Additional consultations for Bornholm Energy Island launched
The Danish Energy Agency has launched additional consultations on the delimitation in the environmental impact assessment of the Bornholm Energy Island. […]
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04, 2022
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04, 2022
Minister Pierre-Yves Dermagne visits the Arcadis Ost platform in Aalborg
On Thursday 14 April, Elia Group teams welcomed the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Economy and Employment, Pierre-Yves Dermagne, to the construction site of the Arcadis Ost platform in Aalborg, Denmark. […]
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04, 2022
New offshore wind research to help reach net zero energy goals
The Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA), a collaboration between nine offshore wind developers, is launching 16 new research and development (R&D) projects this year. These span five key areas of logistics and operations and maintenance, cables, electrical systems, foundations, yield and performance. […]
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04, 2022
Easter Package will accelerate offshore wind development in Germany
At the beginning of April, the German government adopted the so-called Easter Package at the request of Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Robert Habeck. This is the largest change to the country’s energy policy regulations in decades. According to the premise, the Easter Package [...]
18
04, 2022
Representatives of the Lithuanian Port of Klaipeda learn from the development of the Port of Esbjerg
The Port of Klaipeda announced on Twitter that representatives of the Port Authority visited the Port of Esbjerg to assess the infrastructure needs of the Lithuanian port in the context of handling wind energy. […]
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04, 2022
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 10
Episode 10 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 [...]
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04, 2022
Nature surveys for Korsnäs offshore wind farm will start in spring
Metsähallitus is a state-owned company that manages one-third of Finland’s land and water areas. The Finnish entity has announced that the onshore and offshore nature surveys needed for the environmental impact assessment (EIA) of the Korsnäs offshore wind farm will start in the spring. Wind measurements will also continue on [...]
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04, 2022
Energy island at Bornholm to support local production of Power-to-X fuels
The international consortium Bornholm Bunker Hub is launching a process to find partners and customers seeking to accelerate decarbonisation and refuel vessels with sustainable fuels. Local production of Power-to-X fuel is achievable when the Energy Island at Bornholm is established around 2030 with at least 2 GW of offshore wind [...]
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04, 2022
H-BLIX: Construction of 1 GW in offshore wind turbines in Poland could generate 4,000 jobs
H-BLIX is an independent onshore and offshore wind consulting firm with offices in, amongst others, the Netherlands or Poland. The center reported on Linkedin that according to its latest calculations, the rate of local content at 25 percent, the development and construction of an offshore wind farm with a capacity [...]
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04, 2022
Simply Blue Group wants to develop floating technologies in Polish waters of the Baltic Sea
A blue economy developer Simply Blue, based in Cork, Ireland, is one of the pioneers of floating wind technology and blue economy solutions. The investor has applied to the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure for a concession of the offshore wind 60.E.4 location, which is currently the deepest area in the [...]
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04, 2022
Is Iberdrola seeking a buyer for minority stake in Wikinger project?
Spanish energy giant Iberdrola is to seek buyers for a minority stake in the Wikinger offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. The Expansion newspaper’s information is cited by Reuters. […]
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04, 2022
EnBW and DLR to use logistics and passenger drones to service offshore wind farms
The research project by EnBW and DLR explores the use of logistics and passenger drones to service offshore wind farms: flying people and material out to sea. […]
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04, 2022
Andrzej Konarowski: Offshore wind is the next step in Acciona Energia’s development
Today on BalticWind.EU we talk to Andrzej Konarowski, Managing Director, Acciona Energia Poland. Acciona Energia, in cooperation with SSE Renewables, has the ambition to develop offshore wind in Poland. We ask about the details. […]
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04, 2022
TotalEnergies and KGHM join forces to develop offshore wind in Poland
TotalEnergies and KGHM signed a partnership to participate on a 50/50 basis in the Polish government tender for the development of offshore wind projects. […]
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04, 2022
SSE Renewables with Acciona Energia to bid for an offshore location licence in the Polish Baltic Sea
SSE Renewables, part of UK FTSE-listed SSE Plc, has submitted an application for an Offshore Location License (OLL) for the allocation of development rights for an offshore wind farm at site 60.E.4 in the Baltic Sea in Poland. SSE Renewables and ACCIONA Energía will collaborate in the development of the [...]
