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NERC temporarily suspended the procedures for the second offshore wind farm development tender
The National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC) has temporarily suspended the procedures for the second offshore wind farm development tender. The Council made this decision at today's meeting in response to last week's decision by the Government to temporarily suspend the tender [...]
Tripartite Contracts for offshore wind
The European Commission wants to accelerate the electrification of Europe’s economy with renewable powering the decarbonisation of industry that’s currently running on fossil fuels. To this end, they’ve proposed a new policy initiative – “Tripartite Contracts” – and they want to [...]
“Europe’s independence moment”: domestically produced wind energy boosts security and competitiveness
In her 2025 State of the Union address EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the new geopolitical reality in which economic competition and national security are intertwined. She stressed the need for Europe to massively invest in digital and [...]
BDEW: Extending the operating life of wind farms to 35 years is economically and environmentally beneficial
The German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) today published a study on the further operation and reuse of offshore wind farms and grid connection systems. The report was commissioned by BDEW and prepared by the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind [...]
Polish Ministry of Energy and PSE present anti-blackout package
The Polish Ministry of Energy and Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) have prepared draft legislative initiatives that will increase the resilience of the National Power System to disruptions and failures. In September, they will be included in the list of works of [...]
Lithuania temporarily suspends tender procedures for development of second offshore wind farm
The State Energy Regulatory Council (VERT) has temporarily suspended the tender procedures for the development of a second offshore wind farm. The Council made this decision at yesterday's meeting, responding to last week's government decision to temporarily suspend the tender procedures [...]
Vestas officially takes over the wind turbine blade factory in Goleniów
This week, Vestas officially took over the onshore wind turbine blade factory located in Goleniów near Szczecin. Until now, it belonged to LM Wind Power. This is the result of an agreement signed on May 15, 2025, and the successful completion [...]
SeaTwirl AB’s Verti-Go consortium secures €15M from Horizon Europe
The 15 million Euro funding call by Horizon Europe is now secured by SeaTwirl AB and the consortium behind the project application “Verti-Go”. The Verti-Go project will demonstrate SeaTwirl’s floating wind turbine technology with a 2MW turbine including the design, fabrication, installation and [...]
CEF Energy supports landmark Bornholm Energy Island interconnector between Denmark and Germany
CINEA has signed a grant agreement worth EUR 645.2 million under the CEF Energy programme to support the Danish side of the Bornholm Energy Island (BEI) Hybrid Offshore Interconnector - one of Europe’s most ambitious and strategic energy infrastructure projects. The [...]
Ørsted opened new office in Gdańsk for Baltica 2 project
The new space in the Olivia Centre will be the planning and coordination center for the construction of Poland's largest offshore wind farm. The Gdańsk office will facilitate cooperation with regional partners and access to key infrastructure for the construction of [...]
European Governments must get their act together on wind energy
WindEurope released the latest wind energy data today. It shows Europe built 6.8 GW of new wind in the first half of 2025. That’s less than expected and not nearly enough to deliver the EU’s 2030 energy security and climate targets. [...]
Skyborn secures all major contractors for Gennaker offshore wind farm
Gennaker offshore wind farm secured Preferred Supply Agreements for monopiles, foundations, transition pieces, foundation transportation and installation and inter-array cable supply and installation. Preferred Supply Agreements (PSAs) have been awarded for supply of monopile foundations to EEW Special Pipe Construction GmbH, [...]
Equinor to participate in Ørsted Rights Issue
Equinor has assessed the proposal put forward by the Board of Directors of Ørsted A/S on 11 August 2025 for a Rights Issue with pre-emptive rights for existing shareholders (the “Rights Issue”). Following dialogue with Ørsted, Equinor has decided to support [...]
No offshore expansion without skilled workers – IAB Forum confirms enormous need for action
Berlin, August 26, 2025 I The shortage of skilled workers is jeopardizing the expansion of renewable energies in Germany – and thus also offshore wind energy. According to a recent model calculation by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), around 157,000 [...]
Eolus marks milestone in Latvia with record wind project sale
Swedish renewable energy developer Eolus AB has reported its second quarter results, marked by weaker financials but also by a historic transaction in the Baltic region. The company has sold Latvia’s largest onshore wind project to dateto the state-owned utility Latvenergo, [...]
Offshore wind farms: Possible release of substances and how to reduce them
Joint press release from the German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH), the French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea (IFREMER) and the Belgian Research Institute for Agricultural, Fisheries and Food Research (ILVO) Proportions of identified substances that can [...]
