Bundesverband WindEnergie e.V. (BWE), Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore e.V. (BWO), OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE Foundation,VDMA Power Systems, WAB e.V., WindEnergy Network e.V. (WEN) - released joint pressrelease to flag the need to Strengthen supply chains and ports immedietely. - The expansion of offshore wind energy in Germany continues to pick [...]
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a Polish support measure of approximately €194 million (PLN 900.45 million) for the construction of an offshore wind terminal in the seaportof Gdańsk. The new terminal will serve as installation terminal to build offshore wind farms. The beneficiary of the measure is Istrana Sp. z o.o. ('Istrana') which [...]
Building on existing marine life protections, Ørsted has developed a new, lower-noise installation method that could potentially revolutionise the way offshore wind foundations are installed. The groundbreaking new technology has been successfully tested in Germany, proving that this innovative approach can dramatically reduce noise levels during foundation installations, strengthening existing protections to marine life and [...]
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For years, the Polish Wind Energy Pavilion of the Polish Wind Energy Association has been a fixed point for promoting and strengthening our country's position among the leaders of Europe's green transformation. The international WindEnergy trade fair will take place from 24-27 September in Hamburg. The theme of this year's stand will be the new [...]
In a significant move for Poland's renewable energy sector, the Pomeranian Voivode has granted permission for the construction of the Bałtyk 2 offshore wind farm. This decision, based on current building regulations and the Act on Promoting Electricity Generation in Offshore Wind Farms, marks a crucial step towards enhancing Poland's green energy capabilities. The Bałtyk [...]
NeXtWind hosted a joint owners' event to inform the owners about the cooperation between the two project developers on the Zörbig repowering project. The future pooling of joint resources and the great expertise of both companies - and not least the strong support from local politicians - will ensure efficient project implementation with high quality [...]
In the Baltic Sea, off the island of Rügen, 50Hertz has completed the last of three cable systems for the Ostwind 2 offshore grid connection project after a four-week trial run, meaning that it will start continuous operation almost three months ahead of schedule. The Arcadis Ost 1 (Parkwind) and Baltic Eagle (Iberdrola) wind farms [...]
At the end of June this year, Orlen announced that construction of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm would start from the Port of Rønne on Bornholm. The information raised a number of doubts about the implementation plan for the project, including the function that the installation terminal in Świnoujście, currently under construction, would perform [...]
Following the first phase of investigations, carried out with the MS Geoquip Elena survey vessel, the MV Geoquip Seehorn vessel is now getting to work It will carry out, among other things, a programme of CPTU soundings in a drill rig system and soil sampling. These samples will then be sent to the laboratory, where [...]
A polish SeaRenergy Group company has been awarded a Marine Coordination Services contract by Baltic Power for the construction phase of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm. The services will be kicked off with the preparatory phase in summer to ensure a smooth operational commencement in the last quarter of 2024. SeaRenergy’s comprehensive Marine Coordination [...]
Enefit Green, a leading renewable energy developer headquartered in Estonia, has announced a tender for geotechnical surveys for its Liivi offshore wind farm project. The project is situated approximately ten kilometres off the coast of Kihnu island in the Estonian section of the Gulf of Riga. Proposals for the tender must be submitted by 26 [...]
41.4 GW from onshore wind energy by 2040 is possible. The Ministry of Climate and Environment has added to the list of legislative and programmatic works of the Council of Ministers a draft law amending the Law on Investment in Wind Power Plants and certain other laws (UD89). The planned date for the adoption of [...]
Ramboll has secured the contract as foundation designer for Gennaker Offshore Wind Park – the most powerful offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. Ramboll's mandate is to develop the basic and detailed design of 63 monopile foundations that will support the 15 MW class turbines of Skyborn Renewables’ offshore wind project. Ramboll’s engineering [...]
Rafał Zahorski, port development plenipotentiary at the Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaports Authority S.A. (ZMPSiŚ), and Piotr Krahel, head of the development office, were in Nantes and Saint-Nazaire, France. Both participated in the talks among the largest European ports handling components and providing services for the offshore wind sector. ZMPSiŚ is currently building the largest installation [...]
Blue Armada Robotics, a pioneering Polish marine data company recognised among European Leaders of Offshore Renewable Energy by the ELBE Alliance, has announced a significant partnership with uncrewed surface vessel (USV) producer HydroSurv. As part of this collaboration, Blue Armada has acquired their first REAV-60 USV, marking a strategic move to capture the uncrewed marine [...]
