All 76 turbines installed at Baltic Power, Poland’s first offshore wind farm, as project nears commercial operation
Global Wind Service has completed the installation of all 76 turbines at Baltic Power, Poland’s first offshore wind farm. The milestone brings the approximately 1.2 GW project — developed jointly by ORLEN and Northland Power — a step closer to full commercial operation.
Each of the 76 units is a Vestas V236-15 MW turbine, among the most powerful models currently deployed offshore. Baltic Power has already delivered first power to Poland’s national grid and is now working through final commissioning.
Installation complete at Poland’s first offshore wind farm
Global Wind Service made the announcement, confirming that all 76 Vestas V236-15 MW turbines are now in place at Baltic Power, with final commissioning underway ahead of full commercial operation.
The farm has already sent first power to Poland’s national grid — a solid sign the infrastructure is working — while commissioning continues across the site.
Baltic Power is a joint development between Polish energy company ORLEN and Canada-based Northland Power. The farm has already sent first power to Poland’s national grid — a solid sign the infrastructure is working — while commissioning continues across the site.
Jakob Dehlbaek, Offshore Divisional Director at GWS, called it a significant milestone. “We are proud that our teams have contributed their expertise across pre-assembly, offshore installation, commissioning works and high-voltage works,” he said. “This achievement reflects the strong cooperation between GWS, Vestas, Baltic Power and all project partners.”
GWS’s scope of work across the project
GWS’s involvement at Baltic Power spanned multiple phases — pre-assembly, offshore installation, and high-voltage works throughout the campaign, drawing on mechanical, electrical, and rope access expertise at each stage.
A standout contribution came from GWS’s in-house high-voltage department. That team managed HV terminations, HV commissioning, and specialist HV Control Person functions — a role focused on keeping personnel safe around high-voltage equipment. Bringing these capabilities under one roof helped streamline coordination across a technically complex offshore build. Running HV safety in parallel with mechanical and electrical installation takes careful planning, and GWS’s integrated setup was central to how the project got done.
Technical demands of the V236-15 MW turbine
The Vestas V236-15 MW is one of the largest turbines currently going into the sea. At 15 megawatts per unit, it sits at the top end of what’s commercially available in offshore wind right now, and working with it at scale isn’t a routine installation campaign.
GWS noted that the turbine’s size and technical requirements demanded specialist knowledge, adaptability, and tight coordination between teams. That’s not boilerplate. Working at height on structures this large, while managing complex electrical systems, puts real pressure on personnel and logistics alike.
The project also built on an existing working relationship between GWS and Vestas. Knowing a manufacturer’s systems, tolerances, and procedures cuts down on friction during installation and commissioning — especially when the hardware is as sophisticated as the V236.
Significance for Poland’s offshore wind sector and GWS’s local presence
Baltic Power isn’t just another offshore wind project. It’s the first of its kind in Poland, and that distinction matters for the country’s energy transition. Poland has been pushing to grow its renewable energy capacity, and getting an offshore wind sector off the ground is a meaningful part of that effort.
GWS also has a local dimension here that goes beyond headline numbers. The company runs a major office in Szczecin — on Poland’s northwest coast — with a local workforce supporting its international operations. Being part of the country’s first offshore wind farm reinforces that presence in a concrete way, and GWS has described Poland as an important part of its broader operations. Baltic Power strengthens its standing in both the onshore and offshore wind markets there.
What Baltic Power’s completion means going forward
Here’s where things stand: GWS has installed all 76 Vestas V236-15 MW turbines at Baltic Power, Poland’s first offshore wind farm. The approximately 1.2 GW project, developed by ORLEN and Northland Power, has already connected to Poland’s national grid and is now moving through final commissioning.
GWS’s work covered pre-assembly, offshore installation, and high-voltage activities, with its in-house HV department taking on a specific role in electrical safety throughout the campaign. The scale of the V236-15 MW made specialist coordination essential at every step.
For Poland, Baltic Power opens a new chapter in offshore wind. For GWS, it adds to its technical track record and deepens its foothold in one of Europe’s developing offshore markets. Final commissioning will determine when the farm hits full commercial operation — but with all 76 turbines installed and first power already delivered, it’s firmly in the home stretch.
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