Offshore wind is one of the key pillars of Polish energy transition. Given the right conditions and appropriate support, wind from the Baltic Sea can contribute to the energy security of the country and to consolidation of the Polish economy through creation of a modern and stable supply chain. Poland may become a leader in offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea region and in Europe — we only need to properly estimate and subsequently harness the potential of the Baltic Sea. Polish companies, foreign investors and representatives of the Baltic Sea region states will meet in the middle of June at the International Supplier Day during the PWEA 2022 Conference in Serock to discuss the creation of a strong, European offshore industry.

Estimates to date demonstrate that offshore wind potential in Poland amounts to 28 GW by 2050. Poland faces a new perspective and investment outlook that would require substantial involvement of investors, the state and funds to be effectively completed. Therefore, Polish Wind Energy Association invited companies interested in offshore development for an International Supplier Day, to be held during the PWEA 2022 Conference in Serock on 13–15 June. The event will be attended by representatives of embassies of the Baltic Sea states as well as investors with international experience in offshore wind farm development. We have already confirmed the attendance of economic missions from the Netherlands, Norway and United Kingdom.

 “Offshore wind development in Poland entails substantial opportunities for new jobs, support for local production and service business involved in the supply chain as well as for building a strong position of the Polish entrepreneurs in the regional, European and global offshore value chain. International Supply Day is an opportunity for Polish companies to establish contacts with foreign partners and exploit the synergy stemming from cooperation with new partners, which may prove most effective in planning and implementation of offshore wind farm projects in Poland,” said Janusz Gajowiecki, President of the Polish Wind Energy Association.

Interest in project implementation in Poland is clearly apparent and declared by many entities. The group of investors interested in securing rights to areas in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea, where wind farm projects could be built, is growing. This also means new areas for prospective projects that would require substantial involvement of investors, the state and funds to be effectively completed. 

Through their vast knowledge and experience in implementation of offshore wind farm projects globally, international companies may aid local investors in harnessing the tremendous potential of offshore wind. Establishment of effective alliances with experienced foreign partners will help to build a strong offshore wind sector in Poland in a cost-effective manner that contributes to the national industry. 

“Poland could have its substantially fair share of the benefits. However, cooperation with international companies, which through their vast knowledge and experience in implementation of offshore wind farm projects globally may aid Polish investors in harnessing the tremendous potential of offshore wind, may prove important. Additionally, such a cooperation is an opportunity to decrease CAPEX of new projects in Poland. Know-how from the more mature markets demonstrates that establishment of effective alliances with experienced foreign partners will help to build a strong offshore wind sector in Poland in a cost-effective manner that contributes to the national industry. In this context one has to remember that foreign entities implementing such projects for many years have well-established supply chains. The cooperation would enable Polish enterprises to access these supply chains, hence foreign markets,” said Piotr Czopek, Regulatory Director, Polish Wind Energy Association.

European Commission estimates offshore wind potential in the Baltic Sea region at 93 GW by 2050.  In accordance with a report prepared by Wind Europe and PWEA, as much as 28 GW can be attributed to Poland, giving the country the highest potential among all Baltic Sea basin countries. Additionally, efficient planning and full exploitation of the resources in question may entail a 65% share of local offshore supply chain. WindEurope expects that, assuming dynamic growth of offshore wind, by 2030 the sector may contribute EUR 50 billion to the EU’s GDP. Considering the tremendous potential of the national offshore wind sector, this is a great opportunity for the development of the Polish economy.

Moreover, it should be noted that harnessing the tremendous potential of Polish maritime areas for offshore wind brings energy independence to Poland. Poland should follow the example of countries such as United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany or USA, which increase their offshore wind goals, because they see its vast potential for contribution to the national economy and improvement of energy security. This is particularly important today, in the face of the war in Ukraine and Russian energy blackmail. 

Details at https://konferencjapsew.pl/