"Baltic Sea: a hub of green energy" - unique exhibition in Gdańsk expands with new displays

How does wind form, how have people harnessed its power over the centuries, and what does the Baltic Sea have to do with it? These questions are answered by the interactive exhibition "Baltic Sea: a hub of green energy", organized by Equinor and Polenergia at the Maritime Culture Center, part of the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk. The exhibition welcomes visitors of all ages—adults, teenagers, and children alike. It is the first exhibition in Poland dedicated to the secrets of the offshore sector and green energy.

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17 february 2025   |   16:01   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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The exhibition offers a unique journey to the open waters of the Baltic Sea. It tells the story of how green energy is generated in the Baltic and the path it takes to reach our homes. At the heart of the exhibition is an interactive model showcasing the stages of offshore wind farm construction—from planning and building to operation and maintenance. The narration for this part of the installation is provided by Krystyna Czubówna.

– The exhibition has recently been enriched with new ship models that will soon begin installation work. One of them is an underwater vehicle capable of operating at depths of up to 500 meters, weighing as much as a Boeing 737-800 passenger plane. Another is the cable-laying vessel "Isaak Newton," equipped with two cable carousels, or turntables, capable of holding over 10,000 tons of cables—the equivalent weight of the Eiffel Tower! What other fascinating facts does the world of offshore wind farms hold? We invite visitors to find out for themselves – says Andrzej Popadiuk, Stakeholder Manager, Equinor Polska.

The exhibition is designed to engage visitors of all ages—adults, teenagers, and children alike. The youngest guests will surely be intrigued by the sustainable energy ecosystem model built from LEGO bricks. The exhibition has already attracted over 14,000 visitors, drawing both locals and tourists.

Visitors can access information through graphics, descriptions, photographs, animations, and films. They can also interact with realistic exhibits, such as sections of subsea cables or a transformer station fan. Special simulators allow them to experience the force of the wind firsthand. The exhibition concludes with a knowledge quiz, and guests can create an art piece to take home as a souvenir.

The exhibition also features an educational zone where workshops and lectures on offshore wind and renewable energy are held, led by educators from the National Maritime Museum and experts from Equinor and Polenergia. Both companies are the creators and curators of the exhibition and are jointly developing three offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea with a total capacity of up to 3,000 MW. The most advanced projects, Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3, are currently in the preparatory phase at the landfall area, where cables will be laid, and at the onshore transformer station site. Both farms are set to be operational by 2027 and will be able to supply green energy to over 2 million households in Poland.

– The exhibition at the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk is part of our social and educational initiatives. We regularly organize information sessions and interactive activities for primary and secondary school students. We want to be actively present in the daily lives of the communities near our projects – says Marta Porzuczek, Director of Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development at Polenergia Group. – We are delighted that so many residents of the Tri-City, tourists, and guests have taken an interest in our exhibition. Our goal was to illustrate the harmony between humans, nature, and technology in service of the environment. We hope we have achieved that.

One of the key messages of the exhibition is environmental responsibility through energy efficiency in everyday life. Visitors can explore a multimedia display showcasing ways to save energy at home, as well as an installation comparing the energy consumption of traditional light bulbs, halogens, fluorescent lamps, and LEDs. The exhibition encourages reflection on the state of our planet, allowing guests to write down their wishes for Earth on dedicated cards.

"Baltic Sea: a hub of green energy" is not the only educational initiative by Equinor and Polenergia focused on offshore wind farms. In 2024, the companies launched Poland’s first stationary Baltic Offshore Wind Farms Information Center in Łeba. This facility provides comprehensive insights into offshore wind projects led by experts from Poland and Norway.

The exhibition is located on the third floor of the Maritime Culture Center, a branch of the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, at Tokarska 21/25, near the historic waterfront crane. Visitors can explore it independently or with a guide during museum opening hours. The museum’s education department has also prepared an engaging educational program for school groups, families, and visitors of all ages.

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