Our project
aims to build a large manufacturing facility in Poland, specialized in the fabrication of steel towers for the largest and most advanced offshore wind turbines in the global market.
The facility will be designed to advance offshore wind tower manufacturing through high levels of automation in the welding and shot-blasting processes, significantly reducing defects and material waste while setting a new benchmark for the European industry. Additionally, by integrating robot-assisted manufacturing and sustainable recycling processes for paint and scrap, the project aims to further minimize waste and lessen environmental impact.
Each tower, with a 14MW capacity, will generate enough electricity to power 18, 000 European households annually. The factory is set to manufacture 150 towers per year, achieving a 100% relative reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to conventional manufacturing, avoiding more than 2.4 tons of CO₂ emissions over its first decade of operation.
PORT OF SZCZECIN
With its larger capacity, enhanced productivity and advanced logistics, WINDPL surpasses existing European manufacturing sites. Strategically located near future offshore wind projects in the Baltic Sea and featuring infrastructure capable of handling oversized towers, the project is designed to overcome logistical and spatial challenges previously associated with offshore wind turbine installations.
The project is aligned with Europe’s increasing offshore wind demand and the necessary equipment to expand wind farms in the Baltic and North Seas.
It supports key European targets and objectives for renewable energy, economic growth, and energy security.
By strengthening the offshore wind supply chain, our project is directly aligned to the goals of the Green Deal Industrial Plan, which aims to foster a competitive and sustainable clean energy sector.
Additionally, WINDPL aligns with the Net Zero Industry Act’s goal and ambition to ensure that at least 40% of the EU’s domestic wind capacity equipment needs are met by local manufacturing. It also supports a crucial role in advancing the European Wind Power Action Plan by accelerating offshore wind deployment.
The project enhances the energy security needs of the Baltic region by reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels. Through investments in advanced production capacity and logistical infrastructure, the project boosts Europe’s ability to scale offshore wind power efficiently, creating a robust supply chain and reaping the benefits of automation in clean-tech manufacturing.
Finally, the launch of this facility will boost local economy growth by creating more than 450 new direct jobs in fabrication and operations while fostering a new offshore wind value chain.
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
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