Poland Approves Construction of 720 MW Baltyk 2 Offshore Wind Farm

Poland has granted a construction permit for the Baltyk 2 offshore wind farm, a major renewable energy project with a capacity of 720 megawatts (MW). The wind farm, located in the Baltic Sea, is a joint venture between Equinor, a Norwegian energy company, and Polenergia, a leading Polish energy group.

The Baltyk 2 project is expected to generate enough electricity to power over 1 million Polish households. The construction is scheduled to commence in 2025, with the wind farm becoming operational by 2027. The project is part of Poland’s broader strategy to diversify its energy mix and reduce carbon emissions.

"This approval is a significant milestone for the Baltyk 2 project and for the development of offshore wind energy in Poland," said Ireneusz Zyska, Poland's Deputy Minister of Climate and Environment. "It supports our commitment to increase the share of renewables in our energy portfolio."

Equinor and Polenergia have also partnered on two other offshore wind projects, Baltyk 1 and Baltyk 3, as part of their broader investment in Poland's renewable energy sector. The combined capacity of these projects is expected to exceed 2,000 MW.

“We are proud to be part of Poland’s transition to renewable energy,” said Pål Eitrheim, Equinor’s Executive Vice President for New Energy Solutions. “Baltyk 2 will play a key role in helping Poland achieve its renewable energy targets.”

The Polish government aims to have 11 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2040 as part of its efforts to comply with European Union climate policies and reduce reliance on coal.

The investment in Baltyk 2 is estimated at €2 billion ($2.2 billion), and the project is expected to create hundreds of jobs during the construction phase and beyond. It will also include investments in grid infrastructure to ensure efficient integration of the wind farm’s output into the national electricity grid.

Source: Energetyka24