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11/21/2025, 7:17:14 PM
With the construction of the first Polish-made nacelles at the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, Poland's offshore wind sector has achieved a significant milestone.
Uniquely, the first three 15 MW nacelles produced at Vestas' new facility in Szczecin have been erected.
This project, developed by ORLEN Group and Northland Power, marks a significant milestone for the offshore wind supply chain in Poland, as these nacelles are the first to be deployed offshore from Polish production.
The Baltic Sea Turbine Installation Project
A total of 76 turbines are being installed in the Baltic Sea, with nacelles from a Western Pomeranian facility. The installation campaign, which began in July 2025, has reached a key phase as the Polish-built nacelles are now installed and prepared for commissioning.
Moreover, Grzegorz Szabliński, President of the Management Board of Baltic Power, highlighted that the operation necessitated intricate logistics and involved years of collaboration among various partners. He noted that work is ongoing on the remaining offshore and onshore components.
Vestas' 15 MW V236 turbines feature nacelles that are central to their function, comparable in size to a three-storey building. These nacelles house the technology that converts wind energy into electricity, and are equipped with components such as the hub for blade attachment, lightning protection, and cooling systems.
Besides, the nacelles for the Baltic Power offshore wind project were produced at Vestas’ new facility in Szczecin, which is hiring over 600 employees. This project marks the first commercial use of nacelles from the Polish plant.
This step follows nearly three years since Baltic Power chose Vestas as its turbine supplier and Vestas's decision to construct the nacelle factory for the V236-15 MW turbines in Szczecin.
Maritime Engineering Courses encompass various fields, including mechanical, electrical, offshore, and geotechnical engineering, emphasising areas such as wind turbine dynamics and foundation design. Practical experience gained through our technical LMA provider, or on-the-job training, is also vital for effective wind farm operations.
Highlighting Local Expertise: Polish Nacelle Production
Vestas' nacelle factory in Lindø, Denmark, will supply additional parts. A Cadeler O-class jack-up vessel is installing the turbine, with assistance from a number of crew transfer vessels (CTVs) and service operation vessels (SOVs).
Each turbine measures over 250 metres in height, aided by its monopile foundation, and its 115.5-metre blades sweep an area larger than six football fields. Notably, the project achieves a 10% reduction in carbon footprint by incorporating recycled steel in the upper sections of several buildings.
According to Project Director and Board Member of Baltic Power, Jens Poulsen, highlighted that the installation of the first nacelles manufactured in Poland showcases the success of solid cooperation. He believes the project sets new standards for collaboration and sustainable development by integrating local expertise with international knowledge.
Furthermore, the nacelles are part of various components made in Poland, including offshore substation topsides by Grupa Przemysłowa Baltic and ARP, onshore cables from Tele-Fonika Kable, and transition pieces by Smulders Polska. Additionally, various Polish firms have contributed to environmental studies, logistics, and transport.
Erbud built the operations and maintenance base in Göeba, while Enprom is co-leading the building of the onshore substation. According to the Sector Deal standards for Phase I offshore wind projects, the wind farm is expected to have more than 21% local content over its 30-year lifespan.
Essentially, when fully operational, it will produce up to 4 TWh of electricity per year—enough to power more than 1.5 million households and around 3% of Poland's current demand.
The farm, which spans 130 square kilometres and is set to be fully operational in 2026, is situated 23 kilometres off the coast close to Choczewo and Geba.
