8 05, 2023

    Government study evaluating offshore wind projects may delay their development in Sweden

    By |May 8th, 2023|OFFSHORE, REGULATORY, SWEDEN|

    On the 3rd of May, The Swedish government presented how they want to conduct a better assessment of offshore wind development. In its commentary, Svensk Vindenergi (the Swedish Wind Energy Association), welcomes clearer long-term rules in the field, but at the same time stresses that right now the top priority must be to decide on [...]

    27 03, 2023

      OX2 to develop an offshore energy hub outside the coast of southern Sweden

      By |March 27th, 2023|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, SWEDEN, TECHNOLOGY|

      OX2 has initiated the development of the offshore energy hub Neptunus in southern Baltic Sea. The energy hub is estimated to have a total installed capacity of 1.9 GW and will produce both electricity and hydrogen. The project will be included in OX2’s project development portfolio for the first quarter, 2023. The energy hub will [...]

      20 03, 2023

        Unique study: birds avoid wind turbine blades

        By |March 20th, 2023|OFFSHORE|

        Seabirds deliberately avoid wind turbine rotor blades offshore – that is the main finding of a new study that mapped the flightpaths of thousands of birds around wind turbines in the North Sea. Most importantly, during two years of monitoring using cameras and radar, not a single bird was recorded colliding with a rotor blade. [...]

        15 03, 2023

          EU electricity market design: Council and Parliament must stick to targeted reform

          By |March 15th, 2023|OFFSHORE, REGULATORY|

          The European Commission has proposed a targeted revision of the EU’s electricity market design. It makes Contracts-for-Difference the new norm for supporting renewables investments. It also allows investors to sell their electricity via Power Purchase Agreements or directly on the electricity market. And it actively supports the growth of PPAs. The Council and Parliament must [...]

          8 03, 2023

            Ørsted joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance to help governments reach full potential of offshore wind

            By |March 8th, 2023|OFFSHORE|

            Ørsted becomes the first energy company to join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) to support faster deployment of offshore wind and create a global community of action. GOWA is a new global organisation that brings together governments, the private sector, international organisations, and other stakeholders to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind power. The [...]

            7 03, 2023

              Important step for Skåne Offshore Wind Farm – granted Natura 2000- permit

              By |March 7th, 2023|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, SWEDEN|

              The County Administrative Board of Skåne has granted the energy company Ørsted a permit for construction and operation of Skåne Havsvindpark in connection with a Natura 2000 area south of Skåne. Skåne Offshore Wind Farm can produce about 7 TWh of electricity, equivalent to half of Skåne's electricity consumption today. The County Administrative Board has [...]

              23 11, 2021

                Wind Europe Electric City 2021

                By |November 23rd, 2021||

                “Electric City” is a new onshore and offshore wind event, with participants from wind and beyond – heavy industry, mobility, district and domestic heating, storage, hybrids, hydrogen and many more – to join the conversation on how we build a clean economy. This means new voices at the conference, debating changes we need in policy, [...]

                2 11, 2021

                  Ørsted becomes the first energy company in the world with long-term science-based net-zero target

                  By |November 2nd, 2021|DENMARK, OFFSHORE|

                  The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched the Net-Zero Standard as the world’s only framework and leading standard for aligning corporate net-zero targets with climate science. As part of the launch, Ørsted’s 2040 net-zero full value chain decarbonisation target has now been validated as science-based. […]

                  2 11, 2021

                    Offshore wind energy at COP26 climate summit

                    By |November 2nd, 2021|DENMARK, OFFSHORE|

                    The long-awaited climate summit in Glasgow - COP26 - kicked off on October 31. The venue for the meeting of decision-makers from around the world is significant - the UK is the European leader in the development of offshore wind energy, aiming to install 40 GW by 2030. Representatives from the wind sector will also [...]

