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Poland Opens Baltic’s Largest Offshore Wind Terminal Led By ORLEN Neptun

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 by WindNewsToday

Świnoujście Becomes the a pivotal Hub of offshore Wind Energy in Poland

Świnoujście, Poland – In a groundbreaking step for Poland’s renewable energy ambitions with the launch of Świnoujście‘s First Offshore wind installation terminal led by ORLEN Neptun, a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, in the Baltic region.

With the long-term lease signed with Ocean Winds, this state-of-the-art facility is the first of its kind in the country and is set to become a commercial and technologically advanced facility for external developers operating in the Baltic Sea, including the waters of Germany, Sweden and Denmark.

This could be a first for the entire region and for the nation and a game-changer for the entire European region, capable of supporting next-generation turbines and international cooperation, making Świnoujście a key hub for the green energy transition across Europe.

Poland Launches Baltic’s Largest Offshore Wind Terminal Led By ORLEN- Powering Europe’s clean energy future

Poland Strategic agreement with Ocean Winds

ORLEN Group has signed a long-term lease agreement with Ocean Winds, a Spanish-French offshore wind consortium recognized as a global leader in wind power development, as part of the terminal’s operation. The partnership will emphasize the central European country’s strategic role in shaping the future of advanced offshore energy in Europe.

According to the agreement, Ocean Winds will use almost the entire facility to support the construction of the BC-Wind offshore wind farm, located approximately 228 kilometers from Świnoujście.

Ocean Winds Poland Managing Director Kacper Kostrzewa highlighted the importance of this facility, saying:

“We are delighted to have chosen the port of Świnoujście as a key hub for the BC-Wind offshore farm, which fully meets both our technical requirements and the project timeline.”

Advanced infrastructure built in Europe for the future of offshore wind

The ambitious proposed terminal is specifically designed to handle advances in offshore wind technology, capable of supporting the installation of next-generation wind turbines, each with a capacity of around 15 MW. The proposed key infrastructure includes:

Wind turbine blades and sub-components stored at Świnoujście terminal, for off-shore wind installation in PolandAlt Text — Jack-up offshore wind installation vessel at the Świnoujście terminal for turbine load-out

Facilities for unloading, stacking and loading large turbine components

Monopiles, towers, blades, nacelle and storage

Capacity to receive substation topsides of up to 24,000 tonnes

Jack-up and docking of heavy-lift vessels

The terminal is designed to be operated by dozens of workers and will enable efficient supply and assembly for the installation of large-scale wind farms across the Baltic Sea region.

Why Świnoujście? Prime location for offshore wind expansion

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Firstly, one of the reasons why Świnoujście was chosen is its inland coastal location, which offers excellent connections by rail, road, ferry and air, as well as excellent weather conditions, ensuring year-round operations. A third reason is that the location was specifically chosen for its logistical advantages and its potential to become a Baltic offshore farm logistics powerhouse.

Irenuj Fafara, CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of ORLEN, highlighted:

“We are laying the foundations for a completely new, future-ready sector of the economy. Świnoujście will be our base for the implementation of offshore farm projects with almost 50% Polish capital participation.”

Economic impact: Increased industry and job creation

In addition to the environmental benefits, the terminal will act as a major economic catalyst for the region. By employing local contractors and professionals with international experience, the project will create new jobs, create many green jobs, develop the supply chain and, needless to say, encourage industrial innovation in the renewable energy sector in Europe.

Cargo handling, storage and port services will be carried out by regional businesses, which will strengthen Poland’s ambitions to become a competitive player in the European offshore wind market.

What is the ORLEN2035 strategy: Offshore wind as a key renewable pillar

Aerial view of ORLEN Neptun’s offshore wind terminal in Świnoujście, Poland, the biggest installation hub in the Baltic Sea. — Aerial picture of the Świnoujście Offshore Wind Terminal, Image from website

The opening of the Świnoujście terminal is fully consistent with the broader ORLEN2035 strategy, which sets ambitious goals for Poland’s green transformation. ORLEN has set a target of installing 12.8 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2035, of which 6.4 GW will come from offshore wind farms.

This facility will certainly play a key role in realizing that vision, enabling ORLEN and its partners to implement projects at scale and speed.

🇵🇱 Offshore Wind Energy in Central Europe: Electricity for a Greener Tomorrow

Now, let’s take a brief look at Poland’s offshore wind energy. The 9km-diameter wind farm will be situated off the Polish Baltic Sea coast, bolstering country’s newly found position as a European power house in the area and fast-tracking the country’s transition to clean energy. It’s national goals are too ambitious, with the potential to install as much as 11 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2040, making it the regional center for renewable energy in Central and Eastern Europe, supported by the Polish government and leading investors. These investments do not only contribute to the EU’s climate ambitions, but also strengthen it’s energy sovereignty, deliver thousands of green jobs, and drive industrial innovation.