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04, 2022
Lhyfe and wpd to produce of green hydrogen in connection with offshore wind farm in Sweden
The renewable green hydrogen supplier Lhyfe and the wind power developer wpd Offshore Sweden AB have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly establish and directly connect a facility for green hydrogen production to wpd’s planned offshore wind farm Storgrundet in Söderhamn municipality, Sweden. […]
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04, 2022
ABB and Ramboll to collaborate on offshore substation development
ABB and Ramboll have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on pursuing new prospects for offshore substations within the global offshore wind market. The companies’ combined strengths in energy, offshore, construction, operation and maintenance not only bring credibility for EPC contractors offering services for substations, but also enable an [...]
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04, 2022
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 9
Episode 9 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 [...]
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04, 2022
GWO and GWEC cooperate to map out workforce training needs in renewables development
Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed a new two year agreement to map out workforce training needs in support of renewable energy development and meet the huge increase of jobs required to meet the global energy transition. […]
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04, 2022
Esbjerg Port participated in the shipment of more than 4,000 offshore wind turbines
The Port of Esbjerg in Denmark has the ambition to become one of Europe’s leading ports for offshore wind energy. Dennis Jul Pedersen, port director, said that Esbjerg Port has already participated in the shipment of more than 4,000 offshore wind turbines with a total capacity of about 22.5 GW. [...]
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04, 2022
Anholt wind farm incident. Developer asks to establish ‘no sail zones’
Danish developer Ørsted reported that at the Anholt offshore wind farm in Denmark, a three-bladed rotor separated from the nacelle of one of offshore wind turbines and fell into the sea. No one was injured. […]
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04, 2022
Sweden accelerates wind energy development – the government presents a package of solutions
The Swedish government has presented a package of solutions for accelerating the development of wind energy. Wind turbines for Sweden are intended to be a source of cheap and green electricity. The package consists of four decisions aimed at meeting increased electricity demand and strengthening Sweden’s energy security through wind [...]
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04, 2022
Drones will deliver spare parts to offshore wind farms in Germany
German airline German Airways, logistics company Zeitfracht Group, and drone manufacturer Wingcopter, are starting to cooperate in the area of drone use for offshore deliveries. Drones will also be able to deliver, among other things, wind turbine spare parts for offshore wind farm sites. […]
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04, 2022
GWEC: Wind industry needs a political breakthrough
According to the latest Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) report, the wind industry noted its second best year in terms of new installed capacity. Experts estimate that scaling up development to realize climate neutrality requires a breakthrough in national policies. […]
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04, 2022
Demand for workers in German offshore wind sector is growing rapidly
Accelerated offshore wind development pleases the German business, but it is a major challenge for the industry. Companies in the supply sector need to take steps to upskill current employees and provide necessary training. These are the conclusions of the Institute for Trend and Market Research wind:research, which presents data on the wind energy [...]
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04, 2022
Karina Würtz: Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Declaration must now be followed by visible action
Another international conference of the wind energy industry in Bilbao has started today, and BalticWind.EU has become a media partner of the event organized by WindEurope. We are convinced that actors from the Baltic Sea Region can be further activated in the international debate on the future of wind energy [...]
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04, 2022
Need for greater involvement of the Baltic Sea in talks on offshore wind
After the North Sea, the Baltic Sea will be the next driving market for the offshore wind sector in Europe. As BalticWind.EU we observe that the wind industry from the Baltic countries is not sufficiently involved in European discussions about the future of the wind sector, although the interest itself [...]
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04, 2022
WindEurope Bilbao 2022 – what will the wind energy industry talk about?
One of the most important events of the wind energy sector – WindEurope Bilbao 2022 – starts today. BalticWind.EU is a regional partner for discussions about the future of wind turbines in Europe, especially in the Baltic Sea region. What will industry representatives discuss in meeting in Spain ? [...]
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04, 2022
Swedes to install floating wind turbines in Norway
Sweden wind power company SeaTwirl has obtained an approved concession for the installation of the S2x floating wind turbine in Bokn Municipality, Norway. The approval marks an important milestone for the company. […]
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04, 2022
The future of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea region. Meet us in Bilbao
One of the most important events of the wind energy sector, Wind Europe Bilbao 2022, is starting this week. BalticWind.EU will be also represented! We are very pleased to announce that BalticWind.EU has become a regional media partner of the conference. This week we will focus on some key topics [...]
