The international Ocean Winds consortium has awarded DEME three key contracts for the installation of monopiles and installation of monopiles and cables and cables at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm, located 23 kilometers off the northern coast of Poland. This project, which provides for a capacity of up to 390 megawatts, is designed to supply clean energy to some 500,000 homes annually.
A strategic contract to promote clean energy
Ocean Winds, equally owned by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, has relied on DEME’s experience to install 26 monopiles for wind turbines and an additional one for the offshore substation.
The scope also includes the laying of inter-array laying of the inter-array cables cables that will connect the wind turbines to each other, as well as the export cable that will transfer the energy to the mainland.
Advanced technology in demanding offshore environments
For these tasks, DEME will use its ship Orion Orionwhich specializes in complex offshore work. This vessel incorporates technologies such as a high-capacity crane, advanced ballasting systems and a motion-compensated pile clamp, designed to operate with precision even in adverse weather conditions.
With this intervention, DEME consolidates its position as a strategic supplier in the transition to renewable sources in Eastern Europe. The efficient execution of this work will help Poland meet its goals of decarbonization and diversification of its energy matrix.
BC-Wind farm as a reference in offshore wind innovation
The work of BC-Wind represents one of the country’s most important initiatives in the offshore wind sector. The use of monopiles and subsea electrical connections reflects the technical evolution of offshore projects in Europe, with an increasingly efficient and sustainable approach.
The work in the Baltic Sea is scheduled to start in the coming months. Once up and running, the park will not only strengthen the Polish electricity supply, but will also act as a catalyst for future developments in the region.
Source and photo: DEME