Poland has reached a major milestone in its clean energy transition as the Baltic Power offshore wind farm supplied electricity to the country’s national power grid for the first time. The milestone coincided with the inauguration of the Choczewo substation in Pomerania, the country’s first major grid hub dedicated to receiving electricity from offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea.
The Choczewo substation was officially inaugurated by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who described offshore wind as a key contributor to Poland’s energy sovereignty and long-term energy security. He noted that diversifying the country’s energy sources through offshore wind reduces dependence on geopolitical factors while strengthening the resilience of the national power system.
The development marks a significant step in Poland’s transition away from its long-standing reliance on coal-fired power generation. The country is accelerating investments in offshore wind as part of its strategy to build a cleaner, more competitive, and energy-independent electricity system.
According to the Polish government’s plans, the country aims to install 5 GW of offshore wind capacity by the end of this decade, increasing to 18 GW by 2040. The offshore wind expansion is expected to play a central role in Poland’s energy security strategy while generating significant economic benefits. An analysis by Baker Tilly TPA estimates that the planned investments, valued at nearly PLN 900 billion, could generate PLN 284 billion in added economic value and more than PLN 55 billion in tax revenue.
The Baltic Power offshore wind farm, jointly developed by ORLEN and Northland Power, represents an investment of approximately €5 billion. Once fully commissioned later this year, the project will have an installed capacity of 1.2 GW and is expected to supply around 3% of Poland’s electricity demand.
The project is currently progressing through its phased commissioning process, with the first delivery of electricity to the national grid marking a key milestone ahead of full commercial operation later in 2026.