BPO welcomes a new member
BPO Board officially confirmed the membership of a new entity in the Baltic Ports Organization: Port of Esbjerg. This is another new member in recent months and the second this year. Thus, the organization currently has 50 members. Welcome on board! [...]
Madrid – Welcoming Europe’s wind industry in 2026
It’s that time of the year again! We’re all making plans for next year, and there’s one thing that should definitely be on your agenda: WindEurope’s Annual Event 2026, which will take place in Madrid from 21-23 April. Eager to present [...]
European Commission proposes record EU budget to boost competitiveness – But wind needs a dedicated fund
The European Commission has presented its proposal for the next EU budget, the so-called Multiannual Financial Framework. It will run from 2028 to 2034. It sets out a budget of €1,985bn which makes it the largest EU budget proposal ever made. [...]
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 [...]
Vestas Reports Revenue Growth, Maintains Guidance, and Highlights Polish Contribution
Vestas, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has released its interim report for the second quarter of 2025, revealing a solid financial performance marked by a significant increase in revenue and a return to profitability. The company's Q2 revenue grew [...]
Litgrid first half results: strategic energy independence projects continue to be successfully implemented
In the second quarter of this year, Litgrid, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, continued to provide seamless operation of the electricity system in the Continental Europe Synchronous Area, which Lithuania joined in February together with the other Baltic countries. Strategic [...]
No Bids Submitted in Latest German Offshore Wind Tender
For the first time, no bids were submitted in a German offshore wind tender. On August 6, 2025, the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) announced that its latest auction for centrally pre-surveyed offshore wind areas received no offers. The tender covered two [...]
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 [...]
OX2 acquires wind project in Sweden and strengthens position as long-term owner
OX2 has acquired project Fageråsen in Dalarna region from Eolus and Dala Vind. The acquisition includes a planned wind farm with up to 34 wind turbines and an estimated annual production of up to 700 GWh, which corresponds to about 14 [...]
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 [...]
Frank Oomen appointed Chief Executive Officer of Ignitis Renewables
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, appoints Frank Oomen the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). F. Oomen is a senior executive with experience in highly recognised international renewable energy companies and succeeds Gary Bills, Chief Operational Officer (COO) of Ignitis [...]
Work begins in municipality Choczewo on trenchless drilling for Baltica 2 project
The sea-to-land controlled drilling is the next stage of the Baltica 2 project – the largest offshore wind farm in Poland, jointly implemented by PGE and Ørsted. Thanks to modern HDD technology, the cable lines will connect the offshore and onshore [...]
Geotechnical surveys launched for the Lillebælt South offshore wind project
Copenhagen, July 30, 2025 – The two planned offshore wind farms in the Danish belts are progressing according to plan. After a month of test drilling of the seabed in Jammerland Bay in the Great Belt, investigations are now continuing in [...]
Polish Technical Inspection Authority (UDT) conducted its first inspection for offshore wind farms
UDT tests carried out on equipment for the Baltic Power farm – a joint venture between the ORLEN Group and Northland Power – yielded positive results, confirming their safety. The tests were conducted in port on an installation vessel. "The Technical [...]
Cost-efficient expansion offshore wind requires course correction from the German government
As of June 30, 2025, 1,639 offshore wind turbines with a total capacity of 9.2 gigawatts (GW) were connected to the grid in Germany. An additional 1.9 GW of capacity is under construction. Final investment decisions have been made for projects [...]
Skyborn enters Preferred Supplier Agreement with Fred. Olsen Windcarrier for Gennaker offshore installation vessel
Gennaker’s offshore wind turbine transportation and installation will be performed by Fred. Olsen Windcarrier (Fred Olsen). Installation of 63 offshore wind turbines during 2028 in the German Baltic Sea. Gennaker will add up to 976.5 MW to Germany’s renewables capacity*. Skyborn [...]
Nordex Group: Strong Q2 2025 results and profitability growth
The Nordex Group has announced a robust performance in the second quarter of 2025, demonstrating sustained momentum with enhanced profitability, substantial order growth, and a solid positive free cash flow. These results underscore the company's strong position in the wind energy [...]
IRENA Report: onshore and offshore wind — the most cost-competitive power generation globally
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has just released its pivotal "Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024" report, delivering a resounding message: renewables are unequivocally the most cost-competitive option for new electricity generation globally. This comprehensive analysis, compiled from IRENA's extensive [...]