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04, 2022
German shipyards will be the determinant of offshore wind development in Germany
More than 40 senior representatives from politics, trade unions, business, and science discussed the role of the shipyard in the development of offshore wind energy at the MV Werften site in Rostock-Warnemünde. The development of the offshore wind sector in Germany will depend on the health of the maritime industry, [...]
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04, 2022
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 8
Episode 8 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 [...]
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04, 2022
Geobaltic and Garant Diving to explore Baltic seabed in Lithuania, with LOTOS Petrobaltic assist
Lithuania’s Ministry of Energy has announced the winner of a competition for the first wind farm in the Baltic Sea who will conduct seabed research. […]
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04, 2022
Ilmatar Offshore established on Åland to develop offshore wind energy
Ilmatar Offshore Ab has expressed its interest in developing an offshore wind farm on the north side of Åland. A fully built wind park could be operational by 2030, estimated of producing 20 TWh of energy annually. This would be a sizeable amount of renewable energy for the Ålandic, Finnish [...]
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04, 2022
OFFSHOREWIND4KIDS enters the educational journey for the youngest in Germany
On March 23, 2022, William Beuckelaers, managing director of OffshoreWind4Kids, DNV, Northland Power Europe (NPE), the Competence Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CC4E) at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW Hamburg) and the German Offshore Wind Energy Foundation signed an agreement in Hamburg on cooperation with OffshoreWind4Kids within [...]
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03, 2022
Lithuanian Seimas gives green light for an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea
On 31 March 2022, the Seimas of Lithuania adopted laws on offshore wind energy development in the Baltic Sea. As a result, they gave a green light for the construction of the first offshore wind farm in Lithuania, reports the Lithuanian Ministry of Energy. […]
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03, 2022
Litgrid: We are preparing for integration of offshore wind into the Lithuanian grid
Lithuania’s electricity transmission system operator has summarized 2021 and published a set of financial statements. Litgrid reports that they have successfully met their targets for electricity supply reliability and strategic project execution. Litgrid is also preparing for the integration of offshore farms that will appear in the Baltic Sea. [...]
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03, 2022
Lithuanian Parliament approves further offshore wind energy proposals
During the discussion at the meeting of the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania, the proposals of the Committee for Environmental Protection, on the development of offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea, were accepted. This is a big step closer to offshore wind in Lithuania, comments the Lithuanian Wind [...]
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03, 2022
Geopolitical crisis and a turning point in Germany’s energy policy
– Over the past few weeks, we have made intensive efforts with all relevant players to import less fossil fuels from Russia and expand its supply. The first important milestones have been reached to free us from the grip of Russian imports, the Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic [...]
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03, 2022
Nordic operators will support the Baltic power system in case of failure
The CEOs of Scandinavian grid companies Energinet, Fingrid, Statnett, and Svenska kraftnät discussed the electricity system operators’ preparation for a possible aggravation of the situation in the Baltic Sea region and its impact on the Baltic transmission system, according to a release from Finnish operator Fingrid. […]
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03, 2022
Energinet has repaired cable connection between Bornholm and Sweden
Danish electricity system operator Energinet said it took a month to repair the electricity link between Bornholm and Sweden. The damage was more extensive than originally thought. The cable was probably damaged by a ship’s anchor. […]
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03, 2022
Poland’s first Executive MBA program for the offshore wind sector launched
March 25 marked the launch of the first Executive MBA program for the offshore wind energy industry in Poland, at the Gdynia Maritime University. Education of Polish offshore leaders was undertaken by the Offshore Wind Energy Center, also in Gdynia. BalticWind.EU will support the organizers as a media partner. [...]
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03, 2022
Heerema to install Baltic Eagle offshore substation
The company Baltic Eagle GmbH has contracted Heerema Marine Contractors for the transport and installation of the Offshore Substation (OSS) for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. […]
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03, 2022
The data measurements are the way to go for designing and operating offshore wind structures
Ramboll together with Aalborg University have delivered a PhD project that provides greater reliability upon the design and operational phase of offshore wind farms. The results show how measurement data based on the digital twin technology can help operators save money, reduce CO2 emissions, and increase lifetime of offshore wind [...]
