Poland’s energy regulator (URE) has announced its first-ever auction for offshore wind farms, scheduled for December 2025, offering a total capacity of 4 gigawatts (GW) .
A New Phase for Polish Offshore Wind
This anticipated auction marks a pivotal step in Poland’s commitment to expanding its offshore wind energy capacity. A key milestone under the Offshore Wind Act of 2020, it follows Poland’s earlier goals to reach 5.9 GW by 2030 and 11 GW by 2040. With this tender, the nation pushes forward, aligning with a broader ambition of 28 GW by 2050 in the Baltic Sea region .
Boosting Infrastructure and Investment
This development is timely—Poland has also inaugurated its first offshore wind installation terminal, led by Orlen, to support turbine deployment and logistics . Such facilities are crucial for cost-effective and reliable construction, signalling a growing maturity in the nation’s offshore wind sector.
Why This Matters
- Decarbonisation Strategy – Expanding offshore wind is central to Poland’s broader plan to diversify from coal and meet EU green targets .
- Economic Growth – The auction is set to attract significant investment, create jobs, and foster domestic manufacturing in turbine components and marine infrastructure.
- Energy Security – By tapping into its Baltic Sea potential, Poland strengthens its energy independence, ensuring more stable and sustainable power sources.
What to Watch Next
- URE is expected to release detailed auction guidelines in the coming months, covering bidding rules, grid-connection frameworks, and financing criteria.
- Support mechanisms such as two-sided Contracts for Difference (CfDs) will likely be included to guarantee price certainty—a key element of Poland’s Offshore Wind Act .
- Market players—from developers to turbine manufacturers—will carefully plan ahead to participate in what’s poised to be a landmark auction.
Poland’s December 2025 offshore wind auction marks a defining moment in its clean-energy transformation. With a robust capacity target, dedicated infrastructure, and legal backing, the country is charting a clear path from fossil fuels to renewables. If executed well, this large-scale push could firmly establish Poland as a major offshore wind player in Europe by the mid‑2020s.
