Construction has officially commenced for the Baltic 2 and Baltic 3 offshore wind farms, developed by Equinor and Polenergia. This project includes the establishment of two onshore substations, cable routes connecting the coastline to the energy infrastructure, and a service base located in Łeba.
Following the investment decisions made in May 2023 and the closing of a record project financing deal within Poland’s energy sector, these offshore wind projects have entered the execution phase. By 2028, renewable energy generated from the Baltic Sea is expected to supply power to over 2 million Polish households, aiding Poland’s energy transformation.
In addition, Polenergia and Equinor are preparing the Baltic 1 farm, which is the largest and most advanced project in the second phase of development for offshore wind energy, to participate in an upcoming auction scheduled for December this year. The pre-qualification application has already been submitted to the Energy Regulatory Office.
A ceremony celebrating the start of construction on the electric infrastructure was held in Warsaw on June 26, with nearly 200 attendees, including representatives from the Polish government, parliament, public institutions, the Norwegian embassy in Poland, industry organizations, financial sectors, and media.
Dominika Kulczyk, Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of Polenergia SA, emphasized the importance of these projects, stating, “What we are building on the Polish coast is more than just infrastructure; it forms the foundation for a modern, clean, and sustainable economy. The Baltic 2 and Baltic 3 projects symbolize a new era for Poland’s energy sector, where innovation aligns with responsibility for energy independence and future generations.”
Construction activities at sea for the Baltic 2 and Baltic 3 projects are set to begin in the first half of next year. However, successful offshore energy auction results in 2025 will be essential for effective energy transition. The Baltic 1 project, which is fully prepared for this auction, is expected to play a vital role in maintaining the pace of green transformation and establishing a robust domestic industrial base for the offshore sector.