Construction work on the Szczecin and Świnoujście Seaports Authority's investment project entitled "Building the capacity of the seaport in Świnoujście for offshore wind energy" [„Budowa zdolności przeładunkowej portu morskiego w Świnoujściu do potrzeb morskiej energetyki wiatrowej”] has entered its final stage. Investment works are progressing according to the schedule and contractual provisions agreed with the [...]
PNE Group has once again scored successes in the tender round for onshore wind turbines of the Federal Network Agency. All four wind farms submitted were awarded the contract. The wind energy projects "Lütau”, "Wulfsdorf", "Willerstedt" and "Kuhstedt III" have passed the current tender round. In Schleswig-Holstein, the wind farms "Lütau" with 5 wind turbines [...]
Skyborn Renewables plans to build an offshore wind farm in the Bothnian Sea, outside Sweden's territorial boundaries, called Eystrasalt Offshore. The permit application for Eystrasalt Offshore was submitted to the government in April 2023, and on July 3, 2024, the County Administrative Board of Gävleborg gave the green light for construction. The application concerns up [...]
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has reported that the auction for the Saare 3 sea area concluded without any bids, resulting in no winner being determined. The auction commenced on July 2, 2024, at 12 p.m. Estonian time, and ended on July 4, 2024, at 12 p.m. The Saare 3 sea area, [...]
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Getting access to the electricity grid is now the number one bottleneck to deploying renewables at scale. Across Europe hundreds of gigawatts of wind energy projects have applied for a grid connection permit and are waiting for an answer. The resulting grid connection queues have led to administrative overload and serious delays in the much-needed [...]
The expansion of wind power continues. However, no new investment decisions were made during the second quarter of 2024, according to the Swedish Wind Energy Association's latest statistics and forecast for wind power expansion. The pace of expansion is slowing slightly compared to the recent record years. Our forecasts show that about 1,000 MW per year [...]
The updated National Energy Independence Strategy was adopted by the Seimas on 27 June. The document aims to make Lithuania a fully energy independent country by 2050 that produces energy for its own needs and exports it. “This Strategy is the most important document outlining the development of the energy sector for the coming decades,” [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have signed contracts for the transport and installation of foundations and offshore substations for the Baltic 2 and Baltic 3 projects. Offshore work in 2026-2027 will be carried out by Heerema Marine Contractors, using, for among others, a ship with a heavy lift crane. The Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind [...]
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) announces that the winner of the auction for Saare 2.2 sea area has been revealed. The only bid was submitted by Deep Wind Offshore AS (Norwegian company) in the amount of 1,327,500 euros, which was also the starting price of the auction. The winner of the auction [...]
Eolus is applying to the Swedish Government for permission to build the Skidbladner offshore wind farm, with up to 147 wind turbines located just over 20 kilometers north of Gotska Sandön. The estimated electricity production is 11.7 TWh per year, which corresponds to half of today’s electricity consumption in Stockholm County or more than ten [...]
According to Eurostat data presented by the European Commission - in 2023, renewable energy was the leading source of electricity in the EU, accounting for 44.7% of all electricity production. Renewables generated 1.21 million Gigawatt-hour (GWh), marking an increase of 12.4% compared with 2022. Source: European Commission, Eurostat Conversely, electricity generated from fossil fuels decreased by 19.7% compared [...]
Equinor and Polenergia owned joint venture companies leading the development of the Bałtyk 2&3 offshore wind farms, located in the Baltic Sea, have signed a Capacity Reservation and Early Works agreement with the consortium of Smulders Projects Belgium NV and Sif Netherlands BV, for the manufacturing of 100 Transition Pieces for both projects. Bałtyk 2&3 [...]
Christer Baden Hansen, currently Chief Commercial Officer, has been appointed Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO of Eolus from 01 July 2024. Eolus currently has 8 offshore wind projects planned in Sweden and 2 in Finland. Christer Baden Hansen joined Eolus in February 2023 after a long career at Vestas. “I am delighted Christer [...]
A guidance document outlining ways in which investment frameworks for cross-border offshore grid and renewable projects can be organised most efficiently has been published by the European Commission. It will support EU countries, national regulatory authorities and system operators in their discussions on cost-sharing agreements for achieving EU countries’ regional offshore renewable targets. The guidelines [...]
