Energy from the Sea – Real Independence

The Baltic Power farm, with a capacity of 1.2 GW, is being built 23 km offshore near Łeba and Choczewo. It will feature 76 of the most advanced wind turbines, each with a capacity of 15 MW—the largest ever installed in Europe. Completion is scheduled for the second half of 2026.

“We will have some of the largest, most powerful turbines and the most advanced offshore wind farms—in Europe and in the world. This is the next stage of our great project, ‘We build, we don’t talk’—delivering Poland’s energy security in line with modern standards,” said Prime Minister Tusk during his visit.

The turbines’ high efficiency—comparable to conventional power plants—and estimated annual production of about 4 TWh will cover 3% of Poland’s electricity demand. The project will reduce CO₂ emissions by 2.8 million tons per year.

Modern Technology and Polish Contribution

Each turbine with its foundation will reach 250 meters in height, with blades 115 meters long. Some of the nacelles are being produced at the new Vestas factory in Szczecin, which already employs several hundred people. The 130 km² farm is also engaging Tricity shipyards, cable producers, installation firms, and logistics companies from across Poland.

“This project will secure energy for around 1.5 million households. The area of the farm is comparable to the size of Gdynia. One turbine is taller than the Palace of Culture. That gives a sense of the scale and ambition of this investment,” said the Prime Minister.

A land-based substation is being built in the Choczewo municipality for the project, and in April this year the construction of a service base in Łeba was completed, which will operate the farm for the next 30 years.

Baltic Power is the first—but not the last—offshore wind project in Poland to reach the construction stage.

“We are making sure that the participation of Polish companies grows steadily. Together with ORLEN, we are working to ensure that Polish service providers and subcontractors are as involved as possible—and that they benefit from this project,” noted Tusk.

ORLEN Group is planning further offshore investments with a combined capacity of about 5.5 GW, with the share of Polish companies in future projects expected to rise to 45%.

Future and Security

The Prime Minister also highlighted the geopolitical dimension of the project, stressing its importance for freeing Poland from dependence on external energy suppliers and for building regional stability.

“For many years, Poland’s strategy of freeing itself from Russian energy resources is finally bringing results. This giant investment brings us closer to full energy security and independence,” said the Prime Minister.

Before his visit to Łeba, the Prime Minister spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the current situation on Poland’s eastern border and about Poland’s role in a potential ceasefire process.

“I have a sense that freezing the conflict—not to say ending the war, but freezing the conflict—may be closer than further away. There are reasons for hope. Today the deadline of the ultimatum expires,” said Tusk.

Peace in the region not only strengthens security but also boosts investment readiness.

The Prime Minister also mentioned cases of GPS signal jamming affecting air traffic. Such actions can also impact offshore investment projects.

“We have been dealing with this for a long time. Even with this investment, there are instances of GPS jamming. This is one of the reasons why Poland has invested in and is coordinating with other Baltic states on Baltic Sea security. I will convene a summit of the Council of the Baltic Sea States—to discuss the safety of our investments together,” announced the Prime Minister.

Poland currently holds the presidency of the Council of the Baltic Sea States. Cooperation covers energy and infrastructure security, protection of the marine environment, coordination of cross-border investments, and countering regional destabilization and cyberattacks.