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Ørsted and PGE take final investment decision on Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm

Ørsted and PGE have taken final investment decision (FID) on the 1.5 GW Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm, which will be built, owned and operated in a 50/50 partnership between Ørsted and Poland’s largest energy company PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna. Baltica 2, which will be located approx. 40 km off the Polish coast near Ustka, … Continue reading Ørsted and PGE take final investment decision on Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm

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Poland’s offshore wind kick-off: towards technology leadership in the Baltic Sea

Poland is ramping up its domestic offshore wind supply chain to become the leading offshore wind player in the Baltic Sea. Works on the construction of two substations for Poland’s first offshore wind farm are now completed. This marks the kick-off of commercial-scale offshore wind development in Polish waters. Meanwhile the Polish Presidency of the … Continue reading Poland’s offshore wind kick-off: towards technology leadership in the Baltic Sea

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OX2 secures photovoltaic plant of 165 MW and wind power plant of 40 MW at government auctions in Poland

OX2 has won contracts for the sale of electricity at government auctions in Poland, thus gaining support for a photovoltaic (PV) plant of 165 MW and a wind farm of 40 MW. The 40 MW wind farm project is located in south-eastern Poland and will be the eighth wind farm by OX2 in Poland. In … Continue reading OX2 secures photovoltaic plant of 165 MW and wind power plant of 40 MW at government auctions in Poland

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EDP awarded with 160MW of capacity contracts for its first storage projects in Poland

EDP Renewables has been awarded with contracts for its two first battery energy standalone storage projects in Poland. The contracts, that will last for a period of 17 years, were granted by the Polish Grid Operator (PSE) in the recent capacity market auction and will amount to a total installed capacity of 160MW.  Located in … Continue reading EDP awarded with 160MW of capacity contracts for its first storage projects in Poland

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RWE starts construction of photovoltaic project in Poland

24 MWac Borek solar photovoltaic project consists of three solar farms with a total of around 40,000 solar panels. Green electricity to supply the equivalent of 10,500 Polish households annually. Commissioning planned in the second half of 2025. RWE is further expanding its Polish solar business. After commissioning the first solar farm from a construction … Continue reading RWE starts construction of photovoltaic project in Poland

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Qair reaches major photovoltaic (PV) storage in Poland

Independent renewable energy company Qair has announced the launch of its largest photovoltaic farm in Poland, and the surpassing of 500 MW of installed capacity in the country. Following the recent inauguration of a 60 MW photovoltaic farm in Kalisz Pomorski, Qair continues its expansion with the launch of a new 80 MW solar installation … Continue reading Qair reaches major photovoltaic (PV) storage in Poland

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Nordex to supply 41 wind turbines for wind power in Poland

The planned expansion of the wind farm with a further 12 wind turbines will bring the project to a total of 190.8 MW Nordex has received an order for the supply and installation of wind turbines for the Miejska Górka wind farm in Poland. The Group will supply 41 N117/3600 wind turbines with a total … Continue reading Nordex to supply 41 wind turbines for wind power in Poland

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EDPR’s first hybrid wind-solar photovoltaic ( PV) project in Poland increases output by almost 20%

With a combined capacity of 124.5 MWp (115.5 MWac), the Konary wind-solar hybrid project produced over 180 GWh for the Polish grid, increasing the renewable production of the site up to almost 20%; This was the first renewable hybrid project in Poland and showcases how combining renewable energy technologies on the same site allows adding … Continue reading EDPR’s first hybrid wind-solar photovoltaic ( PV) project in Poland increases output by almost 20%

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OX2 has handed over the Krasnik wind farm in Poland

OX2 has handed over the Krasnik wind farm in Poland to Equitix. The wind farm comprise of 7 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 24 MW. The Krasnik wind farm will produce about 79 GWh of energy and assuming an average annual household consumption of about 5,000 kWh, it will be able to … Continue reading OX2 has handed over the Krasnik wind farm in Poland

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RWE takes big steps to expand its photovoltaic business in Poland

Solar photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of more than 100 MWac under construction in Poland. RWE commissions 8.5-MW photovoltaic farm in central Poland, which will be able to supply up to more than 4,300 Polish households. RWE is constructing solar farms with a total capacity of more than 100 megawatts (MWac) across Poland. The … Continue reading RWE takes big steps to expand its photovoltaic business in Poland

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Poland and Hungary lead Europe in photovoltaic solar power growth

