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Electricity from renewable sources reaches 47% in 2024
In 2024, 46.9% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources. Among EU countries, Denmark had the highest share of renewables in its net electricity generation with 88.4%, coming mostly from wind, followed by Portugal (87.5%, mostly [...]
Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit: Ports Take Center Stage as Enablers of Offshore Wind Development
The "Ports of Power: Enabling Offshore Installation and Maintenance" panel at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Energy Summit 2025 in Gdansk underscored the indispensable role of port infrastructure in realizing the ambitious goals for offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea [...]
Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit: Experts Chart Course to Fill Offshore Workforce Gap
A critical discussion unfolded at the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit (BSOWS2025) in Gdansk, as industry leaders grappled with the urgent task of building a skilled workforce to power the burgeoning offshore wind sector. A central panel debate, titled "Shaping the [...]
Building more wind is key to deliver the EU Clean Industrial Deal
Europe built 16.4 GW of wind energy, 13 GW in the EU, according to WindEuropeās 2024 Statistics out today. Thatās less than half of what the EU needs to deliver on its energy security targets. Poor permitting, slow grid build-out and [...]
Finland has over 100 GW of wind power in the planning pipeline
According to project statistics from Renewables Finland, there are over 100 gigawatts (GW) of wind power at various stages of planning in Finland. Not all planned projects will be realized, but a broad portfolio of wind power projects ensures that even [...]
New survey to support the assessment of the implementation of the Regional MSP Roadmap for the Baltic Sea
The joint HELCOM-VASAB (Vision & Strategies Around the BlaticSea) Maritime Spatial Planning Working Group (HELCOM-VASAB MSP WG) is about to proceed to the interim assessment of the progress in implementing theĀ Regional Maritime Spatial Planning Roadmap 2021-2030. In this context, a dedicated [...]
Baltic Statesā Energy Independence Day: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia Synchronize with Continental European Networks
The Baltic States have successfully synchronized their electricity systems with the Continental European Synchronous Area. This is a historic and practically significant event for the Baltic States and Europe, enhancing the regionās energy independence and resilience. All electricity connections with Russia [...]
Baltic States join the European continental electricity grid after fully disconnecting from Russian and Belarussian networks
As of February 9th 2025,Ā Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are fully independent from Russia's and Belarus's electricity systems. TheyĀ successfully integrated into the EU internal energy marketĀ by joining the European continental network via Poland. This allows the Baltic States to operate their own [...]
New government must act: Industry needs more plannability!Ā
In 2024, 73 offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 742 MW were commissioned and newĀ foundations and turbines were also installedĀ Expansion of offshore wind energy faces decisive decisionsĀ The future federal government must continue to secure sufficient offshore wind [...]
How to turn electricity bills into tools for climate action and social justice
By Marine Cornelis, Executive Director and Founder, Next Energy Consumer, EUSEW Digital Ambassador This opinion editorial is produced in co-operation with the European Sustainable Energy Week 2025. See ec.europa.eu/eusew for open calls. Ā Ā What if your electricity bill could help [...]
What do you do when your bathtub leaks? Do you open the tap wider – or do you fix the leak?
By Nathalie Hemeleers ā Director of EU Affairs at theĀ Solar Impulse Foundation, one of EUSEW partner organisations, highlighting the critical role of energy efficiency, emphasising its importance in driving decarbonisation, competitiveness, and resource optimisation, innovative solutions and supportive financing and policies. [...]
Targeted stakeholder survey for EU grid operators and regulators on the Pact for Engagement
The Commission, theĀ EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy RegulatorsĀ (ACER)Ā and the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI) have launched aĀ surveyĀ on enhancingĀ regulatory environments for stakeholder engagement in electricity infrastructure projects in the EU, under the EUāsĀ Pact for Engagement. The survey is open for 4 [...]
European Commission launches calls for feedback on Net-Zero Industry Act secondary legislation
The European Commission has launched 4 calls for public feedback on differentĀ secondary legislation relating to theĀ Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) Regulation 2024/1735. In the form of 3 implementing regulations and 1 delegated regulation, these rules are aimed at supporting the NZIAās objective [...]
Renewables Finland Sets Bold Offshore Wind Capacity Goals
Renewables Finland has unveiled ambitious targets to expand offshore wind capacity, setting milestones of 1 gigawatt (GW) by 2030, 7 GW by 2035, 16 GW by 2040, and 24 GW by 2045. Currently, Finland has only 44 megawatts of installed offshore [...]
