The improved rotor blade certification standard was updated through a long-term joint industry project (JIP) to reflect the latest needs of wind turbine owners and manufacturers to ensure safe and reliable rotor blades DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has led an innovative initiative resulting in the revision of the DNV-ST-0376 rotor blade [...]
The BEMIP Offshore Wind Working Group is implementing strategic priorities for 2024 to further advance offshore renewable energy in the Baltic Sea region. With a substantial potential of over 93 GW for offshore wind energy, the focus is on capitalizing on this resource while enhancing regional cooperation. During the Energy Security Summit held in Marienborg, [...]
The Baltic Sea is poised to become a major hub of offshore wind farm development in the coming years. With Germany already operating its first offshore wind farms and Poland planning to install between 30 to 70 GW of capacity by 2040, the region is set for significant growth. Understanding the mutual impacts of these [...]
With support from the government's green investment scheme, four companies will invest more than 500 million euro in five projects related to Danish-produced wind turbines and Power-to-X technology. The billion-kroner investments will be used to establish new or expand existing production facilities in Denmark. The world has changed after several years of war in Europe, [...]
Offshore wind developer Deep Wind Offshore has applied to develop and operate a floating offshore wind project outside Stockholm. In the first phase, it will be 1.5 GW. The Swedish government has received the first application for a floating offshore wind farm outside Stockholm, after Deep Wind Offshore has submitted its plan to develop [...]
RWE has made the investment decision for its Nordseecluster, involving offshore wind projects with a total capacity of 1.6 gigawatts (GW). The wind farms will be built in the North Sea, about 50 kilometres north of the island of Juist. Suppliers of the main components have already been selected for the cluster as a whole. [...]
Leading experts from across the Alliance met at NATO Headquarters on Thursday (23 May 2024) for the first meeting of NATO’s new Critical Undersea Infrastructure Network. With rising challenges to undersea infrastructure, the Alliance is putting in place new tools to enhance the security of undersea cables and pipelines and to monitor potential threats. NATO [...]
Latvenergo has acquired 100% in the Telšiai project of Utilitas Wind, which will already enable the company to start wind power generation with a capacity of 124 megawatts (MW) in the first quarter of 2026. The construction of the wind farm will be managed by Utilitas Wind until completion. Installation of 20 Vestas 6.2 MW [...]
Vestas will pilot Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the Baltic Eagle Wind Farm in the Baltic Sea during 2024. The pilot project entails Vestas technicians and jack-up vessel crew using helicopters partly powered by SAF to transport themselves to and from the Baltic Eagle wind farm during the construction phase of 50 offshore wind turbines. [...]
Van Oord has been contracted by the Spanish energy company Iberdrola for the constructionof the German Windanker offshore wind farm. Yet another addition to Van Oord’s portfolio of offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea, highlighting its experience in the area and leading position in the energy transition. Van Oord's scope includes the transport and [...]
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The Juniewicze wind farm is the fourth wind farm completed in Poland by OX2, a leading RES developer and leader in terms of completed wind investments in Europe. The 16 wind turbines, with a total capacity of 48 MW, will power about 32,000 households annually. The official opening of Juniewicze WF in Mazovia took place [...]
Renewable Power Capital (RPC) has closed a long-term €555m financing of its 553MW onshore wind portfolio in Sweden. This long-term facility, which is one of the largest in Europe for a greenfield onshore wind portfolio, was provided by a suite of experienced lenders. CIBC, Danske Bank, Export Development Canada, NatWest, and NordLB were the Mandated [...]
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA) announced auctions for the development of an offshore wind farm in the Saare 2.1, Saare 2.2 and Saare 3 areas west of Saaremaa. The auction for Saare 2.1 will take place from 18 June 2024 at 12 p.m., Estonian time (UTC+3), until 20 June 2024 12 p.m., [...]
Another manufacturing plant for the offshore sector will be built, as reported by Szczecin.pl. On Wednesday, a letter of intent was signed between the City of Szczecin and Windar Polska, marking an important step in the development of offshore wind energy in the region. This is another major investment by the world's largest players related [...]
The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management is currently seeking comments on the marine spatial plans before they are sent to the government for a decision. Proposed changes to offshore spatial plans that create conditions for offshore wind energy could be an important part of the climate transition. At the same time, great demands [...]
