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Polsat Plus Group Completes Construction of Third Largest Wind Farm in Poland

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Polsat Plus Group, a leading Polish media and entertainment company, has completed the construction of the third largest wind farm in Poland, with a capacity of 139 MW. The Drzeów wind farm, which consists of 63 wind turbines, is located in the Pomeranian Voivodeship and is expected to generate enough electricity to power 180,000 households annually. This significant investment is part of Polsat Plus Group's strategy to develop renewable energy sources and reduce its carbon footprint.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Drzeów wind farm is the third largest wind farm in Poland, with a capacity of 139 MW, making it one of the largest onshore investments in Poland.
  • The investment consists of 63 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 2.2 MW, and a total height of 150-175 meters.
  • The wind farm is located in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, on the territories of the Potygowo and Gęstwice municipalities.
  • The project was completed in 18 months, with the contractor ONDE and turbine supplier Vestas, and contract engineering services provided by Neo Energy Group.
  • The wind farm has a commercial launch planned for the fourth quarter of this year, and is expected to generate enough electricity to power 180,000 households annually.
  • The completion of the Drzeów wind farm doubles the wind generation capacity of Polsat Plus Group, making it one of the leading producers of energy from renewable sources in Poland.
  • The project required 22,000 meters of concrete, over 2,000 tons of steel, nearly 47 km of roads, and nearly 300,000 square meters of land.
  • The investment is part of Polsat Plus Group's 2023+ Strategy, which aims to develop renewable energy sources and reduce carbon footprint, and has already secured nearly PLN 953 million in loans from financial institutions.

Statistics:

  • 139 MW of installed capacity
  • 63 wind turbines
  • 2.2 MW capacity per wind turbine
  • 150-175 meters total height per wind turbine
  • 22,000 meters of concrete used
  • 2,000 tons of steel used
  • 47 km of roads built
  • 300,000 square meters of land used
  • Expected annual electricity generation: 180,000 households
  • Total expected wind generation capacity: 1,700 GWh of clean, green energy annually
  • Group's own renewable energy sources produced 1,016 GWh of green energy in 2024 (314 GWh from wind, 86 GWh from solar, 616 GWh from biomass)
  • Group's own renewable energy sources produced 592 GWh of green energy in the first half of 2024 (216 GWh from wind, 44 GWh from solar, and 332 GWh from biomass)

Sources:

  • Polsat Plus Group
  • ONDE
  • Vestas
  • Neo Energy Group
  • Polsat Plus Group Press Release (September 12)

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