Ocean Winds has signed an agreement for the supply of offshore wind turbines and provision of service operations for the BC-Wind project. The contract’s effectiveness depends on Ocean Winds’ decision to proceed with the investment (Notice to Proceed, NtP).

BC-Wind is one of the projects in the first phase of offshore wind energy development in Polish Baltic Sea waters. The wind farm will be able to power approximately 488,000 households. The first power production is planned for 2028.

Siemens Gamesa was selected as a supplier of wind turbines. The scope of the contract includes the supply of 26 wind turbines with a unit capacity of 14 MW, with the possibility to increase up to 15 MW thanks to the Power Boost function. Installation and commissioning of the turbines are expected in 2028. The turbines hold the IECRE type certificate, confirming their compliance with international quality and safety standards.

The installation port (marshalling harbour) will be Terminal T5 at the Port of Gdańsk, which will serve as a logistics base for pre-installation work and loading turbine components. The company Cadeler will be responsible for transport and installation, using an O-class vessel.

“We are pleased to announce this important milestone for our project in Poland, which is a key contribution to the country’s energy transition. This project not only highlights our commitment to renewable energy but also confirms that the Baltic Sea is a key market for us. Leveraging our extensive experience and advanced technology, we are ready to deliver significant environmental and economic benefits,” said Kacper Kostrzewa, Managing Director in Poland, Ocean Winds.

“After detailed analysis of macroeconomic factors and based on experiences gained during the Moray West project in the UK, we decided to select Siemens Gamesa. Their technological solution ensures high efficiency, and the signed contract also includes comprehensive service operations, which will guarantee reliability and optimal performance throughout the farm’s operational life,” said Pete Geddes, BC-Wind Project Director, Ocean Winds.

“The Baltic Sea is an excellent location for offshore wind energy development. Thanks to many years of cooperation with Ocean Winds, we are well prepared to harness the wind energy potential in Polish waters. As the project progresses — which we fully expect — we are ready to further develop offshore wind energy using our 14-megawatt turbines. This will contribute to establishing wind energy as a strong and reliable power source in Europe for a long time,” added Marc Becker, Senior Vice President of Siemens Gamesa for Offshore.

The BC-Wind project is located about 23 km north of the coastline, in the municipalities of Krokowa and Choczewo in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. The project aims to reach a planned capacity of up to 390 MW, with a total farm area of 90.94 km². The project’s implementation is an important step in increasing the share of renewables in the national energy mix and strengthening Poland’s energy security.

The BC-Wind offshore wind farm holds environmental decisions for both the marine and land parts as well as the right to a Contract for Difference (CfD). The project is at an advanced stage of development, and activities are currently underway to select key suppliers. Choosing the turbine supplier is one of the most important milestones on the path to signing implementation contracts and making the final investment decision (FID), planned for 2025.