Fortum boosts its renewable power pipeline with acquisition of a development portfolio in Finland from ABO Energy
Fortum has signed an agreement to acquire a project development portfolio for wind power from the German renewables developer and constructor ABO Energy. This acquisition strengthens Fortum’s development pipeline for renewable power as the company prepares for future growth by developing [...]
Will Poland’s new energy ministry accelerate the development of offshore and onshore wind power?
Poland's newly established Ministry of Energy, although heralded as a ‘super ministry’, will not be able to exercise its full powers for the time being due to existing legal regulations. Prime Minister Donald Tusk confirmed this information, while declaring his personal [...]
Cost-efficient expansion needs the government to adjust its course
Tender design must be fundamentally revised this year – for security of supply and cost efficiency of offshore wind energy The offshore wind industry needs investment security – through sustainable targets and the introduction of a framework for sustainable revenue structures [...]
PGE Baltica strengthens local supply chain in offshore wind energy
The development of offshore wind energy is much more than just an energy transition – it is also a huge opportunity for Polish companies. In response to growing interest in cooperation on offshore projects, PGE Baltica, a company belonging to the [...]
Turbine Installation Completed at Storhöjden Wind Farm
Global Wind Service is pleased to announce the completion of wind turbine installation at the Storhöjden Wind Farm, located in the High Coast (Höga Kusten) region of Sweden. Together with our valued client Nordex, our dedicated team has installed 22 Nordex [...]
FairWind appoints Alexandra Hof to drive growth in Northern Central Europe
FairWind, a global leader in wind turbine installation and service solutions, has appointed Alexandra Hof as Regional Head of Service for Northern Central Europe (NCE). In this newly created role, established to reflect a sharpened focus on local market growth, Alexandra [...]
Van Oord orders next generation Subsea Rock Installation vessels
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 21 July 2025 – To strengthen its leading position in Subsea Rock Installation and meet the rising global demand for offshore energy infrastructure protection, Van Oord has ordered new, state-of-the-art vessels. Capable of operating on methanol and with [...]
Cadeler takes delivery of Wind Keeper and locks down first three years of utilisation with the signing of a long-term firm contract
Copenhagen, 18 July 2025 - Cadeler has taken delivery of its latest acquisition, the vessel Wind Keeper, ahead of schedule. The newest addition to the fleet has today landed her first long-term firm contract with Vestas, for a three-year period commencing [...]
Skyborn confirms Siemens Gamesa turbine supply and service agreement for Gennaker project
Agreements with Siemens Gamesa aim to ensure supply of the Gennaker offshore wind farm with 63 SG 14-236 wind turbines and their long-term maintenance. Gennaker will add up to 976.5 MW to Germany’s renewables capacity*. Hamburg – 18 July 2025: Skyborn [...]
Enhanced protection of the Poland-Sweden connection
A security zone has been established near the Poland-Sweden power connection, the SwePol Link submarine cable. This will better protect infrastructure that is key to the region's energy security. The order establishing the zone was issued on 8 July by the [...]
Tobias Keitel appointed member of the Management Board of RWE Offshore Wind
Experienced top manager from the energy and industrial sectors to take up newly created position of Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Offshore Wind on 15 September 2025 Areas of responsibility comprise Engineering, Procurement and Construction, as well as HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) Essen, 16 [...]
Half of the monopile foundations installed at Thor offshore wind farm off the Danish coast
36 of 72 monopiles installed at the 1.1-gigawatt Thor offshore wind farm Monopiles shipped from Eemshaven, the Netherlands, to the offshore construction site; secondary steel structures handled from the Danish Port of Thyborøn Sustainable features: reused monopile hard covers, CO2-reduced steel towers [...]
FAMUR Gearo Secures License for Wind Turbine Production
Grenevia SA has signed a licensing agreement for the production of a complete wind turbine. Thanks to this contract, FAMUR Gearo – the brand within the Grenevia Group responsible for the wind energy segment – will gain access to advanced technology [...]
Strong volume of approvals and new installations – maintaining expansion ambitions
• Commissioning of 409 plants with 2.2 gigawatts (GW) • 1,276 plants with 7.8 GW capacity newly approved • 1,238 turbines with 7.5 GW awarded – trend now stabilising • Expansion still below EEG targets • Federal government must maintain expansion [...]
Vestas to Supply 74 MW Turbines for TOWII Renewables’ Finnish Wind Projects
HELSINKI, FINLAND – Vestas, a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has secured a significant 74 MW order from TOWII Renewables A/S for the Ketunperä and Kopsa III wind projects in Finland. This order highlights a direct collaboration between the two [...]