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03, 2022
Sweden’s climate policy framework must be a “plan to accelerate action”
Swedish Climate Policy Council presented the latest edition of its annual report assessing the effectiveness of the government’s climate change efforts to the Minister for Climate and the Environment, Annika Strandhäll. According to experts, there is a need for better coordination of the activities of state bodies and greater efficiency [...]
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03, 2022
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 7
Episode 7 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 [...]
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03, 2022
Latvia will increase energy independence, less bureaucracy for wind projects is predicted
Latvia plans to implement new regulations that will accelerate the pace of development of wind farm projects. The government’s plans were announced by the Minister of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, Artūrs Toms Plešs, during a press briefing on March 21. A special law will be drafted for this purpose. [...]
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03, 2022
K2 Management to advise Baltic offshore wind developer
K2 Management, a leading international renewable energy consultancy, will consult on the development of a pipeline of offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea, after signing a framework agreement with Sunly, the independent power producer in the Baltic States and Poland. K2 Management will undertake pre-development studies and research for Sunly’s offshore wind projects [...]
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03, 2022
Energy deficit could put the brakes on Gävleborg’s green revolution. Will wind energy help?
The Swedish government has begun work to accelerate the energy transition, including the development of offshore wind power. Incremental generation capacity is crucial in the age of electrification. Industrial regions such as Gävleborg are facing problems with energy deficits. This is where wind energy can help. […]
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03, 2022
Wind turbines in Finland are the key to self-sufficiency and independence from Russia
According to the Finnish Wind Power Association (FWPA), the domestic wind power industry will see strong growth in installed capacity later this year. The strengthening of energy independence is in line with the EU’s announcement of efforts to reduce fossil fuel imports from the Russian Federation following the invasion of [...]
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03, 2022
BASREHRT – Sweden and Baltic countries hold roundtable talks on RES and hydrogen
There is no longer any doubt that wind energy in the Baltic Sea region will play a key role in the development of green hydrogen production. Recently, the BASREHRT project – the Baltic Sea Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Experts Roundtable – was launched. It is a platform for cooperation in [...]
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03, 2022
Latvia rejects Ørsted’s wind project, the government wants to look for ELWIND site
The Latvian government has decided to reject an application from Danish RES developer Ørsted, in cooperation with Estonian partner Eesti Energia, related to the construction and location of an offshore wind farm in Latvian waters. The decision is driven by the need to find a suitable location for the Latvian-Estonian [...]
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03, 2022
Lithuania holds talks with potential wind farm developers in the Baltic Sea
Lithuania’s Energy Ministry said they have started consultations with potential wind farm developers in the Baltic Sea. The talks started in March 2022. […]
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03, 2022
Green Genius and Polenergia join forces for the first offshore competition in Lithuania
Renewable energy company Green Genius, which develops solar, biogas, wind, and green hydrogen energy projects in 8 European countries, has signed a cooperation agreement with Poland’s largest private energy company, Polenergia. Together, they will seek to win a tender by the Lithuanian state for a wind farm in the Baltic [...]
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03, 2022
New WindSeeG project – industry submits comments, wind energy development momentum needed
Germany is currently working on a draft offshore wind energy law (WindSeeG). The Federal Association of Wind Farm Operators Offshore (BWO) has submitted comments and recommendations to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action on measures to accelerate offshore wind development. […]
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03, 2022
Poland has started work on the implementation of Sector Deal premise for offshore wind energy
In September 2021, the Polish government and the offshore wind industry signed the Polish Offshore Wind Sector Deal for offshore wind development in Poland. The main objective of the groundbreaking document is to maximize the local content of wind turbines development in Polish waters of the Baltic Sea. In March, [...]
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03, 2022
WWF: Baltic countries lead EU for sustainable sea space management, but still put nature at risk
Baltic countries’ plans to sustainably manage human activities at sea lack harmony across borders, and measures to restore and protect ecosystems are inadequate – that’s the conclusion of WWF’s Baltic Ecoregion Programme, which has evaluated Baltic EU Member States’ Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) strategies for sustainably managing marine areas and [...]
