Poland

Taaleri Energia invests in a 112 MW wind farm in Latvia

Taaleri Energia’s SolarWind III Fund partners with Lords LB Asset Management to develop a 112 MW onshore wind project in Smiltene, scheduled for commissioning in early 2027.

GoldenPeaks Capital and Envision sign deal for 1 GWh battery storage in Europe

GoldenPeaks Capital and Envision have signed a memorandum of understanding to deploy up to 1 GWh of next-generation battery energy storage systems across several European markets.

Ignitis Group submits bid for 700 MW offshore wind tender in Lithuania

Ignitis Group has officially submitted its bid to develop a 700 MW offshore wind project in the Baltic Sea, under a Lithuanian state-supported tender scheme.
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Ignitis Renewables takes full control of Curonian Nord offshore wind project

Ignitis Renewables acquires the remaining stake from Ocean Winds in the Curonian Nord project, securing full ownership of this strategic development in the Baltic Sea.

Nala Renewables acquires 250 MW storage portfolio in Finland

Nala Renewables strengthens its position in Finland with the acquisition of a battery energy storage portfolio exceeding 250 MW from Swiss developer Fu-Gen AG.

Sosnowiec entrusts Hekla Energy with powering public services with green electricity

From January 2026, the southern Polish city of Sosnowiec will power its municipal institutions entirely with renewable electricity under a public contract awarded to local provider Hekla Energy.
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GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska receives final authorisation for its 204 MWp solar park

GOLDBECK SOLAR Polska has received the Final Operational Notification for its Zwartowo photovoltaic facility, marking a key regulatory milestone in the development of large-scale solar projects in Poland.

Tusk refuses to hand over Ukrainian suspect to Germany over Nord Stream sabotage

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said it was not in Poland’s interest to extradite to Germany a Ukrainian citizen suspected of taking part in the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022.

Denmark strengthens maritime controls at Skagen Strait amid Russian shadow fleet activity

Denmark is intensifying inspections of ships passing through Skagen, a strategic point linking the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, to counter the risks posed by the Russian shadow fleet transporting sanctioned oil.
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GVH and Samsung C&T seal global alliance for BWRX-300 reactors

GVH and Samsung C&T join forces to accelerate international deployment of BWRX-300 small modular reactors, with a strong focus on Sweden and the consolidation of the nuclear supply chain.

Mars invests in 100 solar projects in Poland with GoldenPeaks Capital

Mars signs a major contract with GoldenPeaks Capital to develop over 100 solar plants in Poland, aiming to power its European operations and supply chain with renewable electricity.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners launches 200 GWh bioLNG project in Finland

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners invests in Nivalan Biokaasu, Finland’s largest bioLNG plant, with construction set to begin in late 2025 and operations scheduled for 2027.
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Ukrainian suspected in Nord Stream sabotage faces possible extradition

Polish authorities have 40 days to decide on the extradition of a Ukrainian accused of participating in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea.

Ukrainian suspected in Nord Stream sabotage held in Poland

Wanted by Germany for his alleged role in the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines, a Ukrainian has been arrested in Poland and placed in provisional detention pending possible extradition.

Half of Europe’s power grid exposed to blackout risks

Up to 55% of Europe’s electricity system remains vulnerable due to weak interconnection capacity, increasing the risk of widespread outages in several countries, according to a new report.
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EVE Energy signs 500MWh with CommVOLT to accelerate European storage

EVE Energy seals a 500MWh strategic agreement with CommVOLT in Europe for commercial and industrial storage at Solar & Storage Live UK 2025, as its five MWh direct current system enters deployment.

EU allocates EUR76.3mn to support three cross-border energy projects

The European Commission allocates EUR76.3mn ($80.63mn) to three projects aiming to strengthen energy interconnections between Member States, focusing on onshore and offshore wind power and decarbonised district heating.

Poland reaches 100% gas storage level, surpassing European regulations

Warsaw has filled its natural gas storage capacity to the legal maximum, marking the highest level in the European Union as regulatory discussions on energy security intensify in Brussels.
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Cavendish secures €1.3mn contract to expand hydrogen station in Poland

Cavendish Hydrogen has signed a contract with PAK-PCE H2 Stations to upgrade the Rybnik station, which will now support a fleet of more than 30 hydrogen-powered buses in southern Poland.

