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Hansa PowerBridge between Germany and Sweden: planning approval granted for land and territorial sea sections
Hansa PowerBridge is a cross-border high-voltage direct current (HVDC) system, intended in future to connect the power grids of Germany and Sweden. This will improve security of electricity supply in both countries and allow closer integration of renewable energies. It will [...]
OX2 and Nordkalk to collaborate on development of e-fuel production on Gotland, Sweden
OX2 and Nordkalk will together investigate the opportunities for production of e-fuel. The e-fuel could be used in Nordkalkās own facilities, but also for shipping and other industries and to make Gotland a hub for green growth and development. The parties [...]
Mainstream Renewable Powerās JV Freja Offshore applies for 2.5 GW offshore wind permit on Swedenās east coast
Freja Offshore, a 50-50 joint venture between Mainstream Renewable Power (āMainstreamā) and Hexicon, has submitted a planning application for the up-to 2.5 GW Dyning floating offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, located in Sweden's economic zone, approximately 45 kilometers southeast [...]
BEMIP Electricity, Offshore and Hydrogen on the draft list of Projects of Common Interest
European Union is working on new list of Projects of Common Interest (PCI) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMI) in the areas of electricity, offshore, hydrogen, smart grids and cross-border carbon dioxide networks. According to draft list āit identifies, among others, [...]
Moderates’ Climate Policy Signals a Brighter Future for Wind Energy in Sweden
The recent decisions made by the Moderates ā governing party in Sweden at their congress in UmeĆ„ regarding Sweden's climate policy have the potential to usher in a new era for the wind energy sector. Swedish Wind Energy Association welcomes these [...]
Swedish Wind Energy Association Welcomes John Hassler’s Insights on Climate Policy
John Hassler's participation in the annual conference VIND2023 hosted by the Swedish Wind Energy Association marked an important moment in the ongoing discourse on Sweden's climate policy and its alignment with the EU's Fit for 55 climate package. Hassler's insights and [...]
Baltic Sea Cable Damage Underscores the Urgent Need to Secure Critical Energy Infrastructure
The recent incidents involving damaged underwater telecommunication cables between Sweden and Estonia, and gas pipeline leaks in the Baltic Sea, serve as stark reminders of the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in the region. As reported by Politico and Swedish public [...]
Navigating the Skills Gap: The 2030 Horizon for European Energy Jobs
The European wind energy sector is poised for significant growth, aiming to more than double its workforce by 2030. In the context of the European Year of Skills, addressing the pressing skills gap becomes imperative to support this expansion and foster [...]
Baltic Sea Countries Shine in Global Energy Transition Rankings by the World Economic Forum
In the ever-evolving landscape of global energy transition, the Baltic Sea countries have emerged as shining examples of effective energy transformation. According to the latest report from the World Economic Forum, titled "Fostering Effective Energy Transition," four countries bordering the Baltic [...]
Skyborn receives environmental permit to build 1 GW-Storgrundet Offshore wind farm in Sweden
Skyborn Renewables (Skyborn) has received the environmental permit from the Swedish Land and Environment Court to build the Storgrundet Offshore wind farm, marking an important milestone in realizing the project. The permit allows for a maximum of 51 wind turbines, which, [...]
Landinfra Energy investigates the conditions for up to 8 GW of offshore wind off the Swedish coast
The Swedish project development company Landinfra Energy AB (āLandinfraā) is investigating the conditions for the establishment of offshore wind in the Swedish economic zone and Swedish territorial waters. The company has selected nine areas along the Swedish coast where the conditions [...]
Construction of offshore wind farms in H1 2023 – how is the Baltic Sea performing?
WindEurope has summarised the development of offshore wind energy in Europe in the first half of 2023. How does the Baltic Sea look in comparison to Europe? Below we present details of the projects under construction during this period. Europe built [...]
Interest in building the Swedish wind power has never been greater – but it has never been more difficult to get a permit
Sweden is facing a gigantic challenge if we are to cope with the industry's climate transition and competitiveness, pressure the price of electricity and contribute to making Europe independent of Russian energy. Therefore, the government should not introduce new obstacles for [...]
OX2ās offshore wind farm Triton receives Natura 2000 permit
OX2ās offshore wind farm Triton off the southern coast of Sweden has received a Natura 2000 permit. In June the County Administrative Board finalized their handling by suggesting the government to grant Triton a permit according to the Act on Sweden's [...]
Vattenfall without a permit to construct a wind farm at Stora Middelgrund
The government has decided not to grant permission to build and operate a wind farm at Stora Middelgrund outside Sweden's territorial waters outside Halmstad on the west coast. According to the government, the applicant has not shown that the chosen location [...]
Eolus applies for permit for VƤstvind offshore wind power project
Eolus has filed a permit application for the VƤstvind wind power project, located west of Gothenburg. The project consists of up to 50 turbines with an installed capacity of 1,000 MW and estimated annual electricity generation of approximately 4 TWh. The [...]
Skyborn Sweden submits permit application for Fyrskeppet offshore wind farm
Skyborn Sweden (Skyborn) has submitted a permit application to the Swedish government to build the 2,800 MW Fyrskeppet offshore wind farm north of Ćrskar in Uppsala County, about 50 kilometres off the coast. Fyrskeppet Offshore is expected to generate up to [...]
Hexiconās joint venture Freja Offshore submits application for the 2 GW Cirrus Offshore Wind Farm in Sweden
Hexicon, a project-developer and technology provider within the floating wind industry, is proud to announce that the joint venture with Mainstream Renewable Power, Freja Offshore, has submitted an application for an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea named Cirrus off [...]
Sweden – A New Energy Policy Goal
On June 20th, the Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal to amend the energy policy goal for the composition of electricity production from "100 percent renewable electricity production by 2040" to "100 percent fossil-free electricity production by 2040." However, the majority [...]
Defence ministers from Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) strengthen cooperation to protect critical offshore infrastructure
On 13 June the meeting of the ministers of defence from the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) partner nations took place in Amsterdam. The topics on the meeting agenda included cooperation to support Ukraine and to promote the security situation in the [...]
Kustvind withdraw its application for a permit to build the Sydkustens vind wind farm
Kustvind, a wind power company, has announced the withdrawal of its application for a permit to build the Sydkustens vind wind farm in Sweden's sea territory. The proposed project is located 8-15 kilometers off the coast of Skurup and Trelleborg municipality. [...]
CBSS 20th Ministerial Session 2023 Concludes in Wismar, Germany with Strong Focus on Renewable Energy, Resilience and Youth Participation
The 20th Council of the Baltic Sea States (CBSS) Ministerial Session, held in Wismar, Germany, concluded on 2 June 2023, with key outcomes demonstrating solidarity against Russia's ongoing aggression in Ukraine, commitment to climate neutrality and renewable energy, and an emphasis [...]
OX2 and Ingka Investments enter conditional agreement with NKT for delivery and installation of export cables for two offshore wind farms in Sweden
OX2 and Ingka Investments enters into conditional agreement with NKT for delivery and installation of export power cables. NKTās facility in Karlskrona will deliver the cables for the recently awarded Galene project in Sweden. The agreement also covers the Triton offshore [...]
EIU: Baltic States Amplify Offshore Wind Investments to Boost Energy Sector
According to a recent report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are making significant strides in energy security, with a particular focus on the development of offshore wind farms. This move comes in the [...]
Svea Vind Offshore applies for a permit for Wind Park LĆ„nggrund
On May 15, 2023, Svea Vind Offshore submits the application for the offshore wind farm LĆ„nggrund to the Land and Environment Court. The wind farm can provide an addition to the region of 13 TWh per year as early as 2028 [...]
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