                    1 11, 2021

                      Vattenfall explores new ways to quantify biodiversity

                      By |November 1st, 2021|OFFSHORE, SWEDEN|

                      Vattenfall and French based CDC Biodiversité, a leading European organization in biodiversity assessments, have started a collaboration to assess Vattenfall’s biodiversity footprint. This is an important step for Vattenfall on the journey to secure a net positive approach for nature by 2030. […]

                      29 10, 2021

                        Lina Kinning, SWEA: The transparent and open dialogue will be crucial in Swedish offshore grid development

                        By |October 29th, 2021|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, SWEDEN|

                        The Swedish government announced in October that electricity system operator Svenska Kraftnät would be tasked with developing the offshore transmission grid in connection with plans to develop offshore wind power. Lina Kinning, offshore energy and European policy expert at the Swedish Wind Energy Association (SWEA), in a commentary for BalticWind.EU [...]

                        28 10, 2021

                          BLIX to create an offshore grid technology catalogue for TSOs Elering and Augstsprieguma tīkls

                          By |October 28th, 2021|ESTONIA, LATVIA, OFFSHORE|

                          The Estonian TSO Elering AS and the Latvian TSO Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) are developing a business case, investigating the possibilities to invest in an offshore grid. In order to evaluate the business cases of future projects, an offshore grid technology catalogue is needed. BLIX Consultancy has been commissioned to perform [...]

                          13 10, 2021

                            Offshore & Floating Wind Europe Virtual

                            By |October 13th, 2021||

                            Reuters Events Offshore & Floating will connect key industry stakeholders with the critical information and connections they need for expansion. Over two days and in the run up to the event, we will unravel government support and deep dive into existing projects. Offshore Wind investments in the first half of 2020 totalled $35bn, up 319% [...]

                            30 09, 2021

                              Obstacles on Polish way to 11 GW offshore wind energy (RELATION)

                              By |September 30th, 2021|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

                              BalticWind.EU was an institutional patron of the 7th Energy Congress organised by the think-tank DISE Energy. Our representative, Managing Director Paweł Wróbel, together with industry representatives and experts from the offshore wind sector, discussed the development of offshore wind energy in Poland. They all agreed that the road to the planned 11 GW is [...]

                              28 09, 2021

                                WindEurope: Offshore wind is essential for the just transition from fossil fuels to renewables in Poland

                                By |September 28th, 2021|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS, POLAND|

                                On 15 September 2021 Poland signed its first Offshore Wind Sector Deal. This Government-industry collaboration aims to establish a leading offshore wind industry in Poland. Under the Sector Deal the industry commits to the creation of up to 60,000 direct and indirect jobs in Poland’s wind industry by 2040. The [...]

                                22 09, 2021

                                  PKN ORLEN appoints financial advisor for the Baltic Power

                                  By |September 22nd, 2021|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

                                  ​A consortium comprising Pekao Investment Banking and Green Giraffe has been mandated as financial advisor for the offshore wind farm project Baltic Power. The two companies will be responsible for raising funding for the project, which is due to start in 2023, with commercial operation planned in 2026. […]

                                  20 09, 2021

                                    The BWO appeals to create the conditions for ambitious hydrogen production using offshore wind energy

                                    By |September 20th, 2021|GERMANY, OFFSHORE|

                                    Green hydrogen will play a key role in the future energy supply system. Areas that are difficult to electrify can only be decarbonised with hydrogen. This results in high demand for green hydrogen. “We therefore appeal to the future federal government to create the conditions for ambitious hydrogen production using [...]

                                    20 09, 2021

                                      Vestas intends to cease production at three European factories

                                      By |September 20th, 2021|DENMARK, GERMANY, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

                                      To accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and improve wind energy’s competitiveness, Vestas continues to develop and optimise the products and solutions which offer to customers as well as expand partnerships with specialised partners in our supply chain. The ongoing integration of Vestas onshore and offshore business is a key [...]

