{"id":6234,"date":"2026-07-10T12:40:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:40:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/?p=6234"},"modified":"2026-07-10T12:40:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T12:40:57","slug":"polands-first-offshore-wind-farm-begins-supplying-electricity-29131","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/polands-first-offshore-wind-farm-begins-supplying-electricity-29131\/","title":{"rendered":"Poland\u2019s First Offshore Wind Farm Begins Supplying Electricity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Electricity generated by the first turbines at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm has been delivered to Poland\u2019s national power grid. Reaching the milestone known as First Power marks the beginning of the gradual commissioning of Poland\u2019s first offshore wind power plant in the Baltic Sea. So far, 54 of the planned 76 turbines have been installed, while completion of the wind farm is scheduled for autumn 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The first electricity was fed into the grid after the first turbine was commissioned and testing began. In the coming weeks, additional units are expected to undergo commissioning procedures, allowing the wind farm\u2019s capacity to increase steadily until it reaches its target level of approximately 1.2 GW.<\/p>\n<p>Baltic Power is the first offshore wind farm being built in Polish waters of the Baltic Sea. The project is being jointly developed by ORLEN and the Canadian company Northland Power.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/polands-first-offshore-wind-farm-begins-supplying-electricity-29131\/#ORLEN_This_Is_the_Energy_of_Tomorrow\" >ORLEN: This Is the Energy of Tomorrow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/polands-first-offshore-wind-farm-begins-supplying-electricity-29131\/#Gradual_Commissioning_of_the_Wind_Farm_Begins\" >Gradual Commissioning of the Wind Farm Begins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/polands-first-offshore-wind-farm-begins-supplying-electricity-29131\/#Baltic_Power_Construction_More_Than_80_Complete\" >Baltic Power Construction More Than 80% Complete<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/polands-first-offshore-wind-farm-begins-supplying-electricity-29131\/#More_Than_100_Vessels_and_5300_People_Involved\" >More Than 100 Vessels and 5,300 People Involved<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/polands-first-offshore-wind-farm-begins-supplying-electricity-29131\/#76_Turbines_With_a_Capacity_of_15_MW_Each\" >76 Turbines With a Capacity of 15 MW Each<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/polands-first-offshore-wind-farm-begins-supplying-electricity-29131\/#Electricity_Generation_to_Reduce_CO%E2%82%82_Emissions\" >Electricity Generation to Reduce CO\u2082 Emissions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/polands-first-offshore-wind-farm-begins-supplying-electricity-29131\/#Further_Testing_and_Administrative_Procedures_Ahead\" >Further Testing and Administrative Procedures Ahead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ORLEN_This_Is_the_Energy_of_Tomorrow\"><\/span>ORLEN: This Is the Energy of Tomorrow<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to ORLEN CEO Ireneusz F\u0105fara, the start of electricity generation demonstrates the pace at which one of the largest investments in the history of Poland\u2019s energy sector is being implemented.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cORLEN is carrying out the largest investment programme in the history of Poland\u2019s energy sector. We will spend up to PLN 380 billion on it in total. Once again, we are demonstrating the tangible results of our work. Offshore construction began at the start of 2025, and today the first electricity has already reached the grid. This is the energy of tomorrow,\u201d said Ireneusz F\u0105fara, CEO of ORLEN.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that the investment is intended not only to supply electricity and strengthen Poland\u2019s energy security, but also to contribute to the development of a new sector of the Polish economy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBaltic Power is an investment that will operate for decades. It will not only provide energy and enhance security, but also support the development of a new sector of the Polish economy. At the same time, we are developing a domestic supply chain and expertise that will remain in Poland long after the construction of this wind farm has been completed,\u201d the ORLEN CEO added.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gradual_Commissioning_of_the_Wind_Farm_Begins\"><\/span>Gradual Commissioning of the Wind Farm Begins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Reaching the First Power milestone means that the first turbine has been commissioned, tested and has begun generating electricity for delivery to the national power system.<\/p>\n<p>However, this does not mean that work on the entire wind farm has been completed. Further turbines will be commissioned gradually and then subjected to technical and performance testing. Electricity generated by units operating correctly will be transmitted to the grid during this process.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, the entire transmission and control infrastructure is being tested. The tests cover the turbines, offshore substations, inter-array and export cables, the onshore substation and the systems responsible for controlling the wind farm\u2019s operation.<\/p>\n<p>This is the first operation of its kind to be carried out within the Polish power system.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Baltic_Power_Construction_More_Than_80_Complete\"><\/span>Baltic Power Construction More Than 80% Complete<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Baltic Power installation campaign is now more than 80% complete. A total of 54 of the planned 76 turbines have already been installed at sea.<\/p>\n<p>The installation of all inter-array cables connecting the individual turbines, as well as the export cables used to transmit electricity to shore, has also been completed. Their combined length is approximately 350 kilometres.<\/p>\n<p>Both offshore substations are also complete. Their role is to receive the electricity generated by the turbines, adjust its electrical parameters and transmit it through subsea cables to the onshore infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>Construction of the onshore infrastructure has also been completed, including the substation located in the Choczewo municipality. From there, the electricity will be delivered to Poland\u2019s national transmission grid.<\/p>\n<p>Several dozen specialist vessels are currently operating in the project area. They are being used for the installation, testing, inspection and acceptance of successive wind farm components.