Estonia halts Saare 7 offshore wind licensing
The Estonian Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has officially halted the licensing proceedings for the Saare 7 offshore wind farm, located west of Saaremaa island in the Baltic Sea. The decision, issued following an auction held between June 10-12, [...]
Masdar and Iberdrola Announce €5.2bn UK Offshore Wind Deal and Full Energization of 476MW German Offshore Wind Farm
One of the largest offshore wind transactions of the decade: Masdar and Iberdrola will co-invest €5.2 billion in the 1.4 GW East Anglia THREE project, each holding 50% and joint governance. First JV now online: The partners’ inaugural project – Baltic [...]
Baltica 2 close to construction launch – boulder relocation ongoing on the future wind farm site
Preparatory works are underway in the Baltic Sea that directly precede the construction of Baltica 2, a joint-venture by PGE and Ørsted. Boulder relocation on the seabed is a key stage in preparing the site for the installation of foundations and [...]
Giles Dickson departs WindEurope – commitment to Baltic Offshore Wind remembered
Giles Dickson, the long-serving CEO of WindEurope, has announced his departure from the organization. Dickson, who has dedicated the last 10 years to serving the wind energy sector and a total of 26 years working outside the UK, shared his decision [...]
Energy Island Bornholm: key project for Europe’s green transition
WirtschaftsWoche recently featured Søren Møller Christensen, CEO, who provided insights into Energy Island Bornholm – a significant project with implications for Europe's future energy landscape. The Energy Island Bornholm initiative is positioned as a critical development in Europe's efforts towards a [...]
Significant financial support from Ignitis Renewables for communities near wind farms
Ignitis Renewables, an international green energy company, continues to provide significant financial support to communities located near wind and solar farms that are under development or already in operation. This year, it plans to allocate over EUR 420 thousand to communities. [...]
ORLEN installs Europe’s largest offshore wind turbines. The first Polish offshore wind turbine already in place
The ORLEN Group, together with Northland Power, has successfully begun installing Europe's largest 15 MW wind turbines. The first wind turbine has been erected in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in [...]
First Supplier Day for Bałtyk 1 – the largest offshore wind farm being developed in the second phase of Polish offshore development
Equinor and Polenergia are once again organising a Supplier Day, but for the first time it will be entirely dedicated to the Bałtyk 1 project – the largest and most advanced offshore wind farm being developed in the second phase of [...]
Decarbonizing the Baltic Sea Region: Key Insights from the BEMIP Stakeholder Meeting
The European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy recently hosted a crucial BEMIP (Baltic Energy Market Interconnection Plan) Stakeholder Meeting, focusing on the final results of a comprehensive study titled "The potential for renewable and low-carbon gas deployment and impact on enabling infrastructure [...]
Ørsted CEO Rasmus Errboe on Denmark’s EU Presidency: Time to Lead the Way in Green Transition
As Denmark takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second half of 2025, Rasmus Errboe, CEO & Group President of Ørsted, has voiced strong expectations for the country's leadership, particularly in advancing Europe's green [...]
ORLEN raised PLN 2.5 billion for green investments
ORLEN has successfully issued green Eurobonds worth EUR 600 million. The company's offer attracted considerable interest, with demand exceeding the issue size by 2.5 times. The company will use the funds raised to finance its energy transition and climate change mitigation [...]
PLN 10.8 billion for transmission network expansion thanks to funds from National Recovery Plan
Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) has signed an agreement with Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego for a PLN 10.8 billion loan from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (KPO). This is the largest amount obtained so far by PSE as part of European Union [...]
IDA strengthens the competences of the Polish offshore wind energy industry – “Offshore without barriers” workshops during the Polish Ports 2030 Congress
Polish companies are gaining real support in entering the offshore wind energy market – Industrial Development Agency (Agencja Rozwoju Przemysłu S.A.), responding to the needs of the industry, organized the “Offshore without barriers” ["Offshore bez barier"] workshop to help entrepreneurs effectively [...]
New EU State Aid rules will accelerate the decarbonisation of Europe’s industry
On 25 June the European Commission published the new framework for State Aid measures to support the Clean Industrial Deal (CISAF). The new framework allows Member States to funnel money into strategic electrification, decarbonisation and clean tech manufacturing projects. In line [...]
Programme of the Danish EU Presidency
From 1 July to 31 December 2025 Denmark will hold the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It is the eighth time Denmark assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Under the slogan ‘A strong Europe in [...]
