GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business in partnership with Polimex Mostostal (PXM) has received a contract to build the onshore transmission infrastructure for the 1500MW Baltica 2 offshore wind project in Poland.
The onshore connection infrastructure will involve constructing a 275/400kV high voltage substation, along with onshore export lines, vital for feeding the generated power into the Polish grid.
GE Vernova, through its Polish company GE Power, acting as consortium leader, will provide the technology, including Gas Insulated Switchgear, Transformers and Static Synchronous Compensators (STATCOMs), which are crucial for maintaining a stable electrical grid, especially when integrating renewable energy sources like offshore wind farms.
PXM will be responsible for all civil work, equipment installation, and laying the onshore export lines needed for the onshore electrical substation.
“This significant project reinforces GE Vernova’s commitment to the advancement of renewable energy and Poland’s strategic shift to sustainable energy sources.
“GE Vernova has been supporting PGE’s modernisation efforts with various leading technologies, and with this agreement we are proud to bring our collaboration to a new level.
“Together with our consortium partner Polimex Mostostal, we are ready to bring our expertise and cutting-edge technology to Baltica 2 to ensure the efficient integration of its energy into the Polish Power System,” said Johan Bindele, head of Grid Systems Integration at GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business.
Covering approximately 190 sq km in the Polish Baltic Sea, Baltica 2 is anticipated to be fully operational by 202 and is being developed by Orsted and PGE.