by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 14, 2025
The Baltic country is actively progressing in its offshore wind licensing process, supported by a clear legal framework, strong foreign interest and new tenders planned for 2025. “We have advanced projects, but we need to strengthen the grid,” says Merilin Kraun, Project Manager at Estonia’s technical regulatory authority, in a conversation with Strategic Energy Europe.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 14, 2025
Ireland’s grid operator EirGrid has unveiled a €1bn procurement plan to build offshore infrastructure along the east and south coasts. Meanwhile, new data shows wind power saved €1.2bn in 2024 alone.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 11, 2025
At WindEurope’s annual event in Copenhagen, the industry proposed a new agreement to auction 100GW of offshore wind capacity between 2031 and 2040, using bilateral Contracts for Difference. The pact includes a 30% cost reduction target and measures to reinforce Europe’s energy security.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 11, 2025
In 2024, electricity generated from clean sources accounted for 40.9% of the global total, driven by an unprecedented surge in solar energy. This technology alone helped avoid 1,658 million tonnes of CO₂, according to the latest Ember report.
by Lucia Colaluce | Apr 9, 2025
After announcing this in a webinar, Wood Mackenzie experts warned about the impact of the new US tariffs on Chinese products, which have already risen to 125%. Analysts warn that the measure could increase the price of lithium batteries by 25% and worsen the energy crisis in Europe.
April 14, 2025Estonia activates its offshore roadmap: auctions, licenses, and new players drive wind power expansion