The construction of the offshore wind farms being delivered with the help of specialized infrastructure such as the new Świnoujście terminal signals a new phase in the country’s energy transition — one that turns away from coal and toward a low-carbon, future-proof economy.

About ORLEN

ORLEN is one of the leading integrated energy concerns in Central Europe, advancing the region’s transition to sustainable energy systems. The state-owned firm is pouring money into offshore wind, solar, small modular reactors (SMRs) and energy storage in a strategy to grow installed renewable capacity to 12.8 GW by 2035. Baltic Power – ORLEN’s flagship offshore wind project, with Northland Power – is the most advanced wind farm project in Poland and the first to have reached FID.

Beyond renewables, ORLEN is upgrading Poland’s energy system, exiting coal, and creating a robust, mixed portfolio of energy, that will help to drive economic growth, meet climate goals, and secure energy supplies long into the future in the region.

Conclusion: The country becomes the epicenter of European offshore wind

Above all, with the inauguration of the largest offshore wind terminal in the ocean region, Poland has firmly established itself in the field of offshore wind energy in Europe. The consortium between ORLEN Neptune and Ocean Winds will undoubtedly serve as a strong example of the public-private partnership needed to achieve climate goals and ensure energy independence.

As the world moves undouble towards clean energy sources, Świnoujście has become a symbol of innovation, sustainability and regional development in offshore wind.

Greenvolt Group Lights Up 33.2 MW Wind Portfolio to Enea Nowa Energia in Poland

May 31, 2025May 30, 2025 by WindNewsToday

Greenvolt Group, through its subsidiary Greenvolt Power, has finalized an agreement to sell its 33.2 MW wind power portfolio in Poland to Nova Energia. The €83.3 million transaction includes four wind farms in various stages of development and a total of 16 turbines, each with a capacity of between 2 MW and 2.2 MW.

The move follows two recent utility-scale transactions by Greenvolt Group worth an equivalent of €250 million, which sees Greenvolt Power playing a key role in growing and monetizing clean energy infrastructure in utility-scale renewable projects across Europe.

Wind Project Glimpse

Greenvolt Group is the seller through Greenvolt Power

Enea Nowa Energia subsidiary of Enea Group is the buyer

Investment Volume is €83.3 million

Total Capacity if power is 33.2 MW

Operatinng Wind Farms: 4 projects

Total Turbines USed: 16 Vestas V110 (2–2.2 MW each)

Operational Status: Skibno Wind Farm – 10 MW (Operational)
Zaklików – 10 MW (Under Construction)
Nowe Miasto Lubawskie – 6.6 MW (Under Cons truction)
Jabłonowo Pomorskie – 6.6 MW (Under Construction)

Contraction Timeline: Remaining projects to be operational by 2026

Strategic Objective:

Greenvolt: Asset rotation model (selling 70–80% of projects)
Enea: Expanding renewable portfolio under 2035 development strategy

Greenvolt’s Portfolio in Poland:

731 MW Wind
1,878 MW Solar PV
2,712 MW Battery Storage

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Wind Farm Portfolio Objectives

The wind farm portfolio includes:

Skiebno Wind Farm: a 10 MW wind farm located in northwestern Poland that is already operational.

Zakliko Wind Farm: located in the south-east of the Subcarpathian region, with an installed capacity of 10 MW.

Nowa Miasto Lubowski Wind Farm: Located in northern Poland with a capacity of 6.6 MW.

Jablonowo Pomorskie Wind Farm: Located in the north with a capacity of 6.6 MW.

Three non-operational sites are currently under construction, equipped with Vestas V-110 turbines. They are expected to start commercial operations around 2026.

In the words of Enia Nowa Energia

Enia Nowa, one of the largest electricity suppliers in Poland, continues its commitment to the development of renewable energy. Enia’s Vice President for Commercial Affairs, Bartosz Krysta, emphasized the importance of green energy:

Enias Vice President for Commercial Affairs Bartosz Kryst Picsart AiImageEnhancer — **Bartosz Kryst. Image: Linkdln**

“The agreement signed with Greenvolt Power is another strong step for Enia towards a strong, green future based on renewable energy sources.”

Company’s’ CEO Arkadiusz Arustowicz cited:

Sch an acquisition is part of the company’s efforts to drive large-scale renewable investments, increase energy transition in Poland and increase customer value.

Greenvolt Group’s vision for 2035

This acquisition is in line with Enia Group’s development strategy 2035, as it foresees investments of £107.5 billion (€25.3 billion) – most of which will be directed towards renewable energy, energy storage and the modernisation of distribution infrastructure.

With each transaction, Enia and Greenvolt continue to push the boundaries of Europe’s energy transition, making Poland a central player in the continent’s green future. For this reason,

Bartosz Krysta, Vice-President of Enia’s Management Board, stressed that this acquisition is another important step in Enia’s transition to sustainable energy, fully in line with national environmental and energy security goals.