Janusz Bil has been appointed the new CEO of ORLEN Neptun, the company responsible for the development of offshore wind projects in the ORLEN Group. Janusz Bil is a graduate of the Technical University of Lodz and the University of Lodz. Throughout his professional career he has been associated with the energy sector, gaining extensive [...]
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Iberdrola has taken the final investment decision (FID) for its Windanker offshore wind farm in Germany, progressing the project into the delivery phase. Windanker is Iberdrola's third offshore wind initiative in the German Baltic Sea, following the operational 350 MW Wikinger and the 467 MW Baltic Eagle project. The company has finalized all supply chain [...]
Skyborn Renewables has commenced environmental studies for its ambitious Pooki offshore wind power project located in the territorial waters of Finland, adjacent to Oulu, Ii, Simon, and Kemi. This significant development marks the beginning of bird and seabed surveys in the Perämeri, set to take place throughout 2024 and 2025. The project, slated for completion [...]
Germany and the Netherlands have recently issued the results of their latest offshore wind auction. They awarded a total capacity of 6.5 GW. That’s good for Europe’s energy transition. But the auction design in both countries included negative bidding. This puts unnecessary additional pressure on offshore wind developers – with adverse consequences for the wider [...]
As a result of the proceedings, the bid of Istrana was selected for the seeding of the maritime area. This is another step towards the construction of an installation terminal for offshore wind farms at the Port of Gdansk. The Tender Committee for Proceeding No. 1/NH/2022 has selected the binding bid of a company named [...]
The latest report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) presents a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of the offshore wind industry. Despite macroeconomic challenges in several key markets, the industry saw significant growth in 2023, with the installation of 10.8 GW of new offshore wind capacity, bringing the global total [...]
At the start of construction of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, Orlen will use the port of Ronne on Bornholm as an installation terminal, the company's CEO Ireneusz Fąfara told reporters on Tuesday. The reason is the delay in the construction of the Swinoujscie terminal. "After analysis, we concluded that the Baltic Power farm [...]
TotalEnergies, as shareholder of Offshore Wind One GmbH, has been awarded the maritime concession N-11.2 by the German Federal Network Agency, following auctions held in Germany. Located in the North Sea, around 120 kilometers north-west of the German island of Heligoland, concession N-11.2 (1.5 GW) covers an area of around 156 square kilometers. This success [...]
The company, which is a leader in the construction of renewable energy sources in Poland, will be headed by an experienced manager Paweł Przybylski. - We are at the historically best moment for the ONDE company. Cable pooling, energy storages, liberalisation of the distance law and huge funds from National Recovery Plan (KPO) for energy [...]
Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Denmark, the City of Szczecin, the Polish Wind Energy Association and the Wind Industry Hub Foundation, we are pleased to invite you to participate in a unique trade mission of Polish companies to Denmark. The trip, entitled: “Building the wind power supply chain together”, will take place on [...]
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Both the content of the Sectoral Agreement ("Offshore Sector Deal") and the model of cooperation within the Coordination Council and the working groups should respond to the needs of the sector and be adapted to the current market situation as well as the applicable legislation, wrote the Ministry of Climate and Environment in a press [...]
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) in Estonia announced that the winner of the auction for Saare 2.1 sea area has been revealed. The only bid was submitted by Deep Wind Offshore AS (Norwegian company) in the amount of 2,457,000 euros, which was also the starting price of the auction. The winner of [...]
The first wind turbine has successfully been installed at the German offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 3. With an installed capacity of 913 MW, it will be the largest offshore wind farm in Germany once in operation. Borkum Riffgrund 3 is also the first offshore wind farm to be awarded without subsidies in the world. This has primarily [...]
In 2024, Germany faces a considerable reduction in federal funding for project research, particularly impacting energy research. The Fraunhofer Group for "Energy Technologies and Climate Protection" warns that a 30% reduction in funding for new projects compared to the previous year could severely hinder the country's ability to innovate in essential energy transition technologies. This [...]
A recent report by the DCE - National Center for Environment and Energy, commissioned by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, has sparked significant concern among renewable energy developers. The updated guidelines recommend halting wind turbine operations at wind speeds up to 8-10 meters per second to protect bat populations. This directive is seen as a [...]
Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) advances the Gennaker offshore wind project with an updated Master Supply Agreement signed today with Siemens Gamesa for the delivery of 63 SG 14-236 DD wind turbines with a power boost of up to 15MW and a rotor diameter of 236 meters. This agreement strengthens the long-term partnership between the two companies [...]