Lithuanian Ministry of Energy Recommends Temporary Suspension of Offshore Wind Park Tender
The Lithuanian Ministry of Energy has proposed temporarily halting the ongoing tender process for an offshore wind farm to reassess the terms and conditions of the tender. This move aims to minimize the potential impact on electricity prices for consumers once [...]
Balancing Energy Development and Environmental Protection in the Baltic Sea: Lessons from OCEaNās Report
The Baltic Sea has become a critical focal point for addressing two interconnected global challenges: achieving energy independence and combating climate change while protecting fragile marine ecosystems. As countries bordering the Baltic Sea ramp up efforts to transition to renewable energy [...]
Polish Green Fund for investments in the energy transition is being established
The Industrial Development Agency S.A. (ARP), together with ARP TFI S.A., are taking steps to mobilise institutional capital, Polish and foreign, for the energy transition in Poland, through the creation of the Polish Green Fund. The mission of the Polish Green [...]
Lithuania strengthens protection of energy infrastructure
The Lithuanian government has taken swift action to enhance the protection of its energy infrastructure in preparation for the country's synchronization with the continental European electricity grid. This strategic move is critical not only for energy security but also for national [...]
EEAS: EU will propose sanctions on Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ to protect undersea cables in the Baltic Sea
European Commission and the High Representative released joint statement on the Investigation into Damaged Electricity and Data Cables in the Baltic Sea. Incident involving undersea cables in the Baltic Sea of December 25th is the latest in a series of suspected [...]
Renewables Finland: onshore wind power is being built without government subsidies
Up to 70 percent of Finlandās more than 8,200 MW wind power capacity has been built on a market-based model without government subsidies. Considering the relatively young age of the sector, the newest projects have long been constructed without any subsidy [...]
NATO Foreign Ministers Outline Strategy to Counter Russian Sabotage
NATO Foreign Ministers concluded two days of meetings in Brussels in December, focusing on countering Russiaās escalating hostile actions and safeguarding the Alliance's security. The discussions underscored NATO's commitment to addressing Russian sabotage, cyber-attacks, and energy blackmail, which have targeted NATO [...]
Act on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone enters into force ā First tenders could be organised at the end of 2025
On 19 December 2024, the President of the Republic approved the Act on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone. The Act will help promote offshore wind power in Finnish exclusive economic zone, clarify the regulation of offshore wind power [...]
WindEurope assesses one year since adoption of European Wind Energy Charter
WindEurope assesses the first anniversary of the EU Wind Charter. The Charter committed 26 EU Governments, the EU Commission, and the European wind industry to implement the 15 measures set out in the European Wind Power Package to strengthen Europeās wind [...]
NATO determined to protect critical undersea energy infrastructure
Europe wants to build lots more renewables to strengthen its energy security and industrial competitiveness. The geopolitical situation poses new questions around the security of these assets. At its Annual Roundtable on Energy Security NATO confirmed its determination to protect critical [...]
Member States agree new ambition for expanding offshore renewable energy
EU countries have updated their goals for the deployment of offshore renewable energy up to 2050 in each of the EUās 5 sea basins, with intermediate objectives to be achieved by 2030 and 2040. At an online meeting of the Directors-General [...]
More than 500,000 new wind technicians needed by 2028 to meet global wind energy ambitions
The world will need 532,000 new wind technicians by 2028 to meet the increasing demand for onshore and offshore wind, according to theĀ Global Wind Workforce Outlook, a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council and Global Wind Organisation. The report [...]
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 [...]
Energy Community Ministerial: Commissioner JĆørgensen underlines importance of integration into EU electricity market
The first ProjectsĀ of Energy Community Interest (PECIs) have been adopted at theĀ Energy Community Ministerial Council in Vienna. With the participation of Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan JĆørgensen ā his first official meeting outside Brussels ā the meeting also approved a [...]
New President and CEO of Northland Power
Northland Power announced that the Board of Directors has appointed energy transition leader Christine Healy as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 5, 2025. In addition to serving as President and CEO, Ms. Healy will also be appointed as a [...]
European Commission: EU greenhouse gas emissions fell by over 8% in 2023, driven by impressive growth in renewable energy
The European Commission has published theĀ 2024 Climate Action Progress Report, showing thatĀ net EU greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fell by 8.3% in 2023Ā compared to the previous year. This is the largest annual drop in decades, with the exception of 2020 when COVID-19 [...]
