The first wind turbine has been installed at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, a 1.2-gigawatt (GW) project under development in the Baltic Sea by Polish energy company Orlen and Canada’s Northland Power, the companies said on Sunday.
The project, which will feature 76 Vestas V236-15MW turbines, marks a major milestone as Poland’s first offshore wind farm. Once operational in 2026, it is expected to supply electricity to more than 1.5 million households—equivalent to around 3% of the country’s electricity demand—and avoid 2.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
We have entered a key stage in the execution of a project that is truly reshaping the Polish energy landscape,” said Orlen Chief Executive Ireneusz Fąfara. “Diversifying our power generation sources and reducing dependence on fossil fuels are crucial steps towards enhancing our long-term energy resilience, especially vital amid today’s geopolitical instability.
The turbines, among the largest currently deployed in Europe, are being transported and installed from Denmark’s Port of Rønne by Cadeler’s Wind Osprey vessel. Each turbine stands over 120 metres tall, with a total structure height, including the foundation, reaching up to 250 metres. The turbine blades span 115 metres and sweep an area equivalent to more than six football fields.
Some of the turbine towers are built using recycled steel—marking a first in wind farm construction—and several components are manufactured domestically, including nacelles produced at Vestas’ plant in Szczecin and elements of the offshore substations.
This is a landmark day for the Polish energy sector,” said Grzegorz Szabliński, President of the Management Board of Baltic Power. “We have successfully undertaken a pioneering operation to install the largest wind turbines currently deployed in Europe.
“Constructing an offshore wind farm is a massive engineering and logistical challenge, requiring the synchronised effort of up to 15 different vessels,” he added.
Foundation installation work, including monopiles and transition pieces, is ongoing, with offshore substations scheduled to be installed later in the autumn. Cable installation work for inter-array and export connections is also being prepared.
Baltic Power is part of Poland’s broader strategy to expand renewable capacity and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, with offshore wind seen as a key pillar of the country’s long-term energy transition.