The Council of the EU formally adopted the – first of its kind – regulation on nature restoration on june 17th. This law aims to put measures in place to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030, and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. It sets specific, [...]
On June 13, 2024, the Prime Ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania released a joint statement commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Baltic Council of Ministers. This milestone highlights three decades of robust cooperation that has not only strengthened the unity and independence of the Baltic States but also enhanced their geopolitical influence and economic [...]
Last month France published the results of its 250 MW floating offshore wind auction off South Brittany (AO5). The winning bid was awarded at €86/MWh – a record-low for floating offshore wind. But Governments must not think this is a new benchmark for floating wind development in Europe. On 15 May France published the results [...]
Listed fuels concern Orlen Group's Odolanow Branch of Orlen's unit, PGNiG Upstream Norway, a research programme has launched a facility to convert electricity produced from renewable sources into gaseous fuels such as hydrogen, the company said in a press release. As reported, a test production of green hydrogen using electricity from a photovoltaic farm with [...]
Swedish government announced its decision to reject the proposed 700 megawatts Hansa PowerBridge project, a new subsea power connection between Sweden and Germany. According to Reuters, the rejection was grounded on concerns about the inefficiency of the German electricity market, which could adversely affect Sweden's electricity prices and market stability. As reported by Reuters Sweden's [...]
"Offshore wind energy is one of the pillars of Poland's energy security, and it is in the national interest for it to experience an acceleration," said Michal Jerzy Kolodziejczyk, president of Equinor in Poland, during the PWEA 2024 conference in Swinoujscie. https://youtu.be/zNkqHzuauTI Source: PAP MediaRoom
Vestas has secured a conditional agreement to supply 112 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for Vattenfall’s and BASF’s Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind projects, as already communicated in Vestas’ Company Announcement 10/2024 of 13 June 2024. Within the scope of the contract is furthermore a 5-year service and warranty agreement followed by an operational support [...]
In the offshore wind market in 2023. there was a marked rebound, with nearly 11 GW of new capacity coming on line, up 24 percent. more than a year earlier, according to an annual report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) organization. China maintained its leadership position. The total installed capacity of offshore wind [...]
Offshore wind energy is an important pillar of the European energy transformation. Its aim is not only to decarbonize the sector, but also to significantly increase the energy security of the EU. However, to fulfil these roles it needs a proper security system for itself. To truly secure offshore infrastructure, an international collaboration between EU [...]
Nine gas transmission system operators (TSOs) in the countries around the Baltic Sea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which aims to coordinate and facilitate hydrogen infrastructure and also to foster hydrogen market development in the Baltic Sea region. The MoU establishes and implements the cooperation between TSOs. The parties of the MoU are [...]
Joint statement from WindEurope, Cefic, Eurofer, Eurometaux and Cembureau has been released today in Brussels. Organizations call to couple the EU Green Deal with an Industrial Deal. The document entitled "Advancing the Green Deal. Setting a new Industrial Deal. Securing Europe’s Prosperity" states that the European Green Deal has set the course for Europe’s transition [...]
Ignitis Group, a multi-utility conglomerate operating in the Baltic region, plans to double its green generation capacity by 2027 and accelerate its investment plans, the company said in a press release. It was reported that according to the updated strategy for 2024-2027, the group plans not only to further increase new investments, but also to [...]
PGE is developing an offshore wind farm project with a Danish partner. This is the largest wind power investment to date in the Polish economic zone, PGE CEO Dariusz Marzec told during the PWEA 2024 conference. https://youtu.be/dSWx1ETecRk Source: PAP MediaRoom
It is necessary to start preparing projects as soon as possible otherwise Poland risks both an investment gap and a generation gap, which will have deplorable consequences for the country's energy mix," said Grzegorz Chodkowski, Vice President of Offshore Development Poland at RWE, during the PWEA 2024 conference. https://youtu.be/yWp8AZX_jiU Source: PAP MediaRoom
UL Solutions a global leader in applied safety science, announced that it has completed technical due diligence to support Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar a leading developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, in the successful acquisition and subsequent financing of its 49% interest in the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, [...]
Peritum Safe Energy is proud to announce a landmark agreement with Baltic Power to develop and implement comprehensive electrical safety protocols for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm. This collaboration signifies a major stride towards our goal of harmonizing electrical safety standards globally within the wind industry. The Baltic Power offshore wind farm represents a [...]
