Foundation Installation Start

In January 2025, Baltic Power began offshore foundation installation, marking the start of in-water construction for Poland’s first offshore wind farm. The project company, a joint venture between ORLEN Group and Northland Power, reports that offshore construction commenced in January and that the first monopiles—the main structural element of the foundations—were successfully installed in the Baltic Sea. These monopiles, up to around 100 m long and weighing up to 1,700 tonnes, are driven into the seabed at about 40 m depth using a specialised installation crane vessel. In total, 78 foundations are to be installed for both wind turbines and offshore substations across the 130 km² site. The milestone confirms transition from onshore works to full offshore construction activity.