Post by ELWIND offshore

⚓ Offshore wind is more than an energy story — it's a story about security, coastal communities, and long-term resilience for the entire Baltic Sea region. In a recently published article, Janis Locmelis explores how the Baltic Sea has become a convergence point for climate goals, economic ambitions, and critical infrastructure security — and what that means for ELWIND and Latvia's path forward. From protecting subsea cables to creating new opportunities for coastal economies, the article makes a clear case: projects like ELWIND must be built on public trust, smart spatial planning, and a genuine benefit-sharing approach for coastal residents. 🌊 ELWIND is a joint Estonian-Latvian state-run cross-border offshore wind project aiming to raise energy independence in the region by increasing production of green energy and improving transnational electricity connectivity. #ELWINDOffshore #OffshoreWind #BalticSea #EnergySecurity #CriticalInfrastructure