With the installation of a N163/5.X turbine at the Kalistanneva wind farm in Finland, the Nordex Group has now exceeded the 5 GW threshold of installed capacity in the Nordic region. A total of 1,234 turbines “Made by Nordex” are currently in operation in Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway and produce clean electricity for 2 [...]
The wind farm will be repowered to reach a final installed capacity of 36 MW. Partnership-based cooperation with local residents and communities creates a strong foundation for sustainable and long-term successful energy projects. The environmentally friendly wind energy generated at the Brandenburg site will supply approximately 24,000 households in the future Qualitas Energy, a global [...]
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Today marks the annual celebration of Global Wind Day, a day dedicated to highlighting the transformative power of wind energy in reshaping our energy systems, decarbonizing economies, and fostering job growth. This year, WindEurope and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have launched the #WorkInWind campaign, putting a spotlight on the people driving the wind [...]
Almost one-fifth of the electricity produced in the European Union now comes from wind power, as reported by Orlen Group on Saturday. June 15 marks World Wind Day. "On World Wind Day, it's worth noting that nearly one-fifth of the electricity produced in the European Union comes from wind. This share will increase further, thanks [...]
The draft of law liberalising distance requirements for investments in onshore wind farms will be on the cabinet's agenda in the coming weeks, the deputy minister of climate and environment Milosz Motyka told a press conference about the new National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water's programme 'My wind power plant'. "In the list of [...]
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego wants to sign agreements on the implementation of the National Recovery Plan with the ministries of climate and state assets in June, said BGK Vice President of the Management Board Marta Postuła. "We are the entity that negotiates the terms of signing the NRP implementation with the ministries that are responsible for [...]
Currently, the national system has approx. 28 GW operating from renewable sources, and connection conditions have been issued for another 48 GW, the Vice President of the Management Board at PSE Tomasz Sikorski informed during a meeting of the subcommittee on critical infrastructure, mining and energy. He added that the challenge until 2030 is, among [...]
Jelena Dilienė, Vice-Chair of the National Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) of Lithuania, was elected Chair of the Energy Transition Committee (ET KOM) of the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) for the 2024-2026 term. "It is a great honor and responsibility to be elected to this position and contribute to the dissemination of best practices in [...]
In a recent LinkedIn post, RWE CEO Sven Utermöhlen highlighted the transformative impact of drones on blade inspections in their offshore fleet. Previously requiring up to three experts to abseil from the nacelle to the blades, this task is now performed by a remote-controlled drone, offering significant advantages. Drones have increased the safety of blade [...]
Nearly 3,000 pupils from 11 primary schools took part in an educational project run by Equinor and Polenergia in the Słupsk region. The aim of the campaign is to spread knowledge among the youngest about offshore wind energy and its benefits for the climate and the region. Equinor and Polenergia are jointly developing three wind [...]
Equinor, a global energy leader, is calling on innovators to join a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize the end-of-life phase of floating offshore wind substructures. This challenge, part of Equinor's NOW Accelerator program, seeks startups and scale-ups with cutting-edge ideas on reuse, afterlife, circularity, or recycling for steel and concrete structures. A Call to Action for [...]
Vestas has received a 72 MW order from Denker & Wulf AG for the wind energy project Holtsee in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Vestas will deliver ten V162-7.2 MW wind turbines, and the order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines. "This order from customer Denker & Wulf AG underlines the efficient technology of our EnVentus [...]
Ignitis Renewables is developing the first offshore wind farm in the Baltics, which will be called Curonian Nord. This project is particularly important to the Lithuanian energy sector and is named in the honour of Curonians, a tribe that used to live on the shores of the Baltic Sea. The name is also associated with [...]
FRS Windcat Polska Sp. z o.o. has ordered two CTVs (crew transfer vessels) from the ALU International Ltd. shipyard in Gdansk, with an option for additional vessels. These vessels will support the development of Polish offshore wind farms. FRS Windcat Poland, established in 2018 as part of the FRS and Windcat alliance, operates a fleet [...]
Energimyndigheten has been tasked with mapping areas for fossil-free energy production and distribution. Svensk Vindenergi is critical of the fact that wind power is not mentioned in the agency's mandate. Energimyndigheten has been tasked with mapping areas with potential for fossil-free energy production and distribution. The government has chosen to expand Energimyndigheten's mandate to include [...]
