Poland has mapped a plan that would see up to €30bn spent to deliver 11GW of offshore wind by 2040.
In a fresh energy roadmap, the Baltic state said it aims to deliver almost 6GW by the end of the decade on its way to the 2040 goal.
The proposals are part of the PEP2040 document that set out widespread changes in the country’s energy system, including a shift away from coal, the addition of new nuclear and an expansion of solar.
Warsaw said offshore wind will play a “special role” as one of two strategic areas.
“This is an opportunity for the development of the domestic industry, development of specialized personnel competences, new jobs and generating added value for the national economy,” said Climate Minister Michał Kurtyka.
“Recently, the driving force for the development of renewable energy in Poland has become photovoltaics, which is the fastest growing sector of renewable energy in Poland, which is related to the progressive decline in costs and the support system,” he informed.
Minister Kurtyka added that the transformation also requires increasing the use of renewable energy technologies in heat generation and increasing the use of alternative fuels in transport.
“These changes will lead to a profound improvement in air quality, a reduction in pollutant emissions, and thus an improvement in the quality of life of society,” he said.