Ørsted and PGE Begin Offshore Construction of Poland’s Largest Wind Farm Project

Ørsted and PGE Begin Offshore Construction of Poland’s Largest Wind Farm Project

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted and PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna have launched offshore construction activities for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, beginning with the installation of the first monopile foundations. The 1.5 GW project, located off the Polish coast near Ustka, will become Poland’s largest offshore wind farm and is expected to supply electricity to around 2.5 million households once fully operational in 2027. The development includes 107 offshore wind turbines supplied by Siemens Gamesa and is being built with support from offshore contractor Van Oord. The project is seen as a major step in strengthening Poland’s renewable energy infrastructure and long-term energy security.

(PRESS RELEASE) FREDERICIA, 11-May-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Ørsted and PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna have officially begun full-scale offshore construction activities for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in the Polish section of the Baltic Sea, marking a major milestone in Poland’s renewable energy transition and offshore wind sector development.

The first monopile foundations for the project have now been successfully installed offshore, initiating the next phase of construction for what will become Poland’s largest offshore wind farm with planned capacity of 1.5 GW. Once operational, the project is expected to generate enough electricity to supply approximately 2.5 million Polish households.

The offshore installation campaign is being carried out by Dutch marine contractor Van Oord and involves the installation of 111 monopiles in total. Of these, 107 will support offshore wind turbines while four additional foundations will be used for offshore substations. Installation activities are expected to continue through the fourth quarter of 2026.

According to the project partners, each monopile measures around 100 metres in length, exceeds 10 metres in diameter, and weighs approximately 1,500 tonnes. The structures are specifically engineered for individual offshore locations and are designed to withstand harsh Baltic Sea conditions for up to 30 years.

The Baltica 2 offshore wind farm is being developed under a 50/50 joint venture partnership between Ørsted and PGE. The project site is located around 40 kilometres off the Polish coast near the town of Ustka and is expected to become fully operational by the end of 2027.

The wind farm already holds all necessary permits and has secured a 25-year inflation-protected Contract for Difference (CfD) agreement with the Polish state. The project has also finalized its grid connection agreement with Polish transmission system operator PSE.

Rasmus Errboe described the start of monopile installation as an important step for both Poland and Europe’s energy security ambitions. He said offshore wind will play a central role in building a more resilient and sustainable European energy system while also supporting industrial development and long-term employment opportunities in Poland.

Dariusz Lubera said the project represents a breakthrough moment for the Polish energy sector and demonstrates PGE’s commitment to leading the country’s energy transition. He noted that Baltica 2 is expected to generate between 5 and 6 TWh of electricity annually while reducing Poland’s dependence on imported fossil fuels.

Govert van Oord emphasized the complexity of offshore installation work and highlighted the importance of safe execution and environmental protection during construction operations in the Baltic Sea. He said the project reflects close cooperation between all partners involved across the offshore wind supply chain.

The Baltica 2 project will utilize the Port of Gdańsk as a logistics and assembly hub for storage, pre-assembly, and offshore installation of turbine components. The wind farm will feature 107 SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines supplied by Siemens Gamesa, each with generation capacity of 14 MW.

Offshore turbine installation work will be carried out by Cadeler and Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, while Van Oord remains responsible for foundation installation activities.

The project forms part of broader European efforts to expand offshore wind capacity and strengthen domestic renewable energy generation as countries seek to accelerate decarbonization, improve energy independence, and reduce reliance on fossil fuel imports.

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