Joao Manso Neto CEO of the Group Picsart AiImageEnhancer — **João Manso Neto**

In addition, João Manso Neto, CEO of the Group, highlighted that this deal demonstrates company’s ability to effectively deliver and monetize large-scale renewable projects, supporting its business model of 70-80% asset turnover at various stages of preparation.

Previously, this company also sold the Pelplin wind farm and the Sompolno hybrid project – further strengthening its capital base and reaffirming its position as a top-tier renewable developer in Europe.

With this deal, Greenvolt is strengthening its 13.2 GW utility-scale portfolio, operating 18 countries, including 731 MW of wind, 1,878 MW of solar PV and 2,712 MW of battery storage in Poland alone.

Poland’s renewable energy Target Matters

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Country’s energy sector is still heavily dependent on fossil fuels, particularly coal. While it has made progress in wind and solar power, coal remains the main source of electricity generation. In 2024, 57% of the country’s electricity generation will come from coal, and in 2023, 63%.

As part of the National Energy and Climate Plan, it has set a target of 56% of the electricity mix and announced an investment of PLN 792 billion (about $205 billion) to achieve the target. But the 2030 renewable energy target is important because it faces challenges in diversifying its coal fuel sources. European this country is said to a home of Europe’s largest coal mines, the Mainz.

Wind energy started supply electricity since 2019. While it has set a target, reaching it is not easy, with the Greenvolt group project accelerating discussions on four wind projects.

Last words:

The €83.3 million transaction solidifies Greenvolt’s role in Poland’s renewable energy landscape and supports Enia Group’s strategic move towards sustainability, contributing to a green, resilient European energy goals.

Shocking move: Germany Pulls the Plug on Oldest 60 MW Offshore Wind Project

May 23, 2025 by WindNewsToday

Germany closes 60 MW alpha ventus Offshore Wind Project

German has uncommission 60 MW offshore wind farm! In a controversial move that signals the end of an era for renewable energy or the beginning of a new one, Germany’s 15-year-old offshore wind project, Alfa Ventus, is set to close. What led to this bold decision and what does it mean for the future of wind energy in Europe? Let’s explore the facts.

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Alpha Ventus Wind Farm Decommissioning Explained

Alpha Ventus, which was inaugurated on 27 April 2010 was one of the pit-stops towards Germany’s pursuit for renewable power. Situated 45 km from the island of Borkum in the German Bight, the farm comprised six Adwen M5000 and six Senvion 5M wind turbines which were installed using two types of foundations, making the site a testing ground for both technology deployed and activity offshore.

The farm wasn’t just a power producer, having been developed by the Alpha Ventus consortium, a joint venture of EWE, RWE and Vattenfall. It served as a platform for research, but also as an innovation in the ways in how the technology of the turbine works (turbine behavior and installation operation) and how the turbine would be integrated in the grid in a harsh marine environment.

This year there was rumour in the press that the consortium was considering its future options for the windfarm, including serious consideration given to decommissioning. The catalyst? The end of the subsidy period for Alpha Ventus, which expired last year. Since the project continues to work, this goal was completed, they wrote their partner.

Repowering (the replacement of ageing turbines with new equipment) was not economically or technically feasible for the small and frail infrastructure of the project. According to Eric Richter, Managing Director of the operating company DOTI:

“Because of the size and weight of today’s turbine models, you have to replace the foundations too, it’s sort of like building a new turbine.”

Offshore Wind Power Project Retirement

Decommissioning On 21 May 2025, the consortium published a statement about the decommissioning of Alpha Ventus. It is closing down Germany’s first offshore wind farm, but it is also making history, as it is the first time an offshore wind farm in German waters has been decommissioned.

The work will be carried out in close cooperation with the Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) and other authorities. The focus will be on:

✅ Reducing environmental damage

🔄 Maximise recycling and reusing of elements

📚 Document and learn from that experience.

“We were the first to erect an offshore wind farm in German waters as well as the first to gain experience in decommissioning,” — Richter said.

While the actual removal won’t happen right away — Alpha Ventus still has a little over four years of design life left — planning is already taking place. Vessels, and port facilities require advance booking and/must be booked well in advance, so prior arrangements are crucial.

The project developers are now working on a comprehensive decommissioning concept that favours environmental protection and will provide a blueprint for future wind-downs of offshore windfarms in Germany and elsewhere.

Legacy Of Germany Wind Farm Closure

Though its turbines may soon be quiet, Alpha Ventus is passing on a powerful legacy. It showed offshore wind could work in Germany, sparking an industry that now generates power for millions of homes. And now, by wading into the uncharted waters of offshore wind decommissioning ahead of everyone else, it is leading the way yet again.

Germany’s long view on its own greener future will see Alpha Ventus standing as a monument to innovation, daring experimentation and the cycle of life of renewable infrastructure.