The onshore substation will feature a power transformer to elevate the voltage from 275 kV, received from the offshore substation, to 400 kV for integration into the national grid. Kacper Kostrzewa, Managing Director of Ocean Winds in Poland, stated: “As an international investor in Poland, we focus on the development of the local supply chain and actively influence the development of the Polish offshore wind market.”
Ocean Winds recently selected CRIST Offshore to build the offshore substation for the BC-Wind project, which is currently in the design phase, with installation scheduled for mid-2027. The wind farm will be located approximately 23 kilometers north of the Choczewo and Krokowa municipalities in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, spanning two sites.
The project secured grid connection conditions in September 2020 and finalized a grid connection agreement in March 2021. That same year, Ocean Winds completed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) surveys for the offshore wind farm. In June 2021, the project was awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) by the Energy Regulatory Office, ensuring financial support for its development.
In 2024, geophysical and geotechnical surveys were conducted for both the wind farm area and the export cable corridor, advancing the project’s preparation. The BC-Wind initiative reflects Ocean Winds’ commitment to expanding renewable energy in Poland while fostering local industry growth and sustainable energy solutions.
