Baltic Power: offshore substation construction completed
Weighs approximately 2,000 tonnes and stands 60 metres tall.
Image for illustration purposes.
The Baltic Power offshore wind farm project has reached a significant milestone with the completion of its offshore substation. This crucial component, will play a vital role in transmitting power from the wind turbines to the onshore grid.
Constructed at Bladt Industries’ facilities in Aalborg, Denmark, the substation represents a feat of engineering and international collaboration. The structure comprises two main sections: the topside, housing the electrical equipment, and the foundation, which will anchor it to the seabed.
Key features of the substation include:
– 1,200 MW capacity
– 275 kV high-voltage systems
– State-of-the-art control and safety systems
The substation’s journey from Denmark to its final location off the Polish coast involves careful planning and specialised vessels. Once in place, it will serve as the central hub for the wind farm, collecting and transforming the electricity generated by 76 turbines before sending it to shore via export cables.
Baltic Power, a joint venture between ORLEN Group and Northland Power, aims to power over 1.5 million Polish households with clean energy by 2026. The project aligns with Poland’s ambitious renewable energy targets and represents a significant step towards energy independence.
The completion of the offshore substation marks a pivotal moment in the project’s timeline. With onshore infrastructure construction already underway since 2023 and offshore installation work beginning in early 2025, the wind farm is on track for its planned operational start in 2026.
Source: Baltic Wind
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