                                      15 09, 2021

                                        Michał Kurtyka: We want the greatest possible participation of Polish entrepreneurs in the development of offshore wind energy sector

                                        By |September 15th, 2021|OPINIONS, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

                                        The energy potential of the Polish part of the Baltic Sea is considered to be one of the largest in the region. For this reason, offshore wind energy will be a key tool enabling the construction of a modern, zero-emission and safe energy system – says Michał Kurtyka, Minister of [...]

                                        9 09, 2021

                                          OWC to assess wind conditions for future German offshore wind tendering sites

                                          By |September 9th, 2021|GERMANY, TOP NEWS|

                                          Offshore wind consultancy OWC has been awarded a contract by Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie/BSH) to analyse and assess wind conditions for two future German offshore wind tendering sites.  OWC, an AqualisBraemar LOC Group (ABL Group) company, has assembled a team of internal experts and external cooperation partners, including Fraunhofer IWES and ProPlanEn, [...]

                                          8 09, 2021

                                            Port of Tallinn will lead the establishing of the Baltic Sea green infrastructure hub in Estonia

                                            By |September 8th, 2021|ESTONIA, OFFSHORE, TOP NEWS|

                                            Port of Tallinn has unveiled an ambitious plan to design the hub of the Baltic Sea green infrastructure in Estonia together with the partners, which would contribute to Estonia’s climate neutrality goals and increase the country’s competitiveness. It is also looking for the best ways to convert ferries to hydrogen [...]

                                            2 09, 2021

                                              WindEurope: Offshore wind continues to break new boundaries

                                              By |September 2nd, 2021|OFFSHORE, OPINIONS|

                                              Offshore wind continues to break new boundaries – WindEurope said in a statement. Europe has 120 offshore wind farms already. The EU wants much more and sees offshore wind producing around 20% of our power by 2050. The first 6 months of this year have seen some significant developments which give confidence that this can be achieved. [...]

                                              1 09, 2021

                                                Iberdrola signs land lease agreement for Baltic Eagle operations building

                                                By |September 1st, 2021|GERMANY, OFFSHORE, PROJECTS|

                                                Iberdrola and the port of Sassnitz (Fährhafen Sassnitz GmbH) have signed the lease agreement for the new operations and maintenance building that will serve the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, at a ceremony chaired by the Prime Minister of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Manuela Schwesig. The agreement delivers another important milestone in the offshore [...]

                                                30 08, 2021

                                                  Michal Olszewski: The offshore wind construction projects are exposed to various risks

                                                  By |August 30th, 2021|INTERVIEW, OPINIONS|

                                                  – The insurers must take into account many more potential risks – such as the risk related to the use of vessels, heavy cranes or e.g. the risk associated with varying wave heights. Due to the above-described reasons, the insurance market has created insurance terms and conditions dedicated and specific to offshore wind construction and [...]

                                                  27 08, 2021

                                                    High steel prices can hit the offshore wind energy

                                                    By |August 27th, 2021|OFFSHORE|

                                                    Steel is an essential element in the development of renewable energy sources - there is no doubt about that. However, its significantly increasing price may be reflected in higher wind project implementation costs. The coming years will be a test for wind developers and manufacturers of wind turbines components. The rise in steel prices, driven [...]

                                                    19 08, 2021

                                                      Experts from Société Générale to advise PGE on financing the Baltica 2 and Baltica 3 farms

                                                      By |August 19th, 2021|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

                                                      The Polish state-owned company PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna has selected a financial advisor to arrange and obtain financing for the construction of the Baltica 2 and Baltica 3 offshore wind farms. It is the French investment bank Société Générale. The selection of the financial advisor was carried out on the basis of the Polish [...]

                                                      17 08, 2021

                                                        Polish recreational fishermen are concerned about the development of offshore wind farms

                                                        By |August 17th, 2021|OFFSHORE, POLAND|

                                                        In countries planning the development of offshore wind farms, representatives of the fishing sector often protest loudly. Fishermen fear that the development of wind turbines will deprive them of their livelihood – wind turbines may be built in fishing areas or may limit their development. Similar voices are being raised not only in Estonia, [...]