Poland boosted its output from solar panels by 37% and Hungary by 49% in the first half of this year, while renewable energy outpaced carbon fuels in EU power stations for the first time, according to a report. The study by Ember, a think tank that campaigns for a transition from carbon-generated energy, said that … Continue reading Poland and Hungary lead Europe in photovoltaic solar power growth

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OX2 contracted to manage a total of 142 MW of onshore wind power in Poland

OX2 has signed an asset management agreement with ORLEN Group for three of their wind farms in Poland with a total capacity of 142 MW. OX2 will provide technical, commercial and financial management to ensure optimal asset performance of the three wind farms Ujazd, which comprise of 15 turbines, Dobrzyca Wind Farm, with 19 turbines … Continue reading OX2 contracted to manage a total of 142 MW of onshore wind power in Poland

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Equinor expands renewables portfolio in Poland with a new photovoltaic plant

Equinor’s third solar plant in Poland, Lipno has started test production. This brings the company’s onshore renewables capacity in Poland to ~200 MW, and further strengthens its position in one of the fastest-growing renewable energy markets in Europe. Lipno is located in the Wielkopolskie province in central Poland. The 53 MW solar plant was developed … Continue reading Equinor expands renewables portfolio in Poland with a new photovoltaic plant

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Baltic Sea countries pledge closer collaboration to secure critical offshore wind energy infrastructure

The Energy Ministers of 8 Baltic Sea countries – Lithuania, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Poland and Sweden agreed the Vilnius Declaration, pledging closer collaboration to secure critical offshore energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region. This comes after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and various acts of sabotage to energy infrastructure in the Baltic … Continue reading Baltic Sea countries pledge closer collaboration to secure critical offshore wind energy infrastructure

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Poland reaches 17 GW of installed photovoltaic energy

Poland’s installed PV capacity will reach 17.05 GW by the end of 2023, according to a new report from the Instytut Energetyki Odnawialnej (IEO). By the end of 2022, the country’s installed solar PV capacity had reached 12.4 GW, meaning new PV additions reached 4.6 GW last year. Solar is currently the country’s first renewable … Continue reading Poland reaches 17 GW of installed photovoltaic energy

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Vestas wins 37 MW wind power project in Poland

Vestas has received a firm order from Energa Green Development, a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, for the Szybowice wind farm in Opolskie, Poland. The order consists of 17 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines in 2.2 MW power mode and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the … Continue reading Vestas wins 37 MW wind power project in Poland

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Polenergia and Equinor acquire 1.44 GW of offshore wind from Siemens Gamesa

Polenergia and Equinor close an order for 1.44 GW with Siemens Gamesa wind turbines. Polish power company Polenergia and Norway’s Equinor have signed a final agreement with Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines for their Baltyk II and Baltyk III offshore wind farms in Poland. Siemens Gamesa, a unit of Siemens Energy, will supply the … Continue reading Polenergia and Equinor acquire 1.44 GW of offshore wind from Siemens Gamesa

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HM King Frederik X of Denmark attends stone laying ceremony for cutting-edge wind turbine factory in Poland

Today His Majesty the King Frederik X of Denmark, Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen, Szczecin Mayor Piotr Krzystek and WindEurope Deputy CEO Malgosia Bartosik took part in Vestas’ foundation stone ceremony for its new nacelle and hub assembly factory in Szczecin, Poland. The new factory is the latest example of the industry’s commitment to expand the … Continue reading HM King Frederik X of Denmark attends stone laying ceremony for cutting-edge wind turbine factory in Poland

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GE Vernova to build onshore electrical connection for Poland’s largest offshore wind farm, Baltica

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business, in partnership with Polimex Mostostal, has been awarded a key contract for the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm in Poland.The project involves building the onshore infrastructure including a 275/400 kV high voltage substation including STATCOMs and onshore export lines for efficient power transfer to the Polish Power System.Baltica Offshore Wind … Continue reading GE Vernova to build onshore electrical connection for Poland’s largest offshore wind farm, Baltica

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Vestas plans to establish a second wind turbine factory in Poland to meet the growing demand for offshore wind energy in Europe

Vestas wants to become a leader in offshore wind energy, supporting the construction of offshore wind farms in Europe, and announced a new blade factory in Szczecin, Poland. The factory is planned to produce blades for Vestas’ flagship offshore wind turbine, the V236-15.0 MW, and is expected to begin operation in 2026, creating more than … Continue reading Vestas plans to establish a second wind turbine factory in Poland to meet the growing demand for offshore wind energy in Europe

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