PGE and Ørsted will make T5 installation terminal available to one of Ocean Winds’ projects
Ocean Winds has signed reservation agreement with a joint-venture by PGE and Ørsted that will allow the use of the T5 terminal for the construction of the BC-Wind offshore wind farm from the Ocean Winds portfolio. Elektrownia Wiatrowa Baltica-2, a JV [...]
EIB Group increases 2025 financing ceiling to record €100 billion to step up investments in security and defence, energy grids and Europe’s tech leadership
The 27 Member States endorse plan to increase new financing to record of up to €100 billion in 2025. Revised ceiling includes 3.5% of total financing for European security and defence. EIB Board also approves landmark project for construction of military [...]
PGE Baltica, CRIST, WIKE and Baltic Industrial Group want to cooperate on the construction of installation and service vessels
PGE Baltica - a PGE Group company with the largest portfolio of offshore wind energy projects in Poland - has signed a letter of intent with CRIST, its special purpose vehicle WIKE, and the Baltic Industrial Group to cooperate in the [...]
Share of electricity from renewables falls in early 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, 42.5% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources. Compared with the first quarter of 2024, this represents a 4.3 percentage points (pp) decrease (from 46.8%). The significant increase in electricity [...]
Global Wind Energy Council appoints Michael Hannibal as new Chair
18 June, London | The Global Wind Energy Council have appointed Michael Hannibal as new chair following a board meeting in London. Hannibal, who is a Partner at Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Chief Commercial Officer at Stiesdal Offshore, will take over [...]
New Energy Union Task Force to reinforce pan-European energy cooperation
In the margins of Transport, Telecommunication and Energy Council, the European Commission and the Polish Presidency of the Council have launched the Energy Union Task Force. Comprising high-level representatives from the European Commission and Member States, the Task Force is aimed [...]
Ignitis will supply Litgrid electricity for 7 years for a fixed price
An energy solutions company Ignitis and the Lithuanian electricity distribution system operator Litgrid signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) worth EUR 82.3 million (excluding VAT). The agreement was concluded on 19 June and will take effect starting from January 2026. Under [...]
Conference “BALTIC – SEE WHAT’S GOING ON” in Szczecin: Security, Connectivity, and Economic Resilience in the Baltic Sea Region
Szczecin will host the conference “BALTIC – SEE WHAT'S GOING ON Exploring Security, Connectivity and Economic Resilience in the Baltic Sea Region,” which will take place on June 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the conference room of the Marshal's Office [...]
Estonia advances offshore wind ambitions with Saare 1 project
Estonia's Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (CPTRA) has officially initiated superficies licence proceedings and an environmental impact assessment for the Saare 1 offshore wind farm, marking a significant step forward for the nation's renewable energy goals. This development follows French [...]
Total Energies gains further offshore wind area in the German North Sea
Berlin, June 16, 2025. The Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) auctioned the offshore wind site N-9.4 in the German North Sea. Total Energies was awarded the contract. The company prevailed over another bidder in a dynamic auction process. The final payment offer [...]
Signing of a Cooperation Agreement for the Development of the Offshore Industry Based on the Shipbuilding and Economic Potential of Pomerania
Pomeranian Offshore Offensive Gains Momentum – Agreement Signed for Construction of WTIV Fleet! On June 16, 2025, during the National Energy Summit in Gdańsk, a strategic cooperation agreement was signed to support the development of the offshore industry. The signatories are [...]
Lithuania Establishes Working Group to Accelerate Offshore Wind Energy Development
Lithuania has established a dedicated working group to oversee the strategic development and implementation of its offshore wind energy goals. The group, chaired by Gabriel Gorbačevskis, Energy Adviser to the Prime Minister, underscores the nation’s commitment to harnessing the vast potential [...]
Strengthened Offshore Partnership between Denmark and Germany for Europe’s Energy Transition
Germany and Denmark are intensifying their offshore energy partnership, focusing on cross-border projects that will accelerate the European energy transition. Current geopolitical challenges, global competition, and a rapidly changing climate demonstrate the necessity of a more sustainable, secure and independent Europe. [...]
Memorandum on the protection of energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea
In response to growing geopolitical threats and the importance of energy security for regional stability, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the Protection and Resilience of Energy Infrastructure, with particular emphasis on subsea infrastructure, on June [...]
BGK starts accepting applications for big energy transition projects – PLN 7 billion for renewable energy investments
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, together with the Ministry of Climate and Environment, has launched a call for applications for loans from the National Recovery Plan (KPO) for projects related to energy transition, including the construction of renewable energy sources and energy storage [...]
