Poland’s first offshore wind farm has begun generating electricity: what is known about it
11 July 12:09
In Poland, the first offshore wind farm, Baltic Power, has begun supplying electricity to the grid. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced the start of power generation, according to [Komersant], citing Expro.
Upon completion of construction in the fall of 2026 , the plant will have an installed capacity of 1.2 GW and will generate approximately 4 TWh of electricity per year, which will cover approximately 3% of the country’s annual electricity consumption or provide electricity to about 1.5 million households.
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According to Tusk, the development of offshore wind energy is a key element of Poland’s energy independence, especially against the backdrop of geopolitical instability. He noted that the energy crises following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and recent events in the Middle East demonstrate the need to diversify energy sources.
“The Polish wind will blow regardless of what happens in Iran or Moscow,” the Polish prime minister said.
Construction of Baltic Power began in 2025. Currently, 54 of the planned 76 wind turbines have been installed. The project is being implemented by a joint venture between the Polish energy company Orlen and the Canadian company Northland Power.
Once all 76 turbines are commissioned this fall, Baltic Power will become Poland’s first operational offshore wind farm with a capacity of 1.2 GW.
In addition to Baltic Power, there are plans to build five more offshore wind farms in the Polish sector of the Baltic Sea, with a total capacity of over 6 GW.
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