RWE is investigating how artificial reefs at offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea can affect the marine ecosystem and whether they can create an attractive marine habitat, particularly for blue mussels, algae and fish species. In partnership with Linnaeus University and cable service provider Baltic Offshore Kalmar AB, RWE is conducting a pilot study in the Swedish Baltic [...]
Danish renewables developer-operator Eurowind Energy has received the green light to proceed with its 49.5-MW wind farm project in Ulkaer Mose, situated in the Danish peninsula of Jutland. The Environment and Food Board of Appeal has approved the project, allowing construction to commence imminently, as announced by the company in a social media post. The [...]
Ignitis Renewables, together with its partner Fugro, presented seabed exploratory survey data to the Lithuania’s scientific community at a conference organised by Klaipėda University. The data was collected as part of the company’s preparations to build an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, off the coast of Lithuania. For this project, detailed seabed surveys [...]
Poland's supply chain has a chance to become competitive in the global wind power sector - but this will not succeed without strong and stable international cooperation. On the 6th of June, Polish companies, foreign investors and representatives of the EC and the Baltic States will meet for the third time at the International Supplier [...]
In a significant move towards bolstering energy security and advancing renewable energy development, the Baltic Assembly and the Baltic Council of Ministers recently convened a conference titled ‘Energy Future of the Baltic States: Addressing Regional Challenges Together’. The event underscored the importance of regional cooperation among the Baltic States to enhance energy independence and integrate [...]
The area where Ørsted plans to build the Skåne offshore wind farm (Skåne Havsvindpark) has been designated as an 'energy area' by the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (Länsstyrelsen and Skåne Regeringen) in the overview version of Sweden's new Baltic Sea spatial plans. In addition to the Skåne offshore wind farm, several other [...]
ELWIND, joint Estonian-Latvian state-run cross-border hybrid offshore wind project has announced the launch of a public tender for the preparation of studies of the environmental impact on fisheries and fisheries-related activities. The aim of the study is to carry out fish community inventory and fisheries survey, and spring-spawning Baltic herring studies in the development areas [...]
Poland's Ministry of Climate and Environment has announced that the work of the team for setting the maximum price for electricity from offshore wind farms will be extended until June 14, 2024. The reason for this decision is the need for additional analysis of current electricity market conditions. "Based on the order of the Minister [...]
The potential of wind energy on industrial sites reaches 20 GW, according to a report that the Institute for Renewable Energy prepared for the Re-Source Poland HUB. The technical potential of wind power that would be feasible on industrial sites (in the absence of regulatory restrictions and additional system costs) amounts to almost 17 GW. [...]
50Hertz can finally begin work on the Ostwind 3 grid connection for the offshore wind farm Windanker in the Baltic Sea. The Ministry for Economics, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labour of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has issued the permits for the onshore route of four kilometers as well as a substation with a surface of approx. ten hectares in the municipality of [...]
Ocean Winds, as a global company with offshore wind farm projects around the world, organized a trip to the Moray West offshore wind farm in Scotland for employees of the Polish BC-Wind project. The Moray West project is an 882-MW offshore wind farm off the coast of Scotland being developed by a consortium consisting of [...]
Denmark has taken a significant step towards enhancing its renewable energy capabilities with a landmark EUR 1.4 billion (DKK 10.5 billion) agreement between Siemens Energy and Danish state-owned Energinet. This framework agreement is set to renew Denmark’s energy infrastructure, particularly focusing on the Western part of the country, and aims to accelerate the green energy [...]
The world’s first wooden wind turbine blades have been installed in Germany, promising to produce 78% fewer CO2 emissions during construction and reduce production costs by 20% compared to current turbine blades. Designed and manufactured by Voodin Blade Technology, a German pioneer in wind turbine blade manufacturing, these laminated veneer lumber blades represent a more [...]
Things are really looking up again for onshore wind in Germany. Last year they were building over twice as much new onshore wind as they were each year over 2018-22. Permitting reforms mean more new projects are being approved than at any time since 2016. And they now plan to auction a massive 15 GW [...]
Conquest, a prominent fund manager specializing in energy transition infrastructure across Europe, has made a significant move into the Finnish renewable power market. The company has acquired a 182MW onshore wind portfolio developed by Winda Energy, solidifying a broader strategic partnership aimed at further extensions. According to Frederic Palanque, Founder and Managing Director of Conquest, [...]
Episode 118 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, [...]
Government officials, industry leaders, and stakeholders converged in Bruges on Wednesday and Thursday for the High-Level Offshore Event under the Belgian presidency, aimed at propelling the European offshore wind industry forward. The gathering, attended by Directors-General for Energy from EU member states, Energy ministers, the European Commissioner for Energy, and industry representatives, showcased a concerted [...]
