It is in the interest of both Poland and Denmark to cooperate and jointly develop a supply chain for the offshore and onshore wind energy sector. It will provide raw material and service base for investment projects in the coming decades. These are the key objectives of Polish delegation’s mission to Denmark, “Building the wind power supply chain together”, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, Szczecin Metropolis Development Agency, Polish Wind Energy Association and Wind Industry Hub.
Among the more than 50-person delegation of the unique trade mission of Polish companies to Denmark are representatives of domestic wind energy supply chain companies and offshore wind farm developers – including PGE Baltica and ORLEN Neptun. The mission also has a diplomatic character – senators – members of the Senate Committee on Climate and Environment, particularly involved in the development of the Polish wind sector – are also participating.
– Poland’s energy transition is accelerating, and the wind power market has been growing rapidly for several years. The transition to green energy must go hand in hand with industrial competitiveness and increasing employment throughout the value chain in Europe. Building international business relationships is the best way to create a strong European supply chain for the offshore and onshore sector and to create a framework for international cooperation in this area – said Wladyslaw Komarnicki, Senator of the Republic of Poland.
– We firmly believe in the development of wind energy, which is crucial for independence, energy security, or climate protection. This is an undertaking of a technological revolution, and Poland should participate in this process on an equal footing with other European countries – said Gabriela Morawska-Stanecka, Senator of the Republic of Poland.
The new branch of the economy will benefit local content – that is, Polish companies involved in the production and supply chain. The Polish delegation to Denmark ”Building the wind power supply chain together” is aimed at promoting Polish industry, which has great potential to be an important player in the global wind power supply chain.
– Our Polish-Danish mission at the political and business levels, aims to build a strong European supply chain for the wind energy sector. The agenda of the event includes strengthening the supply chain, based on Polish-Danish partnerships, and creating a framework for international cooperation in this area. This is a unique opportunity for new business relationships and a chance to enter or strengthen the Polish-Danish market – stresses Dominika Taranko, Vice President of the Wind Industry Hub Foundation.
– The dynamic growth of investments in recent years clearly indicates that Poland is the place where a regional wind industry hub is emerging. If we use the Baltic’s total potential of 33 GW, OWE could meet up to 57% of Poland’s electricity demand. If we manage to realize this plan, there will be a good chance that the share of local content will exceed 50% in the projects implemented in Poland – says Janusz Gajowiecki, president of the Polish Wind Energy Association.
In addition to meetings with diplomatic services of the Polish Embassy in Copenhagen and B2B meetings, the study tour plan includes a visit to the Vestas factory and the port of Esbjerg. The itinerary includes, among other things, a meeting and visit to the Vestas Test Center in Aarhus, a trip to the Ørsted offshore wind farm in Anholt, a meeting and visit to the Siemens Gamesa blade factory in Aalborg, a visit to the Port of Esbjerg, a meeting and tour of the O&M Ørsted infrastructure in the Port of Esbjerg, and a tour of the European Energy infrastructure in Måde.
Source PWEA