Polish government wants to diversify support for offshore wind farms
The amendment to the Act on offshore wind farms, which is being worked on by the Ministry of Climate and Environment, aims to streamline the investment process in this sector. One of the key elements of the proposed changes is the [...]
German Economy and Energy Ministry Unveils Action Plan to Protect Wind Energy Sector and Ensure Fair Competition
Germany has unveiled a five-point Action Plan to ensure fair competition and data security in the wind energy sector. The German Economy and Energy Ministry (BMWK) is addressing challenges that threaten the European and German wind energy supply chain, particularly unfair [...]
Electrification Alliance: The electrification of energy-intensive industries is a key pillar of a competitive, decarbonised industrial sector in Europe
Electrification Alliance, supported by i.e. WindEurope published its poistion paper on Clean Industry Deal. Electrification must power the Clean Industrial Deal as it improves the EUās resilience, and unlocks flexibility and cost savings. Key recommendations are following: Electrification is necessary and [...]
Polish government to raise maximum price for offshore wind energy
Faced with dynamic changes in labour and raw material costs, the Polish government has decided to raise the maximum price for energy generated by offshore wind farms. Under Phase II of offshore development, the strike price is to increase from the [...]
Finnish governmentĀ submited legislative proposal on offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone
In its plenary session on October 3rd, the Finnish governmentĀ decided to submit a government proposal to Parliament for legislation on offshore wind power in the exclusive economic zone.Ā According to Renewables Finland assessment swift progress would enable the rapid initiation of [...]
Lithuania approves updated National Energy and Climate Plan
The Government of the Republic of Lithuania has approved the updated National Energy and Climate Plan 2021-2030 (NECP) submitted by the Ministries of Energy and Environment. In line with the requirements of the European Union Regulation on the Governance of the [...]
Offshore wind farms: concept for onshore connections approved
With Lithuania planning to develop two offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea with a combined capacity of 1.4 GW, the Ministry of Energy has approved the Concept Plan for the Development of Offshore and Onshore Engineering Infrastructure for a Project [...]
Estonia Unveils 20-Year Offshore Wind Energy Support Plan to Lower Electricity Prices and Boost Renewable Power
On September 6, Estonian Ministry of Climate submitted a draft amendment to the Electricity Market Act and the Energy Sector Act for review, aimed at establishing conditions for offshore wind energy development and setting up a support scheme for this sector. [...]
Sweden’s 2025 Budget Proposal and Its Impact on Wind Energy
In the recently released 2025 budget proposal, the Swedish government emphasizes the critical role wind energy will play in achieving electrification and climate transition goals. The Swedish Wind Energy Association (Svensk Vindenergi) has welcomed the government's recognition of the importance of [...]
European Commission opens call for applications for energy infrastructure Projects of Common and Mutual Interest
The Commission has opened a call for applications for energy infrastructure projects under theĀ Trans-European Network for Energy (TEN-E) RegulationĀ to obtain Project of Common Interest (PCI) or Project of Mutual Interest (PMI) status. The call for the electricity, hydrogen & electrolyser categories [...]
IEA: Climate finance by multilateral development banks hits record in 2023
Multilateral development banks (MDBs) announced that their global climate finance reached a record high of $125 billion in 2023. The combined total last year from institutions, including the European Investment Bank, is more than double the amount provided in 2019, when [...]
EC approves Polish investment programme worth ā¬1.2 billion to support wind and other sectors
The European Commission has approved a Polish aid programme worth approximately ā¬1.2 billion (PLN 5 billion) to support investment in strategic sectors to assist in the transition to a net-zero-emission economy. The scheme was approved under the Temporary Crisis and Transition [...]
Green Transformation of the Polish Economy with KUKE Support
The new KUKE guarantees will make it easier for Polish companies to finance energy transition expenditures and investment projects aimed at achieving net-zero climate goals, and they will also help banks to reduce their risk and increase their lending capacity in [...]
Wood Mackenzie: global wind turbine orders hit 91.2 GW, a 23% increase from year-ago levels
Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in H1, with 91.2 gigawatts (GW) of activity, a 23 percent increase year-over-year, according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. Globally, investment by developers in H1 totaled US$ 42 billion, a 3% [...]
WindEurope: orders and supply chain investments are up ā but urgent action is required on grids, permitting, and auction design
WindEuropeās latest data shows that Europe built 6.4 GW of new wind farms in the first half of 2024. Turbine orders increased year-on-year, and auction volumes are strong. However, grid bottlenecks are delaying projects, and securing major new investments remains challenging. [...]
