Poland's Port Szczecin has officially become the seventh member of the Offshore Wind Port Alliance, expanding the alliance's reach and potential for collaborative efforts in the offshore wind sector. The alliance, comprising now seven members, aims to address the challenge of limited port capacity hindering the construction of offshore wind farms.
Dennis Jul Pedersen, CEO of Port Esbjerg and spokesperson for the Offshore Wind Port Alliance, welcomed Port Szczecin into the alliance, stating, “Our goal is to optimize the deployment of offshore wind, and we are very pleased to welcome Port Szczecin as a member of our alliance. Szczecin is a forward-looking port where Vestas currently is building factory facilities. The port is developing an area for offshore wind and has high ambitions for wind in general. That makes them a perfect fit for the Offshore Wind Port Alliance.”
The Offshore Wind Port Alliance focuses on collaborative efforts to maximize offshore wind deployment and aligns with Europe's ambitious targets for renewable energy. The inclusion of Port Szczecin is expected to contribute valuable capacity and resources to the alliance's mission, particularly in supporting the growth and development of offshore wind projects in the region.