Poland is accelerating its offshore wind ambitions, with its first commercial-scale offshore wind development, “Baltic Power,” now underway. Two offshore substations, built by Grupa Przemysłowa Baltic (GPB) in Gdańsk and Gdynia, were recently completed and will be installed at the Baltic Power project, which is set to begin operations in 2026. The project will have a capacity of 500 MW, covering approximately 3% of Poland’s electricity demand.
Poland's offshore wind potential is estimated at 33 GW, enough to cover over half of its current electricity demand, making it a leader in the Baltic Sea region. By 2030, Poland aims to install 5.9 GW of offshore wind capacity across seven wind farms in its first development phase.
The completion of the substations highlights the economic benefits of offshore wind. Polish companies and contractors will contribute around 20% of the investment in Baltic Power, including work on cables, foundations, and the substations themselves.
This milestone coincides with Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, which prioritises energy security, industrial competitiveness, and reducing dependence on energy imports. Offshore wind aligns with these goals by enhancing Europe’s energy independence and supporting its decarbonisation targets under the Clean Industrial Deal, set to be unveiled by the European Commission in February.