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Than_100_Vessels_and_5300_People_Involved\"><\/span>More Than 100 Vessels and 5,300 People Involved<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>More than 100 vessels and over 5,300 crew members and contractors have so far been involved in the project. Construction requires the coordination of installation work being conducted simultaneously offshore, onshore and at the ports supporting the investment.<\/p>\n<p>The Baltic Power operations and maintenance base in \u0141eba has been operating since 2025. It currently supports the construction process and, once the wind farm becomes operational, will serve as the main centre for its technical maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>The base is expected to operate for approximately 30 years, corresponding to the planned service life of the power plant. Vessels carrying technicians responsible for turbine inspections, maintenance and repairs, as well as work on the remaining infrastructure, will depart from \u0141eba.<\/p>\n<p>The base also houses a Marine Coordination Centre. It manages vessel traffic within the project area and coordinates offshore operations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"76_Turbines_With_a_Capacity_of_15_MW_Each\"><\/span>76 Turbines With a Capacity of 15 MW Each<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once completed, Baltic Power will comprise 76 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 15 MW. The wind farm\u2019s total capacity will be approximately 1.2 GW.<\/p>\n<p>The power plant is expected to generate up to 4 TWh of electricity annually. This corresponds to approximately 3% of Poland\u2019s current electricity demand and the annual energy consumption of more than 1.5 million households.<\/p>\n<p>Baltic Power covers an area of approximately 130 square kilometres. The wind farm is located around 23 kilometres offshore, near Choczewo and \u0141eba.<\/p>\n<p>The project uses some of the largest offshore wind turbines currently available. Some of their key components were manufactured in Poland. These include nacelles, the structures located at the top of the towers that contain the main equipment used to convert wind energy into electricity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Electricity_Generation_to_Reduce_CO%E2%82%82_Emissions\"><\/span>Electricity Generation to Reduce CO\u2082 Emissions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to project estimates, electricity generated by Baltic Power will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 2.8 million tonnes annually compared with producing the same amount of electricity from conventional sources.<\/p>\n<p>The wind farm is also expected to increase the share of renewable energy in Poland\u2019s national energy mix and reduce the country\u2019s dependence on fossil fuels.<\/p>\n<p>However, the significance of the investment extends beyond electricity generation. The development of Baltic Power has required the expansion of specialist port infrastructure, technical facilities and expertise related to the construction and operation of offshore wind farms.<\/p>\n<p>The experience gained during construction may be used in the development of future offshore projects in the Polish Baltic Sea.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Further_Testing_and_Administrative_Procedures_Ahead\"><\/span>Further Testing and Administrative Procedures Ahead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Alongside the commissioning of additional turbines, Baltic Power\u2019s infrastructure will undergo inspections and performance testing. These procedures will include checks of the parameters of the electricity generated, the correct interaction between individual systems and the safety of the entire installation.<\/p>\n<p>The project must also obtain the required occupancy permits and complete a certification process conducted by an independent auditor. Due to the pioneering nature of the investment, these will be the first administrative procedures of their kind carried out in Poland.<\/p>\n<p>Once construction and acceptance procedures have been completed, the final stage will be obtaining an electricity generation licence from the Energy Regulatory Office.<\/p>\n<p>Construction of Baltic Power is scheduled for completion in autumn 2026. Until then, additional turbines will be commissioned gradually, while the amount of electricity supplied to the national grid will continue to increase.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Electricity generated by the first turbines at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm has been delivered to Poland\u2019s national power grid. Reaching the milestone known as First Power marks the beginning of the gradual commissioning of Poland\u2019s first offshore wind power plant in the Baltic Sea. So far, 54 of the planned 76 turbines have [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6235,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"Poland\u2019s first offshore wind farm has started supplying electricity to the national power grid. \u26a1\ud83c\udf0a\r\n\r\nBaltic Power has reached the First Power milestone following the commissioning and testing of its first turbine. In the coming weeks, additional units will be gradually brought online, increasing the wind farm\u2019s generating capacity towards its target of approximately 1.2 GW.\r\n\r\nSo far, 54 of the planned 76 turbines have been installed, and the construction campaign is more than 80% complete. Once fully operational, Baltic Power is expected to generate up to 4 TWh of electricity annually \u2014 enough to cover the consumption of more than 1.5 million households.\r\n\r\nThe offshore project, jointly developed by ORLEN and Northland Power, is scheduled for completion in autumn 2026.\r\n\r\n#BalticPower #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #Poland #EnergyTransition #ORLEN #WindEnergy","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[244],"tags":[3474,2789,3070,4500,3475,41,64,2726],"class_list":["post-6234","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-energy","tag-baltic-power","tag-beyond","tag-fed","tag-ireneusz-fafara","tag-northland-power","tag-orlen","tag-poland","tag-target"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6234","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6234"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6234\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6235"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6234"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6234"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ceo.com.pl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6234"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}