Poland’s first offshore wind farm under construction. Prime minister Donald Tusk visits the Baltic

During his visit to the Baltic Power service port, prime minister Donald Tusk called the investment – a milestone in Poland’s energy transformation – and emphasised its strategic importance:

– This is Poland’s great opening to the Baltic. The slogan that the Baltic is truly becoming our Polish sea finds its expression in these energy investments – said Donald Tusk.

Largest turbines in Europe

The wind farm will feature 76 offshore turbines with a unit capacity of 15 MW – the largest ever installed in Europe. With rotor blades 115 metres long and total height including foundation reaching 250 metres, these turbines will generate approximately 4 TWh annually, reducing CO₂ emissions by an estimated 2.8 million tonnes per year.

Part of the nacelles are being manufactured at the new Vestas factory in Szczecin, which employs several hundred people. Polish shipyards, cable producers, installation and logistics companies from across the country are also involved in the project.

– We will have some of the largest and most advanced offshore wind farms in Europe and globally. This is the next stage of our major project – we build, we don’t just talk – ensuring Poland’s energy security in line with modern standards – said the prime minister.

Supporting infrastructure and long-term operation

A new onshore substation is being built in Choczewo, while a dedicated service base in Łeba – completed in April 2025 – will operate for at least 30 years. The farm’s total area will cover 130 km², roughly the size of the city of Gdynia.

Future offshore expansion

Baltic Power is the first offshore wind project in Poland to reach the construction phase, but not the last. Orlen Group plans further offshore investments with a combined capacity of around 5.5 GW. The share of Polish companies in future projects is expected to rise to 45%.

– We are making sure Polish companies are increasingly involved – from servicing to subcontracting – so they can benefit from these projects – noted Donald Tusk.

Energy security and regional stability

The prime minister highlighted the geopolitical dimension of offshore wind development, noting its role in reducing dependence on external energy suppliers:

– For many years, Poland’s strategy to move away from Russian energy resources is now bringing results. This giant investment brings us closer to full energy security and independence – said Donald Tusk.

Tusk also addressed concerns about GPS signal disruptions affecting maritime and aviation operations in the region, stating that Poland – currently holding the presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States – will convene a summit to coordinate efforts for protecting offshore infrastructure and ensuring regional security.