During the installation campaign, which is being carried out by Van Oord, 111 monopiles will be installed: 107 as foundations for wind turbines and 4 for the offshore substations. The installation process will continue until Q4 2026.
The monopiles for Baltica 2 are about 100 metres long, with diameters of more than 10 metres, and weigh 1,500 tonnes on average. Once installed offshore, these structures are designed to support wind turbines for up to 30 years in harsh marine conditions. Each monopile has a unique geometry tailored to its specific location.
The Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm will be built, owned, and operated in a 50/50 partnership between Ørsted and Poland’s largest energy company, PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna. The wind farm, which will be located approximately 40 km off the Polish coast near Ustka, is expected to be fully commissioned in 2027.
Baltica 2 has a 25-year inflation-protected contract for difference (CfD) in place with the Polish state. The wind farm has obtained all permits and has signed a grid connection contract with the Polish transmission system operator, PSE.
Rasmus Errboe, CEO of Ørsted, said:
“We’re pleased to mark the start of offshore construction with the first monopile installations on Baltica 2. Poland and Europe need offshore wind to strengthen their energy security. Building a secure, resilient, and sustainable Europe is more important than ever. I wish to thank the Polish government for its support, and I want to thank our partner, PGE, for working with us to reach this point. Together, we’re writing a new chapter in the history of the Polish energy sector, and we’re setting up an industry that will bring jobs and industrial development to Poland for decades to come.”
Dariusz Lubera, CEO of PGE, said:
“The commencement of construction on the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm in the Baltic Sea is a breakthrough moment not only for the PGE Group, but also for the entire Polish energy sector. It also sends a clear signal to the market that PGE, as a leader, is taking responsibility for the country’s energy transition – we’re launching the largest renewable energy project in Poland in terms of capacity, which is being constructed in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea. The first electricity will flow from these installations in just one year. Once completed, the 1.5 GW wind farm will generate 5–6 TWh of energy annually, equivalent to the annual electricity demand of approximately 2.5 million households. Our investment strengthens Poland’s energy security, provides a stable source of zero-emission energy, and simultaneously reduces dependence on fossil fuel imports.”
Govert van Oord, CEO of Van Oord, said:
“Van Oord is proud to be the installation contractor for the foundations of Baltica 2, making a significant contribution to the energy transition in Poland. By deploying our offshore installation vessel Aeolus and heavy-lift vessel Svanen, supported by highly experienced crews and proven offshore expertise, we ensure safe, timely delivery to the highest standards. Offshore installation is complex and weather dependent, and our priority is to execute every operation with the utmost care for people and the Baltic Sea environment. This milestone reflects close collaboration with Ørsted, PGE, and partners across the supply chain, building on five successful projects with Ørsted to date. Together, we share the ambition to further develop offshore wind as a reliable and sustainable source of energy.”
About Baltica 2
- Baltica 2 is expected to be fully commissioned by the end of 2027. Ørsted and PGE are responsible for the full scope of the wind farm, including offshore transmission and substations.
- Baltica 2 will use the Port of Gdańsk for the storage, pre-assembly, and offshore installation of wind turbine components.
- The wind farm will comprise 107 Siemens Gamesa 14-222 wind turbines of 14 MW, which will be installed by Cadeler and Fred. Olsen Windcarrier, while Van Oord will be installing foundations.
- The CfD for Baltica 2 runs for 25 years and starts after commissioning of the wind farm, which is expected in 2027. The nominal starting price per MWh will be determined based on the agreed 2021 price of EUR 71.82 plus accumulated inflation from 2021 until the CfD starts. The price per MWh will be annually adjusted to inflation. After the CfD ends, Baltica 2 will receive the market price for electricity or enter into new power purchase agreements.