The Role of the New European Commission and Regional Cooperation in Accelerating Offshore Wind in the Baltic Sea
At a recent panel debate held at the Permanent Representation of Poland to the EU, organized by PGE with Euractiv as media partner, industry leaders and government representatives discussed the crucial role that offshore wind in the Baltic Sea will play [...]
Green Power Denmark: New Approach Needed for Offshore Wind Projects After 2030
As Denmark moves towards full energy self-sufficiency by 2030, Green Power Denmark is calling for a significant shift in how offshore wind farm projects are tendered. The organisation proposes three new models for managing Denmarkās offshore wind energy post-2030, focusing on [...]
Poland Secures PLN 70 Billion in Preferential Loans for Energy Transformation
In a significant step towards accelerating Polandās energy transition, a total of PLN 70 billion (EUR 16 billion) from the National Recovery Plan (KPO) will be provided in the form of preferential loans to support investments in the countryās energy sector. [...]
Regulation of Polish Minister of Climate and Environment on model reports on implementation of materials and services supply chain plan published
The Regulation of the Polish Minister of Climate and Environment on the model of reports on the implementation of the material and service supply chain plan (Journal of Laws, item 1255) was published on 20 August 2024. The regulation will enter [...]
ENTSO-E published guidance document to Member States for Offshore Network Development Plans 2026
Following TEN-E Regulation 2022/869, Member States, the European Commission, national regulatory authorities and transmission system operators should collaborate with ENTSO-E on the development of Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDPs). In this framework, ENTSO-E and the European Commission have jointly elaborated a [...]
European Commission’s positive decision on public aid for offshore wind farms BaÅtyk II and III
On 13 August 2024, the Management Board of Polenergia announced that they were informed of European Commission's decision stating that public aid granted to OWF BaÅtyk II and OWF BaÅtyk III is compatible with the internal market, by means of the [...]
Germany Awards 5,500 MW of Offshore Wind Capacity in Latest Tender, Industry Voices Concerns
The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has announced the results of its latest offshore wind tender for pre-investigated areas, awarding a total of 5,500 MW of capacity across three sites in the North Sea. However, the tender has raised concerns within [...]
Ćrsted Entangled in Elon Musk’s X Lawsuit Over Alleged Advertising Boycott
In a surprising turn of events, Ćrsted has found itself embroiled in a high-profile lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The legal action, which also targets other major companies and the World Federation of [...]
German Government adopted import strategy for hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives
The Federal Cabinet adopted theĀ import strategyĀ for hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives on 24 July 2024. The import strategy sets out a clear and reliable framework for the urgently needed imports of hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives to Germany. It is a key component [...]
Bornholm Energy Island on the list of Renewable Energy Cross-border Projects under the CEF Energy
The European Commission has announced that three more projects have obtained the status required to be part of the List of Renewable Energy Cross-border Projects (CB RES list) under the Connecting Europe Facility for Energy (CEF Energy). One of theme is [...]
EIB provides ā¬450 million to Prysmian for offshore wind and cable manufacturing upgrades
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Prysmian, world leader in the power and telecom cables sector, have signed a new, ā¬450 million finance contract to facilitate electricity transmission and distribution in Europe. With a view to meeting the growing demand for [...]
European Councilās Strategic Agenda 2024-2029 – green transition as a one of key priorities
Every five years, EU leaders agree on the EUās political priorities for the future. This takes place in the context of the European Parliament elections and ahead of the appointment of each European Commission. Strategic Agenda for the period 2024-2029 sets [...]
European Commission provides guidance on collaborative investment frameworks for offshore energy projects
AĀ 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 [...]
WindEurope: Negative bidding continues to burden offshore wind development
Germany and the Netherlands have recently issued the results of their latest offshore wind auction. They awarded a total capacity of 6.5 GW. Thatās good for Europeās energy transition. But the auction design in both countries included negative bidding. This puts [...]
EU Nature restoration law: Council gives final green light
The Council of the EU formally adopted the ā first of its kind ā regulation on nature restoration on june 17th. This law aims to put measures in place to restore at least 20% of the EUās land and sea areas [...]
Joint position of European industry organisations on the need to couple the EU Green Deal with an Industrial Deal
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 Europeās [...]
BGK wants to finance Polish offshore
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 PostuÅa. "We are the entity that negotiates [...]
Analysis: Review of EU initiatives to strengthen regional cooperation for offshore wind in the Baltic Sea
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 [...]
