Applicants queue for part in Poland's offshore wind push

Poland's Baltic wind ambitions could benefit from the experience of others

The Polish government has received nearly 50 offshore wind applications and may issue the first provisional permit within a month, according to an official.

Speaking at an industry summit in Warsaw, Anna Wypych-Namiotko, deputy minister of transport, construction and the maritime economy, revealed for the first time the high level of interest in Poland's Baltic Sea wind resource. The applicants were not named.

Most experts believe it will take years before the country sees its first operational project. But it does boast a strong base of ports and harbours, and will be able to piggyback off the experience and cost-reductions won in other European markets.

Poland relies on coal for about 90% of its electricity, and is…

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