Global Wind Day is today!
Global Wind Day is a worldwide event that occurs annually on 15 June. It is a day for discovering wind, its power and the possibilities it holds to reshape our energy systems, decarbonise our economies and boost jobs and growth. Wind [...]
European Sustainable Energy Awards 2025 reward clean energy champions
Three outstanding individuals and projects have won the 2025 European Sustainable Energy Awards for their innovation and achievements in the field of energy efficiency and renewables. The winners were chosen by an online public vote in three categories: Innovation, Local Energy [...]
PGE Baltica and Ørsted sign agreement with Grupa Przemysłowa Baltic
On the second day of the Polish Wind Energy Association (PSEW2025) Conference, which focused on the future of wind energy in Poland, a significant event took place. PGE Baltica, in cooperation with its partner Ørsted, symbolically signed an agreement with Grupa [...]
NFOŚiGW speaks at Poland’s largest wind energy conference
Dorota Zawadzka-Stępniak, President of the Management Board of the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW), took part in the PSEW2025 Conference in Świnoujście. This is the largest industry event in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe dedicated to [...]
Premiere of the report “Wind energy in Poland 2025” during the PSEW2025 Conference
During the PSEW2025 Conference in Świnoujście, which aimed to discuss the key challenges and prospects for the development of Polish wind energy, the twelfth edition of the report “Wind energy in Poland 2025” was launched. This cyclical study was prepared by [...]
Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit Program Council begins work on agenda for November summit in Brussels
It is with great satisfaction that I share my reflections after the first meeting of the Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Summit Program Council, which I had the honor of co-organizing with the Royal Danish Embassy in Warsaw. This event brought together [...]
PSEW2025: wind industry calls for a united voice for a safe Poland
Yesterday, the PSEW2025 Conference, a key event for the Polish wind energy sector organized by the Polish Wind Energy Association, began in Świnoujście. One of the most important moments of the conference opening was the issuance of the Declaration “Wind Energy [...]
ORLEN Group to open Poland’s first installation terminal for offshore wind farms. The first contract has already been signed
ORLEN Neptun, a company belonging to the ORLEN Group, has launched an installation terminal for offshore wind farms in Świnoujście. It is the first facility of its kind in Poland and one of the most modern in Europe, which will be [...]
Ocean Winds signs lease agreement for installation terminal in port of Świnoujście
A lease agreement for an installation terminal was concluded between Ocean Winds and ORLEN Neptun II, a company belonging to the ORLEN Group. Ocean Winds will begin using the installation terminal in the port of Świnoujście in 2027 – the port [...]
The cost of keeping warm: delivering a just clean heat and cooling transition for European citizens
By Delia Villagrasa, director the Cool Heating Coalition, EUSEW’s partner organisation and Beatriz Yordi, Director, Carbon Markets and Clean Mobility, DG CLIMA, European Commission, explain how the Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2) raises funds for Member States to invest in modernising [...]
Offshore auction launched in Poland
Poland has announced its long-awaited first auction to support offshore wind farms. This historic event, scheduled for December 17, 2025, opens a new chapter in the development of the country's renewable energy sector. Investors will compete for contracts that will support [...]
Offshore wind farm tender in Lithuania relaunched
The tender for the right to develop a second 700 MW offshore wind farm will be relaunched on 9 June, the Government decided last week. The tender will be implemented by the National Energy Regulatory Council (NERC). Following the renewal of [...]
Wind energy drives EU competitiveness: debate in Rzeszów at EU Industry Days 2025
As part of EU Industry Days 2025 in Rzeszów, a key event of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, a debate entitled “Powering EU Competitiveness: The Strategic Role of Wind Energy by WindEurope” took place last week. [...]
Towards the future with wind energy. Cooperation between Gdańsk University of Technology and PGE Baltica
Gdańsk University of Technology and PGE Baltica have signed a cooperation agreement. Under the agreement, PGE Baltica has taken on industry patronage of the DigiWind project, i.e. new fields of study in the area of digitization and offshore, implemented by the [...]
Offshore wind power offers multi-billion euro opportunities for Finnish industry – subcontracting chain plays a key role
Domestic offshore wind power offers significant growth potential for Finnish industry and its subcontracting network. In particular, Finland’s expertise in the challenging conditions of the Baltic Sea and its ability to deliver tailored solutions during the planning phase are key competitive [...]
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