PKN Orlen secures offshore construction permits for 1.2 GW offshore wind project in the Polish Baltic Sea

Baltic Power, a joint venture between PKN ORLEN and Northland Power, has received three building permits for its 1.2 GW offshore wind project in Poland. The permits, secured from the Pomeranian Voivode Dariusz Drelich, will allow the construction of 76 turbines in the Baltic Sea, two power stations offshore, and a power and telecommunications network connecting offshore wind turbines and transformer stations. The wind farm is located about 23 km from the coast at Choczewa and Leba, and will have 12 MW plus turbines on monopile foundations at depths of 33 m to 45 m.

Recently, Vestas signed a conditional agreement for the up to 1200 MW offshore Baltic Power project. The project is expected to generate enough power for more than 1.5 million households once it goes online in 2026.

The Baltic Power wind farm is a significant step towards Poland's goal of generating 23% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. The project's future plans include the installation of a battery storage system that will help stabilize the grid and reduce reliance on traditional power plants. The company is also exploring the potential of using green hydrogen as an energy storage solution in the future.