We are just a few days away from the fourth edition of the PIMEW Offshore Wind Energy Cup 2024 regatta. This is a great opportunity to talk with Jakub Budzyński, President of the Polish Offshore Wind Industry Chamber, about the importance of the event for the offshore wind industry, but also more broadly about the [...]
As the world navigates the transition towards renewable energy sources, collaborative efforts become increasingly vital. Recognizing this, Team Norway, a consortium comprising Innovation Norway, the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Norwegian Energy Partners, and Norwegian Offshore Wind, is gearing up to host an insightful event alongside the Swedish Offshore Wind Forum in Göteborg on June 12-13, 2024. [...]
Ignitis Group, a renewables-focused integrated utility, is accelerating its investments and plans to double its Green Capacities by 2027. Building on the ongoing energy transition, the Group aims to deliver the benefits of renewable energy to its customers in the Baltics and Poland. The company announced a Strategic Plan 2024–2027 with an emphasis on further [...]
The project companies of offshore wind farm Bałtyk II and offshore wind farm Bałtyk III have signed reservation and pre-work agreements with Iemants for the design and construction of offshore transformer stations, stated Polenergia in a press release. The booking agreements may be terminated by the companies without cause upon payment of remuneration for the [...]
During the Wind Finland Offshore event on May 14th, 2024, the Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment, Kai Mykkänen, delivered promising news regarding the country's offshore wind energy initiatives. Mykkänen, an economist known for his dedication to environmental issues, shared insights into the tendering schedule for Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ). According to his announcement, [...]
Fingrid has preliminary identified five areas along the west coast where large offshore wind parks could be connected to the mainland Finland’s transmission grid by the 2030s. These connections would require significant investments in the grid. The identified areas are Ulvila, Närpiö, Vaasa, Raahe, and Raisio. Additionally, the Inkoo area has been identified as a [...]
PGE Baltica has launched a study to identify the Baltic Sea bottom for one of its offshore wind farm projects, Baltica 1. This task is being performed for the investor by Geoquip Marine. The main purpose of a geotechnical campaign in an area where an offshore wind power plant will be built in the future [...]
Today is the second anniversary of REPowerEU, the EU’s energy policy response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. REPowerEU has sped up the permitting of wind farms and helped raise the share of wind in Europe’s electricity mix – it’s now 19%. The EU have now launched new initiatives to keep the momentum of REPowerEU by [...]
Private equity giant EQT has made headlines with its recent bid to acquire OX2 AB, a leading renewable energy platform, for a staggering $1.5 billion. The move underscores EQT's strategic focus on the renewable energy sector and its commitment to driving sustainable growth in the industry. EQT Infrastructure VI, operating through Otello BidCo AB, has [...]
Baltic Power held talks with representatives of the fishing communities of Ustka, Łeba and Władysławowo, thus starting a series of information meetings on the construction of Poland's first offshore wind farm. Perspectives for the development of offshore wind energy in Poland were discussed, but above all - the commencement of installation work in the Baltic [...]
In the updated Recommendation on speeding up permit-granting procedures and its accompanying guidance adopted yesterday, the Commission highlights ways to improve planning and permitting procedures for renewable energy and related infrastructure projects in the EU. The updated permitting guidance provides examples of good practice on faster and simpler permit-granting procedures, highlights the importance of digitalisation [...]
Cadeler A/S has secured vessel reservation agreements with both MFW Bałtyk II Sp. z.o.o. and MFW Bałtyk III Sp. z.o.o., each a joint venture project owned 50% by Equinor and 50% by Polenergia, marking the first contract between the parties. The aggregate potential value of the contracts to be negotiated during the pendency of the [...]
RWE and the Swedish Port of Karlshamn have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The aim of this collaboration is to explore whether Port of Karlshamn could be a suitable harbour for the logistics, installation, operations and maintenance activities relating to RWE’s planned offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea. Matilda Machacek, Vice President of Offshore [...]
The first of a total of fifty wind turbines has been successfully installed at the 476MW Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, a joint venture between Iberdrola, a world leading clean energy company, and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse. Working in partnership with Vestas , the remaining wind turbines [...]
Episode 117 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, [...]