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03, 2022
Energinet has started field surveys for Bornholm Energy Island
The Danish operator said, in connection with plans for the Bornholm Energy Island, that field and environmental studies have begun in Zealand and Bornholm. Landowners will soon receive notices to this effect. […]
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03, 2022
No tie in proceedings for permits for offshore wind farms in Poland
In the list of legislative works of the Polish government there appeared an announcement of a draft amendment of the Act on sea areas of the Republic of Poland and the maritime administration. The project assumes regulation of a situation of a tie in the resolving proceedings for applications for permits to build artificial [...]
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03, 2022
Sweden has the largest development potential for floating technology in the Baltic Sea region
A new GWEC report points to the key role of floating offshore wind in global decarbonization efforts. Among the countries in the Baltic Sea region, Sweden has the greatest potential for developing floating technology. […]
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03, 2022
Power-to-X in Denmark is gaining momentum. Offshore wind energy will help
An overwhelming majority of the Danish Parliament has agreed to adopt a new national Power-to-X strategy. DKK 1.25 billion will be invested in green hydrogen and other fuels. Wind energy, including offshore wind, will play a key role. […]
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03, 2022
Korsnäs offshore wind farm will bring billions in tax revenue to Finland
According to a recent study by Finnish state-owned company Metsähallitus, Korsnäs offshore wind farm will bring billions in tax benefits to Finland and provide employment for thousands of people over its lifetime. […]
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03, 2022
EEW completes construction of the first monopile for Baltic Eagle
German manufacturer EEW Special Pipe Constructions GmbH completed the first monopile for the Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm, which will be built in German North Sea waters, on 18 February, according to industry media. […]
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03, 2022
OX2 applies for a Natura 2000-permit for a Aurora offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea
OX2 has applied for a Natura 2000 permit for an offshore wind farm in the Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone between the islands of Gotland and Öland. […]
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03, 2022
Pertti Tapio: Metsähallitus’ goal is to complete the selection of an offshore wind partner in 2022
Finnish state-owned company Metsähallitus is currently working on the Korsnäs offshore wind farm project, which will be built in 2028 at the earliest. We asked Metsähallitus wind energy project leader Pertti Tapio about the progress. In the first phase of the Korsnäs offshore wind farm project, 70-100 turbines with a nominal capacity of 12-20 [...]
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03, 2022
Pomerania and Bremen are discussing the potential of regional cooperation in offshore wind
In March, a virtual meeting was held between representatives of the Pomeranian Platform for the Development of Offshore Wind Energy, the city of Bremen, and the German WAB cluster based in Bremerhaven. Participants agreed that development of offshore wind energy is a great opportunity for cooperation between Pomerania Region in [...]
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03, 2022
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 6
Episode 6 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 [...]
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03, 2022
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 5
Episode 4 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 [...]
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02, 2022
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 4
Episode 4 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 [...]
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02, 2022
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 3
Episode 3 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 [...]
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02, 2022
A service port for one of the offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea will be built in Łeba
Baltic Power, a company that is a subsidiary of the PKN Orlen Group in Poland, has won a tender for the lease of land in the port of Łeba for an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. A service port will be located in Łeba to service the investment, [...]
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02, 2022
The industry is calling for offshore wind. Sweden to prepare plans for offshore wind turbines development
On Tuesday, February 15, Minister for Climate and Environment Annika Strandhäll and Minister for Energy and Digitalization Khashayar Farmanbar held a joint press conference. The meeting focused on accelerating offshore wind development and developing Sweden’s first offshore plans. […]
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02, 2022
European Parliament adopts EU strategy for offshore renewable energy sources
Today at a meeting of the European Parliament, MEPs adopted a strategy for the development of offshore energy in Europe. This is a watershed moment for the offshore wind industry. The document sets ambitious goals for the development of this industry in Europe. The report was approved by 518 votes [...]
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02, 2022
Morten Petersen: The offshore renewables strategy will help to fulfill large CO2 reductions
During the February 2022 plenary session, Parliament voted on an own-initiative report on the EU offshore renewable energy strategy, as prepared and adopted by the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. This constitutes Parliament’s response to the Commission’s strategy paper on the subject, adopted in November 2020 as part of [...]
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02, 2022
Synchronization of Lithuania’s system with the European continental grid will expand RES development opportunities
Litgrid, the Lithuanian electricity transmission system operator, said it is receiving an increasing number of requests from developers to investigate the possibility of connecting new wind or solar power plants to the transmission grid. The operator argues that Litgrid’s preparations for the synchronization process and other system development projects will [...]
