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First list of STEP Seals to promote high-quality EU projects in strategic technologies
The Commission has published theĀ first projects that were awarded a Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Seal, a quality label which gives more visibility to promising projects in clean and resource-efficient tech, and deep and digital tech. This label will help [...]
High stakes: the Arctic test of sustainable development
EU researchers are helping policymakers reconcile competing demands in a region full of natural resources, beauty and tradition. ByĀ BĆ”rbara Pinho Above the Arctic Circle in Finlandās municipality of Inari, the largest and most sparsely populated region of Finnish Lapland, leadingĀ sources [...]
Evaluator: Liivi Bay Offshore Wind Farm Has No Significant Negative Environmental Impact
The Liivi Bay offshore wind farm, developed by Enefit Green, has undergone an environmental impact assessment. The expert group identified that, with the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures, the farm has no significant negative impacts on the natural and human environment [...]
Transition elements of Baltic Power farm foundations from Polish factories in final stages of production. Construction moves offshore already in January 2025
At Smulders' Polish facilities, the final production work is being carried out on key foundation elements for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm. These are the so-called transition elements that will connect the foundations to the wind turbines. Once assembled, they [...]
Baltic Power: key construction phase to begin in January 2025
In January 2025, the Baltic Power offshore wind farm will enter a critical phase of its development. The project, a joint venture between Orlen and Northland Power, will see the start of the marine stage of construction, which involves the installation [...]
ELWIND environmental impact assessment program for the ELWIND Estonia area has been approved
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) program describes the entire environmental impact assessment process, such as the scope and methodology of environmental studies to be conducted in the Estonian marine area, community involvement, etc. Proposals, objections, and questions regarding the program were [...]
Finlandās first commercial-scale offshore wind farm underway
The work is already in full swing in KorsnƤs off the west coast of Finland where one of the most significant industrial projects in the country is in progress. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and to enhance Finland's energy self-sufficiency, [...]
Fingrid’s final report refines the preliminary connection possibilities for offshore wind power
Seven potential connection points for offshore wind power have been identified in mainland Finland for the 2030s. These enable the connection of up to 9 gigawatts of offshore wind power capacity to the main grid. The identified connection points are located [...]
Baltica 2 project moves from investment preparation phase to implementation
Poland's offshorewind industry is gaining momentum - especially in the context of implementing major projects such as Baltica 2, which has just entered the onshore construction phase. At the Offshore Wind Poland 2024 conference, organised by the Polish Wind Energy Association, [...]
Litgrid published the protocol of intentions for connecting wind farms to electricity transmission networks
In order to ensure a smooth process of signing documents for the offshore wind tender, the electricity transmission grid operator Litgrid publishes the draft protocol of intentions for connection to electricity transmission networks. Litgrid will sign this document with all developers [...]
Final preparations to start installation work on offshore part of Baltic Power farm. Polish fishermen will support construction safety at sea
Three Polish fishing vessels will support the construction of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm. They will begin work with the start of the offshore installation work scheduled for early 2025. Baltic Power is the only offshore wind farm project in [...]
OX2 hands over 62.5 MW Wysoka Wind Farm to Ingka Investments
OX2 has commissioned the Wysoka Wind Farm, owned by IngkaInvestments, the investment arm of the Ingka Group, the world's largest IKEA franchise company. The farm has installed the largest wind turbines in Poland, achieving unprecedented power in the local onshore market. [...]
Baltic Power brings heavy-lift vessel to Poland for landmark offshore wind farm construction
A state-of-art vessel has arrived at the Port of Gdynia - the Svanen - a heavy-lift vessel from Van Oordās fleet designed for the installation of offshore wind farm foundations. This particular vessel that will start the first offshore wind farm [...]
EIB approves financing for construction of 1440 MW of wind farms in the Baltic Sea
The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved financing for the construction of two wind farms in the Baltic Sea with a total capacity of 1440 MW. This information was shared by Teresa CzerwiÅska, vice-president of the [...]
Litgrid has updated preliminary conditions for the connection of offshore wind farms to the electricity transmission grid
In order for Lithuania to develop offshore wind parks in the Baltic Sea and to reduce the country's dependence on electricity imports and fossil fuels, preparatory work is underway for the tender in which the developer of the park will be [...]
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