Wind measurement campaign begins in the future 4 GW offshore wind farm in Poland

Baltic West, the second offshore wind farm being developed by ORLEN Neptun, is entering a next stage of the project’s implementation phase. The launch of the certified wind measurement campaign brings the project closer to participating in Poland’s auction as part of the second phase of support for Offshore Wind Energy, scheduled for 2027. The campaign is being carried out by Partrac, Venterra Group’s specialist metocean and seabed consultancy, using its advanced floating V‑LiDAR buoy systems.

The main goal of the campaign for the Baltic West project is to collect wind data that will enable the optimization of turbine placement in order to maximize energy yield. This data will also prepare the project for participation in the offshore auction scheduled for 2027. Successful participation in the auction means that the project will be covered by a support system in the form of a bilateral contract for difference (CfD), which will ensure a predictable revenue stream and stable conditions for the project’s implementation for up to 25 years.

The scope of works has been expanded to include the Baltic East project, supporting the parallel development of both projects in the Baltic Sea. Direct measurements conducted in the Baltic East area using a single V-LiDAR buoy will help mitigate project risks and confirm the project’s credibility during the financing process by providing local survey data.

Baltic West is another offshore wind farm being developed by ORLEN Neptun as part of offshore wind phase II. Four sites located on the Oder Bank are expected to reach a total installed capacity of approximately 4 GW, which will provide power for more than 5 million households in Poland. According to the schedule, the Baltic West farm energy will flow for the first time in 2034+.