A big day for Poland’s energy transition: Today, 17 December 2025, marks the start of the first historic auction for Polish offshore wind farms (OWF) in the Baltic Sea! The energy sector is holding its breath – in this round, investors are competing for the right to support projects with a total capacity of 4 GW, which is set to fundamentally change the national energy mix.
Latest update from the President of the Energy Regulatory Office
The President of the Energy Regulatory Office (URE) has updated the announcement of auction AMFW/1/2025, thus finalising all administrative procedures just before its start. This update took into account changes resulting from the October amendment to the so-called IMF Act, which came into force on 27 November this year. The key issue was to clarify the maximum total installed capacity for individual grid connection points.
Despite the formal adjustments, the key date remained unchanged.
Auction details
The auction session, which is at the heart of the battle for the Baltic Sea, begins today at 8:00 a.m. and will last until 6:00 p.m. The entire process is conducted entirely electronically via the Internet Auction Platform.
At stake is the right to cover the negative balance, which means that the winning projects will receive long-term price stability guarantees, which are crucial for the implementation of such gigantic investments.
Key facts:
- Power pool: 4,000 MW (4 GW) – the total maximum power that developers are competing for.
- Format: Electronic auction, in accordance with the OWF Auction Rules.
- Date: Today (17 December 2025) between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The successful completion of the first auction opens a new, dynamic chapter in the Polish energy sector, cementing the position of offshore wind energy as a pillar of the country’s future energy security. The official results of the auction will define the leaders who will implement the most strategic projects for the Polish economy in the coming years.
Source: URE
