Poland Plans 8 GW of Offshore Wind

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State-owned Polish Transmission System Operator, PSE, has said that as much as 8 GW of offshore wind capacity could be installed in Poland.

PSE President Eryk Klosowski said that 4 GW of offshore wind could be installed in the Polish Baltic Sea by 2026/27 with up to 8 GW in the longer term. Poland has become a major player in the offshore wind supply chain in recent years with major investments in the manufacturing of turbine foundations and the cranes and jack-up vessels used in installation and maintenance. The Polish wind industry now supports 12,000 jobs. This number would grow significantly with the development of a domestic offshore wind market. WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson said: “This commitment to help kick-start the Polish offshore wind market... ... More: Official Press Release WindEurope

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Poland, offshore, Baltic Sea, PSE, transmission operator