Vestas has successfully installed its flagship V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbine at the Port of Thyborøn, marking a significant milestone in the development of offshore wind technology. This installation comes only three months after the port placed an order for the turbine. The V236-15.0 MW turbine produced its first kWh of power on 8 June, [...]
Poland’s ENMARO and the Netherlands’ Pondera Consult have agreed on closer cooperation. They signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing to jointly source, define, and target potential offshore wind project opportunities in Poland, leveraging their combined products and services as a consortium. Poland has significant potential for offshore wind development, having already secured 5.9 GW through [...]
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The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES, together with its project partners RWE, ForWind (University of Oldenburg – Institute of Physics), and Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, is investigating how to optimize the total energy yield of offshore wind farms in the "C²-Wakes – Controlled Cluster Wakes" research project. The project aims to utilize an extensive offshore [...]
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Baltic Towers offshore tower factory was held in Gdansk. The new factory, which will be located with direct access to the quay in Gdansk, is a key investment for the Polish renewable energy sector. The factory will have the capacity to manufacture more than 150 towers a year. The construction [...]
Depending on whether we live to see a change in the law referring to wind energy, we will also be seeing a difference of nearly 20 GW in onshore wind potential. Poland could have 41.4 GW in wind by changing the rule to 500 meters, or 22.19 GW with no change in the law. The [...]
Poland's wind power industry is experiencing dynamic development, and the latest report "Wind Energy in Poland" provides a detailed picture of its current state and future prospects. The report was presented at the Polish Wind Energy Association (PWEA) conference in Swinoujscie and offers an in-depth analysis for both onshore and offshore energy. Improving market condition [...]
At the plenary sitting on 28 May, the Estonian Parliament - Riigikogu passed the Act on Amendments to the Building Code and Other Acts to accelerate the processes of the deployment of renewable energy. In addition, the parliament adopted the Act on Amendments to the Customs Act which will simplify customs control of postal items. [...]
Vestas has received a 124 MW order for a wind energy project in Telsiai in Lithuania. Vestas will deliver 20 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines, and the order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines. The order was placed by Utilitas Wind and Latvenergo AS. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines throughout their life [...]
Uniper and Poland-based project developer WAP Energia entered a development partnership for an onshore wind power portfolio in Poland. The partnership covers six separate early-stage onshore wind projects with a target of up to 600 megawatt (MW) total capacity. Uniper will have full control over the development progress and costs of these projects. The projects [...]
The Polish Wind Energy Association (PSEW) Conference, the largest industry event in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to wind energy, begins today. This significant gathering, held from June 4-6, marks the 19th year of the conference, which is a cornerstone for shaping solutions to the most pressing challenges in the wind energy sector. [...]
Key task for governments is to make clean energy technologies more accessible to those that may otherwise struggle with the upfront costs, new IEA special report finds. Speeding up the move to clean energy technologies improves the affordability of energy and can relieve pressures on the cost of living more broadly, according to a new [...]
In light of growing challenges of the energy transition, the Baltic Sea region is becoming a key area for offshore wind energy development in the European Union. International cooperation, coordinated by the European Commission and supported by numerous regional and inter-state initiatives, plays a fundamental role in this process. Below, we outline the main initiatives [...]
The County Administrative Board of Gotland recommended the Swedish Government to grant a permit for the Aurora offshore wind farm, developed by OX2 and Ingka Investments, according to the Act on Sweden’s exclusive economic zone. If the Government approves, the first phase of the project could be operational by 2030, delivering over 6 TWh annually [...]
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The European Sea Port Organisation (ESPO) has released its comprehensive Port Investments Study 2024, providing an in-depth analysis of the future investment needs of European ports. Authored by Dr. Peter de Langen, this study outlines a projected requirement of approximately €80 billion over the next decade to meet the evolving demands of the port sector, [...]
RWE and Smålandshamnar AB, which operates the Swedish Port of Oskarshamn, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The aim of this collaboration is to explore whether the port could be a suitable harbour for the logistics, installation, loading, operations and maintenance activities relating to RWE’s planned offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea. In [...]
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The offshore wind industry, a critical component of renewable energy strategies around the Baltic Sea and beyond, is facing significant upheaval as two major players, Shell Plc and Siemens Energy's wind turbine division Siemens Gamesa, announce extensive staff cuts. Shell is preparing to significantly reduce its offshore wind workforce as CEO Wael Sawan reorients the [...]