Poland’s Baltic Power Offshore Wind Farm, a joint venture between ORLEN Group and Northland Power, has achieved a significant milestone with the installation of two massive 354-tonne transformers at its onshore substation. These transformers are essential for transmitting up to 1.2 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy from the offshore wind farm to the national grid, providing electricity for approximately 3% of Poland’s energy needs.

The transformers, each measuring 13.5 meters in length, 5.3 meters in width, and 4.8 meters in height, are part of the critical infrastructure for this landmark renewable energy project. Located 23 kilometers off Poland’s coast, the Baltic Power Wind Farm is set to become operational in 2026. It will significantly reduce Poland’s carbon footprint by cutting 2.8 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.

To facilitate the precise placement of these components on their installation tracks, MS Industry, a Polish heavy-lift contractor, utilized an advanced Enerpac SBL1100 hydraulic gantry. This equipment ensured the safe unloading and positioning of the transformers, highlighting the technical sophistication required for such a project.

The Baltic Power Wind Farm, which began onshore construction in 2023, is a pivotal development in Poland’s renewable energy sector. Offshore installation works are set to commence in 2025, marking the next major step toward harnessing wind power to transition the country to a sustainable energy future.

Source: Baltic Power; Cranes Today