RWE Renewables has chosen UL Solutions as the certification partner for its 350MW FEW Baltic 2 offshore wind farm.
UL Solutions will certify the design fundamentals of the project, which will be built in the Polish Baltic Sea about 55 km from shore, covering an area of 41 square kilometres, at a water depth of 30-50 metres.
UL Solutions will commence the certification in accordance with the provisions of the Maritime Safety Act and international IEC regulations and procedures.
The entire process will take place in consultation with the Polish Register of Shipping (PRS), which has long experience in working with projects in the Baltic Sea.
Lukas Prietz, Project Director of the FEW Baltic 2 offshore wind farm at RWE Renewables, said: “The construction of offshore wind farms is particularly important to accelerate the energy transition. With energy generated in the Baltic Sea, it will be easier to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, towards green energy sources.
“By implementing the F.E.W. Baltic II project, we will significantly contribute to this positive change while accelerating domestic economic development through collaboration with Polish suppliers and subcontractors.”
Joern Gerlach, Engineering Manager in the renewables energy team of the UL Solutions Energy and Industrial Automation group, added: “Confirming that offshore wind technologies can support the power grid while optimising energy production is crucial to accelerating the development of wind farms and Poland’s green energy transition.
“We’re proud to be collaborating with RWE to help advance the adoption of safer and reliable wind energy.”