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02, 2022
First foundations for hydrogen era in Lithuania are being laid
Lithuania is preparing a national map of hydrogen technology development. The Ministry of Energy of Lithuania informs that after a comprehensive analysis, independent foreign experts, working with Lithuanian institutions and companies, will present possible solutions for the hydrogen value chain. This is an opportunity to implement green hydrogen production technology [...]
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02, 2022
Urtė Daškevičiūtė: The most important is the clarity and transparency in the offshore tendering processes
While some developers in the wind energy sector have a lot of experience with onshore wind parks, they lack experience with offshore wind parks. For this reason, local companies cooperate with foreign companies in order to make the best use of local market knowledge and offshore wind industry experience – [...]
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02, 2022
WindMission Lithuania 2022 – key information about offshore wind coming from Vilnius
The next edition of the international conference WindMission Lithuania 2022 was held in January. The event was devoted to Lithuania’s energy policy, in particular to the development of wind energy. Here are the key findings on offshore wind development from Lithuania. […]
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02, 2022
Energinet consults on new model of fees for transmission grid expansion
Danish transmission operator Energinet said that a new model for paying power producers for transmission network development costs is out for consultation. The new solution is expected to contribute to the efficient use of RES sources and their installation where network capacity is much larger. […]
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02, 2022
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – Episode 2
It's Friday so it is time to recap the past week. You can listen to the second episode of "This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes" on Soundcloud, Spotify, Google and Apple Podcasts. This podcast is prepared especially for those who have little time, but want to keep up to date with the [...]
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02, 2022
A tender for conducting further geotechnical research for the offshore wind farm Baltica has been launched
The Polish company PGE and the Danish company Ørsted are preparing for the third stage of geotechnical research. They will allow detailed verification of seabed soil conditions for the construction of the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm with a capacity of up to 2.5 GW. Previous phases of the study have [...]
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02, 2022
Chantiers de l’Atlantique will design and install an offshore substation for F.E.W. Baltic II
RWE, one of the world’s leading companies in offshore wind, is further progressing with developing F.E.W. Baltic II, one of the first offshore wind farms in the Polish Baltic Sea. RWE selected Atlantique Offshore Energy, the marine energy business unit of the French company Chantiers de l’Atlantique, for engineering, procuring, [...]
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02, 2022
Anna Łukaszewska-Trzeciakowska: We want to be a leader of offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea
PKN Orlen has big aspirations to develop offshore wind energy in the Baltic Sea, not only in Poland. -The potential of the Baltic states’ markets is over 20 GW and, of course, if there are such opportunities, we will be interested in being present on the Latvian and Estonian markets. [...]
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02, 2022
Polish investors fight for further offshore wind concessions in the Baltic Sea
The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure has launched further administrative procedures related to the granting of concessions for new offshore wind sites in Polish waters of the Baltic Sea. In particular, the rivalry between the two largest companies - PKN Orlen and PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna, which are already developing the first offshore farms in [...]
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02, 2022
Polish infrastructure ministry has launched another concession procedure for offshore wind
Poland’s Ministry of Infrastructure has announced that it has launched the procedure for granting offshore wind energy concessions for three more offshore areas. The ministry’s decision was announced on Twitter by Vice-Minister of Infrastructure, Marek Gróbarczyk. […]
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02, 2022
Thialf’s cranes are being modified to unlock the Baltic Sea
Heerema Marine Contractors is committed to delivering solutions for clients worldwide. With Heerema Fabrication Group fabricating the required structures, the company is now modifying Thialf’s cranes capable of lifting 14,200 metric tons. […]
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02, 2022
Support scheme and concept for the 2nd offshore wind project – the Lithuanian Ministry of Energy targets for 2022
Lithuania, as one of the Baltic countries, wants to use the opportunities of offshore wind energy development. The first offshore wind farm will be built by 2030, while renewables auction for the first offshore wind farm is planned for 2023. Offshore wind could cover up to a quarter of the energy consumed in the [...]
