Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS - Construction of the farm is planned to start in 2024, and its commissioning in 2026.
Van Oord has announced that they have been selected as the preferred contractor for the construction of the Baltic Power offshore wind farm, 23 kilometers (14.3 miles) north of the Polish coastline.
According to Van Oord, they will transport and install more than 70 foundations, consisting of a monopile fitted with a transition piece. With a production capacity of up to 1,2 GW, the wind farm is expected to ultimately supply renewable energy to more than 1,5 million households in Poland.
"The creation of a sustainable energy system is one of the most important challenges of our time and the urgency is growing. The Baltic Sea holds incredible potential for offshore wind in Europe. We are very pleased to win another project in the Baltic Sea, making a significant contribution to the energy transition in Poland," said Arnoud Kuis, Managing Director of Van Oord Offshore Wind.
Construction of the farm is planned to start in 2024, and its commissioning in 2026.
Source: Van Oord