Poland’s Tele-Fonika Kable S.A. (TFKable) has won an order for onshore cables and accessories by the developers of Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3, two offshore wind farm projects in the Baltic Sea.

A press release said that the contract from Equinor and Polenergia will require 85 km of onshore HV export cables (220 kV) which will connect the offshore substation to the onshore substation. The order also calls for 38 km of onshore EHV cables (400 kV) that will connect the onshore substation to the PSE power station. The project also includes the supply and installation of accessories. The wind farms have a combined capacity of 1440 MW

The wind farms will be located in Poland’s economic zone in the Baltic Sea, about 22 km to 37 km from the coastline. The first energy from both projects is expected to flow into the grid in 2027, with full commercial operation planned from 2028.

The cable will be made at TFKable’s facility in Bydgoszcz, located approximately 250 km from the construction site. The choice of a local supplier underscores the significance of Polish involvement in this project and supports the development of modern renewable energy infrastructure.

Piotr Mirek, Member of the Management Board at TELE-FONIKA Kable and Supply Chain and Investment Officer at JDR Cable Systems, added, “Tele-Fonika has extensive experience in providing advanced cable solutions for the energy sector, as evidenced by our participation in projects such as Baltic Power and Baltica 2. Our involvement in the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects continues our commitment to the development of renewable energy sources in the Baltic Sea. By collaborating with local suppliers, these projects will not only contribute to the economic growth of the region but also enhance the country’s energy security.”

The Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 projects include the installation of 100 wind turbines, two offshore substations, submarine export cables, and a full energy and telecommunications infrastructure. The HV and EHV onshore cables will be made at the Bydgoszcz facility, part of the TFKable Group. Deliveries are expected to start in January 2025, with project completion expected by November 2026.