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Ocean Winds has selected CRIST Offshore, a well-known Polish company, to build an important offshore power station for its BC-Wind project. This marks a significant milestone for Poland’s offshore wind industry, as it’s the first time a local company has secured such a major contract. The BC-Wind project will generate 390 megawatts of clean energy, playing a key role in Poland’s shift to sustainable energy.
CRIST Offshore will handle the design, construction, and installation of the offshore substation, which is essential for transferring the electricity from the wind turbines to the mainland. The substation will be built at CRIST's shipyard in Gdynia and is expected to weigh around 2,000 tonnes when completed. The installation at sea is scheduled for mid-2027.
Dan Finch, Country Manager for Ocean Winds in Poland, highlighted that this contract shows the growing capabilities of Polish companies in the renewable energy sector. He believes it’s a major step forward for Poland’s offshore wind industry.
Bogusz Pniewski, from CRIST Offshore’s Management Board, said that this project is the result of years of experience in offshore structure manufacturing, and CRIST is ready to manage the entire process, ensuring a successful delivery.
The BC-Wind farm will be located about 23 kilometers off the coast of Choczewo and Krokowa in Poland. The project has been progressing since it received grid connection conditions in 2020, and it secured agreements and environmental assessments in 2021. In February 2025, Ocean Winds partnered with Cadeler for offshore turbine installation, helping move the project forward.
This collaboration between Ocean Winds and CRIST Offshore highlights the successful blend of international expertise and local capability, helping Poland’s offshore wind industry grow and paving the way for a greener energy future.
