Poland accelerates offshore wind development with Baltic Towers launch

Poland is solidifying its position as a key player in Europe’s offshore wind sector. The Baltic Towers facility in Gdańsk – now the largest and most advanced offshore wind tower factory in Europe – is set to begin production next week. This strategic investment strengthens the national offshore supply chain and boosts Poland’s energy security.

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Today   |   19:23   |   Source: Gazeta Morska   |   Prepared by: Kamil Kusier   |   Print

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Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who visited the plant ahead of its operational launch, praised the initiative and emphasized the importance of Polish ownership and participation in key infrastructure projects:

- It was a strategic goal for us to ensure that as much as possible of these investments remain in Polish hands. If Poland is to become one of the European leaders in Baltic offshore development, it’s vital that what we produce for wind energy is made right here, in Poland, in Gdańsk,
said Prime Minister Tusk during a press conference at Baltic Towers.

A Polish-Spanish joint venture powering Europe's energy transition

Baltic Towers was established in 2023 as a joint venture between Poland’s Industrial Development Agency (ARP) and Spanish manufacturer GRI Renewable Industries, a global leader in wind energy components. The collaboration combines international expertise with Polish industrial capabilities to deliver one of the most important offshore wind infrastructure projects in Europe.

- We are playing in the Champions League, because the offshore wind market is extremely demanding. We are securing key components for the supply chain, said Jakub Wnuczyński, CEO of Baltic Towers.

Located on Ostrów Island in Gdańsk, the facility is designed to manufacture over 150 offshore towers annually. The factory is expected to reach full production capacity by the end of November 2026, providing employment for 500 specialized workers and establishing a domestic hub for offshore wind tower manufacturing.

Infrastructure, security and supply chain resilience

According to the Prime Minister, investments like Baltic Towers are not only economically transformative but also strategically critical for Poland’s energy independence:

- Access to affordable and reliable electricity for Polish citizens and businesses cannot be achieved without major investments on the Baltic coast and at sea, Tusk noted.

The Prime Minister also emphasized the need to safeguard this critical infrastructure from external threats:

- We will work intensively on the security of our investments – in the broadest sense, including military aspects. I’m referring to the threat of sabotage from the East, which has become increasingly common in this region, including the Baltic Sea, he warned.

The visit to Baltic Towers followed a security briefing at the Naval Operations Centre in Gdynia, where government and military officials discussed the protection of strategic infrastructure, including undersea cables connecting Poland and Sweden.

A top three offshore wind market in the EU

Poland is already the third-largest wind energy market in the European Union, following Germany and Denmark. The Polish part of the Baltic Sea offers optimal conditions for offshore development – strong and stable winds, shallow waters, low salinity, and minimal environmental or social conflicts.

According to the Wind Industry Hub Foundation, Polish professionals now make up 3% of the global offshore wind workforce – a figure expected to rise significantly as domestic infrastructure and expertise continue to expand.

- We are capable of executing high-impact projects effectively, in partnership with both Polish and international private sector players. We have everything it takes to grow Polish industry, support the national economy, and accelerate the ongoing transformation, said Wojciech Balczun, CEO of the Industrial Development Agency.

Closing his visit, Prime Minister Tusk emphasized the national significance of the Baltic Towers project:

- I am truly proud of what you’ve achieved so far. I will personally ensure that as many Polish companies as possible benefit from the fact that such extraordinary investments are being realized before our eyes.

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