In January 2025, the Baltic Power offshore wind farm will enter a critical phase of its development. The project, a joint venture between Orlen and Northland Power, will see the start of the marine stage of construction, which involves the installation of the wind turbine foundations. These massive structures will support the installation of turbines that stand over 230 meters tall, capable of generating 15 MW of clean energy. Once completed, the turbines will operate in the open sea for approximately 30 years, helping to significantly reduce carbon emissions.
The Baltic Power project is a flagship initiative for Poland’s transition to renewable energy, aiming to generate nearly 1.2 GW of zero-emission electricity. This will meet approximately 3% of the country’s energy needs and result in a reduction of about 2.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. The wind farm is set to be one of the first offshore projects in the world to use 15 MW turbines, and it will also feature an innovative use of low-carbon steel in its turbine towers, marking a major milestone in sustainability efforts.
Scheduled for completion in 2026, the Baltic Power wind farm will be located 23 kilometers off Poland’s Baltic coast. The project will feature 76 Vestas turbines, each capable of generating 15 MW, with a total installed capacity of 1.1 GW. In addition to meeting Poland’s renewable energy targets, it is expected to produce 4,000 GWh of electricity annually.
With a total investment of €4.73 billion, the project is supported by a €4.4 billion loan agreement with 25 Polish and international financial institutions. This is Poland’s largest-ever single investment financing. The project’s developer, ORLEN Neptun, also plays a vital role in Poland’s broader offshore wind energy strategy, with a total of five new sites granted for wind farm development in the Baltic Sea.
Source: ORLEN
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