Poland Achieves Historic Milestone as First Power Flows from Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm
Toronto, Canada — Poland's offshore wind sector has reached a historic milestone: the 1.1 GW Baltic Power offshore wind project has fed power into the Polish grid for the first time.
With this first grid feed-in, Poland becomes the 19th country worldwide to commercially harness offshore wind energy and supply power from offshore wind farms into its grid. Once fully operational, the offshore wind farm is expected to generate around 4 terawatt-hours of electricity annually. According to Northland, this is enough to supply more than 1.5 million Polish households with renewable energy.
54 of 76 Wind Turbines Installed
Offshore installation and commissioning work is continuing. According to Northland, 54 of the project's 76 wind turbines have been installed so far. Work is currently focused on completing the remaining turbines and commissioning the installed units. Commercial operations remain on track for the second half of 2026, with project costs still tracking in line with original expectations, Northland said.
Baltic Power is located around 23 kilometers off the Polish coast near Choczewo and Łeba in the Baltic Sea, covering an area of approximately 130 square kilometers. The project uses 76 Vestas wind turbines with a capacity of 15 MW each — currently the largest turbine model available from European manufacturers. Baltic Power is among the first offshore wind projects worldwide to deploy this turbine generation.
“Today, the first electricity from offshore wind flows to Polish homes and businesses — a historic moment for the country,” said Christine Healy, President and CEO of Northland Power. “Northland is proud to stand with our partner ORLEN to launch the offshore wind industry in Poland. Together we are providing a more secure, resilient energy system for generations to come, and marking the start of a new chapter in Poland’s energy future.”
Northland Expands Offshore Wind Portfolio
Once Baltic Power is completed, Northland's gross offshore wind capacity will rise from around 1.2 GW currently to approximately 2.3 GW, according to the company, placing the Canadian energy producer among the world's leading offshore wind operators. Northland is also active in Poland through two battery storage projects with a combined capacity of 300 MW and a storage capacity of 1.2 GWh.
Shares of Northland Power, which is listed on the RENIXX World renewable energy stock index, rose about 3.6 percent to EUR 13.71 in last week's trading.
Offshore Wind Energy in Poland
Poland aims to make offshore wind energy a central pillar of its future energy supply. Under the country's energy policy, offshore wind capacity is set to reach 5.9 GW by 2030 and around 11 GW by 2040. The plan is intended to help diversify the country's power supply and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels by tapping wind resources in the Polish Baltic Sea.
Baltic Power is Poland's first commercial offshore wind project and is expected to serve as a reference project for further expansion. Additional large-scale projects are in development, including ventures by PGE, Equinor, RWE and other international partners. The Polish government regards offshore wind as a strategic industry and is linking its expansion to investments in grid infrastructure, supply chains, and new value creation in the energy sector.
Source: IWR Online, Jul 07 2026