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Why Poland? – The Next Offshore Wind Growth Market

Key facts and strategic advantages

  • Ambitious national targets

Poland plans to install around 5.9 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030 and up to 18 GW by 2040, making it one of the fastest-growing offshore markets in Europe.

  • Excellent natural conditions

The Polish part of the Baltic Sea offers shallow waters, steady wind speeds, and proximity to industrial ports – ideal for large-scale offshore projects (Baltica 2, Baltic Power, F.E.W. Baltic II).

  • Expanding industrial base

Poland is developing a comprehensive offshore wind supply chain, encompassing design, construction, operation, and maintenance, creating opportunities for experienced international partners.

  • Supportive legal and policy framework

The “Program for the Development of Offshore Wind Farms” defines clear regulatory, environmental and spatial planning rules, ensuring long-term stability for investors.

  • Strong demand for local expertise

As the sector is still developing, German and European know-how is in high demand for permitting, EPC, O&M, logistics, and technical support.

Source: https://www.gov.pl/web/morska-energetyka-wiatrowa/program-rozwoju-morskich-farm-wiatrowych


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We support international offshore contractors and service providers supplying and maintaining wind farm components in Poland.

Our comprehensive services help you establish and operate your Polish entity efficiently and in full compliance with local and EU regulations.

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  • Corporate secretarial & compliance.
  • Cross-border structuring between Polish and foreign parent companies.

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  • Occupational safety (BHP) and maritime safety requirements for offshore operations.
  • Representation before labor and maritime authorities.

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  • Support in obtaining work, transport, and operational permits.
  • Environmental and technical compliance during construction and operation phases.

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  • Full cross-border tax advisory (CIT, VAT, payroll, withholding tax).
  • VAT registration and ongoing VAT compliance for Polish projects.
  • Optimization of cross-border supply and installation contracts.

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  • Review of framework agreements, warranties, and liability clauses.
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DEUTSCHE WINDTECHNIK

Deutsche Windtechnik sp. z o.o. is a subsidiary of Deutsche Windtechnik AG, an internationally active service provider in the field of wind energy.

IN.VENTUS

in.ventus was founded in 2012 by a team of experienced experts in the areas of development, turnkey construction, financing, management, and restructuring of wind farm projects, with a special focus on the Polish market.

ENERGIEQUELLE GmbH

Energiequelle GmbH is an international company specializing in the development, construction, and management of renewable energy projects.

WPD WINDMANAGER

wpd windmanager Poland specializes in the technical and commercial management of wind and photovoltaic parks and offers a wide range of services to provide its customers with comprehensive service for their projects.

VORTEX ENERGY

Vortex Energy is a market leader in Poland and a part of the Vortex Energy Group, whose services include wind park project planning, construction, financing and management.

ARCTIC GREEN ENERGY

The projects of Arctic Green Energy include geothermal heating and cooling systems as well as the production of green electricity in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Our law firm has supported Arctic Green Energy in its negotiations concerning large geothermal projects with major heat consumers in Berlin and the Berlin city administration.


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  • Labor law, governance, permits, grid connections, licenses.
  • Internal financing: Refinancing bank credits.

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