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02, 2022
NABU: German marine zoning plan to the detriment of nature conservation
January 26 this year, The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has unveiled the first draft of a new Site Development Plan (FEP). The document regulates offshore wind energy development in Germany. Environmental organization NABU is concerned about increased conservation conflict and is calling for adjustments to protect endangered seabirds [...]
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02, 2022
Storage and shipping of foundations for Arcadis Ost 1 will be done from Port of Roenne
Port of Roenne A/S will store the monopiles for the 27 Vestas’ wind turbines at Arcadis Ost 1. When establishing the Arcadis Ost 1 offshore wind farm near Rügen begins in a few weeks, the 27 wind turbines and monopiles will be shipped out of the port in Roenne. [...]
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02, 2022
This week in Baltic Offshore Wind in 5 minutes – podcast premiere
This week we are very excited to introduce a brand new format that is becoming a regular feature of our platform. For months BalticWind.EU has provided its readers with hundreds of articles, opinions and reports, as well as interviews in video form, and from now on the most up-to-date news about the offshore wind [...]
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02, 2022
The Gulf of Bothnia has the potential to become the most important hydrogen cluster in Scandinavia
Researchers at Finland’s LUT University of Applied Sciences, commissioned by St1 and Fortum, have mapped the conditions necessary for electricity production in the Perämeri region. The region has great potential to become a center for carbon-free steel, fuel, and chemical production. This development will require a significant increase in wind [...]
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02, 2022
A thaw coming in Germany’s offshore wind energy? Several questions remain unanswered
In January 2022, the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) presented first concrete plans at a meeting with representatives of the offshore wind industry. Managing Director of the industry organization BWO, Stefan Thimm, comments that this is a positive development, that the industry did not dare to [...]
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02, 2022
Baltic RCC will be established to coordinate the development of the Baltic Power System
Latvian electricity system operator AS Augstsprieguma tīkls (AST) has announced that a Regional Coordination Center for the Baltic region will be established this year. A special company, Baltic RCC, will be established for this purpose. […]
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02, 2022
Ørsted to launch H2RES electrolyzer demonstrator in the first half of 2022
Danish energy company Ørsted said in its latest 2021 report that the 2 MW H2RES electrolyzer demonstrator, which uses energy from offshore wind farms, will be activated in the first half of 2022. In May 2021, Dan Jørgensen, Denmark's The Danish Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities , led the ceremony of laying a [...]
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02, 2022
Fugro has secured a contract to undertake cable route surveys for the Energy Island project
The Energy Island will serve as an offshore power plant distributing up to 10 GW of offshore wind to Denmark and other neighbouring markets. Fugro will perform a combination of geophysical, geotechnical services and laboratory testing to provide valuable insight into the ground engineering challenges along the cable route from the Danish landfalls to [...]
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02, 2022
Metsähallitus strengthens staff in the offshore wind area. Heidi Vest has joined the team
Finnish state-owned company Metsähallitus, which is developing the Korsnäs offshore wind farm project, is strengthening its staff. Heid Vest has joined the team as a wind project expert in the Baltic Sea. Vest took up her position on January 24 and works from offices in Vaasa and Korsnäs. […]
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02, 2022
How to connect Bornholm to the Energy Island? Energinet analyzes technical possibilities
Danish electricity system operator Energinet has announced that it is ready to design high-voltage substations so that Bornholm’s power grid can be effectively connected to new energy projects. We are talking about the construction of the landmark Bornholm Energy Island project and offshore wind farms. […]
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02, 2022
Cross-border consultations on the Arkona offshore wind farm project in Sweden are underway
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a cross-border consultation on the Arkona offshore wind farm, which is to be built in Sweden’s exclusive economic zone in the southern Baltic Sea between the islands of Ystad and Germany’s Rügen. […]
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01, 2022
The European Union will support the second phase of projects within the framework of synchronization of the Baltic States
The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) coordination committee has positively assessed and approved the application submitted by the transmission system operators from the Baltic countries – Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Poland. The financial aid will reach 170 million euros. […]
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01, 2022
Next companies join the race for new offshore wind concessions in Poland
We reported on BalticWind.EU that on 21 January 2022, Poland’s Ministry of Infrastructure published three announcements regarding new concessions for offshore wind energy. Several companies have declared their will to take part in the proceedings, others have already submitted applications. Competition in the Polish Baltic Sea area is intensifying. [...]