Mostostal Warszawa commissions 18.3 MW solar power plant in Janikowo

Polish company Mostostal Warszawa has completed an 18.3 MW photovoltaic plant in Janikowo for PLN28.79mn ($6.67mn), integrated into a hybrid project combining solar and wind power at a shared grid connection point.

EU urges France to act quickly to close the renewable energy gap

The European Union is warning that France is lagging behind in terms of renewable energies, and insisting on greater efforts to meet the common energy targets set for 2030.

Finland: Helen starts negotiations for SMR in Helsinki

Helen initiates the construction of modular nuclear reactors for district heating in Helsinki. The project, currently under negotiation, aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels while integrating low-carbon energy sources.

Key study validates Nordic-Baltic hydrogen corridor

Nordic and Baltic gas transmission operators finalize a key study on the feasibility of a hydrogen corridor between Finland and Germany, defining the project's technical and economic parameters.
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Ukraine stops Russian gas transit, but to what effect?

The announcement that Russian gas transit via Ukraine will cease in a few months' time is changing the energy dynamic in Europe and redefining supply and diversification strategies. This article analyzes the economic, geopolitical and logistical consequences for the various players involved.

Poland targets 56% renewables in its energy mix by 2030

Poland is aiming for 56% renewable energy in its electricity by 2030, with an investment of 792 billion zlotys, according to the draft national plan submitted to the EU.

Automatic shutdown of the Flamanville EPR: Reactor checks in progress

The EPR reactor at Flamanville is experiencing an automatic shutdown after its first nuclear fission. EDF teams are carrying out technical checks to identify the cause and restart the divergence process.
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Qair and Vibracoustic sign 12-year PPA in Poland

Qair and Vibracoustic sign a 12-year contract to supply renewable electricity to Poland, with a planned output of 180 GWh per year, reducing energy costs and CO2 emissions by 146,000 tonnes annually.

Poland plans to spin off its coal assets within a year

The Polish government is drawing up a model for transferring the coal assets of state-owned enterprises, with the aim of finalizing it in less than a year to allay investors' fears and adapt to new financial constraints.

Fortum reduces Russian dependence with Westinghouse nuclear fuel

Fortum now uses fuel from Westinghouse Electric Company for its Loviisa reactors, a strategic move to diversify supplies and strengthen Finland's energy security.
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Croatia: INA conducts seismic surveys for geothermal exploration

INA - Industrija nafte d.d. launches seismic surveys in northern Croatia to identify geothermal and hydrocarbon resources as part of its energy diversification strategy.

Gasgrid Finland: 50% of LNG capacity reserved for 2025 at Inkoo terminal

Half of the available slots at the Inkoo LNG terminal in Finland are booked for 2025, indicating strong demand and an evolving regional gas market.

Ukraine clarifies its commitments on oil transit via Droujba

After a confused communication, Ukraine confirms the continuation of Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline until 2029, alleviating the concerns of its European partners and underlining the importance of this energy axis for Central Europe.
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EBRD finances renewable hydrogen plant in Uzbekistan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the construction of a renewable hydrogen production unit in Uzbekistan, aimed at reducing the use of fossil hydrogen in the fertilizer industry.

Intensified strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure

Recent Russian strikes have severely damaged Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing significant power cuts and disrupting rail operations. The Ukrainian authorities are calling for international cooperation to strengthen the resilience of the network.

EDP installs 103 MW of hybrid capacity in Spain

EDP deploys three wind-solar hybrid farms in Spain, totalling 103 MW, illustrating its leading role in energy innovation.
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Energiequelle joins forces with Brandpower to accelerate expansion in Austria

Énergiequelle GmbH and Brandpower Windkraft GmbH & Co KG sign an agreement to strengthen their presence in the Austrian renewable energy market.

Central Europe, an opportunity for solar investors

The solar boom in Central Europe, led by Poland and Hungary, is opening up attractive investment prospects for players in the energy sector.

Orlen secures strategic North Sea crude deal with BP

Orlen has signed a major agreement with BP for the supply of North Sea crude oil, representing 15% of its annual requirements, to strengthen its refining operations in Europe.

Russia Criticizes Germany over Nord Stream Sabotage Investigation

Russia expresses its dissatisfaction with Germany's investigation into the Nord Stream explosions, citing a lack of international cooperation.

Warsaw denies involvement in sabotage of Nord Stream pipeline

The Polish government firmly denies accusations of complicity in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022, claiming that this is a disinformation maneuver aimed at dividing NATO.