Ocean Winds has signed contracts with Siemens Gamesa for the supply and servicing of wind turbines for its 390 megawatt (MW) BC-Wind offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea, the companies said.
Scheduled for commissioning in 2028, the BC-Wind project is expected to generate renewable energy sufficient to power approximately 488,000 Polish households.
The agreement includes the delivery of 26 Siemens Gamesa SG 14-236 turbines, each with a nominal capacity of 14 MW and a power boost feature capable of increasing output to 15 MW. The turbines received IECRE type certification last summer, confirming compliance with international quality and safety standards. The deal also covers service and maintenance for the turbines.
The project’s logistics base will be Terminal T5 in the Port of Gdańsk, designated as the marshalling harbour for pre-assembly and load-out operations. Vessel operator Cadeler will manage transportation and installation using its O-class vessels.
Kacper Kostrzewa, Ocean Winds’ managing director for Poland, said: “We are pleased to announce this significant milestone for our project in Poland, marking a key contribution to the country’s energy transition. This project not only underscores our commitment to renewable energy but also affirms that the Baltic Sea is a crucial market for us. By leveraging our extensive experience and advanced technology, we are set to deliver substantial environmental and economic benefits – supporting the ongoing energy transition in Poland.”
Project director Pete Geddes added the choice of Siemens Gamesa turbines followed a comprehensive review of macroeconomic factors and technical performance. “This decision is grounded in their proven efficiency and the technological evolution from the model we successfully deployed at the Moray West project in the UK. Building on that hands-on experience, we are confident that this solution will deliver strong performance for our project in Poland,” he said.
Siemens Gamesa’s senior vice president for offshore, Marc Becker, said: “The Baltic Sea is an ideal location for offshore wind energy. Thanks to our long-standing partnership with Ocean Winds, we are well-positioned to harness the potential of wind energy in Polish waters. As the project progresses – as we fully expect – we are prepared to advance offshore wind energy further with our 14 MW turbines. This will contribute to establishing wind-generated electricity as a strong and reliable energy resource in Europe for the long term.”
Located approximately 23 km off the coast of the Krokowa and Choczewo municipalities in Poland’s Pomeranian Voivodeship, BC-Wind currently holds environmental approval for its offshore and onshore components, as well as rights to a Contract for Difference (CfD). The project is in an advanced stage of development, with remaining supplier contracts yet to be finalised.
Ocean Winds is a joint venture between EDP Renewables and Engie, established in 2020.