Investment Surge in European Ports: A Strategic Shift Towards Sustainability and Energy Transition
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 ā¬80 [...]
DNV leads wind energy development with industry standard for next generation blades
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, [...]
BEMIP Offshore Wind priorities for 2024
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 [...]
NATO holds first meeting of Critical Undersea Infrastructure NetworkĀ
Leading experts from across the Alliance met at NATO Headquarters on Thursday (23 May 2024) for the first meeting of NATOās new Critical Undersea Infrastructure Network. With rising challenges to undersea infrastructure, the Alliance is putting in place new tools to [...]
REPowerEU ā EU presents new initiatives to strengthen energy security and accelerate transition to renewables
Today is the second anniversary of REPowerEU, the EUās energy policy response to Russiaās invasion of Ukraine. REPowerEU has sped up the permitting of wind farms and helped raise the share of wind in Europeās electricity mix ā itās now 19%. [...]
EC presents guidance and recommendations to accelerate RES roll-out ahead of REPowerEU anniversary
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 [...]
Siemens Energy reorganises its wind division
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 [...]
European Commission: Call launched for energy infrastructure projects worth ā¬850 million
A newĀ call for proposals for key cross-border EU energy infrastructure projects worth up to ā¬850Ā 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 [...]
Wind Europe: EU Grid Action Plan will help renewables, but urgent action needed on excessive connection queues
On 28 November the EU Commission launched an Action Plan for Grids ā a 14-point plan to modernise Europeās electricity grid and prepare for the renewables-based electrification of the energy system. It says ā¬584bn of new investments are required by 2030 [...]
BEMIP Offshore Wind priorities for 2024
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 [...]
166 key cross-border energy projects in the EU published
The European Commission has published theĀ first list of Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs)Ā in the Official Journal of the European Union. The selected projects will help to achieve the ambitious energy and climate objectives of the [...]
Baltic Sea countries pledge closer collaboration to secure critical offshore energy infrastructure
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 [...]
50Hertz Restructures Leadership to Navigate Energy Transition Challenges
The transmission system operator 50Hertz has restructured its organizational setup to effectively tackle the demanding investment and construction program anticipated in the coming years. This restructuring entails expanded and new responsibilities at the management level. Stefan Kapferer, Chairman of the Management [...]
China’s Industrial Overcapacity Threatens Global Trade Friction
The conclusion of China's National People's Congress (NPC) in March 2024 has brought to light concerning implications for global trade dynamics, particularly within the high-technology and clean energy sectors. A recent research from Rhodium Group highlights the exacerbating overcapacity issues within [...]
Swedish Wind Energy Association explores risk distribution contracts for new electricity production
Sweden is on the cusp of a significant surge in demand for fossil-free electricity, yet uncertainties in the investment landscape loom large. Currently, Sweden lacks mechanisms to distribute risks for large-scale electricity production investments. To address this gap, Svensk Vindenergi commissioned [...]
New draft transmission network development plan for 2025-2034
A 4850 km track of new 400 kV lines, 28 new and 110 modernized substations and an onshore DC line are part of the investment plans of Polish grid operator - Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne PSE - until 2034. On Friday, March [...]
The European Commission adopts new network code on cybersecurity for EU electricity sector
The European Commission has today adopted the first-ever EU network code on cybersecurity for the electricity sector. Foreseen under the Electricity Regulation (EU) 2019/943 (Article 59) and in the 2022 EU Action Plan to digitalise the energy system, this delegated act [...]
DNV and Vaisala introduce guidelines on dual scanning lidar measurements for wind resource assessments
In a forward-thinking collaboration, DNV and Vaisala released extensive guidelines for using scanning lidars in a dual system configuration (DSL) for offshore Wind Resource Assessment (WRA). Dual scanning lidar is increasingly replacing meteorological masts for offshore wind park developments near the [...]
Nature restoration: European Parliament adopts law to restore 20% of EUās land and sea
The new law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EUās land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. The EU nature restoration law, agreed with member states, [...]
ENTSO-E: Shedding light on the impacts of two-sided contracts for difference (CfDs) in renewable energy development and market efficiency
To accelerate the development of RES and carbon-neutral generation required for the energy transition, public support schemes will likely continue to play a role in the coming years. The provisionally agreed legislative proposals to reform of European Electricity Market Design, which [...]
Give your views on the Offshore Network Development Plans 2024
The Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDP) is a new component of the TYNDP, delivering a high-level outlook of the needs of offshore transmission infrastructure. The first edition of the ONDP has been published on 23 January 2024. The plans translate EU [...]
