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Facts and myths about offshore wind energy
The discussion about offshore wind energy in Poland is full of simplifications and catchy slogans. Headlines feature phrases such as “wind turbines that will raise electricity prices” or “farms visible from the beach,” while political debates are filled with assurances about [...]
Poles support development of onshore wind energy. New research by More in Common Polska
Polish women and men support the development of onshore wind energy, including in their local areas, according to the latest research by More in Common Polska, conducted in collaboration with the Opinia24 agency. Poles expect financial support from wind farm operators [...]
Ocean Winds signs agreement with P&Q and Tele-Fonika Kable for BC-Wind project
Ocean Winds has selected P&Q as the general contractor for the onshore cable trench and Tele-Fonika Kable as the supplier of the onshore export cable system – this is another important step towards the implementation of the BC-Wind offshore wind farm [...]
Facts instead of myths – where are we really with Polish offshore?
Krzysztof Bulski In recent months, it seems that there has been a trend in offshore wind energy to talk about “debunking the myth of cheap wind turbines.” It sounds impressive in headlines, but it has little to do with reality. So [...]
Polish Council of Ministers adopted a regulation on establishment of the Ministry of Energy
On August 21, the Polish Ministry of Energy was established, headed by Miłosz Motyka. The Council of Ministers adopted a regulation on this matter. Establishment of the Ministry of Energy The new ministry is being created through the transformation of the [...]
Polish president reviewed 22 bills; vetoed the so-called windmill bill
Polish President Karol Nawrocki announced that he had reviewed 22 bills sent to him by parliament; he vetoed one – the so-called windmill bill. At the same time, the president signed a bill proposing a freeze on electricity prices. The wind [...]
Bałtyk 1 opens up to suppliers. Join this strategic offshore project! Register today!
Registration is now open for the Supplier Day meeting, the first dedicated to the Bałtyk 1 project – the largest and most advanced farm being implemented in the second phase of offshore development. The meeting, organized by Equinor and Polenergia, will [...]
Bartosz Fedurek, CEO of PGE Baltica, on the costs of offshore wind
In recent months, there has been heated discussion in the media and even in newspaper headlines, suggesting that “the myth of cheap offshore wind turbines has been debunked.” These sensational statements have injected a dose of uncertainty into the debate on [...]
The next stage of preparing the seabed for the construction of Baltica 2
The next stage of preparing the seabed for the construction of Baltica 2, a joint project of PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna and Ørsted, has begun. This time, the BOKA Falcon, a ship owned by Boskalis, has entered Polish waters. Its task [...]
Seabed surveys for BC-Wind
A specialized vessel is surveying the seabed for the future Ocean Winds wind farm. Research is underway on the Baltic seabed in the area of the planned BC-Wind offshore wind farm. The Mainport Edge vessel, which specializes in hydrographic and geophysical [...]
Prime Minister visits Poland’s first offshore wind farm
Poland's first offshore wind farm, Baltic Power, is being built in the Baltic Sea by the ORLEN Group and Northland Power. This key project in the country's energy transition will supply energy to over 1.5 million households by 2026. It is [...]
Europe needs stronger ports and more vessels to meet its offshore wind goals
Europe aims to increase its offshore wind capacity from 36.6 GW today to 84 GW by 2030. The maritime supply chain—particularly shipbuilding and port infrastructure—plays a critical role in supporting Europe’s energy security. But one of the most pressing challenges today [...]
Global electricity demand to keep growing robustly through 2026 despite economic headwinds
Renewables, natural gas and nuclear are set to meet the additional demand as the world’s use of electricity rises for industry, appliances, air conditioning, data centres, EVs and more. Global electricity demand is expected to expand at one of the fastest [...]
EU needs to take decisive actions on electricity grids for competitiveness and security
European citizens and businesses want affordable, secure, and clean energy. Homegrown wind energy helps boost Europe’s competitiveness, security and prosperity while delivering on decarbonisation. But insufficient grid build-out is hindering the deployment of wind energy. It leads to grid access restrictions, [...]
First steel cut in Polish factory – launch of manufacturing of key components for Baltica 2
On July 31st, a symbolic steel cutting ceremony officially marked the beginning of production of components needed for the construction and subsequent safe operation of the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm. The anode cages and mooring structures will be manufactured by [...]
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