Siemens Gamesa has been named preferred supplier of turbines for RWE’s 350MW FEW Baltic 2 offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea.
It will supply 25 of its 14-236 DD machines for the wind farm, which is due to start construction in 2024 subject to a final investment decision.
It has also signed a service agreement as part of the deal.
RWE has selected the Port of Ustka as its 25-year operation and maintenance base for the project, which will be ready by 2025 and create up to 50 jobs.
Siemens Gamesa is meanwhile opening a Baltic Sea Offshore Execution centre to facilitate the contract as well as its other offshore wind work in the region.
It said that the centre, located in the Polish port city of Gdansk, will create over 150 direct jobs.
RWE and Siemens Gamesa have also signed a memorandum of understanding with the Maritime University of Szczecin to focus on activities that support education.
They will also explore collaboration on certain research projects.
RWE Renewables offshore wind chief executive Sven Utermohlen said: “With selecting Siemens Gamesa as preferred supplier, we have passed the next milestone on the way to realising our first Polish offshore wind farm.
With our FEW Baltic 2 project, we will accelerate the development of the local supply chain and contribute significantly to the education of future workforces.
“Offshore wind is gaining a real momentum in Poland and we want to be one of the key drivers by developing, constructing and operating further wind farms off the Polish coast.”
Siemens Gamesa offshore business unit CEO Marc Becker said: “Offshore wind power is rapidly becoming a tremendous asset for Poland, and we will do our best to be one of the key players in making it real.
“We are honored to have secured the preferred supplier award from RWE for FEW Baltic 2, one of the first offshore developments for the country. Combining our SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbine technology with RWE’s entrepreneurial approach to Poland is an excellent fit.
“We furthermore are encouraged by the drive found within our partners from academia to develop the future offshore workforce in Poland.
“We are confident that this development scheme will follow the path set by the Polish supply chain, where qualified companies already deliver to a wealth of projects, with more to come.”