Poland gives six companies rights for Baltic wind farms

Poland is looking to offshore wind as it seeks to reduce Russian imports

The Polish government has revealed to Recharge that six companies have been given a total of 15 licences for development of offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea.

Licences have been granted by the Ministry of Transport, Construction and Maritime Economy to local firms PGE Energia Odnawialna, PKN Orlen, Polenergia, Generpol, and Baltex Energia, plus Belgium’s Deme Group.

The permissions cover projects within the Polish Economic Zone, which extends up to 19km from the shore. The licences are valid for 30 years, although they could be extended for a further 20 years.

It is understood major foreign groups have applied for licences and are still waiting for a ministry decision, including EDPR, Iberdrola and Dong Energy.

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