27 03, 2023

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

By |March 27th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, 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

Vattenfall’s offshore wind turbines to test sustainable food production

By |March 20th, 2023|DENMARK, OFFSHORE NEWS, TECHNOLOGY|

How can fossil-free offshore wind power and sustainable food be produced – all while improving the marine environment and biodiversity in the same marine area? This is what the new collaboration 'Win@Sea' between Danish universities, companies and Vattenfall hopes to investigate. Offshore wind is an efficient and fossil-free energy source, and in recent years many [...]

17 03, 2023

WindEurope: EU Green Industry Plan falls short for now

By |March 17th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY, TOP NEWS|

The European Commission presented its Green Deal Industrial Plan today. It consists of a Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) aiming to strengthen the EU’s industrial base for clean technologies, a Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) to increase Europe’s capacity to source and refine critical raw materials, and more flexible State aid rules. As is stands [...]

15 03, 2023

RWE bets on education and close cooperation with academia

By |March 15th, 2023|#EduOffshoreWind, POLAND|

In the coming years, the renewable energy sector will be one of the most attractive in the labour market. RWE, as the leader in renewable energy and the number two player in the global offshore wind power sector, not only supports an array of educational projects but also strives to further develop the scientific potential [...]

15 03, 2023

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

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

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

The Danish Energy Agency resumes the processing of Aflandshage and Frederikshavn Offshore Wind Farm

By |March 7th, 2023|DENMARK, OFFSHORE NEWS, REGULATORY|

The Danish Energy Agency reopens two projects On 1 February 2023, the Danish Energy Agency suspended the processing of 33 open-door projects pending further clarification of EU legal issues. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Supply has now assessed that the establishment permits issued by the Danish Energy Agency in autumn 2022 for Aflandshage Offshore [...]

7 03, 2023

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

By |March 7th, 2023|OFFSHORE NEWS, 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 [...]

9 09, 2022

Baltic Power signs contracts for the construction, supply and installation of offshore substations and wind farm foundations

By |September 9th, 2022|OFFSHORE NEWS, POLAND, PROJECTS|

Baltic Power has signed contracts for the construction, supply and installation of offshore substations and foundations for a wind farm located in the Baltic Sea. According to the agreement, some of the components necessary for the foundation of the towers for the turbines will be manufactured in Poland. Later this year, Baltic Power will contract [...]

9 09, 2022

This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 30

By |September 9th, 2022|AUTHORS, PODCAST|

Episode 30 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. This podcast is prepared by especially for those who have little [...]

20 08, 2022

This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 27

By |August 20th, 2022|AUTHORS, PODCAST|

Episode 27 of our weekly podcast, summarising the most important news of the week, is ready to listen. You can listen to the new episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts and Stitcher. This podcast is prepared by especially for those who have little [...]

2 08, 2022

GWEC: 5-point plan to accelerate RES development

By |August 2nd, 2022|OFFSHORE NEWS|

Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have released a roadmap for policymakers to chart a way out of the current energy crisis and climate change. The five-point plan, “Accelerating renewables to achieve energy security, affordability and climate action”, addresses the need to restore order to energy [...]

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