As reported by REUTERS in an article published on 8 May this year, Siemens Energy, one of the leading suppliers to the power industry, has unveiled fundamental changes to its wind energy division. Board member Vinod Philip will become the new CEO of the Siemens Gamesa wind turbine division from August. These moves, which also [...]
In an exclusive survey conducted by The Guardian, hundreds of leading climate scientists from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have revealed alarming predictions about the trajectory of global temperatures. The consensus among these experts indicates that the world is poised to surpass the critical 1.5-degree Celsius target set to mitigate climate change, with [...]
The Baltic leaderships need to work more actively together at political level to jointly address the challenges of the wind energy sector and to create an exportable energy product. This was the conclusion of the wind energy conference “WindWorks. Connecting Industries”, which brought together more than 400 local and international experts and interested parties on [...]
RWE, one of the world’s leading players in offshore wind, signed Framework Agreements with Hitachi Energy and Aibel for the joint supply of three high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems for RWE offshore wind farms. The agreements are long-term in nature as the secured HVDC systems are designated for offshore wind projects from RWE’s global development [...]
Finnish Government has taken a negative decision on 16 applications for offshore wind energy in the EEZ. The rejection decision means that the development of the offshore wind projects concerned will be delayed. It is important to ensure the positive development of offshore wind power in Finland, as offshore wind power, due to its high [...]
The Polish offshore wind farm project worth around 40 MLD PLN is the largest investment in post-war Poland. It will bring PLN 178 billion of added value to the Polish economy, a decrease in CO2 emissions of about 102 million tonnes per year, more than 100 000 new jobs. However, measures are needed to streamline [...]
Communiqué from G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Energy, Climate and Environment calls on IRENA to track the group’s collective contribution to COP28’s global target to triple renewables by 2030. G7 leaders tasked the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to track and monitor the group’s collective contribution toward the global renewable tripling target by 2030 during the [...]
The Danish Energy Agency initiates the second public phase and opens for comments on the draft plan for Kattegat and Kriegers Flak II and the associated environmental report. Public meetings will be held in Rødvig (Zealand) on 14 May and in Grenå (Jutland) on 16 May 2024. The Danish Energy Agency invites citizens, companies, authorities [...]
Episode 116 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, [...]
A new call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects worth up to €850 million from the EU budget is being launched by the Commission. Organised by the Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA), the call is open to projects included on the recently approved list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of [...]
On 28 November the EU Commission launched an Action Plan for Grids – a 14-point plan to modernise Europe’s electricity grid and prepare for the renewables-based electrification of the energy system. It says €584bn of new investments are required by 2030 to upgrade Europe’s grids. Absolutely. And these investments can’t come soon enough. The current [...]
The Finnish Government has issued a negative decision on 16 applications for exploitation rights concerning offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone. Many of the areas located in the Gulf of Bothnia overlap each other. The decision does not prohibit the development of offshore wind projects in the sea areas concerned. The aim is [...]
The Polish Council of Ministers adopted a resolution to amend the national recovery and resilience plan, submitted by the Minister of Development Funds and Regional Policy. The national recovery and resilience plan (KPO) is intended to strengthen the Polish economy after the crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is also about meeting the challenges [...]
In a bold move towards renewable energy dominance, Denmark has unveiled its most ambitious offshore wind tender to date. Last week, the Danish Energy Agency initiated a tender aimed at ushering in an impressive 6-10 GW of new capacity by the end of 2030. This monumental undertaking marks a significant milestone in Denmark’s journey towards [...]
As we commemorate International Workers' Day on May 1st, it's essential to reflect on the evolving landscape of employment, particularly within the energy sector. In a time of dynamic change and the evolution of many sectors towards automation, the emergence of offshore wind energy represents a beacon of hope for job seekers across Europe, especially [...]
Allseas has been contracted for the transport and installation (T&I) of two major substations (so called OSS) for the Gennaker offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea, developed by transmission operator 50Hertz. Located 15 kilometres off the German coast near the Darß peninsula, and with a production capacity of 900 MW, Gennaker will be [...]
In a significant move to bolster offshore wind infrastructure in the Baltic region, Dutch maritime construction leader Van Oord has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) alongside international port operator Euroports and renowned steel structure manufacturer Smulders. The announcement, made during the Wind Works Conference in Riga, signifies a pivotal moment in the development of [...]
Episode 115 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, [...]
According to the project review by the Finnish Wind Power Association (FWPA), Finland has plans for over 130,000 megawatts of wind power. In terms of investment potential, this amount translates to over 200 billion euros in investments. A significant number of these investments are already under construction, with more than three billion euros worth of [...]
