Baltic Power Completes Foundation Installation for Offshore Wind Farm
- All 78 monopile foundations are installed at Poland's first offshore wind farm.
- Electricity from the Baltic Sea is expected to be supplied to the grid by the end of this year.
- The construction campaign is expected to end in the second half of 2026.
- The wind farm will generate up to 4 TWh annually, covering 3% of Poland's current demand.
Project Overview
Poland's first offshore wind farm, a joint venture between ORLEN Group and Northland Power, has completed the installation of all 78 monopile foundations. This marks a significant milestone in the Baltic Power project, which aims to supply electricity generated in the Baltic Sea to the grid by the end of the year.
Construction Details
The construction involved over 20 vessels and 500 crew members, with operations coordinated by Baltic Power’s Marine Coordination Centre in Łeba. The installation required specialized vessels, including tugboats, crew transfer vessels, and environmental monitoring ships, to support the complex logistical operations.
Current Status
As of now, the project has completed 60 out of 78 transition pieces and 30 out of 76 wind turbines. Offshore substations are fully installed, while onshore substations and cables are over 90% complete. Offshore export cables are still being laid, and inter-array cables are scheduled for installation soon.
Future Outlook
The construction campaign is expected to conclude in the second half of 2026. Once operational, the ~1.2 GW wind farm will generate up to 4 TWh of electricity annually, meeting 3% of Poland's current national demand. The farm is located approximately 23 km from the seashore near Choczewo and Łeba, covering an area of 130 sq km.
Source: ORLEN