Northland Power Inc. (“Northland” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the successful start of offshore construction at Baltic Power, with the completion of the first two monopile foundation installations. This important milestone marks the official commencement of in-water construction for the project, a joint venture between Northland and ORLEN located in the Baltic Sea. Baltic Power is the only offshore wind farm in the country to have reached the construction phase and, once completed in 2026, it will become Poland’s first operating offshore wind farm. This achievement highlights the skilled teamwork and strong collaboration driving the project forward and represents a significant step in Poland’s growing offshore wind energy sector.
“The installation of the first two foundations for Baltic Power is a tremendous moment in the development of offshore wind energy in Poland,” said Christine Healy, President & CEO of Northland Power. “As co-developers of Poland’s first offshore wind farm, we are excited to contribute our global experience in offshore wind projects and proud of our strong partnership with ORLEN. This achievement demonstrates our progress together and further solidifies our shared commitment to Poland’s energy future.”
Over the coming months, Baltic Power’s skilled team will install the remaining 76 wind turbine foundations across 130 square kilometers of the Baltic Sea. Each monopile, weighing up to 1,700 tons and measuring 100 meters in length, will be driven 40 meters into the seabed.Following this, transition pieces will be installed and the 15 MW Vestas wind turbines will be placed. This complex operation showcases the dedication and expertise of the joint teams and partners, ensuring each step is executed safely and precisely.
The 1.1 GW Baltic Power offshore wind project is Northland’s fourth in Europe and will nearly double the company’s gross installed offshore wind capacity from 1.2 GW to 2.3 GW. Once operational, the project is expected to power over 1.5 million Polish households and will be a significant contributor to supporting Poland’s energy transition targets.
