Spanish company Windar Renovables has begun construction of a new offshore wind turbine tower manufacturing plant in Szczecin, Poland, marking a significant development for the region’s renewable energy sector.
The facility, operated by the company’s Polish unit Windar Polska, is expected to begin operations in 2026 and will produce large-dimension steel tubular towers for offshore wind turbines. The plant is projected to create up to 450 direct jobs and manufacture up to 150 towers annually, Windar said in a statement.
“The plant will serve both domestic and international markets, reinforcing Poland’s role in the global wind supply chain,” the company said.
The site, located at the port of Szczecin, has been leased for 30 years and will contribute to the broader development of renewable energy infrastructure in Poland. The investment is seen as a move to strengthen the country’s offshore wind industry, which is considered vital for meeting European Union climate goals.
Pelayo Berjano, managing director of Windar Polska, emphasized the strategic importance of the project. “Windar aims to lead the creation of a sustainable supply chain across Europe, capable of scaling up to meet the anticipated growth in offshore wind demand,” he said. “Our offshore manufacturing facility in Poland highlights a clear mission: with stable, long-term policy support, Europe can significantly increase investment in wind energy and create green employment opportunities.”
The expansion is supported by private equity firm Bridgepoint, which became an investment partner in 2023.
Carlos Sanz, partner and sector head of advanced industrials at Bridgepoint, noted the facility’s potential impact. “Windar’s investment in Szczecin is a key moment for the European offshore wind sector and a great example of the industrial regeneration that clean energy can bring,” he said. “This new facility supports the local economy and reinforces Windar’s position as a global leader in offshore wind components.”
Windar Renovables is one of several companies expanding manufacturing capabilities to meet growing demand in the offshore wind sector across Europe.
