Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has suspended its plans to build its largest factory in Poland, a decision reportedly taken due to “lower than projected demand for offshore wind in Europe,” according to a report by the Financial Times (FT).
The factory, which was intended to produce blades and create more than 1,000 jobs, was set to begin operations in 2026. Vestas had announced the facility, its second offshore wind turbine plant in Poland, last year.
The move to halt the investment signals challenges in the European offshore wind market, which is a core focus for the company. The FT’s reporting highlights that the expected surge in offshore wind projects in the region has not materialized at the pace Vestas anticipated, leading to the shelving of the major production facility.
While Poland is working to increase its renewable energy capacity—nearly 30% of its electricity came from renewable sources in 2024—coal-fired power remains dominant. The renewable energy sector in the country has also faced regulatory hurdles, including a veto on a bill intended to ease rules for building onshore wind farms, though the government has since pledged to “radically increase onshore wind capacity.”
Vestas’ decision, as reported by the Financial Times, underscores the volatility and demand-side risks currently facing the European wind power supply chain despite the continent’s long-term energy transition goals.
Source: FT