On April 25, 2024, Riga, Latvia, marked a significant moment in environmental diplomacy with the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Helsinki Commission (HELCOM), an intergovernmental organization dedicated to the protection of the Baltic Sea. This golden jubilee, held at the National Library of Latvia, underscored the enduring commitment of the Baltic nations and their partners [...]
The Danish Energy Agency has listened to some of the industry's concerns about the tender for the upcoming six offshore wind farms. This is evident from the tender specifications, which are now available on the EU's tendering portal. December is the deadline for bids for the three wind farms in the North Sea. The developers [...]
Former Polish Prime Minister and President of the European Parliament, one of the most active MEPs in energy matters, is ending his career in Brussels. During the last session of this term of the European Parliament, the MEPs bid farewell to the Polish politician with standing ovations. Yesterday, the Civic Coalition, the largest party forming [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have launched a new visual identity for the Bałtyk projects. The offshore wind farms have also gained a new website common to all three projects: www.baltyk123.pl Equinor and Polenergia are developing three projects in the Baltic Sea with a total capacity of up to 3,000 MW. The Bałtyk offshore wind farms will [...]
German Offshore Wind Energy Association (Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore e.V, BWO) indicates that the statutory expansion target for 2035 is "at least 40 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2035", however, there are delays in grid expansion and challenges along the value chain. What do politicians need to do to achieve the expansion targets for offshore wind [...]
The Danish Energy Agency has published the tender frameworks for a total of 6 GW across 6 offshore wind farms, the biggest offshore wind tender in Danish history. Every gigawatt offshore wind capacity can produce green power equiv-alent to the electricity consumption of 1 million Danish or European house-holds. It has been 33 years since [...]
On April 25, the largest wind energy conference in the Baltics “WindWorks. Connecting Industries” will take place at ATTA centre in Riga. More than 40 international and local energy experts, representatives of organizations and policymakers will take part in panel discussions to talk about energy developments in the region. European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson [...]
G-Tec has successfully concluded a significant surveying endeavor for Baltic Power, the first offshore wind farm to be constructed in Poland. Acting as a subcontractor within the consortium comprising DEME Offshore, TFKable Group, and NKT, G-tec undertook the task of surveying approximately 130 km of export cables and 127 km of inter-array cables, facilitating the [...]
In the first quarter of 2024, several new investment decisions were made and wind turbine orders were placed in Sweden. However, there are concerns that the pace of government work is not sufficient to speed up and streamline the permitting process for both onshore and offshore wind power. This is indicated by the latest data [...]
Episode 114 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, [...]
What does the Palace of Culture and Science have in common with an offshore wind turbine? When will the first electricity flow from the sea to Polish farms? Can wind farms be built in harmony with nature? How do technology partnerships generate innovation in the industry? Answers to these and other questions will be available [...]
Todd Jensen, Senior Analyst–Offshore Energy Markets at MSI, delves into the complexities of the European offshore wind sector in an analysis published in Offshore Magazine. Amidst promising growth prospects, the sector faces challenges stemming from supply chain constraints and rising costs. European countries aiming for robust offshore wind installation growth in recent years have encountered [...]
The Regional Director for Environmental Protection in Gdańsk has issued two environmental decisions for power lines that will run from the Choczewo substation southward. These are two of four new 400 kV lines that will be built in Pomerania in the coming years to receive power from the first offshore wind farms. The lines will [...]
Ocean Winds has reached two important milestones in the BC-Wind offshore wind farm project being developed in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea. The survey campaign of the seabed at the BC-Wind site and the export cable route has been completed after nearly 12 months of intensive work. In addition, the nearshore geophysical and [...]
Efforts to advance Lithuania's offshore wind energy capacity hit a snag as the country cancels its second tender for a wind farm due to lackluster interest from developers. Lithuania’s National Energy Regulatory Council had set the stage for the tender, which was announced in January this year and closed its application window on April 14. [...]
Offshore project companies Bałtyk II and Bałtyk III have signed reservation and preliminary work agreements with Heerema Marine Contractors Nederland SE. The contract covers transportation and installation of offshore wind turbine foundations and an offshore transformer station, said Polenergia in a stock exchange release. Polenergia has a 50% stake in the two companies, which are [...]