The European Commission calls for evidence on renewable energy auction design for the European Wind Power Action Plan
The Commission has published a call for evidence on design elements of renewable energy auctions. Interested stakeholders are invited to submit their feedback for 4 weeks until the call closes on 1 March 2024. The evidence collected through this call will [...]
IPCEI Hy2Infra: Advancing European Hydrogen Infrastructure for Green Transition
The Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a third Important Project of Common European Interest (āIPCEI') to support hydrogen infrastructure. This IPCEI is expected to boost the supply of renewable hydrogen, thereby reducing dependency on natural gas and helping [...]
European Commission: EU funding for offshore renewables
The deployment of offshore wind energy is at the core of delivering the European Green Deal. The Communication on achieving the EUās offshore renewables ambitions (COM/2023/668), published in October 2023, underlines the Commissionās continued commitment to reaching the offshore renewables targets [...]
EU enshrines tighter pre-qualification criteria for wind farms in law
On Tuesday, 6th of February, the European Parliament and the Council reached a final agreement on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). The Act will help strengthen Europeās clean tech manufacturing and contribute to ensuring that the future of wind energy [...]
Net Zero Industry Act threatens to be a backward step for Europeās wind industry
Wind is 19% of the electricity consumed in Europe. Nearly all of Europeās wind turbines are made in Europe. Europeās wind energy supply chain is big - over 250 factories spread across nearly every EU Member State. 300,000 people work in [...]
German offshore wind industry: 2023 expansion overview and policy considerations
The industry associations of the German offshore wind industry and the non-profit OFFSHORE-WINDENERGIE foundation presented yesterday the expansion figures for the full year 2023. The figures prepared by the consulting company Deutsche WindGuard show that a total of 27 turbines with [...]
Baltic Breeze: ENTSO-E Unveils Offshore Network Development Plans
In a significant stride towards achieving the European Union's ambitious decarbonization goals, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) has unveiled the first-ever Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDPs) as part of its Ten-Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) for [...]
WindEurope: Europe sets course for cooperation on cross-border offshore grids
The European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) published EU Offshore Network Development Plans (ONDPs). The ONDPs are the first comprehensive cross-border review of existing offshore grid capacity and future offshore grid requirements at sea basin level. They will [...]
Network regulation to become faster and less bureaucratic
On January 18, The Bundesnetzagentur published a key elements paper on the future of cost and incentive regulation in the electricity and gas network sectors. "Network operators are successfully making considerable efforts to meet the challenges of the energy transition. We [...]
Polish Chamber of Offshore Wind Energy Inaugurated
On 11 January 2024, the founding General Assembly of the Polish Chamber of Offshore Wind Energy (PIMEW), which will be a continuation of the Polish Offshore Wind Energy Society (PTMEW), was held in Gdynia. The founding members officially approved the statutes. [...]
Commission urges Member States to enhance National Energy and Climate Plans for EU’s 2030 targets.
The Commission published in December its assessment of EU Member States' draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) and issued recommendations to assist Member States in raising their ambitions in line with EU targets for 2030. The final Plans must be [...]
New Wind Charter and national wind pledges underline ambition for wind power in Europe
The EUās ambition to advance wind energy took two further steps forward in the margins of todayās Energy Council in Brussels, following up on two of the measures outlined in the recent European Wind Power Action Plan. Firstly, the vast majority [...]
EU Governments commit to take urgent actions outlined in the Wind Power Package
In October the European Commission published the Wind Power Package: 15 immediate actions to strengthen the competitiveness of Europeās wind value chain. The European Commission and European Investment Bank are delivering on their bits of the package already. But the bulk [...]
EU electricity market design deal will help restore investment certainty
On Wednesday, Ā 13th December 2023, the European Parliament and the Council reached an agreement on the EUās electricity market design revision. The deal is a good compromise which will help restore the confidence of renewables investors. Crucially it avoids permanently enshrining [...]
EIB pledges ā¬5 billion for European wind manufacturers and approves ā¬20 billion for new projects
The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) today approved a ā¬5 billion tailored initiative to support wind energy equipment manufacturing companies. The financing is part of the EIBās contribution to the European Wind Power Package, and is designed [...]
BWO on German federal government’s port strategy: A step in the right direction
The recent press release from the Bundesverband Windenergie Offshore e.V. (BWO) regarding the federal port strategy signifies a commendable step in the right direction. The statement acknowledges the pivotal role that ports play in unlocking both economic and energy policy success. [...]
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