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The collaboration between the Danish company Ørsted and the Polish PGE has reached a physical execution milestone with the assembly of the foundations for the Baltica 2 project. This joint effort seeks to transform the region’s energy matrix through the installation of 1.5 GW of capacity.
The start of construction for the Baltica 2 project in Polish waters
This technical deployment will provide electricity to more than two million Polish households. Furthermore, the nation’s energy security is strengthened by reducing dependence on external sources.
The work of the contractor Van Oord in this phase supports the campaign involving the installation of 111 steel monopiles on the seabed. These pieces have a length of one hundred meters and a weight of around one thousand five hundred tons.
The use of specialized vessels such as the Aeolus allows these dimensions to be handled with millimeter precision. Moreover, the design of each foundation responds to specific geographical conditions to ensure a service life of three decades under the rigors of the sea.
Logistics are supported by the Port of Gdańsk, where the storage and assembly of Siemens Gamesa components are managed. The economic benefits are reflected in the creation of industrial jobs and the development of a solid local supply chain.
Finally, regarding clean generation, the twenty-five-year contract for difference guarantees financial stability against inflation. Consequently, the transition toward zero-emission sources appears to have a clear course in the Baltic Sea.
Source and photo: Ørsted