                                                        6 08, 2021

                                                          Andris Vanags: Latvia has a lot of untapped potential in the wind sector

                                                          By |August 6th, 2021|LATVIA, OPINIONS|

                                                          The European Commission (EC) has adopted a package of legislative proposals setting out legislative tools to achieve Europe’s climate goals which will promote greener solutions, sustainability and energy independence. The main changes include improving the legislation to promote wider use of renewable energy, an elaborated and stricter system of emission [...]

                                                          5 08, 2021

                                                            The local content indicator in Polish wind farm projects in the Baltic Sea can reach as much as 50 percent

                                                            By |August 5th, 2021|OFFSHORE, POLAND, TOP NEWS|

                                                            Polish decision-makers have long emphasized the issue of the involvement of Polish companies in the development of offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea. A report has been prepared which shows that the current potential of local content in the supply chain for offshore wind energy is estimated at 20-25 [...]

                                                            4 08, 2021

                                                              Newsroom: WindEurope’s response to the EC’s consultation on the new Guidelines on State aid for climate

                                                              By |August 4th, 2021|OFFSHORE, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

                                                              The EU’s climate neutrality requires 1,300 GW of wind power by 2050 and a doubling of the annual wind energy installation rates. EU State aid rules are key to creating the conditions for a cost-effective transition to a climate neutral economy. This consultation response outlines the recommendations of the European [...]

                                                              3 08, 2021

                                                                Newsroom: Finnish Wärtsilä to deliver solutions for OHT’s wind turbine installation ship

                                                                By |August 3rd, 2021|FINLAND, OFFSHORE|

                                                                The technology group Wärtsilä has been selected to supply an integrated propulsion and dynamic positioning thruster solution, including the engines, a Wärtsilä NOx reducer emission abatement system, as well as steerable and tunnel thrusters to deliver optimum performance for vessel dynamic positioning in this new wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV). [...]

                                                                2 08, 2021

                                                                  Newsroom: IRENA outlines action agenda on offshore renewables for G20

                                                                  By |August 2nd, 2021|OFFSHORE|

                                                                  Boosting offshore renewables will accelerate the energy transition and allow G20 countries to build a resilient and sustainable energy system, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds. Offshore Renewables: An Action Agenda for Deployment actively contributes to the G20 agenda by identifying actions which support the commercialisation of [...]

                                                                  29 07, 2021

                                                                    Offshore Wind Foundations Alliance goes public. Members are already active in the Baltic Sea

                                                                    By |July 29th, 2021|OFFSHORE, PROJECTS, TOP NEWS|

                                                                    New offshore wind alliance in Brussels! Five European companies have formed the Offshore Wind Foundations Alliance (OWFA), aiming to inform about the importance and relevance of offshore wind foundations and ensure the sustainability of the offshore wind supply chain. BalticWind.EU asks about alliance activity in the Baltic Sea region. [...]

                                                                    26 07, 2021

                                                                      Offshore wind energy can benefit the environment, but needs to be developed skillfully

                                                                      By |July 26th, 2021|OFFSHORE, SWEDEN, TOP NEWS|

                                                                      The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (Naturskyddsforeningen), the largest and oldest environmental association in Sweden, presented a report on the development of wind energy in Sweden. Wind energy has many advantages – it is competitive and has minimal impact on the climate. But a strong expansion of wind energy also [...]

                                                                      26 07, 2021

                                                                        Newsroom: Iberdrola, Navantia and Windar seal alliance to develop offshore wind until 2025

                                                                        By |July 26th, 2021|OFFSHORE|

                                                                        The chairmen of Iberdrola, Navantia and Windar signed a framework collaboration agreement to manufacture and supply XXL monopile foundations as part of the energy company's growth strategy in offshore wind. The project also strengthens its role as a driving force for local industry, while both manufacturers will increase their capabilities in this sector of [...]

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