We spoke to Alicja Chilińska-Zawadzka, CEO of EDF Renewables Poland, about the prospects for the development of the offshore wind energy sector. Among the topics discussed were the French experience in the energy transition, including the issues of developing competences for a zero-carbon economy, and building a supply chain involving local companies. 1) How to [...]
BalticWind.EU Country Report POLAND / Q1 2024 Dear Readers, We are pleased to present you with another in a series of reports summarizing the Polish offshore wind market. In the first quarter of 2024, the topic of energy continued to be strongly linked to initiatives to accelerate decarbonization [...]
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, is participating in the tender of the second 700 megawatt (MW) Lithuanian offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. The company has submitted the necessary documents and the bid to the National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC), which is organising the tender. The decision to participate in the second [...]
In the ever-evolving landscape of energy transition, Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) have emerged as promising frontiers for renewable energy deployment. A recent report by the think tank Ember sheds light on the region's progress and potential, highlighting both advancements and areas for improvement. While renewables' shares are on the rise and governments in the [...]
The 9th Seminar of the renewed format of the Polish Offshore Wind Industry Chamber - is behind us. OFFSHORE Academy® powered by Orlen Neptun sp. z o.o. The topic of last week's event, held in Gdansk, was: "Laying and servicing of submarine cables". The meeting was held under the auspices of NKT S.A. Experts from Poland [...]
Ocean Winds (OW) is not only assessing the Polish market with the goal of constructing the BC-Wind farm but is also committed to a long-term strategy aimed at promoting industry education among young people and implementing practical measures to harness the potential of Polish companies in developing innovative solutions. Kacper Kostrzewa, BC-Wind Project Director Our [...]
Episode 113 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 BEMIP Offshore Wind Working Group is implementing strategic priorities for 2024 to further advance offshore renewable energy in the Baltic Sea region. With a substantial potential of over 93 GW for offshore wind energy, the focus is on capitalizing on this resource while enhancing regional cooperation. During the Energy Security Summit held in Marienborg, [...]
50Hertz can finally begin work on the Ostwind 3 grid connection for the offshore wind farm Windanker in the Baltic Sea. The Ministry for Economics, Infrastructure, Tourism and Labour of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has now issued the permits for the onshore route of four kilometers as well as a substation with a surface of approx. ten hectares in the municipality [...]
The European Commission has published the first list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs) in the Official Journal of the European Union. The selected projects will help to achieve the ambitious energy and climate objectives of the European Green Deal. The 166 projects on the list will benefit from streamlined permit-granting [...]
The Energy Ministers of 8 Baltic Sea countries - Lithuania, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Poland and Sweden - agreed the Vilnius Declaration, pledging closer collaboration to secure critical offshore energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region. This comes after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and various acts of sabotage to energy infrastructure in the [...]
Ørsted and Cadeler signed a firm long-term lease agreement for a newbuilt Wind Farm Installation Vessel. With the agreement, Ørsted secures installation vessel capacity from Q1 2027 to end of 2030 for upcoming construction projects. The signing of the long-term agreement on April 8, 2024 discloses Ørsted as the client in Cadeler’s announcement made on October [...]
Equinor and Polenergia have applied for an environmental approval? for the connection infrastructure of the Bałtyk I offshore wind farm, which is being prepared for auction in 2025. Bałtyk I is the largest and most advanced offshore wind farm project in the Baltic Sea and of the second phase of offshore wind energy development in [...]
"Energy of wind - Energy of freedom" - 1044 students from 16 elementary and secondary schools in Rumia and the districts of Wejherowo, Słupsk and Lębork participated in the educational program of the Pomeranian Centre of Competence for Marine Renewable Energy. This was another initiative of the Pomeranian Centre of Competence for Marine Renewable Energy. [...]
The Future Energy Congress, organized by a Polish association "Z energią o prawie" ("With energy about law"), will be held in Torun on April 16-17, 2024. This will be the third edition of this event, which has become a permanent fixture on the calendar of key events in the energy sector. BalticWind.EU is a media [...]
A little more than a month is left until the second edition of Climate Classic Poland bike rally. Taking the opportunity that, as Baltic Wind, we are a media partner of the event, I sat down with the three volunteers behind the initiative Dominik Gajerski, Dominik Piotrowski and Piotr Rapacz for a chat. My goal [...]
In relation to its offshore investments, ORLEN Neptun is looking for potential service port locations. One of them is the Port of Kołobrzeg. The companies have signed a letter of intent in this regard. The signed cooperation agreement is the starting point for detailed analyses, the results of which will determine the potential investment. At [...]