PGE Group and Orsted have signed a contract with DNV for certification of components of the 1500MW Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland.
This follows DNV being officially authorised by the Polish Ministry of Infrastructure to certify offshore wind farms.
The scope of work for DNV on Baltica 2 includes providing a design compliance certificate confirming the compliance of the technical designs with international standards for the design of offshore wind farms and their consistency with the construction design and applicable regulations.
The certification applies to wind turbine generators, offshore substations, foundations, as well as inter-array and export cables.
Wojciech Dąbrowski, president of the management board of PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna, said: “The Baltica Offshore Wind Farm is the largest offshore wind project in Poland given the capacity planned for development.
“This year, we have already finalised the contracting of all elements for the maritime part of the Baltica 2 project, which is scheduled to be commissioned in 2027.
“The next step was the selection of a company to certify the project, including design compliance and admission to operation.
“Cooperation with a recognised company that is experienced in certification of offshore wind projects around the world will certainly ensure the safety and reliability of operation of the largest renewable energy project in Poland.”
Agata Staniewska, managing director of Orsted offshore Poland, added: “Project certification is important because it enables proper risk management in the project and helps achieve reliable operations.
“We are glad that Baltica 2, which is of strategic importance for the Polish economy, will be certified by the largest certification company in the world.”
Baltica 2 is one of two stages of the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm – next to Baltica 3.
Orsted and PGE plan to deliver Baltica 2 by the end of 2027 and the 1000MW Baltica 3 by 2029.
The project is subject to final investment decision.